Carthage & Sidi Boud Said (Tour A)
Mediterranean Excursions
- £31-40
- 4 hours
- Hard
We will depart from the port to Carthage, where we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the Western Mediterranean.
We will depart from the port to Carthage, where we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the Western Mediterranean. Nowadays Carthage is a residential district of Tunis and not much is left of the city that was founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC. Here we will visit the Antonin Baths – the third largest Roman baths but sadly destroyed and used as a quarry to build parts of Tunis and even Pisa Cathedral – other points of interest that can be seen on our drive through Carthage will include the Punic Ports and the Roman Amphitheatre. Our next visit will be to Byrsa Hill to view the vestiges of Punic houses scattered on the slope and the Museum of Carthage, with its superb collection of artefacts from the excavations. We continue our short journey to Sidi Bou Saïd, a picturesque, whitewashed village perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. We should have some free time here. Please note that this tour involves a lot of walking so comfortable shoes are essential. The sightseeing around Carthage is on foot, as is the visit to Sidi Bou Saïd; there is also some walking around the museum. A nominal charge is made for photographs taken at Carthage.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
