Tunisia Holidays

Tunisia
Cheap Holidays, Hotels & Apartments in Tunisia:

Travel Guide to your Holiday to Tunisia:
A cheap holiday in Tunisia is ideal for relaxing, sports and adventure holidays. Choose to either visit and research the history of Carthage in Hammamet, visit the broad sandy white holiday beaches of Djerba and see Monastir's 8th century Islamic constructions such as the Ribat Towers.

A cheap family holiday to Tunisia offers miles of fine white sandy beaches, a fascinating culture and an amazing history, you will find more than enough to do on your holiday to Tunisia.

Weather on Holiday in Tunisia:
Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate, guaranteeing warm waters, sunshine and gentle ocean breezes. A great choice for a cheap all inclusive holiday bargain.

Summers in Tunisia can be very hot, particularly further south the closer you get to the Sahara, where the best time to visit the desert is in late autumn.

Winter holidays in Tunisia are mild with temperatures rarely exceeding above 68ºF (20ºC), except in the south desert country. The best time for a holiday in Tunisia is from March to November.

Out and about on a cheap Holiday in Tunisia:
From archaeological sites to championship golf courses, souks and medinas to glorious beaches, desert plains to green national parks; it's fair to say that a holiday in Tunisia offers a diverse landscape to support a wide range of holiday activities and discount attractions.

Overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, Tunis is a wonderful blend of elegant boulevards and architecturally glamorous buildings which form the Ville Nouvelle and the chaotic maze of passageways surrounding the souks and mosques of the ancient Medina. Whilst on your cheap holiday in Tunisia visit the Bardo National Musuem, one of the greatest museums in North Africa. On the outskirts of the city lies the city of Carthage, which dates back to 814BC; a remarkable archaeological treasure and indeed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The long white sandy beaches and clear waters in Tunisia are perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying watersports such as scuba diving and snorkelling, windsurfing, paragliding and jet skiing. Horse riding and camel riding are also available on many beach's whilst on holiday in Tunisia. A favoured diving spot for holiday makers in Tunisia is the reef off of Tabarka Beach, to which you could take a boat trip from Porto Corallo marina or, there is a prestigious diving school at Monastir Beach.

The artisan centre of Kairouan in Tunisia is rich in history and islamic culture. The ancient medina, dating back to the 9th century, boasts magnificent architecture, dozens of mosques and hundreds of shops selling exquisite carpets and intricate hand crafted brass works and leather items.

For a fun day out with the family on holiday in Tunisia why not try Carthageland, at Yasmine Hammamet. It has a theme park, aqua park, a mini zoo and a discovery centre. For a more educational day out in Tunisia, Djerba Explore Park, on the Isle of Djerba, is styled like a traditional village with shops and restaurants, an art and history museum and an ethnological centre.

For an unforgettable day on your holiday in Tunisia try the 19th century Red Lizard Train. Adventure and fabulous scenery can be found on a journey through the old mining country, from Metlaoui to Redeyef, through tunnels and over bridges, passing gorges, mountains and barren desert.

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site worth visiting in Tunisia is the impressive remains of Dougga. See the stone streets, shops and markets, imagine the grandeur of the temples and prosperous life in this former mountainside village which was home to thousands of people.

Tunisia has a number of cheap golf courses in beautiful surroundings including the Residence Golf Course on the outskirts of Carthage, which also has a thalasso spa; the Citrus Golf Courses set around lakes and forests near Hammamet; El Kantaoui Golf Course which enjoys panoramic ocean views and is just a short distance from the airport; Flamingo Golf Course overlooking the lakes of Monastir; the Tozeur Golf Course, a defining oasis on the edge of the Sahara Desert and the Djerba Golf Course, surrounded by the beaches of Djerba Island.

Eating Out on Holiday in Tunisia:
Tunisian cuisine is a subtle combination of both French and Arabic cuisines, with staple ingredients of olive oil, spices, tomatoes and meat (in particular lamb). Dining in Tunisia whether it's in your holiday hotel on all inclusive or a restaurant offers cuisines from all over the world alongside a variety of local dishes and specialities.


Tunisia Holiday Facts:

Flight Time to Tunisia: From London 2 hrs 35 mins, From Manchester 3 hrs 20 mins,

Currency: Tunisian Dinar

Nightlife: Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs and Cafes

Best Time to Visit Tunisia: March to November with July and August being very hot

Tunisian Departure Tax - A departure tax is payable locally when departing Tunisia.

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