Tunisian Coast, ancient Carthage and Eclipse (27jul27)

Dive into the heart of North Africa's ancient wonders on our special ten day tour of Tunisia, cumulating in the viewing of a total solar eclipse. Designed to beat the summer heat, our adventure starts in the lively capital of Tunis, where we'll wander through the legendary ruins of Carthage, moving on we explore the Roman amphitheatre in El Djem, as well as Uthina and Mahdia. Along the way, we'll step inside the sacred Great Mosque of Kairouan and stand in awe at the breath-taking site of Dougga, a Roman city frozen in time.Solar eclipse - Witness the longest total eclipse for the rest of the century in the company of a local astronomer, in one of the sunniest regions of the world.Visit ancient Carthage and Dougga - Step back in time in ancient Carthage, once a powerful Mediterranean hub and home to atmospheric Roman ruins.Seaside towns - Explore the coastal towns of Sidi Bou Said, where scarlet bougainvillea cascade over the white and blue walls and Sfax, the location of the eclipse.