Since ancient times, Tunisia has been a hospitable land that enchants its visitors. Notably, intellectuals have portrayed the essence of Tunisia through their literary, pictorial, and cinematic works. This enchanting country showcases a unique blend of picturesque landscapes and realistic experiences, often transcending the realms of exoticism and orientalism. With a variety of Tunisia Tours, you can explore the beauty and depth of this remarkable destination. For those interested in art, join us On The Trail Of Painters, where you can experience the inspiring scenery that has captivated many artists throughout history.

“TRAVELPEDIA ” offers you an Art and Literature stay in Tunisia and a program to discover Tunisia by following in the footsteps of the three painters: Auguste Macke, Paul Klee and Louis Mollet. An opportunity also to meet Tunisian painters and artists and to visit some of their workshops in order to appreciate their works…

 

“This is the happiest moment of my life: the color and I are one and only! I am a painter”

                                                                                                                Paul KLEE

Tunisia Tours On The Trail Of Painters – Itinerary :

Day 1 Apt Tunis – Tunis (20 Kms)

Arrival at Tunis airport. Reception and transfer to Hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Tunis – Bardo – Carthage – Sidi Bou Said – Tunis ( 180 Kms )

After breakfast, head to the Bardo Museum, one of the largest museums in the Mediterranean and the second in Africa after Cairo. Since 1888, this former Bey palace has displayed significant archaeological treasures. Next, explore the medina of Tunis, including visits to Dar Abdallah and Dar Othman, before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the archaeological site of Carthage, where you’ll discover remnants from Punic, Roman, Byzantine, and Vandal eras, including the Punic Tophet and the Baths of Antoninus. Then, journey to Sidi Bou Said, the world’s first protected site perched above the Gulf of Carthage, known for its stunning Mediterranean charm. Finally, return to Tunis for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Tunis – Kairouan ( 120 Kms )

Departure after breakfast to Kairouan. To spend a full day. First Muslim city in North Africa, its cultural and scientific success in the ninth century, spread up to the borders of Europe and Asia.

Beyond the historical and spiritual Kairouan manifested through the medina and its ramparts, zaouias (shrines) and other monuments and sites, you will discover a city of art and crafts. That’s where Paul Klee wrote in his diary: “Color possesses me […] I am a painter. » (Journal 9 260). Accommodation at the hotel Kasbah. After lunch, visit the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Kairouan

Full day at Kairouan with visits around the medina, the souks …

Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 : Kairouan – El Jem –  Kairouan (150 Kms )

Breakfast and departure to El Djem. Visit the museum and the famous amphitheatre (often incorrectly called “a coliseum”), capable of seating 35,000 spectators. Only Rome’s Coliseum (about 45,000 spectators) and the ruined theatre of Capua are larger. The amphitheatre at El Djem was built by the Romans under proconsul Gordian, who was acclaimed Emperor at Thysdrus, around 238 and was probably mainly used for gladiator shows and chariot races (like in Ben-Hur). It is also possible that construction of the amphitheatre was never finished.

Back to Kairouan. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 : Kairouan – Sousse –  Hammamet (220 Kms )

Breakfast and departure to Sousse, the third largest city. Sousse, the “Pearl of the Sahel”, is very old. Founded by the Phoenicians and called  Hadrumetum, quickly became the third Punic cities, after Carthage and Utica. Today it is the capital of the Tunisian Sahel. It is a very active industrial center and is one of the most important tourist centers of the country. Visit the old town. Departure to Hammamet. Visit the fort and the Medina. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Hammamet – Ez-zahra – Tunis  (120 Kms)

After breakfast, depart for Ez zahra. Visit Jaggi house where Paul Klee, MacKee and Moillet stayed. Lunch. Back in Tunis. Visit the central market. Visit the Hotel de France, place of residence of the painter Paul Klee. Free  afternoon. Dinner and accommodation in hotel.

Day 8: Tunis – Tunis Apt (20 Kms)

Transfer to the Tunis airport. Boarding and departure formalities.

END OF PROGRAM