1 Day Excursion Nature and Archeology Bulla Regia and Beni Mtir from Tunis
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6 Ratings
Jendouba
Explore the ancient underground city of Bulla Regia and be amazed by its luxurious houses, mosaics, and thermal baths. Then, immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Beni Mtir, a true paradise on earth!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bulla Regia - The first stop of the excursion will be Bulla Regia the splendid historic town located north of Jendouba, in the Medjerda Valley and in the middle of the cereal plains that had always attracted the lust of successive ancient civilizations.
Bulla Regia which signifies the beautiful city was one of the famous cities in the Carthaginian, Roman, and Byzantine periods whose monuments bear witness to this to the present day. Created in the 4th century BC, the city was invaded by the Romans in the year 203 BC to become in the year 156 BC. J-C the Capital of the Numidians under the reign of Massinissa, Rome’s main ally.
From the Byzantine era, the city had experienced a period of stagnation and was gradually deserted by its population until it became a ghost town.
The middle of the 19th century had seen the first archaeological excavations at Bulla Regia which subsequently allowed the discovery of several archaeological sites. The site currently contains vestiges including forums, a theater, and public thermal baths which date mainly from the Roman period, in addition to a museum where are exposed mosaics, coffins, and other ancient objects belonging to the Numidians, Carthaginians, and Romans. - Beni M Tir - Very beautiful village with respect for nature and the climate Beni M’Tir is a village in north-western Tunisia, located in the mountainous region of Kroumirie, a few kilometers from Bulla Regia and Aïn Draham. The city is located on the territory of the confederation of Berber tribes of the Kroumirs. Built-in 1948 to house the engineers and workers who came to build the Beni M’Tir dam, which the village overlooks, the town has retained its original and typical architecture following a municipal decree: tiled roofs and identical facades with black shutters And red frames.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
The ancient city of Bulla Regia lived partly underground. On two levels, the most luxurious houses had patios, columns, mosaics, and carved capitals. Some had private thermal baths. its underground rooms without equivalent in the ancient world, Bulla Regia is one of the most astonishing archaeological sites of Tunisia!
Next stop Beni Mtir offers impressive landscapes, whatever the season, and fills us with all the colors, offering us a peaceful feeling of tranquility. You will think that if we say that it is a corner of Paradise we are using a cliché. And yet you are not going to be disappointed. The place deserves comparison with Paradise!
Location
Bulla Regia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Davidlf9897wz
Aug 28, 2023
Great trip, highly recommend - Great experience and value for money with exceptional and accommodating guides. The driver arrived early, communicated well and was extremely accommodating.
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Sandra_r
Nov 30, 2022
Bulla Regia -magnificent ruins - Bulla Regia was amazing. Our guide shared so much details that you could actually visual what it looked like in 3 AD.
Definitely recommend this tour!
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Nowshintonny
Oct 11, 2022
Wonderful tour with beautiful views - It was a great trip. To see outside of Tunis and especially this old city of Bulla Regia in a day, this was a great option.
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Wajdisaidi
Nov 9, 2021
Nice place to visit. - Marvellous historical from the Romanian era.
Advise to visit.
Visited Bulla Rejia and Beni Mitair dam .
Weather nice and beautiful guide with nice hotels.
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P7608oqritas
Jan 9, 2023
Worth visiting - Worth visiting as the ruins and buildings are well preserved, some marble floors and walls still in tact.
Wish I had more time.
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Laura_n
Oct 31, 2022
Beautiful mosaics, great food - Beautiful mosaics and very interesting history of Bulla Regia. Wonderful lunch with the local guides who were very knowledgeable about Tunisian culture. Friendly guides and the guide leading the tour was very knowledgable.
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