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ArchaeologicalRound trip
7 Nights 8Days
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Day 1 : Arrival in Nabeul
Arrival at the airport of Tunis-Carthage, welcome and transfer to
the hotel in Nabeul
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 2 : NABEUL
Breakfast, visit of the National Museum
of Nabeul Museum
(Phoenician, Roman).
Discovery of the Medina of Nabeul with
its different souks.
Lunch and then visit ofThearchaeological site of NeapolisNabeul
Continuation to visit centre of pottery
Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
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The Nabeul MuseumHoused in a modest house in the centre of town, the museum has just been totally refurbished
so that it can now attractively display one of the finest collections of objects coming from the
various sites on Cape Bon.
Essentially, the collection comprises objects originating from either the necropolises, or vestiges
of ruined houses. Therefore, funerary furnishings constitute most of the ordinary or ceremonialobjects to be found in the showcases. The mosaic pavements are the most eloquent in evoking
the beliefs, but also the lifestyle prevailing during Roman times in this Beautiful Promontory
The repertory of mosaics is rich and varied and includes rare specimens with themes based on
mythology from Antiquity.
There are also some outstanding marble sculptures dating to the Roman period, as well as a
collection of terracotta objects from a sanctuary dedicated to the Punic gods Baal Hammon and
Tanit, attesting to a complex syncretism and that are of exceptional size for terracotta artefacts.
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The archaeological site of Neapolis Nabeul
Nowadays part of the town of Nabeuls urban fabric, in the tourist area, the ancient site of
Neapolis was discovered by chance in 1965 during terracing work. Salvage excavations led
to the discovery of a unique complex: a proper industrial installation dating to Roman times
for the production of garum and salting of fish. These are unquestionably the remains of afactory producing this condiment that was so popular with the Romans on a large scale, no
doubt exporting a large part to other Mediterranean countries where the Romans had
spread its use. The complex consists of large basins where the fish guts and small fry were
placed to macerate to produce a sauce resembling the Asian nuoc mam. One can see the
remains of rows of fish, dried in this case, to preserve them over a long period of time.
Not far, on the same site, a residential quarter has been partially excavated along anoutstanding paved road, revealing vestiges of luxurious villas, most paved with superb
mosaics, some of which are conserved in situ, and others are exhibited in the Nabeulmuseum.
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Day 3 : Hamammet
Breakfast and departure for
Hamammet. Visit ofThe
archaeological site of Pupput
Visit the Medina of Hamammet.
Lunch
Continuation forThe fort ofHammamet
Back to the hotel.
dinner and overnight at the
hotel.
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The archaeological site of PupputPupput is an ancient city lying about three kilometers to the north-west of the medina of
Hammamet and that today is submerged by the tourist zone built over the major part of the
archaeological site.
It was probably a satellite town of its neighbour Neapolis. Pupput was mentioned for the first
time in 168 when it was promoted to municipium governed by an elected council. It seems to
have gained some importance during the II and IIIrd centuries when it spread considerably
and acquired a great many public monuments.
During the Middle ages, the city was defended by a Byzantine citadel. After the Arab
conquest, the city took the name of Qasr Zaid before being taken and ravaged in 1303 by
Catalan pirates. This signalled the end of the city over whose ruins the charcoal burners fromneighbouring Hammamet came to settle.
Salvage excavations carried out by archaeologists after chance discoveries made during
terracing work revealed a part of a necropolis and a large residential quarter including
houses, baths and waterworks. Funerary furnishings and architectural decorative elements
were excavated, in particular mosaic pavements indicating a refined lifestyle.
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The fort of Hammamet
This fort is one of the many military fortifications scattered along the Tunisian coast to
defend the coastline. The borj bastion was built in 893. In around 1463 it was
considerably extended to serve as the residence of the city governor as well. At the end ofthe XVI th century, it was substantially modified and adapted to accommodate firearms. The
monument was turned into barracks after the establishment of the French protectorate over
Tunisian in 1881.
As it stands, the citadel is a deformed square of 50m with a salient at each corner. A single
door leads into it through a double elbowed corridor. The courtyard is bordered with cells
that were used as prisons and storerooms; Sidi Boualis mausoleum, a late XV th century
warrior-monk, stands in the middle.
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Day 4 : CAP BON
Breakfast and departure for
Kelibia ( Clupea)
Visit of The fort of Kelibia
Continuation to Karkouane
Visit ofThe archaeological siteof Karkouane and the
archaeological Museum
Lunch and then visit ofThearchaeological Grottes ofHaouaria
Back to the hotel.
dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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The Fort of Kelibia
his citadel was built at the top of a 150m high rocky promontory overlooking the sea on the
northeastern side of Cape Bon.
The oldest parts of the fort comprise Roman components, but the main part of the building
dates to the XV Ith century. Subsequently, it underwent several modifications.
The massive, squat building is surrounded by a thick wall with square towers. The entrance
is defended by a barbican. A ramp passing under a fortified hall leads to the centre of the
fort which is surrounded by various spaces dating to different periods, including, probably a
Byzantine chapel with three aisles where various documents and plans relating to the fort
are displayed, as well as the remains of military installations, an oratory and basins dating to
Ottoman times.A lighthouse stands in the bastions southern corner from where an splendid panorama
going as far as the Italian island of Pantellaria can be admired. From the wall walk the view
overlooks the town of Kelibia and the surrounding countryside..
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Kerkouane
his is one of Tunisias most precious archaeological sites because so far it is unique. It was
founded during the Punic period perhaps in the Vth century BC and was never rebuilt by
the Romans after the third Punic war that resulted in the annexation of Africa to the RomanEmpire, thereby ensuring that the urban fabric of this small, as yet unidentified city remained
typically Punic.
Apparently abandoned at the end of the war with Rome before being discovered in the 50s
of the last century, the city had more or less been levelled to the ground. Yet today, the
vestiges clearly reveal the plan of a typically Punic city, with the houses neatly outlined and
equipped with every facility (bathtubs and ovens included) decorated with primitive mosaic
pavements, one of which figures the Punic goddess Tanit.As a coastal city, Kerkouane had a port, some parts of which have survived. It must have
engaged in trade with other Mediterranean ports to which it exported agricultural produce as
well as craft products, such as purple dyed cloth, as attested by the dyeing installations
discovered near the coast as well as the shops also found in a commercial quarter. A
museum, housing some of the objects discovered, is to be found at the entrance of the site.
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The Kerkouane Museum
This small museum was built at the entrance of the Punic archaeological site of Kerkouane. The
particularity of the museum is due to the site, for it is the only known Punic city not to have beenrebuilt after its destruction in the III rd century BC and consequently it provide a unique picture of
a Punic city.
If the site reflects the picture of a Punic city, the museum reveals many aspects of everyday life,
of economic and commercial activities, and of spiritual life, thanks to the numerous objects found
buried under the remains or placed in tombs.
The collections are, of course, mainly Punic. But there are also objects on display originating
from several Mediterranean countries, in particular Greece for decorative objects (vases, lamps
etc) and Egypt for religious objects (seals, amulets, figurines etc.) that attest to the intense
maritime activity of Carthaginian sailors.
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Day 6 : Nabeul
Day off (on half-board).
Relax
(visit of Nabeul, centre of pottery)
1 Option : Tunis/ Bardo/ Medina of Tunis/ Carthago /Sidi Bou Said
(35 EUR / Per person)
Breakfast, visit of the National Museum Bardo (Phoenician, Roman, Muslim-Arabic
department, etc.). Discovery of the Medina of Tunis with its different souks. Lunch and then
visit of Carthago (Phoenician port, ruins of the Thermal Baths of Antoninus, Coliseum, the hill
of Byrsa,). Stroll through the picturesque village ofSidi Bou Sad.Back to the hotel,.
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Day 7 : Nabeul
Day off (on half-board).
Option : Kairouan / El Jem / Monastir (37 EUR / Per person )
Breakfast and then departure for Kairouan
First stop of this excursion is Kairouan , the 4 th holy city of Islam and Tunisia 's spiritual
capital. You will visit the Great Mosque, the most ancient religious building in the Muslim West .Subsequently, you will discover the Barber's Mausoleum and have spare time to stroll through
the Medina . You will also have the chance to visit the Aghlabid Pools, built in the IX century to
supply the city of Kairouan with drinking water.
Continuation to the town ofEl Jem, the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperousof Roman Africa, for the visit of its Amphitheatre.
Last leg of this excursion is the town ofMonastir , the ancient - first Punic then Roman - city of
Ruspina . You will visit the Mausoleum of Bourguiba and the Ribat, where visitors are allowedaccess to its tower to enjoy a beautiful view of the whole monument and the bay of Monastir .
Back to the hotel.
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Day 8 :NABEUL - AIRPORT TUNIS CARTHAGE
Breakfast
Transfer from the hotel to the Tunis Carthage Airport for departure.
AND OF SERVICES
our prices:
1. 322 EUR Hotel 3 *** / Per person Single Supplement 70 EURO
2. 398 Euro Hotel 4 **** / Per person Single Supplement 105 EURO
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Included in our prices:
Transport by air conditioned coaches
Accommodation in the hotels in Half Pension (breakfast+ dinner) following our
programmeAll entrances following our programme
Escort with professional guide
Not included in our prices:Optional tours
- personal expenses
- Customary tips to guide and drivers
- all international flights
- early check in and late check out at hotels
- visa fee
- things not mentioned in the itinerary
SUPPLEMENTS :
CHRISTMAS Dinner (24/12/12) & SYLVESTER Dinner (31/12/12) are obligatory and
with supplement (will inform you when you send the period of your trip )
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