Velvet season in Tunisia
We thought for a long time where to go in September. And now the long-awaited vacation, for 10 days we went to a travel agency and chose a tour. Before that, we studied all the hotel reviews and our choice fell on the Hamamet hotel Caribbean World Venus Beach4 *. The flight was wonderful. We arrived early in the morning. Posted quickly. The room was nice with a balcony overlooking the sea. They threw things on the beach. Walk 5 minutes to the beach along a beautiful alley. The beach is extraordinary with white clean sand. The sea was not calm for the first 2 days. But this is also its advantage to ride the waves. The weather is very comfortable. We rested on the all-inclusive system and therefore there were no problems with drinking and eating. On the beach there is a convenient bar with drinks. Let's go for lunch. Spacious, clean dining room with plenty of space. The choice of dishes is large, you can choose what you like. Everything is edible. Pizza was baked and grilled meat or fish. Fruits are not many grapes, melons, peaches. And great red wine. And of course the ice cream was amazing. In the evening animation, of course, there is also a taste and color. . . )) You can relax according to your interests in a bar, someone on the street to sit with calm music, or you can where it’s more fun there, first a children’s disco, and then competitions and dances for adults. Many thanks to the animators Sultan, who leads the program in all languages. Handsome Mario, an unforgettable dancer. The program was different every day. The next day, a meeting with the hotel guide, and as always, this is the sale of excursions at crazy prices. Since we did not take excursions, without representing any interest for her, she was no longer noticed. We decided that we would explore the country on our own. In the evening we left the hotel, got into a taxi (ask to turn on the meter) and drove to the city center. It is not expensive, only 3 dinars. There we took an open carriage and on horseback drove a long circle around the city and at the same time looked around. The city in the center is clean, well, as in all countries of Africa, a little to the side and piles of garbage. You shouldn't dwell on it. Port Marina is a small promenade along expensive yachts, good cafes with breathtaking ice cream. For 6 dinars they brought a whole vase with a mountain of fruit salad and turrets of delicious treats. (Couldn't even eat). We immediately looked after ourselves an excursion to the Pirate ship 20 dinar per person (20 USD from the hotel). Another day we decided to bask on the beach and relax, and then see Tunisia. Even at home, after reading what you can see, we decided that we should go to El-Jem to see the amphitheater where they filmed "Gladiator", For comparison, an excursion per person 53 c. u. e. We had breakfast early in the morning and were on our way. By taxi 4 dins to the bus station luage to Sousse. Luage is a local taxi that runs between cities. 6 dins to Sousse (bought 3 tickets to ride comfortably in the back row. ) Drive 1.30 min. We arrived at a huge bus station in Sousse, they asked EL-Jem, bought tickets at the box office for 4 din, another 30 minutes and we arrived. From the bus station up the street to the intersection where the mosque stands, go a little to the left and you will come to this grandiose structure. A ticket at the box office is 10 din and you can walk as much as you like. This is the advantage that it is not tied to a tour bus. We walked, sat on the visual rows. There are acoustics,,, ) In general, we had a good walk. On the way back, you can use the same tickets to visit the museum. And there is also a shop with sweets on the street, where locals come in, there is an unusual lemon drink. And on the way back. In Sousse, we decided to go to a store (Generale) and bought olive oil in tins for 10 dinas, and olive soap. We got to the hotel satisfied with ourselves that we did everything ourselves. I want to note that, like most compatriots, we do not know the language. But we were correctly understood in sign language, smiles and Russian. ))) Another day of respite, in the morning the beach, then to the pool, lunch, siesta, beach, evening city, dinner, animation. The next tour is Tunis-Carthage-Sidi Bou Said. Taxi in the morning, bus station to TUNISIA (preferably from the old Hamamet) 1 hour on the road 5 din. They took a taxi and paid 50 din for two. We were lucky the taxi driver turned out to be a wonderful guide, his name is Wahid. He took us to CARTHAGE, showed us all the places where tourists are brought, took pictures. Let's go to SIDI BU SAID, the city of white and blue. We walked, went to the teahouse and drank the famous mint tea with pine nuts. On the way back we stopped in the capital of TUNISIA and saw the famous Medina. The tour costs $50 from the hotel. e. It cost us 35 din. This is how we travelled. Do not be afraid of the local population is very friendly, not annoying. So 5 days have flown by. We decided on the penultimate day to ride on the Pirate ship. It's unforgettable. Ship Sultan 2. You will not regret a chic acrobatic show, diving in the sea, barbecue. In general, a lot of positive emotions. In the morning we went to say goodbye to the extraordinary clear sea. It was a pity to leave, even 3 days. This is how the vacation went.