Kairouan
- Founded in 670 AD by the Umayyads
- Important center for Sunni Islamic scholarship and Quranic learning
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Amphitheatre of El Jem
- Built in 238 AD and stands as one of the best preserved Roman stone ruins in the world
- One of the biggest amphitheaters in the world
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dougga
- TunisiaArchaeological site and well preserved Roman small town in North Africa
- The site lies in the countryside, protected from modern urbanization
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sahara
- Largest hot desert in the world
- Approximately the size of China or the United States
- Mainly stone plateaus with sand seas only a minor part
- Region has sand dunes over 590 ft in height, formed by wind or rare rainfall
Bardo National Museum (Tunis)
- One of the most important museums in the Mediterranean region
- Museum traces the history of Tunisia through a wide variety of archaeological pieces
- Established in 1888
El Djem Archaeological Museum
- Museum contains Roman period art, including mythological personages, abstract elements, and plants
Chenini
- Berber village located on a hilltop to help protect it from raiding parties
- Was a fortified granary
- Dates back to the 12th century
Centro Storico (Sidi Bou Said)
- Viewpoint with a view of Sidi Bou Said on the Mediterranean
Costs
all flights $1,494
food $6/day x 12 days = $72
hotel $55/day x 10 days = $550
tickets (all attractions) $370
TOTAL for whole itinerary $2,486
