Magnificent Tunisia and Ancient Cities 3 Nights - with Turkish Airlines (Spring 2027 Season)
Day 1: Istanbul – Tunis
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Tunisia on Turkish Airlines flight TK661 at 07:50. Upon arrival in Tunisia at 08:45 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. Among the places to visit are Habib Bourguiba Boulevard, known as the "Champs Elysees" of Tunis; Independence Square; the Clock Tower, which has become a symbol of the city; and St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, the largest structure from Tunisia's colonial period to reach the present day. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in the Hammamet region and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet region.
Day 2: Tunisia
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Grand Historical Trails of Tunisia (Tunis & Carthage & Sidi Bou Said & Bardo Museum) tour. Our tour begins in Tunis. In addition to being the capital of the country, this city is also its political, commercial, and cultural center, where we will have the opportunity to witness a blend of modern and ancient Tunisia. Next, we head to Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians and once a major center of the Roman Empire in Africa, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After lunch break, we proceed to Sidi Bou Said, the pearl of Tunisia. In this enchanting town, famous for its cobblestone streets and blue-and-white houses, we will take a photo stop with views of the Mediterranean Sea, followed by our next and final stop: the Bardo Museum, one of the most important museums in the Mediterranean region. The museum houses a rich marble collection featuring Roman gods and emperors, as well as the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet area.
Day 3: Tunisia
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we join the Magnificent Ancient Cities (Kairouan & El Djem & Sousse) tour. Our tour begins with Kairouan, a holy city considered the fourth most important in Islam after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, and home to the Great Mosque, one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the region. Then, in El Djem, we will see the impressive ruins of North Africa's largest coliseum. After viewing this magnificent structure, which once held 35,000 spectators watching gladiator fights during the region's golden age, we proceed to Sousse, the country's third-largest city and one of its main tourist centers. In this city, famous for its stunning views, its labyrinthine souks within the medina at the city center, and its fortifications, we will stop for lunch. Afterward, we head back to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet area.
Day 4: Tunis – Istanbul
After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. Then, we depart for the airport at the time announced by our guide. Following baggage and ticket procedures, we fly with Turkish Airlines flight TK 664 to Istanbul at 17:55. We arrive at 22:45 local time, concluding our tour.
What's Included
✅ Airline tickets for Istanbul – Tunis – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
✅ Airport taxes
✅ Transfers between airport – hotel – airport
✅ 3 nights / 4 days half-board accommodation in 4* hotels (breakfasts and evening meals included)
✅ Panoramic city tour of Tunis
✅ Grand Historical Tour of Tunis (Tunis & Carthage & Sidi Bou Said & Bardo Museum)
✅ Grand Ancient Cities Tour (Kairouan & El Djem & Sousse)
✅ Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
❌ Departure Tax
❌ Travel Health Insurance
❌ Extra tours and personal expenses
❌ Optional guide and driver tips
❌ Tourist City Taxes + Carthage + Bardo Museum + Kairouan + El Djem Entrance Fees: 150 USD (These will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.)
Important Notes:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
- LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this allowance may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be organized at the guide's discretion, potentially with adjusted prices. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the price.
- LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs (and similar ones) are written as examples regarding star category and distance; they do not guarantee accommodation at the named hotels.
- Triple rooms include an extra bed; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/expandable bed.
- If children under 18 years old (not considered legally adults) do not travel with one or both parents, it is mandatory for them to carry the necessary consent letters during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "LİDYA TOUR Sales Contract" applies.