Agency trips to Tunisia

Many years ago I had Tunisia as one of the objectives in me traveling agenda, but the truth is that until now I have not had the opportunity to travel to said North African country.

Tunisia I saw it as a lighter alternative for a first trip to a muslim country, and in this first approach to said country I have been able to point out the different aspects that this country offers as a tourist destination.

It has been a short trip made by Turimagia, during which I have been able to learn about the trips organized to said country by said online agency.

Tunisia In recent decades it had become a prominent competitor of Spain as a tourist destination because it combines the exoticism of North African countries, like what you can find in a trip to morocco, with the attractions of being a Mediterranean country with a long coastal strip full of beaches where great beaches are concentrated. tourist resort.

But the economic crisis in Europe began to affect tourism in a country that receives about eight million tourists a year, highlighting the drop since 2007 in the arrival of German tourists.

This drop has also affected tourism from other countries such as Spain and Italy, although in recent years Tunisia It has become a destination of growing interest for the British.

Another determining factor has been the so-called Arab Spring, which has also had its influence on tourism to Tunisia.

But in this regard it is worth noting that Tunisia It was one of the first countries that triggered this process of secular democratization, and where it is developing in a more peaceful way.

En Tunisia, after the first popular revolts and the overthrow of the autocratic government of Ben Ali, the development of a new Constitution which, after its approval, has given way to democratic elections and the current presidency and concentration government.

Facing a tourist trip, Tunisia It will show you several different facets that you can combine to your liking.

Firstly, what has traditionally attracted German or English tourists, a stay in one of those great resort beach, for example, in Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui, Sousa o Monastir.

But the ideal is to combine these stays with the enjoyment of the other aspects that Tunisia offers, such as walk through the medinas and their souks characteristic of Muslim countries, the visit of places whose history dates back to the time of the Carthaginians and the Romans, and, as a notable differential, Get to know the gateway to the Sahara Desert and the Berber culture.

Fly to Tunisia with Tunisair

In trips organized by Turimagia for visit Tunisia, I'll tell you what To start you have direct flights from Madrid and Barcelona with Tunisair, the flag airline company in said country, with a duration of about two hours.

It's the only option you have to fly to Tunisia from Spain non-stop, with the obvious comfort that this entails.

Although during the winter there are four weekly frequencies from each city, in the summer there are six frequencies available from Barcelona.

From the experience of the trip recently made with TunisairIt is worth highlighting the ample space for knees between seats, greater than usual in other companies, as well as having lunch service already included in the price.

Also, in case you didn't know, this company from the Tunisia airport has connections to several African destinations, making it an interesting option for traveling to that continent.

What to see in Tunisia

The trips with Turimagia to Tunisia are carried out with the receiving agency Yasmine Travel., with guides like Mohamed, with perfect Spanish, who accompany you throughout your stay.

With a duration, in general, of seven nights and eight days, the stay in the aforementioned resort beach is combined with different circuits that allow you to discover the other tourist facets of the country.

If you stay near the capital, you can walk through the medina of the city of Tunis, or also visit Sidi Bou Said, beautiful style town andalusian bathed in the white and blue colors of its houses.

Thus, in the various circuits you will have the opportunity to visit the fourth holy city of islam, Kairuoan, known as the “city ​​of 300 mosques“, where you can visit its great mosque.

Or regarding the heritage of ancient civilizations, you will be able to see the Great Roman amphitheater of El Djem or the Roman city of Dougga, the best preserved in Africa, the Bardo Museum, with its Roman mosaics.

On a totally different level, one of the great current attractions of Tunisia is MatmataWith its troglodyte houses excavated in the rock, one of the settings for the movies The Wars, and where do you find the Hotel Sidi Driss, famous after becoming their location.

And of course, on a trip to Tunisia you should not miss visiting the south of the country, where the desert areas are located, such as Tozeur, city ​​of oases known as the desert gate 

There you will also see the great salt lake, the palm grove of Douz oasis, Chevika mountain oasis or Ong El Jmel dunes.

In this regard, I will tell you that Tunisia has the advantage that with an area that is a third of the surface of Spain, in an eight-day trip you can see its most notable places.

Photos of Tunisia

I have yet to take a new trip that will allow me to delve deeper into the attractions of that country, beyond visiting the medina of the capital, stay in a resort de Hammamet, get to know the small medina of this town or discover the charm of the town andalusian de Sidi Bou Said, with its white and blue colors.

Here I leave you more photos of these recently visited places.