Outdoor Adventure: Explore Roman Ruins and Scenic Le Kef, Tunisia

$283
Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
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Escape the city and journey into the heart of Tunisia’s history on this private guided day trip from Tunis. Explore the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa at UNESCO-listed Dougga, discover the multicultural heritage of El Kef, and admire the unique Moorish architecture of Testour.

Tour Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Dougga: Walk through history with an expert guide at the most spectacular Roman site in Tunisia.

El Kef (Ancient Sicca Veneria): Explore a hilltop medina featuring an Ottoman Kasbah, Byzantine basilicas, and a historic Jewish synagogue.

Moorish Testour: Discover the famous Great Mosque and the unique architecture of this 17th-century Andalusian village.

Breathtaking Landscapes: green plains and mountain air of Tunisia’s stunning Northwestern region.

Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring the region’s famous culinary specialties.

Undivided attention of expert guide at your own pace.an

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Food & drinks

Tour Plan

Le Kef, off the beaten track
High in the hills, authentic and charming Le Kef is one of Tunisia’s most underrated tourist destinations. The story-book kasbah that tops the old town offers just part of the story of Le Kef's illustrious and proudly multicultural history, from the Carthaginian town of Sicca to becoming the provincial capital of Tunisia during WWII, though any semblance of the town's grandeur now seems long gone.
The old town Medina of Kef
The small town of Kef is cascading on the mountainside. The white domes of the Sidi Boumakhlouf mosque watch over the medina.
Walkthrough alleys and stairs, encountering many vestiges of Antiquity scattered throughout the old city.
visit the old synagogue and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, which occupies a former Muslim mausoleum: the coexistence of religions has left many testimonies in the city.
Climb up to the Ottoman citadel which faces a sumptuous panorama of fields and forests.

The second step of the tour is the Stunning Mellegue dam that Built between 1949 and 1956 and alimented by OUED MALLEGUE, the 130 km wadi flowing in western Tunisia that watershed is partly in Algeria and a tributary of the Medjerda River. the Mellegue dam is an excellent starting point for hiking, picnics in the open air.
A walk and lunch at the lake inn will take you For an exotic escape in the plain, the place offers Splendid view and enjoying boat trips on the Mellegue dam.

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Stage 1

Le Kef, off the beaten track
High in the hills, authentic and charming Le Kef is one of Tunisia’s most underrated tourist destinations. The story-book kasbah that tops the old town offers just part of the story of Le Kef's illustrious and proudly multicultural history, from the Carthaginian town of Sicca to becoming the provincial capital of Tunisia during WWII, though any semblance of the town's grandeur now seems long gone.
The old town Medina of Kef
The small town of Kef is cascading on the mountainside. The white domes of the Sidi Boumakhlouf mosque watch over the medina.
Walkthrough alleys and stairs, encountering many vestiges of Antiquity scattered throughout the old city.
visit the old synagogue and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, which occupies a former Muslim mausoleum: the coexistence of religions has left many testimonies in the city.
Climb up to the Ottoman citadel which faces a sumptuous panorama of fields and forests.

Stage 2

The second step of the tour is the Stunning Mellegue dam that Built between 1949 and 1956 and alimented by OUED MALLEGUE, the 130 km wadi flowing in western Tunisia that watershed is partly in Algeria and a tributary of the Medjerda River. the Mellegue dam is an excellent starting point for hiking, picnics in the open air.
A walk and lunch at the lake inn will take you For an exotic escape in the plain, the place offers Splendid view and enjoying boat trips on the Mellegue dam.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Please Note

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pick-up from any hotel or Airbnb in Tunis

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

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