Welcome to Hammamet

Stretched out across Cap Bon's southeastern coast like a lazy sunbather, laid-back Hammamet (‘the baths’ in Arabic) is Tunisia's original resort town. Early planning constraints dictated that hotels should not overreach the height of a tree, meaning that Hammamet's buildings sprawl horizontally, a far cry from the brutal high-rise developments that have scarred so many other Mediterranean coasts.

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Hammamet is small-scale and suitably relaxed. The town's centre is packed with restaurants and shops, overlooked by its towering fort and medina walls.

The metamorphosis from quiet fishing village began in the 1920s with the arrival of Romanian millionaire George Sebastian and the European fast set. Today, Hammamet is a full-blown resort town, and hundreds of hotels dot the coast for almost 20km, from the walled-off bastions of Hammamet Nord to the wide, five-star-resort-lined boulevards of Yasmine Hammamet. Where the hotels stop, abruptly, the beach is once again wild and untouched.

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$111.45 Day Trips & Excursions

Cap Bon Guided Day Tour from Tunis

Depart from Hotel Dar el Marsa or Hotel El Hana International Tunis for Kerkouane and visit the unique purely Punic site in Tunisia.Transfer to Haouaria and panoramic sightseeing of the Roman Quaries "Les Grottes", located at the tip of the peninsula! Continue on to Korbus where you will visit of the hot-spring "Ain El Atrous" which runs into the sea clients can enjoy washing their feet at the hot sea water. Head on to Nabeul, famous for its colorful pottery (40 mi/65 km from Tunis), considered as the richest city in pottery and see the local ceramics manufacturers before you continue to Hammamet, located 9 mi/15 km from Nabeul, originally known for its large number of hammams (public bathhouses), it has grown into one of Tunisia's most popular tourism centers. Its attractions include a small but well-preserved Medina, a wide sandy beach, and lots of colorful tourist shops.  Hammamet has attracted many artists, including Paul Klee, Andre Gide and Frank Lloyd Wright, among others. Many modern artists have built their homes and studios here. Enjoy lunch before concluding your tour with a return back to the hotel in Tunis.
$450 Outdoor Activities

Sahara Desert Safari with Overnight Camping from Hammamet

Tour Itinerary: 1st day  (Hammamet - Douz) Tour starts with pickup from your hotel/accomodation in Hammamet to Douz by private 4x4 vehicle with stop at the (Salt Lake) (Chott el Djerid) LUNCH then continue to DouzVisit Douz, also known as the gateway to the Sahara, and enjoy the lively markets and handicrafts variety. Spend an unforgettable night in a luxury tented camp in the desert. Complete your Sahara experience with a drive through the unique architecture of the south.Your adventure starts with an amazing view, changing from lands of green palms to dunes of golden sand Continue through the huge charming dunes Having a delicious DINNER at the camping and enjoying the night drumming around the campfire Check-in for 1 night accommodation in Douz (Sahara desert Camping or Bivouac Camping) 2nd day  (Douz - Hammamet) BREAKFAST at the camping then departure to Matmata for Underground Troglodyte Visit then LUNCH in a berber underground houseTransfer back to Hammamet {END OF TOUR}
$235 Outdoor Activities

Private Golf Tour: Full Day Golfing in Hammamet

Golfing in Hammamet is a must-do whether you're in town for business or pleasure and whether you’re a first-timer or a life-long golf enthusiast. With this golf tour, you have several choices to fit your schedule and needs! Your day begins with pickup from your hotel lobby. From here, you will be taken on a 10 minute journey to the fabulous first 45-hole Complex in Tunisia in Hammamet. You will be given some free time to practice and brush up on your skills, if you wish. After you feel confident in your skills, you can begin the game. Golf alone or team up on this 18 Holes Course. After the round is completed, you will be given time to enjoy some lunch and a cool drink in the clubhouse before being collected and returned to your accommodation safely.
$83 Shows, Concerts & Sports

1001 Nights Scheherazade Dinner Show in Hammamet

After pickup in the evening at your hotel in Hammamet, your driver transfers you the short distance to Yasmine Hammamet Medina. Experience a fantastic show with light and music that takes you into the history of the country and explains everything you need to know about this fascinating culture. Following this is a folk show with belly dancing, a horse show and more. Admire the dancing fountain, a harmony of sound and light, dancing in all colors of the rainbow in the rhythm of classical music. 20h30: Arrival at Medina Yasmine (Scheherazade Show) 20h30: Start of the show with typical soft Tunisian live music (maalouf) and dinner served20h50: Begin of 1001 night show with a various dancing scenes which shows the one of the stories of 1001 nights, Belly dancing and DJ music     22h30: Return to the Hotels
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