Relaxation in the southern Mediterranean: from Pantelleria to Cap Bon

From the Tunisian peninsula of Cap Bon to the Italian island of Pantelleria, an exclusive exploration off the beaten track

7days/6nights

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The island of Pantelleria and its natural saunas, the superb sea floors at Kélibia, the untamed nature between mountain and sea at El Haouaria, the bohemian aspect of Sidi Bou Saïd and the delight at enjoying these wonders at your own pace.

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.

At anchor and night on board the catamaran.

DAY 3

Depart for Pantelleria, a small, volcanic Italian island situated to the south of Sicily.

On the programme: exploring the island which is well known for its wine, its capers and its natural saunas linked to the island’s volcanic activity.

Dinner in a restaurant on the quay and evening in a night club.

Night on board the catamaran.

DAY 4

Free day on Pantelleria

On the programme: swimming, a further opportunity to visit the island (typical house made of volcanic rock).

At anchor and night on board the catamaran.

Depart at the end of the morning for Kélibia on the south coast of the Tunisian Cap Bon.

On the programme: visiting the town of Kélibia.

Dinner in a restaurant and local wine tasting (a renowned dry muscatel).

Night in the port on board the catamaran.

DAY 5

Free morning in Kélibia

On the programme: swimming, scuba diving, a further opportunity to visit the town: Kélibia fort, etc.

Depart 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 in the port on board the catamaran.

DAY 6

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/ Lunch picnic 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 7

Return to Gammarth marina.

Private transfer to the airport and return flight.

Budget:

7days/6nights – flights not included
Return transfer airport/Gammarth marina.
Nights on board the catamaran.

The comfort of your catamaran (four very well-equipped suites, living room, lounge)
experiencing thermal cures on the island of Pantelleria and in Korbous (Tunisia)
diving in Kélibia
your culinary journey of Italian and Tunisian flavours.

Dinner 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.