Tunisia
Travel to Tunisia for a holiday or city break
Stepping off the plane, you feel a breeze that carries a hint of cumin, maybe sand or maybe just adventure. Some travelers forget their sunglasses, others forget their sense of direction, but in Tunisia, you never forget your first taste of brik from a street corner vendor who laughs at your pronunciation. At the Medina, the bargaining is not for the faint of heart, yet somehow you walk away with a rug and a story. Don't be surprised if you spot a cat sunbathing on Roman ruins, or if your taxi driver offers unsolicited advice about the best hotel in Tunisia, which strangely involves his cousin's guesthouse. Bus schedules are a suggestion, not a promise, and sometimes the best itinerary is the one you make up as you go along.
Local weather in Tunisia
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
cool
Best places to visit in Tunisia
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Things to do and travel destination highlights in Tunisia
Some say you haven’t really seen a country until you’ve gotten lost in it, and Tunisia gives you plenty of chances. The ancient city of Carthage stands as a memory, with stones that whisper old secrets if you’re quiet enough (or maybe that's just the wind whistling through the columns, who knows). In the south, the Sahara stretches out, both inviting and warning, and the locals in Douz will tell you that camels have personalities bigger than people. If you’re lucky, you catch a festival and join a parade that seems to have no beginning or end, just music, dust, and unexpected friendships.
For those seeking the best hotel in Tunisia, opinions are as varied as the spice blends in a souk. Some travelers swear by seaside resorts where the waves tap on your window, others prefer riads hidden behind blue doors in Sidi Bou Said. One thing is true, though: breakfast will probably include olives, and if you ask for coffee, there’s a fifty-fifty chance you get tea instead. Make sure to try the local couscous, but don’t wear white; tomato sauce has a way of finding the clumsiest tourists. It’s all part of the Tunisia experience, and if you leave without a sunburn or a new appreciation for chaotic traffic, did you even visit?
Accommodations in Tunisia
Discover the best accommodations for Tunisia and start planning your holiday.
