In a nutshell

A journey back in time to discover Carthage's glorious past through its excavations and finds of inestimable value. Let's immortalize this magnificent day with a souvenir photo in the white and blue streets of the village of Sidi Bou Said.

Main stops

Carthage, Tophet, Byrsa, St. Louis Cathedral
Sidi Bou Said village

The programme

You will leave the port of La Goulette for the journey to Carthage accompanied by a local guide. Founded as a Phoenician trading post, Carthage rapidly grew to become one of the richest cities of the ancient world, until it was defeated and destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC.
It rose from its ashes as a Roman colony in 44 BC and once again became an important trading and cultural hub. However, following the Barbarian invasions it commenced a long decline, until falling to the Arabs, who used its ruins to build the nearby city of Tunis. Archaeological excavations have uncovered priceless artefacts, leading UNESCO to inscribe Carthage on its World Heritage List.
Your first stop will be the Tophet, the sanctuary dedicated to the Punic deities Tanit and Baal Hammon, to whom firstborn children were sacrificed Following a visit to the Baths of Antoninus, you will travel by coach to Byrsa Hill, where you will be able to visit the Cathedral of Saint Louis (outside visit only) and admire the magnificent view over Carthage and the Gulf of Tunis.
Your final stop will be the characteristic village of Sidi Bou Said, world famous for its typical blue and white houses, flower-filled gardens and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean. Here you will have some free time to stroll around, take a few unforgettable photographs or do a bit of shopping before returning to the ship.

Good to know

Please note: Guests wishing to take pictures in the archeological site of Carthage will be charged a fee of 1,00 TND. An approximately 10-minute uphill walk is required to reach the village of Sidi Bou Said from the coach park.