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Trip Planning
Tunisia: the Mediterranean & the Sahara
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Travel Documentation [top]
 

A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss.

 
Passport and Visa [top]
 
The following information applies to U.S. citizens only. Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for further information and special requirements.

CountryPassportVisa
TunisiaYN
MaltaYN

Should the above requirements change, you will be notified in a mailing prior to departure. All visa, entry requirements, and fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any additional charges resulting from such changes.

For up-to-date information, contact Generation Visa at http://www.genvisa.com

 
Travel Times [top]
 
Transportation:
Air and Motorcoach Routing
Routing Via Travel Time
Base Program
U.S. Gateway* / Tunis, Tunisia Air 9 hours, 5 min.
Tunis / Tozeur, Tunisia Motorcoach 8 hours **
Tozeur / Douz, Tunisia Motorcoach 4 hours, 30 min.**
Douz / Djerba, Tunisia Motorcoach 7 hours **
Djerba / Sousse, Tunisia Motorcoach 7 hours, 30 min. **
Sousse / Tunis, Tunisia Motorcoach 1 hour, 30 min.
Tunis / U.S. Gateway* Air 10 hours, 15 min.
 
* Travel time is based upon New York (JFK)/Boston gateway; multiple U.S. gateways offered.
** Includes time for sightseeing and/or lunch en route.

Please Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the above-listed routings may include stops not listed above.
 
Flight Information [top]
 

When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.

First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.

 
Time Differences [top]
 
CountryTime Difference
Tunisia+ 6 hours
Malta+ 6 hours
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
 
Vaccination Notes [top]
 

At this time, vaccinations are not required for your tour; however, we advise that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. For more information on health related issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.