PromoTunisia Exploration & Leisure

2062 Van Tuyl Pl

Falls Church, VA 22043

 

promotunisia.com

Tel 1-888-701-3202

Fax (309) 403-4299

 

 

TUNISIA 2007-2008 ITINERARIES

 

 

Itinerary Name

Dates

Main Theme

Tour Lead

Trip Highlights

Detailed Trip Link

Land Price (in Double)-All Inclusive

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

October 18- October 27, 2007

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director M. Halouani

Experience Tunisia’s unique atmosphere in the most beautiful southern Mediterranean Fall weather.  This trips covers the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert

http://www.promotunisia.com/OCT07TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,380

(min 10 participants)

 

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

December 19- December 29, 2007

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director M. Halouani

Experience Tunisia’s historical heritage and Berber festivals.  This trips covers the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert (including the annual festival of the oasis)

http://www.promotunisia.com/DEC07TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,790

 

 

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

Mar 28- April 6, 2008

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director S. Ben Slimane

Spring flowers trip through the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert

http://www.promotunisia.com/MAR08TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,790

 

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

May 21- May 31, 2008

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director M. Halouani

Spring flowers trip through the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert

http://www.promotunisia.com/MAY08TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,790

 

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

October 15- October 25, 2008

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director M. Halouani

Experience Tunisia’s unique atmosphere in the most beautiful southern Mediterranean Fall weather.  This trips covers the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert

http://www.promotunisia.com/OCT08TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,790

 

Tunisia : From Kasbah to Sahara

December 18- December 28, 2008

(10 days Northern and Southern Tunisia)

History (Roman and Phoenician sites), arts & traditions, cuisine, Sahara

Historian & Tour Director M. Halouani

Experience Tunisia’s historical heritage and Berber festivals.  This trips covers the archaeological treasures of northern Tunisia, the vibrant medinas of central Tunisia and the Sahara desert (including the annual festival of the oasis)

http://www.promotunisia.com/DEC08TUN.pdf

 

 

$2,890

 

 

 

 

All programs include:

 

  • Discovering Carthaginian, Roman and Byzantine archaeological and historical treasures all classified in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

 

  • Experiencing a complete change of scenery from the Mediterranean coastline to the Sahara desert and a taste for adventure (camel riding, Sahara walks..). Walk in the mountain oases of Tamerza and Tataouine where "the English Patient", "Star Wars" and “Indiana Jones” were filmed.

 

  • Tasting exquisite Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine that will be served in exotic settings (under AC/Heat luxury tents in the middle of the desert, in 1001 nights Ottoman restored Palaces or overlooking the Mediterranean).

 

  • Immersing you in the local culture through various activities (e.g., musical events, couscous cooking demonstrations, festivals…)

 

  • Traveling in a small group (8 to 10 max) with top of the line, often small boutique hotels 4* or 5* depicting the charm of the country, near points of interest such as Medinas and colorful markets.

 

  • Most trips are led by renowned Tunisian historian Mohamed Halouani, an unfailing source of knowledge and a great traveling companion. Testimonies of past travelers indicate that Mohamed made their experience truly unique. He has access to several specialists and private homes/museums including an architect in charge of restoring an old ottoman palace in the Medina, a private mosaics museum, a local family of Berbers near Matmata and several other “surprises” that provides a unique cultural and people experience to your travelers.

 

 

Mohamed Halouani, Renowned Tunisian Historian and PromoTunisia Tour Director, quick biography:

 

Many testimonies of past travelers have praised Mohamed Halouani, a Tunisia historian and PromoTunisia’ Tour Director for the depth of his knowledge on Tunisian history, arts & traditions. Mohamed truly made their experience unique.

 

Mohamed Halouani, our tour director, transformed his profound passion for travel and history into a creative and diversified educational career, designing and carrying out multiple archaeological and cultural trips for diverse institutions, such as The Detroit Institute of Art, The Textile Museum, The American Museum of Natural History and many more organizations.

 

After having received his Bachelor degrees in English and Spanish, Mohamed Halouani completed his European Master’s in linguistics and Hispanic studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He has extensive knowledge on Islamic and secular architecture and Eastern decorative elements.