3 activitati in Hammamet, TUNISIA

Step back through the millennia at the ancient ruins of Carthage. Founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC, this once mighty city was home to Hannibal. But its real heyday came under the Romans, when it was the jewel in the crown of their Empire. And its crumbled monuments will leave you wide-eyed. See the immense Antonine Roman Baths perched above the Med, the amphitheatre and haunting sacrificial site of Tophet, as well as numerous other relics. Then it’s on to Sidi Bou Said, a beautiful clifftop village. All radiant whites houses, blue shutters and cobbled streets, this picturebook place commands heart-stopping views over Tunis bay. After lunch, you’ll visit Tunis’ famous Bardo Museum. Here, your guide will take you around its worldleading collection of Roman mosaics- astonishing artworks dug up from Roman villas found in the region. Afterwards, there’s free time to admire the museum’s other displays before heading back to your resort

Discover the three places that best capture the holy, historic and modern sides of Tunisia. You’ll start at the holy city of Kairouan, the fourth most important site in Islam. Peep through the huge cedar doors of its 9th century Grand Mosque. Marvel at the intricate mosaics of the Sidi Sahbi mausoleum. And explore the bustling medina, perhaps buying some of Kairouan’s famous ‘makroudh’ - date-filled pastries. Discover the three places that best capture the holy, historic and modern sides of Tunisia. You’ll start at the holy city of Kairouan, the fourth most important site in Islam. Peep through the huge cedar doors of its 9th century Grand Mosque. Marvel at the intricate mosaics of the Sidi Sahbi mausoleum. And explore the bustling medina, perhaps buying some of Kairouan’s famous ‘makroudh’ - date-filled pastries. After lunch, you’ll continue to El Djem, the world’s third biggest Roman amphitheatre. Head inside this stunning, 30,000-seater coliseum and you’re instantly transported to the days of the gladiators. Expect Goosebumps as you enter its underground tunnel, where slaves and animals were kept before entering the arena. Last visit, Monastir the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia’s revered first president. Tick through the sights on your own, admiring the gold domes of the Bourguiba Mausoleum and the medieval Ribat fortress. If it seems familiar, it’s probably because it starred in the film ‘The Life of Brian’. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up. Duration: Nine hours. Start/opening time: At 8am. Languages: French.

The vast beauty and magical panoramas of the Tunisian Sahara have formed the backdrop to many a famous movie and this two-day tour takes you to locations were films such Star Wars, Gladiator and The English Patient were shot. During desert odyssey you will travel through the breathtaking landscapes of this arid and often harsh environment. Your Hollywood adventure begins with a journey to the past at El Djem, which boasts a third century Roman amphitheatre that as well as being a Unesco World Heritage Site was also one of the stars of Gladiator thanks to a bit of digital remastering. Explore this awe-inspiring monument and its underground tunnel, where slaves and animals were held before fighting for their lives in the arena. Drive past desolate plains dotted with Berber settlements, golden sand dunes and lush oases as you travel to a galaxy farm, far away, where scenes from three of the six Star Wars movies were filmed. Visit Matmata, whose caves served as Luke Skywalker's home on the planet Tatooine. After lunch, travel to Douz, on the fringes of the desert, for your hotel stay. Before dinner, you can take an optional camel or caleche ride over the sands. Leave early next morning and cross Chott El Djerid salt lake, which is famed for its shimmering mirages and colours. Then head by 4WD vehicle to Onk Jemal, where you’ll find the film set city built for The Phantom Menace. Explore the surreal buildings before continuing to Chebika, a palm-swathed oasis that featured in many scenes in The English Patient. Languages English French available in summer season