The Tunisian coasts from north to south

The Tunisian coasts from north to south for a unique exploration of the country from the sea.”

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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From the cliffs of El Haouaria to the unspoilt islands of Kuriat and visits to the Medinas of Hammamet, Sousse and Mahdia: an exclusive voyage full of surprises.”

Day 1

Private transfer upon arrival at the airport and board the catamaran.
Dinner and night on board.

Day 2

Depart for the island of Zembra national park, a UNESCO protected area.
On the programme: Morning of swimming, diving, fishing, hiking, etc./Lunch of grilled fish, assorted salads and seasonal fruits/Afternoon: visit to the island’s famous park and ecomuseum.

Depart mid-afternoon for El Haouaria at the tip of the Cap Bon peninsula.
On the programme: tour of El Haouaria and the artificial caves at the site of Ghar El Kebir (underground quarries mined for more than 1000 years by the Carthaginians and the Romans to construct their buildings), dinner at the “La Daurade” restaurant, folk evening.
Night departure for the Kuriat islands off the coastal town of Monastir.
Night on board the catamaran.

Day 3

Morning on the Kuriat islands off the coastal town of Monastir.
On the programme: swimming, diving, relaxing/ Lunch of grilled fish, assorted salads and seasonal fruits.

Depart mid-afternoon for the historic town of Mahdia.
On the programme: tour of the town (ancient port, medina, marine cemetery, etc.).
Night in the port on board the catamaran.

Day 4

Free morning in Mahdia.
On the programme: visit to the Ottoman fort and the mosque, the Borj Erras peninsula, swimming, etc.
Lunch on the quay.
Depart mid-afternoon for the town of Sousse, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
On the programme: tour of the town (the medina, the ribat – a 13th century fortified monastery), explore the marina of El Kantaoui.
Dinner in a restaurant on the quay and evening in a night club.
Night in the port on board the catamaran.

Day 5

Free morning in Sousse.
On the programme: continuation of the tour of the town (the 5th century Christian catacombs, the grand mosque, the archaeological museum, etc.).
Possibility of diving, swimming, sailing.
Lunch in a restaurant on the quay.
Depart mid-afternoon for the town of Hammamet.
Dinner in a restaurant and evening in a night club.
Night in the port on board the catamaran.

Day 6

Free morning in Hammamet.
On the programme: swimming, relaxing and lounging around, stroll around the medina, tour of the town, etc.

Depart in the middle of the day for Kélibia.
On the programme: swimming, visit to the fort in Kélibia.
Dinner in a restaurant.
At anchor and night on board the catamaran.

Day 7

Depart for the pine creek on Cap Bon at the foot of Korbous mountain.
On the programme: Morning of swimming in the warm waters of the Kanissira spring, thermal mud bath/ Picnic lunch and grilled seafood.

In the middle of the afternoon, depart for Sidi Bou Saïd, a typical village perched on a hillside opposite the Bay of Tunis.
On the programme: explore Sidi Bou Saïd (its charming streets, art galleries and artists’ studios, and its famous Café des Nattes which was frequented during the last century by figures such as Simone de Beauvoir, André Gide, Federico Garcia Lorca, Michel Foucault, Paul Klee and Auguste Macke).
Dinner in a restaurant.
Night in the port on board the catamaran.

Day 8

Return to Gammarth marina.
Private transfer to the airport and return flight.

Budget 8 days/7 nights – flights not included

Le budget estimé comprend

Return transfer airport/Gammarth marina.
Nights on board the catamaran.

The comfort of your catamaran (four very well-equipped suites, living room, lounge)
Exploring the Sahel region from the coast (Sousse, Mahdia, Monastir, etc.)
Our gastronomic restaurants
The picturesque village of Sidi Bou Saïd, and much more.

SAHEL, from Sousse to Monastir, the jewels of the Sahel

Explore the jewel that is Sahel, whose history dates back three thousand years and which boasts a large number of buildings and archaeological remains. The morning begins with a visit to the archaeological museum of Sousse and its magnificent Roman mosaics in the “floral style” then continues with a stroll around the charming, winding Medina of Sousse.
A few kilometres away is Monastir, a fortress town which benefited greatly from the good deeds of its supreme fighter, the former president Habib Bourguiba, who is today at rest in his mausoleum under a golden dome. Nearby is the ribat of Monastir, the first link in the chain of maritime fortresses dotted along the coasts of the Maghreb. This was the only ribat to admit women, where a wing was reserved for them. The archaic beauty and the “biblical” aspect of the ribat has meant that it has been chosen as the set for more than one film.

Lunch meeting with a Tunisian personality

As the initiator of the “Arab spring”, Tunisia was the impetus for the revolutions in the region. The country has always differentiated itself through its openness and its aspiration for democracy. In this exceptional politico-historical context, we can organise for you a lunch or dinner with Tunisians who are at the heart of the current changes: artists, intellectuals, campaigners, business leaders or mere employees who also happen to be players in civil society. You will have an amazing opportunity to exchange views with them and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing Tunisian society, away from the clichés and closer to the facts. This meeting will also allow you to find out more about the traditions, the cuisine and the local culture.

Gastronomic romantic dinner with a view of the Mediterranean horizon

Dinner with a view of the Mediterranean horizon in the gastronomic restaurant (2 Michelin stars) at “La Villa Bleue”, whose menu draws its inspiration from the cuisine of French chef Jean-François Issautier.