95 U S A ( To l l - f r e e ) 1- 877- 381- 2 9 14 E m a i l inf o@the culturalexperience.com Cross Periods monument to the devastation of the war in North Africa. We stop at Sainte Marie du Zit, the small, agricultural settlement where von ArnimwasdriventosurrendertheAfrikaKorps to the Allied Forces in 1943. This afternoon we visit the Sousse Archaeological Museum with its vibrant mosaics and curious artefacts, includingthemorbid,butfascinatingfunerary collection and the famous ‘drunken women’ terracotta figurines. Continue to our hotel in Kairouan for two nights. Day 4: Kairouan and EL Jem. We enjoy a guidedtourofthewhitewashedstreetsofthis ancient holy Muslim capital, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the trend-setting Great Mosque, boasting the oldest minaret in the Muslim West. Take in the enormity of the changes wrought by the Arab Conquest from their cultural and spiritual seat of power before traveling to the colossal Amphitheatre of El Jem to witness one of the most iconic images of the Roman Empire and way of life that was overrun and forgotten to time. We walk around this monument of extreme violence, death and delight before returning to Kairouan for the second of two nights. Day 5: Raqqada. We explore the Museum of Islamic Art, set in an old presidential palace whose treasures record the biggest cultural changeinthehistoryofTunisia.Wewilladmire the scale model of the Great Mosque minaret, the spectacular ceramics and elegant, elaborate stained glass windows, offering a ffering a ff kaleidoscope view across the park. Thence to the crumbling remains of Roman Mustis, built on land gifted to Roman army veterans and soldiers for their service. After exploring the foundations of the villas, churches and forum of this simple community, we continue to Dougga and our hotel for the next two nights. Day 6: Dougga. Spend the day at the breathtaking ruins of Dougga, one of the most well-known, well preserved and enthralling Roman archaeological sites in Africa. The UNCESCO World Heritage site sits proudly on a hillside, offering spectacular ffering spectacular ff views and enticing visitors to enter its baths, villas and amphitheatres as well as ramble through its ancient streets and alley ways. Throughout the day we will discover what life was like in this arid landscape and how the Romans adapted and made their mark on the landscape as well as on Tunisia’s complex and fluid identity. Day 7: Madjerda Valley. We follow the 1st Army’s run for Tunis through the spectacular Madjerda Valley. Explore the eclectic architecture of Beja before enjoying a scenic trip through the verdant, undulating valley in the foothills of the Aurès Mountains. We will stopatthedesolateOuedZargaWarCemetery with the turquoise, mirage-like lake offering a ffering a ff bleak backdrop to this poignant final resting place. Finally, admire the sweeping views after awalktothetopoftheinfamousLongstopHill to discuss the first epic tank v tank battles at one of the last Axis defence lines before Tunis. Day 8: Home. Return flight to London. "The expertise was outstanding and the organisation of the group led to a great group experience. " The Great Mosque, Kairouan Dougga