Northern Tunisia Day Trip: Útica, Ghar el-Melh, Bizerte, Cape Angela, & Ichkeul National Park

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Discover archeological ruins, historic ports, protected marshes, and spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea on this day trip to northern Tunisia. You'll visit unique places like Útica, Ghar el-Melh, Bizerte, Cape Angela, and Ichkeul National Park.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets

Not included

Lunch: from 10EUR per person

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 2 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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August 30, 2026
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Absolutely amazing, couldn’t recommend it more! Our guide was so friendly and spoke multiple languages suiting everyone in our group. He was also very...
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August 12, 2026
Jessica
Italy
A wonderful day tour of northern Tunisia. Our guide, Mahmoud, was invaluable in sharing historical events with us, not only about the places we visite...
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May 18, 2026
Jose Manuel
Spain
The agency adapted the activity to our unforeseen needs without any problem
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May 5, 2026
Cora Susana Gonzalez
Buejos Aires, Argentina
Interesting to be in the northernmost border of Africa. Visiting Bizerte and trying the typical food close to the sea. I loved meeting the bird guides...
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May 3, 2026
Carlos
Madrid, Spain
A very comprehensive and dynamic activity; you'll see everything from history in Utica to animals in the nature park and the sea and its coastline. Hi...
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November 9, 2025
Maria Julia
Caba, Argentina
The places visited were very interesting and the guide was excellent in terms of knowledge and very entertaining.
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September 12, 2025
Michael Woolrich
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Our driver Mahmoud, was extremely helpful, friendly and informative throughout the day. He actually joined us at Utica to make sure locals did not com...
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Silvano Sartori
Trentino, Italy
Interesting itinerary with a helpful and very attentive driver. Recommended for those who want to see places a little off the beaten path.
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July 28, 2025
Wendy Carolina
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Excellent!!! The guide (Yassine) was very friendly and attentive, always on top of everything we asked about the tour.
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Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in the capital of Tunisia to set off to the north of the country. Are you ready for a day trip filled with history, natural landscapes, and charming corners? Let's go!

After an approximately 1-hour journey, our first stop will be Útica, a Phoenician settlement with over 3000 years of history that is one of the oldest settlements in northern Africa. Here, we'll go on a tour of about 30 to 45 minutes to explore the Roman forum, the temples, the amphitheater, and the thermal baths. Of course, we can't forget the Waterfall House. This city, founded around the year 1100 B.C., was an ally of Carthage and played a crucial role during the Punic Wars. It'll be a true journey through time!

From here, we'll continue our route, and in 45 minutes, we'll arrive at Ghar el-Melh, a picturesque town with a rich Phoenician, Roman, and Ottoman past. For 30 minutes, we'll explore this ancient strategic port that proudly stands as the first Ramsar Wetland Accredited City in northern Africa. You'll see its marshes and enjoy a lovely drive next to the lake.

Then, we'll head to the heart of Bizerte, 1 hour away. Here, you'll explore Qsiba, the fortified neighborhood that surrounds the port and the historic soul of the city. We'll stroll along its narrow streets with whitewashed houses, until we reach the Venetian-inspired old port. You'll also visit its imposing fortress, which protected the city from marine incursions for centuries. This spot mixes Mediterranean charm with Arab-Muslim heritage!

You'll have 1 hour of free time for lunch before we set off to one of the most emblematic corners of the continent: the Cape Angela. In about 30 minutes, we'll reach this rocky promontory, the northernmost point of Africa. We'll stay here 30 minutes to 1 hour to enjoy the views of the Mediterranean Sea and take pictures. It's the perfect stop for nature lovers!

To wrap up this special day, we'll visit the Ichkeul National Park, a natural paradise declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here, you'll enjoy a 30-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint, offering spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. This sanctuary is home to thousands of migratory birds, such as flamingos, storks, and geese.

Finally, we'll return to Tunisia and say our goodbyes at your hotel about 9 hours after pickup.

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Day Trip Details

Finally, we'll return to Tunisia and say our goodbyes at your hotel about 9 hours after pickup.

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