Flying time from the UK is less than three hours, making Tunis an ideal exotic weekend break. The food is superb, there’s a medieval souk barely touched by tourists, Roman ruins and the Bardo, one of Europe’s top museums. Don’t miss the treasures of Carthage and the stylish seafront village of Sidi Bou Said. 
Recommended tour operator: Kirker Holidays
Kirker Holidays says
Tunisia’s capital and its surrounding coastline are packed with interest.
In Tunis itself, don’t miss the Bardo museum with its magnificent collection of Roman mosaics, the archaeological site of Carthage and the Medina of Tunis.
If you fancy a day further afield, you can visit the archaeological sites of Dougga, Thuburbo Majus and Oudna.
Don’t miss a visit to the picture-postcard village of Sidi Bou Saïd - it’s built in the Andalusian style with sharp blue shutters and curvaceous window grilles, huge studded doors and pretty courtyards.
Ten minutes north of Sidi Bou Saïd and only 30 minutes from Tunis is The Residence, undoubtedly the best hotel in Tunisia. Relax in sybaritic luxury with a great beach and thalassotherapy spa.
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