Things to do in Zaghouan Governorate, Zaghouan Governorate: The Best Tours

The Dougga tour is perfect for lovers of Roman and Carthaginian ruins, a total change of scenery, the magnificent water temple, the starting point of the aqueducts that carried water to Carthage, you also visit the ancient Roman city Thuburbo Majus and finish with the famous Dougga site listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, One bottle per passenger, Gratuities, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Local guide (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian), Lunch, Entrance fees to archaeological sites (3 € per person), Personal expenses

From Tunis, the road runs alongside a partially restored Roman aqueduct, reminding that Tunis, since ancient times, has been drinking spring water from the mountain of Zaghouan. Along the way, fans of archeology will appreciate the site of Oudna, a Punic city that has become Roman. The so-called “Laberii” villa with its thirty rooms on 2,300 m² deserves a special visit for its mosaics, an archaeological site well preserved includes an astonishing amphitheater that could once accommodate 20,000 spectators. Then we will visit the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan, to finish with Thuburbo Majus, an ancient city that experienced a decline in the middle of the third century before a brilliant renaissance in the fourth century, leading it to proclaim itself Respublica Felix Thuburbo Majus. The vandal invasion, in the middle of the fifth century, put an end to the prosperity of the city and brought it back to the rank of a town which soon after the Arab conquest was deserted.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Wi-Fi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Depart from Tunis and visit the aqueduct (13 mi/22 km from Tunis). Sitting at a height of 984 ft/300 m on Jebel Zaghouan, Proceed to Zaghouan, the site where Hamilcar (father of Hannibal) defeated the mercenaries rebelling against Carthage after the first Punic war. Carthage was defeated by the Romans in 241 B.C. and was forced to pay a heavy war tribute to Rome. Visit the Temple des Eaux. This once grand semi-round temple is built close to the city, over the springs of Zaghouan. It might have been constructed around the time when the Emperor Hadrian ordered the building of the aqueducts to Carthage. Its main room above the spring was, without doubt, dedicated to one of the many gods of water. After Lunch, departure for a stroll through Zaghouan’s charming old quarter. The narrow streets and the architecture testify to the Andalucian influence on the city.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience the highlights of Tunisia on a 7-day tour with a  flexible local guide.You will explore the major attractions of the country from North to South and Sahara .The itinerary covers the ruins of Carthage , the Roman city of Dougga , the Roman amphitheater of El Jem ,the blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said and the mountain oasisi of Chebika with its stunning views.The trip includes all admission fees , a camel ride in the desert and a four wheel excursion to Ong Jemel.

Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Accommodation

Explore the unbelievable architectural genuine of the Romans and the work realized to connect Carthage with a mineral water source located 80 km from the city and guarantee a regular flow of water for 300 000 inhabitants. A car is needed for the trip, on the charge of the customer

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation

Professional guide available throughout the excursion Private car and driver available throughout the excursion The Andalusian heritage of Testour which is preserved in many small details such as houses, buildings. Unesco has classified this site on the World Heritage List considering that it is the “small Roman town Dougga is the best preserved in North Africa. Visit of Zaghouan which is known for its natural mineral wealth and especially for its exceptional thermal springs.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea, Gratuities

Along the way, archeology enthusiasts will appreciate the aqueduct and the site of Oudna, a Punic city that has become Roman. The villa called 'Laberii' with its thirty rooms on 2,300 m² deserves a special visit for its mosaics, a well-preserved archaeological site includes an astonishing amphitheater which could once accommodate 20,000 spectators. Then, we will visit the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan, to finish with Thuburbo Majus, an ancient city that experienced a decline in the middle of the 3rd century before a brilliant renaissance in the 4th century, which led it to proclaim itself Respublica Felix Thuburbo Majus.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch