Dougga is situated in the mountains inland of Tunisia (1h30 from Tunis)in an area that was densely populated by the Numidians. The city served as one of the capitals of Massinissa, a Roman ally, and one of the contenders to Carthage.
It is a visit to a huge archaeological site of about 3 km², the most intact Roman city in North Africa.
The beautiful theatre at Dougga dates back to 168 CE and was donated to the city by one of its wealthiest families. Its condition is so good that it used for the concerts at the Dougga Festival in summer.
The Capitol of Dougga must be one of the most impressive remains from the Roman era.
It is fascinating to see a brothel built so pragmatically and bluntly to service its function: An open court for courting, and rooms immediately in for the services.
The Licinian Baths are quite interesting for having much of its original walls intact, as well as a long tunnel used by the slaves working at the baths.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Villa Edo
2. Dar Jaafar
3. Lescure Business Hotel and SPA
4. Hotel La Tour Blanche
5. Dar El Marsa
6. Hotel Solymar Beach
7. Hotel Lido La Goulette
8. Phebus
9. Carthage Thalasso Resort
10. Miramar Carthage Thalasso
11. Hotel Acqua Viva
12. Le Bahy Hotel
13. Renaissance Tunis Hotel
14. Dar El Jeld Hotel & Spa
15. Grand Hotel du Lac
16. Hotel Tiba
17. Hotel Tej
18. Dar Zyne La Medina
19. Hotel Omrane
20. Hotel de Russie
Additional Info: La Marsa
Itinerary
1
Great Mosque of Testour
Built on the Roman remains of Tichilla, the Old Town of Testour was established in the early seventeenth century by Jewish and Muslim communities fleeing the Spanish Inquisition on the Iberian Peninsula.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Dougga
Depart from your Tunis and visit the pinnacle of the Roman presence in Tunisia. the visit to Dougga invariably begins with the Theatre, whose splendor is unchallenged by its nearness to the car park. Built-in 168 AD by one of the town’s wealthier occupants, Marcus Quadratus, the Theatre can seat up to 3,500 people.
It is from here that you find the residential quarter, The Capitole , The Forum , The Auditorium , Temples, and extensive Licinian Baths, and there are some choice spots down here to photograph the Capitol.
The Lybico-punic Temple
Price Includes
Licensed Tour Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Tunis centrally located hotel
Entrance Fees
Transport by air-conditioned private car
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
