Tunisia - The Punic Wars

TUNISIA - THE PUNIC WARS Stand before the mighty ancient amphitheatre of El Djem

Image: View from Carthage

9 Days From £2,395pp Departing April & October 2021 Activity Level

This is a land where dramatic events shaped ancient history – the superpowers of Carthage and Rome clashed in three Punic Wars that determined the course of Western history. Lasting more than 100 years, the conflict ultimately resulted in the destruction of Carthage and assured Roman ascendancy. Join us to explore the ruins of the Roman era in the beautiful, verdant North African countryside. Travel from the ruins of Carthage itself to the magnificent Roman cities and monuments of Roman Tunisia – the amphitheatre at El Djem, the remote site of Dougga and vast intricate Guided by Dr Andy Fear mosaics. These will all bring the world of Roman Africa vividly to life. Join Andy in Tunisia on our April departure.

This tour also includes a chance to explore the sprawling site of Bulla Regia, which covers over 60 hectares, and boasts characteristic underground houses. Here, we will find a fantastic range of Berber, Roman and Numidian archaeological influences. We couldn’t take you to Turkey without paying a visit to the remarkable Bardo Museum, which is home to one of the most important collections of mosaics anywhere in the world, and there will also be a tour of the little-visited site of Thuburbo Majus, which boasts a forum and both winter and summer baths.

Tour Highlights • Explore the magnificent UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites of Dougga and Kairouan • Discover the beautifully preserved Phoenician site of Kerkouane • Marvel at the grand amphitheatre at El Djem, which is complete with underground service rooms • Admire some of the best mosaics in the world at the fabulous Bardo,

Sousse and El Djem museums • Discover the lesser-known sites of Bulla Regia, Mustis and Ain Tounga Guided by Farès Moussa Join Fares in Tunisia on our October departure.

Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport Accommodation • Accommodation at El Mouradi Hotel Africa, La Kasbah

Hotel, The Sindbad & Hotel Thugga Culinary inclusions • 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 8 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person

Date

2nd - 10th Apr 22nd - 30th Oct Twin/Dbl Share

£2,395 £2,395 SS

£250

£250