Roman & Andalusian Heritage - 1 Day
Starts at € 125 per person
From the ancient ruins of Thugga to the charming streets of Testour, this tour will take you on a journey through the country's impressive architecture and intriguing history
Highlights
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Discover the Roman ruins of Thugga/Dougga - a Berber, Punic and Roman settlement in northern Tunisia
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Take a stroll through the streets of Testour and its Moorish architecture
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Try fresh local produce at one of the many stalls and shops
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Lunch at a local farm
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Cheese tasting at an Andalusian village
From: Tunis
Duration: 8 - 9 hours
Offered in: EN - ES - FR - DE - IT - JA
Itinerary can be customised upon request
All tours are private
Tour Details
Day 1
Thugga - Testour
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Tunis and drive you to Thugga/Dougga, an archaelogical UNESCO World Heritage Site which is considered the best preserved example of an African-Roman town in North Africa. As such, it is an exceptional illustration of what daily life was like in Antiquity. We'll do a short stop at an Andalusian village for cheese tasting and you'll enjoy delicious dishes for lunch served at a local farm.
Built on the Roman remains of Tichilla, the Old Town of Testour was a 16th-century shelter for the Muslim and Jewish refugees from Andalusia who gave a distinctive look to the town. Nestled in the fertile valley of the Medjerda River, the town is characterized by decorative Moorish architecture and urban planning traditions brought from Spain, including a grid layout with a main plaza and commercial area. Many structures remain from the 17th and 18th centuries, including mosques, a synagogue, and a Jewish cemetery. Testour is a rare surviving example in North Africa of this unique blend of Spanish and Mudéjar influences. You'll feel transported to another time and place through this picturesque town.
