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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| What To Expect |
| Tunisia: the Mediterranean & the Sahara |
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PACING: 5 destinations in 14 days, with three 3-night stays (Tunis, Tozeur & Sousse), a 2-night stay on the island of Djerba, and a 1-night stay in Douz. Three long scenic motorcoach transfers between destinations, with stops and sightseeing enroute. Some guests will have an early morning transfer for flights back to the USA on Day 14.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Most sight-seeing is done by air-conditioned motorcoach with guides. Moderately challenging walking required at archaeological sites due to rough terrain, steps, and some hills; generally walking in the towns is flat but there are occasional steps and the medinas and markets are crowded. Sidi Bou Said is an exception with a steep hill up to the main village. Guests will also ride the Red Lizard train (easy for all), climb in and out of 4x4 Jeeps, ride in a horse-drawn buggy, and have the option to ride a camel. All hotels have elevators except for the Ras el Ain in Tozeur, but ground floor rooms may be available.
CULTURAL FOCUS: This is a gentle introduction to Arab life with a French twist. The tour is quite busy at the start when guests are fresh and gradually slows down during the second week. Guests are accompanied throughout by a Vantage Program Manager who is nationally registered to guide in Tunisia. Tunisia is a well-touristed country for Europeans, particularly Germans, Italians, and the British; Eastern European and Russian visitors are becoming more numerous. Food is generally mild, with Italian cuisine being the most exotic. Several of the meals are buffets, which are well stocked with international selections. Guests will sample Tunisian food on included set menu lunches and at the home-hosted dinner.
SPECIAL FACTORS: Temperatures are at their highest in April, May, and September. (Vantage does not travel to Tunisia in the hottest summer months of June, July, and August.) Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches during transfer days.
Please refer to Vantage’s wheelchair and handicapped traveller policy.
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