Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco

Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco

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Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco

14 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Lisbon, Portugal

Visiting: Italy, Corsica, Morocco, Portugal, Algeria, Tunisia

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

ZAM

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

60 - 160

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

18 to

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural

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Tour Overview

We tour an intercontinental sea almost completely surrounded by the Meditarranean basin stretching from the narrow strait of Gibraltar in the west to the Levant in the east and separates Europe from Africa in the south. Discover exquisite Greek and Roman city-states that once created a mosaic of flourishing cultural centres around the Mediterranean Sea. Today they stand in silent testimony to that epoch as magnificent ruins far better preserved, far more impressive, and far less crowed than most of the archaeological sites of mainland Europe.

Highlights

  • View Tunisia’s opulent Byzantine churches, historic medinas, and superb Islamic mosques.

  • Visit a total of nine amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this comprehensive itinerary.

  • Tour three of Algeria’s most impressive Roman sites—Tipasa on the seacoast near Algiers, once home to 20,000 residents; astounding Djémila, its forums, archways, and temples comprising some of the finest Roman ruins in all of North Africa; and stately Hippo Regius at Annaba, the home of St. Augustine and a centre of early Christianity.

  • Wander the winding streets of Morocco’s “blue city” Chefchaouen, and shop for unique handicrafts in the colourful souk.

  • Set foot on the Rock of Gibraltar and ride a cable car to the top of “the Rock” for splendid views over Spain, Morocco, and the Mediterranean.

  • Visit Italy; Corsica, France; Tunisia; Algeria; Morocco; and Portugal

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Rome
Meals Included: dinner


Arrive in Rome and transfer to our hotel with the rest of the afternoon at
leisure. Gather at the hotel this evening for a welcome dinner.

Accommodation:

Day 2 : Join A Walking Tour Highlighting The Many Ancient Monuments Scattered Around Rome’S City Center.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


After breakfast, join a walking tour highlighting the many ancient monuments
scattered around Rome’s city center. After lunch at a local restaurant,
embark /Le Champlain/.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 3 : Tour Porto Vecchio, Also Known As “Salt City” Due To Its Salt Marshes That Have Been In Use Since Antiquity.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Join a walking tour of Porto Vecchio, also known as “salt city” due to
its salt marshes that have been in use since antiquity. Take in fantastic
views of the natural, lagoon-like harbor from the 16th-century citadel, then
wind your way through a maze of narrow alleyways dotted with pretty piazzas,
stone stairways, and arched passages to discover cute restaurants, lively
bars, and stylish boutiques. Or choose to visit the Natural Reserve of
Bouches de Bonifacio where you will find a variety of seabirds including
European shags, Audouin gulls, storm petrels, and Cory’s shearwaters. 

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 4 : Enjoy A Series Of Lectures.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Spend today at sea and enjoy a series of lectures on the history, culture,
art, and current affairs of Tunisia and Algeria.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 5 : Choose From Two Options Today: A Visit To Kairouan, “The City Of Fifty Mosques” And The Spiritual Center Of Tunisia, Or A Drive Inland To The World Heritage Site Of El-Jem.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


From the port city of Sousse, choose from two options today: a visit to
Kairouan, “the city of fifty mosques” and the spiritual center of
Tunisia, or a drive inland to the World Heritage Site of El-Jem. In Kairouan,
explore the walled and turreted medina enclosing a delightful old Arab
quarter with a fascinating casbah, the Great Mosque, and a fortified Islamic
monastery. Those visiting El-Jem venture through the countryside to this
amazing ancient Roman city boasting an enormous, well-preserved 35,000-seat
coliseum, almost as large as Rome’s.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 6 : Explore Ancient Carthage, A World Heritage Site.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


This morning, explore ancient Carthage, a World Heritage Site. From the
heights of Mount Byrsa, scan the horizon as Hannibal did millennia ago,
before visiting the ruins of Hadrian’s theater, the vast thermal baths, and
the amphitheater. The Romans built many elegant villas here with
mosaic-covered floors. After lunch, visit the delightful Bardo Museum located
in a centuries-old Ottoman-style palace. Housing the largest collection from
Roman Africa, this museum showcases the extravagant mosaics that once covered
the floors and walls of villas.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 7 : Visit The Basilica Of St. Augustine, An Imposing Structure Built In Roman, Byzantine, And Arabian Styles (And Resembling Sacré Coeur In Paris), Which Overlooks The City And Sea From A Superb Hilltop Position.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


This ancient port close to the Tunisian border was the home of Augustine of
Hippo and a center of early Christianity known as Hippo Regius. This morning,
visit the Basilica of St. Augustine, an imposing structure built in Roman,
Byzantine, and Arabian styles (and resembling Sacré Coeur in Paris), which
overlooks the city and sea from a superb hilltop position. Nearby is the site
of Hippo Regius whose network of large, flat stone roads, constructed with
the help of elephants, connects the large forum, Christian quarter, and
basilica. After a late lunch on the ship, explore the heart of Annaba.
Highlights include Revolution Court Park, the casbah with the Great Mosque,
and a Koranic school.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 8 : Choose To Explore The Highlights Of Bejaia Today, Or Choose A Full-Day Tour Of Djémila, A World Heritage Site Encompassing Some Of The Finest Roman Ruins In North Africa.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


The seaside town of Bejaia is a jumble of narrow, winding streets nestled
between beach and mountains. Its strong Berber roots are evident throughout
the city in landmarks such as Fort Abdelgader, the Sarazzin Gate, and the
casbah, along with nearby Park De Gourya and the remarkable view of Cap
Carbon and its lighthouse. Choose to explore the highlights of Bejaia today,
or choose a full-day tour of Djémila, a World Heritage Site encompassing
some of the finest Roman ruins in North Africa. Founded in the first century
to capitalize on the region’s rich agricultural potential, Djémila’s
citizens once enjoyed two forums, public baths, a 3,000-seat theater,
temples, and a basilica and baptistry. A museum on the site is bursting with
an incredible collection of mosaics.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 9 : Enjoy A Full Day In Algiers And Its Environs With A Morning Excursion West To The Scenic Roman Ruins Of Tipasa, A World Heritage Site.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


njoy a full day in Algiers and its environs with a morning excursion west to
the scenic Roman ruins of Tipasa, a World Heritage Site. Explore the villas,
theater, fountains, baths, and museum of this Roman seaside town which once
boasted 20,000 inhabitants. Nearby, situated on a hillside overlooking the
valley and sea, is the enormous Mausoleum of Mauritania, an imposing circular
structure over 550 feet in circumference. After lunch on board, explore the
city itself and another World Heritage Site—the alleys, passageways, and
markets of the labyrinthine Casbah of Algiers. You’ll also visit the museum
of National Antiquities and Islamic Art, and the Notre Dame d’Afrique
Basilica.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 10 : Attend Lecturers.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Lecturers offer insights about your time in Algeria and present interesting
facts on our last North African country: Morocco.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 11 : Enjoy An In-Depth Exploration Of Tangier, Or Depart Overland Into The Rif Mountains To Visit The Town Of Chefchaouen.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Disembark in Tangier this morning and enjoy an in-depth exploration of
Tangier, or depart overland into the Rif Mountains to visit the town of
Chefchaouen, famous for its beautiful blue buildings that tumble
photogenically down the hillside. Browse the medina for a variety of
handicrafts, including hand-woven textiles, gleaming brass work, clay pots,
intricate silver jewelry, and traditional spices.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 12 : Enjoy A Relaxing Day At Sea.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Lecturers recap your journey during a relaxing day at sea.

*Accommodation*: Le Champlain

Day 13 : Tour Ends Here.
Meals Included: breakfast


Disembark and transfer to the airport for your independent homeward flight.

What's Included

  • All accommodations

  • Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance

  • Daily activity options including nature walks and cultural tours

  • All gratuities

  • World-class lecture and expedition team

  • All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner

  • All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges

  • Arrival and departure transfers on group dates

  • Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear

  • Meals

    12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages (other than listed above), and other incidentals

  • Travel insurance

  • Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges

  • Airfare from your home city/Rome and Lisbon/home city

  • Excess baggage charges

  • Airport arrival and departure taxes

  • Transfers for independent arrivals and departures

  • Passport and/or visa fees

Food

Accommodation

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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