Breakfast buffet

Lecture : "Introduction to Tunisia : Historical Overview" led by a local Professor of History. You will have a general introduction to the History of this Modern Muslim country looking specifically at the various periods from Pheoniciens to independence (3000 years).

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Medina : The Muslim Quarters " led by your local expert guide you will have a chance to walk the maze of small alleys and streets looking at the architecture, the plazas and the ancient Mosque of Zitouna. We end our discovery with a chance to walk the Souks (Markets) Guide

Lunch in the Madina in the restored residence of Hamouda Pacha (3 plat, eau and café/the)

Lecture : "Romans in Tunisia : An overview" led by a local Professor of History at the restaurant while we enjoy our coffee/the and dessert. You will have a general introduction to the History of Roman settlement in Tunisia. Lecturer

Field Trip : "Discovering Roman Treasures at the Bardo Museum" led by your local expert guide, who focuses our attention on the various mosaics and relics discovered in Tunisia. Guide

Coach arrives at hotel

Group Activity : Informal discussion with members of Tunisian Civil Society during a cocktail. CASE

Dinner at the hotel (3 plats, eau et café/the) MENU : TBA

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program) GL Task

Overnight in Carthage

Breakfast buffet (café,the, jus, lait,fruits frais, cereal, croissant, yaourt, fromage and charcuterie)

Lecture : "The Punic Wars" led by a local Professor of History. You will learn about the rise and fall of the Punic empire.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Ruins of Carthage " led by your local expert guide you will explore the Tanit Sanctuary, the Punic ports, the Antonine Baths, Byrsa Hill, Roman villas and the Carthage National Museum.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : "Carthage War Memorial and the North African Campaign of WWII" led by our local curator of the War Memorial, you will learn about the North African War. You end your visit by honoring our lost soldier with a wreath laying ceremony.

Excursion : "Discovering Sidi Bousaid Village" led by our local expert guide we discover this charming Andalousian hillside village. You end your discovery with a typical stop for mint tea at a local café.

Dinner at the hotel

Breakfast buffet

Coach departs hotel for Dougga

En Route lecture : "Introduction to Agriculture in Tunisia from the Romans to Today" led by your local expert guide you learn about the History of Agriculture in Tunisia.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip: " Discovering Dougga Roman Town: The Best Preserved Roman Site in Tunisia and UNESCO World Heritage Site" led by your local expert guide you will explore this Open Air Museum and develop a better understanding of Roman daily life.

Lunch in Dougga

Field Trip : "Exploring Thurburbo Majus: Roman Site" led by your local expert guide you will explore this Open Air Museum and develop a deeper understanding of Roman life.

Coach arrives at hotel
Time to rest and relax

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program)
Overnight in Tunis

Breakfast buffet

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip: "Higher Education In Tunisia" led by the Director of the University, you will visit the campus and learn about Higher Education in Tunisia.

Cultural Activity : " Coffee break with Tunisian Students" at the University we are joined by students of the University for an impromtu discussion while enjoying coffee.
coach to the Medina and Tunis Center.

Free Time and Lunch on own in Tunis: Suggestions will be provided

Meet Coach at Porte de la Mer for departure to US Embassy

Panel Discussion : "The American Embassy in Tunisia : US Tunisian Relationship" with members of the embassy staff, you will hear about the status of US - Tunisian relations and have a chance to ask questions.

Dinner at the hotel

Daily group briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program)
We suggest that you settle any incidental this evening before leaving in the morning
Overnight in Tunis

Breakfast buffet
Check out with luggage in Lobby by 8:45 AM

En route Lecture : " The History of Islam in North Africa" led by your local expert guide you will learn about the arrival of Islam in North Africa and gain a better understanding as to why this new religion spread so quickly.

Lunch in Hotel in Kairouan

Field Trip : "Discovering Kairouan: Ancient Islamic Capital of the Aghlabid Emirs " led by your local expert guide you will learn about this 8th Century Capital with stops at the Great Mosque, The Little Mosque with 3 doors and a stop at a local artisan all as we walk the many small alleys of this historic gem.

Group Activity : "mint tea" led by your expert guide we stop at a café and enjoy a glass of mint tea with the locals.

Coach arrives at hotel or back at hotel by foot
Time to rest and relax

Breakfast buffet

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip: " Sousse National Museum: Merging Punic, Roman and Islamic Culture " led by your local expert guide you will discover this very special museum and explore its extensive collection.

Coach leaves for El Jem

Field Trip : "Discovering El Jem's Coliseum: Third Lagest in the World" led by your local expert guide you will have a chance to explore this Roman marvel.

Family Hosted Lunch in the quaint village of Ksibet el Mediuni. Divided into smaller groups we are hosted by local families and have a chance to learn about Tunisia from Tunisians.

Field Trip : "Discovering Mahdia: First Shiite Capital in the Muslim World" led by your local expert guide you will discover this sites treasures all the while learning about the historic struggle between Shiites and Sunnis.

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program) on coach.

Breakfast buffet
Check out with luggage in Lobby by 8:15 AM

En Route lecture : "Introduction to Nomads in North Africa" led by your local expert guide you will learn about the History and way of life.

Excursion : " Olive Culture in Tunisia" led by your local expert guide and an orchard owner you will learn about the Olive and the work involved in cultivating it in Sidi Bouzid a small agricultural community.

Lunch in Sidi Bouzid.

Coach leaves for Tozeur with bathroom break along the way

Field Trip : " Discovering Tozeur" led by your local expert guide we take an evening stroll to discover this dessert Oasis gateway.

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program)
Overnight in Tozeur

Breakfast buffet

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Mountain Berber Villages and the Berber Way of Life" led by your local expert guide you will explore this arid region and learn about its historic residents.

Picnic lunch in the mountain region.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Mountain Berber Villages and the Berber Way of Life, continued" led by your local expert guide you will explore this arid region and learn about its historic residents.

4X4 arrives at hotel
Time to rest and relax

Breakfast buffet.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Great Salt Lake and the Oasis of Kebili and Douz" led by your local expert guide you will explore this arid region and learn about its historic residents and what life is like in the dessert.

Mechoui Lunch ( BBQ Lamb) in the Sahara.

Field Trip : "Discovering The Great Sahara and the Sand Dunes" led by your local expert guide you will drive in the desert and explore this unique landscape with a stop at a date palm grove to learn about this area's delicacy.

4X4 arrives at hotel
Time to rest and relax

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program).
We suggest that you settle any incidental this evening before leaving in the morning Overnight in Tozeur

Breakfast buffet.

En route lecture : "African Influences and the Abolition of Slavery" led by your local expert guide you will learn about the History of migration of Africans in Tunisia via trans Saharan caravans.

Field Trip : " Discovering Afro Arab Music" led by your local expert guide you will hear a Afro Arab musical group and witness this unique rhythm which combines African beat and Arab sounds.

Lunch en Route.

Coach leaves for Djerba.

Daily Group Briefing (Summarize the days experience and review next day program).
Overnight in Djerba.

Breakfast buffet.

Lecture : "Jewish History in North Africa: The Long Tradition of Co-habitation" led by a local Lecturer, you will learn how jews ans muslims have shared these lands for centuries.

On-Site Lecture/ Field Trip : " Discovering the Jewish District and the El Ghriba Synagogue" led by your local expert guide you will meet the local Rabbi who leads us on a tour of his synagogue after which you discover the neighborhood.

Lunch on own in Djerba : Suggestions will be provided.

Coach leaves for hotel (for those wishing to return).

Free time : Discover Djerba at your own pace wander the Medina or just relax in a café writing postcards.

Coach leaves for hotel (for those who stayed in town).
Time to rest and relax.

Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast buffet.

Lecture : "Desertification in North Africa: The Struggle to Slow the Advancement of the Sahara into Marginal Arable Lands." led by an expert lecturer at the Institute for Arid Zones.

Coach leaves for Matmata

Lunch in one of the Troglodyte village of Matmata.

Field Trip: "Discovering the Troglodyte Village of Matmata". led by your local expert guide you will learn about the history of these villages located on the edge of the Sahara.

Coach arrives at hotel
Time to rest and relax

Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast buffet.

Excursion : "Discovering Zarzis" led by your local expert guide you will explore this exotic Souther Market Oasis.

Excursion : "Discovering Tataouine" led by your local expert guide you will discover the architecture of this Sahara gem.

Lunch in Tataouine.

Coach arrives at hotel
Time to rest and relax

Program Wrap-up : As a group take time to process the experience you had discovering Tunisia. What did you expect before leaving the US and how have your expectations have or have not changed since your arrival.

Farewell dinner at the hotel.

Daily Group Briefing (Review next day program and departure Instructions).
We suggest that you settle any incidental this evening before leaving in the morning
Overnight in Djerba

Breakfast buffet.
Check out with luggage in hotel lobby.