Malta hosts plenty of temples and ancient ruins to visit, and Tunisia is home to no shortage of World Heritage sites. Some of the most interesting spots in Tunisia are Kairouan, Medina of Sousse, and Dougga/Thugga. Make sure you book your accommodation well in advance, as there are plenty of great Tunisia hotels to choose from; click here for examples.
There is plenty to do in Tunisia, including a trip to the site of Carthage. The site of Carthage was founded in 814 BC and was the hub of trading throughout the Mediterranean. The Romans destroyed the original Carthage in 146 BC and they established their own civilisation directly on top of the old one. The Amphitheatre of El Jem is another must-see; they are beautiful ruins of the 3rd century amphitheatre, superbly showcasing the power of Imperial Rome.
Ichkeul National Park is a World Heritage site, and encompasses Lake Ichkeul and Jebel Ichkeul mountains. Birds migrate here from Europe during the winter, including storks, flamingos and geese. You might even spot a mongoose, jackal, water buffalo or porcupine on one of the hiking trails at the park.
The remains of Punic Town of Kerkouane and its Necropolis are also fascinating and worth a visit, as they're some of the only remains in the city, and they unveil some surprisingly advanced notions of town planning. There are several all inclusive hotels in the area, a great option after a busy day; try Hotels4U for examples.
Religion enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Tas Silq. Its last known use was as an Arab mosque, all the way back in the 9th century. Before being used as a place of worship for the goddess of fertility, it was a temple for goddesses in the megalithic period. It was used by the Romans as a place of worship for the goddess of Juno, and before this it was used as a shrine of Astarte-Tanit by the neo-Punic natives. Consider a trip to one of these sites from your local Malta hotels; click here for more information.
There is plenty to do in Tunisia, including a trip to the site of Carthage. The site of Carthage was founded in 814 BC and was the hub of trading throughout the Mediterranean. The Romans destroyed the original Carthage in 146 BC and they established their own civilisation directly on top of the old one. The Amphitheatre of El Jem is another must-see; they are beautiful ruins of the 3rd century amphitheatre, superbly showcasing the power of Imperial Rome.
Ichkeul National Park is a World Heritage site, and encompasses Lake Ichkeul and Jebel Ichkeul mountains. Birds migrate here from Europe during the winter, including storks, flamingos and geese. You might even spot a mongoose, jackal, water buffalo or porcupine on one of the hiking trails at the park.
The remains of Punic Town of Kerkouane and its Necropolis are also fascinating and worth a visit, as they're some of the only remains in the city, and they unveil some surprisingly advanced notions of town planning. There are several all inclusive hotels in the area, a great option after a busy day; try Hotels4U for examples.
Religion enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Tas Silq. Its last known use was as an Arab mosque, all the way back in the 9th century. Before being used as a place of worship for the goddess of fertility, it was a temple for goddesses in the megalithic period. It was used by the Romans as a place of worship for the goddess of Juno, and before this it was used as a shrine of Astarte-Tanit by the neo-Punic natives. Consider a trip to one of these sites from your local Malta hotels; click here for more information.
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