Carthage, Sidi Bousaid, and La Médina

We booked through (Musement)Tui)- not again. The mini coach was via Tunisian Travel Service, it was very bumpy and warm-we were glad to transfer to a full size coach. Leaving Hammamet we arrived in Carthage. It was very warm at 30 degrees and there is virtually no shade (not the fault of the operator). There is not a great deal there, if you have been to Pompei, this is a big disappointment. Moving on to Sidi Bou Said, it is very crowded and steep. There are shopkeepers hassling you every where. Medina, the souks are really busy so no real time to stop anywhere. My partner fell over because of the uneven ground (Thanks to everyone who helped her). Our guide was very informative and gave us lots of useful information.

Que dire... La visite de la medina dure 2h mais entre le moment de descendre du bus, les explications du guide et la visite du palais puis de la distillerie il restait qu 1h pour se promener. Passons a carthage : visite 2h : en réalité nous sommes descendus du bus que 30 mn pour visiter les termes d antonin au pas de courses.. Une explication du guide, une photo et hop déjà reparti. Le restede cartgage s est fait en bus. Pour finir , sidi boussaid : Visite prévu sur le site 2h : On y est resté 1h15.. Le temps de remonter la rue, faire 2 ou 3 photos , un achat et tout le monde dans le bus.. Ce jour la nous sommes tombé sur un guide qui etait plus préoccupé par sa montre que par ses clients Si vous pouvez faites ces visites par vous meme

HAMMAMET: together with La Goulette in Tunis, it is the most “Italian” city on the Tunisian coast, with 15,000 Italians living here, also driven by favourable tax conditions for pensioners. In the old Medina, well preserved both in the walls and inside, typical shops, nice bars and refreshments. Chaotic traffic .. better to use the taxi that never has high costs, even if refractory to the use of the meter. CARTHAGE: to see the Ruins of the Baths of Antonino, the most impressive remains of Roman urbanism in the capital of proconsulate of Africa (2nd century). It is said that in order to decide on a border with the Greek colony of Cyrene (now Libya), instead of waging war, the two cities agreed that each should send an expedition along the coast on the same day, the frontier would become the meeting point. Write this in 2025 (with wars everywhere.. Europe included..) makes me a bit of a species. Carthage's economic prosperity and the importance of shipping routes to its trade, however, led the city to arm itself with a powerful fleet, designed to deter pirates and commercial rivals. SIDI BOUSAID: Named after the Muslim saint Abu Said al-Baji, it is the "blue city" of Tunisia, a picturesque village located about 20 km northeast of Tunis with its characteristic white and blue architecture. It is a popular tourist attraction, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Tunis, offering beautiful panoramic views; beautiful walks in the narrow streets, to explore the local craft shops, taste Tunisian cuisine in a restaurant-cafe (including the "Café des Nattes") that has hosted numerous famous artists and writers) and admire the breathtaking views. All three (+ Nabeul) are worth the trip to Tunisia.