Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco
Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco
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:
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:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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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
Itinerary
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
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All accommodations
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Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance
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Daily activity options including nature walks and cultural tours
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All gratuities
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World-class lecture and expedition team
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All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner
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All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges
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Arrival and departure transfers on group dates
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Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages (other than listed above), and other incidentals
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Travel insurance
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Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges
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Airfare from your home city/Rome and Lisbon/home city
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Excess baggage charges
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Airport arrival and departure taxes
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Transfers for independent arrivals and departures
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Passport and/or visa fees
Food
Accommodation
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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