TUNISIA
"Roman Sites & Sahara Raid"
MOTORBIKE ROAD TOUR
(14 Days)
We have extensive experience
running motorcyle tours to Tunisia.
Our 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 tours
were a huge success !
DATE / PRICE:
Due to travel restrictions in Tunisia this trip has been suspended until further notice
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An easy riding tour with plenty of time to explore and relax.
All riding is entirely on tarmac roads.
Sports bikes, Tourers, and larger Trail bikes are suitable for
use on the tour.
This is a comprehensive tour of Tunisia.
We visit the magnificent northern & eastern coasts, the central mountains along the Algerian border, and the expansive Sahara desert!
14 days with 10 days riding in TUNISIA
(2 rest days with options to ride)
Ride the wave of history on an incredible motorbike journey through the fascinating and exciting North African country of Tunisia.
TUNISIA - Adventure motorbiking at its very best.
A country of amazing contrasts with magnificent coastlines, beaches, mountains, forests, and the Sahara; the world's greatest desert.
Ride with us on this incredible motorbike journey through Tunisia with its mountain ranges, gorges, and true desert landscapes.
We visit some of the finest of the world's surviving Roman Sites (such as the great El Jem Coliseum) and medieval Islamic cities all with their own special atmosphere and magic.
Enroute we visit Berber heartlands with their hill oasis villages and fortified granaries.
We explore an enchanting oasis town at the fringe of the Northern Sahara which is one of the most extensive ancient caravan routes still in use.
We continue north along the edge of the desert near Algeria to the mountains of central Tunisia. Enroute we visit Troglodyte villages amidst weird lunar landscapes. Our ride in the mountains takes us through small Berber villages with their lush palmeries and an abundance of fresh fruit.
There is ample time to relax and explore the many ancient Roman sites during the tour.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Roman Ruins Dougga
Roman Ruins El Jem Coliseum
Roman Ruins Sbeitla
Fortified Granaries
Troglodyte Villages
Sahara Desert
Salt Flats
Desert Oasis & Palmaries
Mediterrean Coastal Villages Northern Tunisian coast Mountains along Algerian border
BIKING PROFILE:
Riding is entirely on sufaced roads.
A route designed by John Fulton from experience gained over 30 Years leading adventure tours in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Morocco.
Our route takes in Tunisia's many moods and landscapes, the coast, mountains, and the world's greatest desert - the Sahara.
The Berber people are friendly and drivers are courteous. Roads are quiet, surfaced and generally in good condition. Driving conditions in Tunisia are exciting and challenging due to the varied terrain, dry atmospheric conditions and strong sunlight.
We schedule optional rest days along the Mediterranean Coast to relax on the beach and or explore.
Distances vary from 100 miles to 250 miles.
A typical day's riding starts at 8am and we reach our destination around 4pm.
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