Tuesday, December 3
Conference Welcome Reception in the Medina of Tunis: flavor of the Orient
15:30h : Depart from the conference hotel to the city center of Tunis; Avenue Bourguiba or the "Champs Elysees of Tunis". Medina of Tunis. A guided visit through the winding streets of Tunis' old town, an opportunity to see the rich cultural heritage of old walled city and to discover the exquisite artisanship of Tunisia's artisans. The Medina of Tunis is a living example of one of the most beautiful sites of traditional town planning and architecture in the Arab world. It is also ranked among the UNESCO World heritage: famous for its Ez-Zitouna Mosque (only the inside courtyard) – Les Medersa (Coran school) – National library – Les Fondouks old Palaces etc.
Option: Visit of Dar Orient, old house converted into a handicraft center, offering a panoramic
view over the old Medina and the surrounding quartiers; scenes of the daily life of an upper-class
family of yesteryear).
Visit of the bustling Souks: You will enjoy walking around these narrow streets, admiring the brightly
colored carpets, the pure wool blankets, the small pieces of typical furniture, the traditional
Jewellery & perfumes.
The Dar El Jeld Hotel offers its guests many opportunities to discover the wealth of archeology and architecture, which lie in Tunis itself and within easy reach of the city. We are located at a walking distance from the ZITOUNA MOSQUE and the COVERED BAZAR surrounding it, locally known as the souks of Tunis. Our staff can open the doors of some of the oldest palaces and grand houses for you. You will discover a wealth of refined decors—painted wood ceilings and tiles—as well as sumptuous hidden courtyards – while enjoying your get together ceremonial cocktail 🙂
+/- 20:00h : Back to your Hotel in Gammarth.
Thursday, December 5
Visit of Carthage & Sidi Bou Said and Conference Dinner
15:15 : Departure to Carthage and remainders of the splendours of Tunisia's past. There will be visits to the gigantic Punic Ports, the Antonin Baths, the Tophet as well as the Theatre.
16:00 : Visit the ruins of these great empires, that lay open to the sun and wildflowers. Declared a national monument the town of Carthage and nearby Salammbo abound in vestiges of the Punic and Roman empires, baths, dwellings, temples, shrines and the fabulous naval port of the Carthaginians.
For a thousand years, Phoenicians were masters of the Mediterranean and over 200 war ships and innumerable merchant vessels were sheltered in the nearby port of Salammbo. At its center, the Admirals Island still exists and archaeologists are reconstituting the pavilion with its shrine and docks. Next to the ports the ancient sanctuary of the goddess Tanit (Tophet) a quiet, shady square of hundreds of funeral steles.
17:30 : Continuation to the Moorish village of Sidi Bou Said with its immaculate white and blue houses. The village has managed to preserve its charm and its peacefulness.
The most adventurous will have the opportunity to try the famous Shisha (Water pipe)
Free time in Sidi Bou Saïd to sip a mint tea at Café Sidi Chabaane or stroll along the narrow streets to see the magnificent view from the cliff19:00 : Way to the restaurant "Grand
Bleu" Gammarth.
The tour includes transportation in A/C Busses
The tour guide
The entrance to archaeological site in Carthage
The Gala Dinner.
