Tunisia history tour, tailor made

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Description of Tunisia history tour, tailor made

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Departure information

This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements

Travel guides

History
Not at all staid and boring, history tours bring the past to life, and cast modern destinations in new lights.
Tunisia
Experience North African culture, ancient Roman architecture and beautiful Mediterranean beaches.

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1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Gosh, so many over 2 weeks ... in no particular order: Tunisia's multi-layered Amazigh-Punic-Roman-Byzantine-Ottoman-French history, the otherworldly Amazigh/Berber ksours (no wonder they were used as Star Wars locations), wandering the atmospheric medinas, Kairouan, Zaghouan & Sidi Bou Said's photogenic blue & white architecture, El Jem coliseum, El Ghriba synagogue, vastness of Sahara & Chott El Jerid, learning about date palms and ingenious irrigation system in Tozeur & oases, olive plantations to the horizon, incredibly intact Roman mosaics in Bardo and Sousse museums, guided tour by a major at national military museum, the beautiful courtyard dars, Tunisian cuisine and mint tea with almonds, friendliness of Tunisian people, who always smile back and willing to chat...

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


If not French, Italian or Arabic speaking, download a translation app. English proficiency of our guides varied from fairly fluent to barely comprehensible; French works much better. We managed with rusty French, Google Translate and the excellent Bradt guide by Oscar Scafidi. Bring a water filter. We were told tap water isn't potable and most dars don't provide in-room kettle, so we used an awful lot of bottled water (2 per day provided by tour operator) but plastic recycling not much in evidence. Carry a lot of change for tipping. Locals, eg in abandoned Amazigh villages, will insist on guiding you, showing you photo op spots, taking your photo etc, and expect a tip afterwards. Schoolkids also - a charming 12-year-old offered to show us the wall art in "Djerbahood". Last 2 weeks in May seem a good time to go - perfect weather in the north, bearably hot in the south but evenings always cool, and a much less touristy time between the spring and summer surges.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Yes, benefited local people - stayed at small, family-run dars or locally owned hotels; patronised local eateries and street vendors; food & drink (date palm juice!) locally grown/made from fresh produce. No, regret we used many plastic bottles of water contributing to the distressing amount of plastic garbage strewn everywhere, even in the desert; car used petrol, but didn't see any hybrids/EVs; solar panels widespread though. Not sure, though I suppose staying in the dars converted from old houses supports their conservation?

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Fantastic, after a fraught booking process (involving cybersecurity alerts and errors by tour operator, rapidly rectified. Thanks again to the RT team for your support & intervention.) Once we hit the ground the trip was seamless and sooo interesting. Well-organised despite being a last-minute customised tour. Comfortable car. A big plus was the driver assigned to us - Taieb, who was really obliging, flexible & solicitous of us fogies from arrival to departure. Jamil the tour agent checked in on us via a group whatsapp. Recommend this holiday.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

We have limited the use of domestic flights (for example from the southern part of the country- Djerba or Tozeur- back to Tunis). Instead, we use hybrid minivans that reduce the operational carbon emissions of the trip.

The food we serve throughout the trip is locally sourced and seasonal, and the cuisine is healthy and olive oil based mediterranean cuisine, including locally sourced fish/seafood and vegetables on the coast and meat/vegetables in the interior regions of the country. Fruits are all seasonal and sourced by our providers from local markets and local farmers reducing the supply chain carbon impact.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

We are committed to promoting nature positive holidays – trips that actively help both protect and restore healthy biodiversity

The hotels we use are almost exclusively boutique hotels run by families who respect their local environment and use recycling as well as have strict guidelines on water management given the water scarcity issues in Tunisia.

The preservation of endangered species both in natural lakes (like Lake Ichkeul where hundreds of birds migrate every winter from Europe to Africa) as well as the in the Sahara desert where our vehicles 4X4 do not cross the desert to reduce the amount of noise and pollution on endangered species, are core to our programs.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Local economic development is a key component of our philosophy to give back to the communities that host us. We use a majority of boutique hotels that are owned and operated by local families. This approach not only supports the local economy but also provides our travelers with a more authentic and enriching experience.

Our hosts often share their traditional skills, such as baking bread using ancestral techniques, crafting handmade textiles, or producing unique artisanal souvenirs. By staying in these establishments, our travelers do more than just find a place to sleep—they become part of a cultural exchange, where traditions are passed down and appreciated firsthand.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY
We are deeply committed to local employment, inclusivity, and diversity. All our employees are Tunisians, and whenever possible, we recruit local guides from the regions we visit. We highlight the efforts of young people who promote their heritage and communities, as well as women’s cooperatives that prepare delicious traditional meals and create valuable local handicrafts.

We have worked closely with local communities to develop a more “experiential” approach to tourism. Our journeys are designed to incorporate their insights and participation, featuring non-traditional, eco-friendly visits that provide a deeper and more meaningful connection to each destination. By integrating local voices into our trips, we ensure that tourism remains a force for good, fostering sustainable development and cultural appreciation.

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