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The coastal area near your arrival includes the ruins of ancient Carthage
and the picturesque suburb of Sidi Bou Said, attracting more visitors than
Tunis.
Tunis' French ville nouvelle (new city) centers around the wide,
tree-lined Avenue Habib Bourguiba, terminating in the Place de la
Victoire and the entrance to the old medina, containing most of the city's
points of interest and shops.
A visit to the Bardo Museum is a must. Housed in an old palace, the
museum is renowned as the best in the country. Organized in sections, it
features an impressive display of artifacts covering the Carthaginian,
Roman, Palaeo-Christian, and Arab-Islamic eras. The Roman mosaics comprise
one of the finest collections in the world.
Please Note:
Tunis is a good 30-minute drive from the port of La Goulette.
Pier Information. The ship docks at La
Goulette, about nine miles from the center of Tunis. Taxis are generally
available at the pier. Agree on the fare before leaving. |
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Shopping. The shops in the medina offer a
wide range of souvenir items and local crafts, including carpets, copper
and brass ware, gold and silver jewelry, leather articles and the
traditional red felt hats, called chechia. Bargaining is still an
accepted practice in the shops here. |
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Cuisine. There is no shortage of restaurants,
though many feature similar menus with a number of standard dishes, such
as the local stable couscous, with lamb or grilled fish. |
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Other Sights
Kasbah Mosque. On a rise at the western edge of the medina, the
13th-century mosque stands on an enormous open square beautifully paved
with local granite.
Beaches. One of the best beaches is found at La Marsa. Others are
at Amilcar and La Goulette. La Marsa is also one of the most exclusive
residential suburbs, with upscale cafes and restaurants.
Golf. The 18-hole, par-66
Golf Course of Carthage sports hundred-year-old eucalyptus, pine,
cypress, palm, and oak trees, as well as water hazards and bunkers. |
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Awaiting Your Return
From Shore |
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Complimentary
Spirits Await |
Return to Your
Suite and Sail Away to The Next Adventure |
Entertainment
and Dancing Await You |
