Tunisia by train and ferry

Our price includes all transport, accommodation and a personalized itinerary for your trip. Byway's travel experts are also available on WhatsApp throughout for disruption support and travel tips.

No, flights to Europe aren't included, but all transport and accommodation once you're here is. Short-haul flights are highly carbon-intensive, and traveling around Europe by train, ferry or bus is an easy, enjoyable alternative.

Yes. Different hotel options are available to choose from on the trip page, and any room upgrade requests can be added in the booking form. Our team will then find upgrade options and discuss them with you.

No. If you'd like to leave Europe from a different city, our concierge team can build you a custom one-way trip.

Yes. Prices on our trip pages are shown in your local currency by default, or you can select your preferred currency, including USD, CAD, EUR or CHF, from the dropdown in the top right corner of the trip page. The payment page will always show the price in your chosen currency.

You can generally bring as much luggage as you can carry, as long as it fits in the luggage racks or overhead space. On Eurostar, UK and most European trains, the standard allowance is two large bags and one smaller item, provided you can manage them yourself; let us know in advance if you're planning to bring anything oversized. Since you may need to change stations or walk to hotels, packing light makes the journey more comfortable.

Most European train tickets are digital and sent to you by email. A few, including tickets for Spain, Portugal and some EuroCity trains, require paper tickets, which can be mailed to a hotel on your itinerary.

No, Byway trips are self-guided, not part of a group tour. You'll have on-demand personalized support by WhatsApp, text or phone throughout, so all the planning and booking is done for you, and any disruptions are handled without you having to worry about them.

April to June or September to November is the best time to visit Tunisia, with mild, comfortable weather across the country. July and August bring the hottest weather and the busiest beaches. Winters are mild on the coast, cooler inland, and the quietest time to visit sites like El Djem and the Sahara. There are highlights year-round: the International Festival of Hammamet brings music, art and theatre to the coast every summer, and the International Festival of the Sahara transforms Douz into a celebration of Bedouin culture every December, with camel races and traditional poetry contests.

The best things to do in Tunisia include exploring the ruins of Carthage, wandering the medina of Tunis, and visiting the amphitheatre at El Djem.

• Exploring the ancient ruins of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Wandering the medina of Tunis, with its souks and Islamic architecture

• Visiting the Roman amphitheatre at El Djem, one of the best-preserved in the world

• Relaxing on the beaches of Hammamet and Djerba

• Touring the Great Mosque of Kairouan, one of Islam's holiest sites

• Venturing into the Sahara from desert towns like Tozeur and Douz

• Discovering the underground troglodyte homes of Matmata, carved into the earth and used as filming locations for Star Wars

• Strolling the blue-and-white streets of Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village overlooking the Gulf of Tunis

Tunisia is reachable by ferry from Italy and France, sailing into Tunis from ports including Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Palermo, as well as Marseille, with crossings ranging from around 10 to 24 hours. Domestic train tickets in Tunisia are typically only released a few days before travel, so onward journeys within the country are best arranged locally rather than booked in advance. Byway trips to Tunisia can only be booked directly with our team; get in touch to plan your journey.