Where to travel

Tunis is one of the great historic cities of North Africa and offers visitors an exciting mix of winding medieval souqs, attractive tree-lined boulevards, fine dining, and the magnificent mosaics of the world-class Bardo Museum.

Two of Tunisia’s primary attractions, the ancient city of Carthage and white-washed Sidi Bou Said, are pleasantly located overlooking the Mediterranean, a thirty-minute drive from Tunis.

Noted for its Byzantine kasbah, which rises up and out of the picturesque blue and white medina, little-visited El Kef has a breathtaking hilltop setting. The Medina and Kasbah, Jewish synagogue and Sidi Bou Maklouf Mausoleum are highlights.

Located in northeastern Tunisia along the fertile Mejerda river valley, the ruins of the great cities of ancient Numidia are some of the finest survivals from the Roman world.

Some of Tunisia’s finest Roman ruins, including El Djem, Sbeitla and Thuburbo Majus, are found in the central part of the country. They are best visited from either Kairouan, Sousse or Tunis.

Kairouan is revered as the fourth most important holy city in the Muslim world after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The city is Tunisia’s spiritual centre and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural wonders include troglodytic houses in Matmata, fortified settlements in Tataouine, and honeycomb-like granaries called ghorfas, famously featured in Star Wars due to their alien-like appearance.

The landscape south of Tunisia is characterised by arid mountains, rippling Saharan sand seas, and great expanses of brilliant white salt pans (chotts). The Mountain Oases of Chebika, Mides and Tamerza offer some of the most dramatic scenery in southern Tunisia.

Djerba Island is famed for its stunning beaches and offers a blend of relaxation and local exploration. Its ancient history, ties to Jewish diaspora, lively markets, and arts and crafts scene make it a captivating destination.

Tunisia’s central Mediterranean offers beautiful coastline, historic fortresses (Ribats) and captivating medinas. Highlights are Sousse medina, Habib Bourguiba’s mausoleum in Monastir and whitewashed Mahdia.

Hammamet and the coast to the south offer some of the best beaches in Tunisia, while the Cape Bon peninsula is noted for its attractive countryside and UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site of Kerkouane.