Archaeological Round trip

3 Nights 4 Days

Day 1 : Arrival in Tunis

Arrival at the airport of TunisCarthage, welcome and transfer to the hotel in Nabeul Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : HAMAMMET - NABEUL Breakfast, and departure for Hamammet. Visit of The archaeological site of Pupput

Visit the Medina of Hamammet. And The fort of Hammamet

The archaeological site of Neapolis Nabeul Lunch at the Hotel and then visit of the Nabeul regional Museum (Phoenician, Roman). Continuation for Discovery of the Medina of Nabeul with its different souks. Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

The archaeological site of Pupput

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 of the 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. .

Pupput 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.

The Nabeul Museum Housed 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 ceremonial objects 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.

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 a factory 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 an outstanding 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 Nabeul museum.

Day 3 : CAP BON Breakfast and departure for Kelibia ( Clupea) Visit of The fort of Kelibia Continuation to Karkouane Visit of The archaeological site of Karkouane and the archaeological Museum Lunch and then visit of The archaeological Grottoes of Haouaria (Panoramic view.) Back to the hotel via Kourbous dinner and overnight at the hotel.

The Fort of Kelibia This 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. .

Kerkouane . this 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 Roman Empire, 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 leveled to the ground. Yet today, the vestiges clearly reveal the plan of a typically Punic city, almost all houses Follow the same plain: a narrow corridor leading into a small Courtyard, with a water well and private bath , neatly lined with reddish cement, some of them Covered with plain pink and white mosaic. Pavements de co rated with primitive mosaic known as (Pavementa Punica) One of wich 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 dye For wich Carthaginians and Phoenicians were Famous named after a species of Shellfish called (murex). Known by the Romans as Tyrian purple(after the Phoenician capital, Tyre) much beloved as the imperial colour 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.

Kerkouane is listed by UNESCO's World Heritage List since November 28, 1986

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 been rebuilt 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.

Day 4 :NABEUL - AIRPORT TUNIS CARTHAGE Breakfast Transfer from the hotel to the Tunis Carthage Airport for departure.

our prices: 1. 256 EUR Hotel 3 *** / Per person Single Supplement 30 EURO 2. 278 Euro Hotel 4 **** / Per person Single Supplement 45 EURO

Included in our prices: Transport by air conditioned coaches Accommodation in the hotels in Half Pension (breakfast+ dinner) following our programme All 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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