Imperial Ruins & The Source of Carthage — Private Day Trip
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Escape the coastal crowds and journey into the green heart of Tunisia. This private tour unveils Thuburbo Majus, an imposing Roman city nestled among rolling hills, and the majestic Water Temple of Zaghouan—the legendary spring that quenched the thirst of ancient Carthage via one of the longest aqueducts in the Roman world. Conclude your journey in the Andalusian medina of Zaghouan, famous for its mountain roses and sweet kaak pastries.
Duration
6–7 Hours
Group Size
1-7 People
Languages
English, French, German
Per Group (1-4)
300 TND
Explore the Capitolium and the unique Palaestra of the Petronii in this lush archaeological site.
The grand Roman sanctuary marking the source of the 132km aqueduct to Carthage.
Breathtaking mountain scenery and fresh air in Tunisia's "green lung".
Discover Zaghouan's old town, famous for "Kaak Warka" pastries and rose water.
Roman City • 40km from Tunis • Founded 27 BC
Dominated by four massive Corinthian columns, this temple to the Capitoline Triad stands proudly on a podium overlooking the forum.
A unique sporting facility featuring beautiful black limestone Corinthian columns, a rarity in Roman Africa.
Explore the intricate Summer and Winter Baths, showcasing the Roman obsession with hygiene and social leisure.
Temple des Eaux • Mount Zaghouan • Andalusian Heritage
A semi-circular sanctuary built by Hadrian to honor the mountain springs. It marks the start of the 132km Zaghouan-Carthage aqueduct.
An adorable town with strong Andalusian influence, known for its whitewashed walls, red tile roofs, and artisan workshops.
On the drive, witness the magnificent arches of the aqueduct that once carried millions of liters of water daily to Carthage.
Your private driver collects you from your hotel in Tunis, Hammamet, or Sousse. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tunisian countryside, watching the landscape shift from coastal olive groves to green wheat fields and rolling hills.
Arrive at Thuburbo Majus, often called the "Garden Ruins" for how nature embraces the stone. Walk the wide Roman streets to the towering Capitolium (Temple of Jupiter), explore the Winter and Summer Baths, and stand in the Palaestra of the Petronii with its beautiful black limestone columns.
Travel to the foot of Djebel Zaghouan to witness the Temple of Water. Built by Emperor Hadrian, this semicircular sanctuary honors the Nymphaeum springs. It is the starting point of the massive Zaghouan Aqueduct that supplied Carthage.
Explore the charming old town of Zaghouan, settled by Andalusian refugees. The town is famous for its eglantine (wild rose) distillation. Visit a traditional patisserie to taste the famous "Kaak Warka" (white ring pastries filled with almond paste and rose water).
Relax on your private transfer back to your hotel, passing by sections of the ancient Roman Aqueduct that still stand tall in the countryside.
Experience the green side of Tunisia. Private ruins, mountain temples, and Andalusian sweets await.
Per Group (1-4)
300 TND / group
Book your private tour to Thuburbo Majus & Zaghouan today.
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