
Port average temperature
Tunis has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, characterized by a hot and dry season and a cool and rainy season. The local climate is also affected somewhat by the latitude of the city, the moderating influence of the Mediterranean and the terrain of the hills. Winter is the wettest season of the year, when more than a third of the annual rainfall falls during this period, raining on average every two or three days. The sun may still increase the temperature from 7°C in the morning to 16°C in the afternoon on average during the winter. Frosts are rare or nonexistent. In spring, rainfall declines by half.
The sunshine becomes dominant in May when it reaches 10 hours a day on average. In March temperatures may vary between 8° and 18°C, and between 13° and 24°C in May. However it is common for temperatures so soar even as early as April with record temperatures reaching 40°C. In summer, rain is completely absent and the sunlight is at a maximum. The average temperatures in the summer months of June, July, and August, are very high. Sea breezes may mitigate the heat, but sometimes the sirocco winds reverse the trend. In fall, it began to rain, often with short storms, which can sometimes create rapid flood or floods in some parts of the city. The month of November marks a break in general heat with temperatures moving on average between 11° and 20°C. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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TUN01 - HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TOUR (approx. 4 hours 15 minutes) - 2013
After boarding your coach and leaving the port of Tunis, known as La Goulette, you will head for the nearby archaeological ruins of ancient Carthage, a city from the 6th century B.C. that was once the base of a powerful trading empire. Its most famous citizen was Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps to do battle with the Romans. You will have a chance to visit the baths of Antonius. The next stop on the tour is at Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village with characteristic white and blue houses that was founded by Andalusian Arabs. The village is perfect for a gentle stroll through its pretty streets and you will have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at the sites.
Price per person $73.00 Adults $51.00 Children
TUN01WI - HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TOUR (approx. 4 hours 15 minutes) - 2013/2014
After boarding your coach and leaving the port of Tunis, known as La Goulette, you will head for the nearby archaeological ruins of ancient Carthage, a city from the 6th century B.C. that was once the base of a powerful trading empire. Its most famous citizen was Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps to do battle with the Romans. You will have a chance to visit the baths of Antonius. The next stop on the tour is at Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village with characteristic white and blue houses that was founded by Andalusian Arabs. The village is perfect for a gentle stroll through its pretty streets and you will have some free time to explore on your own before returning to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at the sites.
Price per person $70.00 Adults $49.00 Children
TUN02 - SHOPPING TOUR (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013
This enjoyable shopping tour begins with a short coach ride from the port to the old medina quarter, which is a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some 700 monuments, including historical palaces, mosques, mausoleums and fountains. It is also where spectacular architectural beauty meets a shopper’s delight: the typical and traditional spice market with hundreds of stalls selling a huge variety of local produce. After the medina, you will continue on to the little fishing village of Sidi Bou Said, which was founded by Andalusian Arabs and is known particularly for the consistent white-and-blue colour scheme of the houses all throughout the town. You will have time to soak up the special charm of the village on your own before beginning your return trip to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests have to pay the entrance fee. The shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide.
Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children
TUN02WI - SHOPPING TOUR (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013/2014
This enjoyable shopping tour begins with a short coach ride from the port to the old medina quarter, which is a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some 700 monuments, including historical palaces, mosques, mausoleums and fountains. It is also where spectacular architectural beauty meets a shopper’s delight: the typical and traditional spice market with hundreds of stalls selling a huge variety of local produce. After the medina, you will continue on to the little fishing village of Sidi Bou Said, which was founded by Andalusian Arabs and is known particularly for the consistent white-and-blue colour scheme of the houses all throughout the town. You will have time to soak up the special charm of the village on your own before beginning your return trip to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests have to pay the entrance fee. The shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide.
Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children
TUN03 - BEACH TOUR (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013
After leaving the port of La Goulette we will drive to Gammarth, a lovely seaside resort just 20 kilometres from Tunis. During the 19th century Gammarth was a favourite spot for wealthy Tunisians to spend their vacations and today it remains an attractive tourist destination with sandy bays and picturesque coastal scenery. This excursion allows you to enjoy a few hours in a resort, to bathe in the clear Tunisian sea or simply relax on the beach. A welcome cocktail is included. Please note: this tour operates uns from June until the end of September and is available only for guests onboard MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra and MSC Splendida. We recommend bringing a towel and sunscreen. Click HERE to watch the video Price per person $54.00 Adults $38.00 Children
TUN05 - CARTHAGE & MEDINA (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013
The ancient city of Carthage, which today forms a suburb of Tunis, dates back nearly 3,000 years and was built on a promontory overlooking the sea, which favourable position facilitated the key role that Carthage played in maritime trade. Upon leaving the port, a brief coach transfer will take you to the ancient site, which was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. The tour includes a visit to the Punic Tophet, a spine-tingling open-air memorial to deceased infants from this early Phoenician period, before then continuing on to the Antonin Baths, the ruins of the largest Roman bath complex outside Rome itself. Next up is a spot of shopping in the Medina, the typical Arab market in Tunis. Your guide will point out the different types of goods and spices as you make your way through the narrow streets of the market. Your tour concludes with your return to the port and your ship. Please note : the shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide.
Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children
TUN05WI - CARTHAGE & MEDINA (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013/2014
The ancient city of Carthage, which today forms a suburb of Tunis, dates back nearly 3,000 years and was built on a promontory overlooking the sea, which favourable position facilitated the key role that Carthage played in maritime trade. Upon leaving the port, a brief coach transfer will take you to the ancient site, which was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. The tour includes a visit to the Punic Tophet, a spine-tingling open-air memorial to deceased infants from this early Phoenician period, before then continuing on to the Antonin Baths, the ruins of the largest Roman bath complex outside Rome itself. Next up is a spot of shopping in the Medina, the typical Arab market in Tunis. Your guide will point out the different types of goods and spices as you make your way through the narrow streets of the market. Your tour concludes with your return to the port and your ship. Please note : the shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide.
Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children
TUN10 - HISTORY & COLOURS OF TUNIS (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013
We will leave the port of La Goulette and head to the superb Bardo Museum, a former 13th century palace famous for its outstanding collection of mosaics and major findings from Carthage. The Bardo is akin to the Louvre in its extensive and impressive collection of exhibits. We will enjoy a guided tour of some of the rooms to admire the most significant displays, including the exquisite Virgil Room, which houses a spectacular 3rd century mosaic from Sousse. Our next stop will be Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village famed for its picturesque blue and white houses. Enjoy some free time here before returning to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. Note also that parts of the Bardo Museum are currently undergoing restoration, so not all rooms can be visited. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at Bardo Museum. This tour is not available for guests onboard MSC Orchestra.
Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children
TUN10WI - HISTORY & COLOURS OF TUNIS (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013/2014
We will leave the port of La Goulette and head to the superb Bardo Museum, a former 13th century palace famous for its outstanding collection of mosaics and major findings from Carthage. The Bardo is akin to the Louvre in its extensive and impressive collection of exhibits. We will enjoy a guided tour of some of the rooms to admire the most significant displays, including the exquisite Virgil Room, which houses a spectacular 3rd century mosaic from Sousse. Our next stop will be Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village famed for its picturesque blue and white houses. Enjoy some free time here before returning to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. Note also that parts of the Bardo Museum are currently undergoing restoration, so not all rooms can be visited. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at Bardo Museum.
Price per person $64.00 Adults $45.00 Children
TUN11 - EXPLORING THE COLORFUL SOUKS OF TUNIS (approx. 4 hours) - 2013
Your excursion will begin with a short panoramic bus tour of Tunis’ modern district, which offers a great introduction to this fascinating North African city. We will then head to the colourful world of the Medina (market); accompanied by a guide, you can stroll the streets of this lively district for some shopping, Arabian style. You can soak up the sights and sounds of this souk as you admire the many handicraft stalls and inhale the fragrant scent of spices. We will stop at a traditional carpet shop to learn about the history and traditions of the Berber people, who are famed for their production of quality Tunisian carpets and rugs. Our tour concludes with a café stop to sample local pastries and coffee whilst enjoying a display of Tunisian folk dance.
Price per person $65.00 Adults $46.00 Children
TUN11WI - EXPLORING THE COLORFUL SOUKS OF TUNIS (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Your excursion will begin with a short panoramic bus tour of Tunis’ modern district, which offers a great introduction to this fascinating North African city. We will then head to the colourful world of the Medina (market); accompanied by a guide, you can stroll the streets of this lively district for some shopping, Arabian style. You can soak up the sights and sounds of this souk as you admire the many handicraft stalls and inhale the fragrant scent of spices. We will stop at a traditional carpet shop to learn about the history and traditions of the Berber people, who are famed for their production of quality Tunisian carpets and rugs. Our tour concludes with a café stop to sample local pastries and coffee whilst enjoying a display of Tunisian folk dance.
Price per person $62.00 Adults $43.00 Children
TUN14 - GRAND TOUR OF TUNIS (full day, lunch included) - 2013
Enjoy a day out to discover the beauty of Tunis. A short coach ride from the port will take you to the old medina quarter, which is a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some 700 monuments, including historical palaces, mosques, mausoleums and fountains. It is also where spectacular architectural beauty meets a shopper’s delight: the typical and traditional spice market with hundreds of stalls selling a huge variety of local produce. After the medina, you will head to the superb Bardo Museum, a former 13th century palace famous for its outstanding collection of mosaics and major findings from Carthage. The Bardo is akin to the Louvre in its extensive and impressive collection of exhibits. You will enjoy a guided tour of some of the rooms to admire the most significant displays, including the exquisite Virgil Room, which houses a spectacular 3rd century mosaic from Sousse. Time for a break to taste a delicious lunch before continuing to archaeological site of Carthage, a city from the 6th century B.C. that was once the base of a powerful trading empire. Its most famous citizen was Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps to do battle with the Romans. You will have a chance to visit the baths of Antonius before continuing to the little fishing village of Sidi Bou Said, which was founded by Andalusian Arabs and is known particularly for the consistent white-and-blue colour scheme of the houses all throughout the town. You will have time to soak up the special charm of the village on your own before beginning your return trip to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. Note also that parts of the Bardo Museum are currently undergoing restoration, so not all rooms can be visited. The shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at the sites. This tour is only for guests onboard MSC Preziosa.
Price per person $107.00 Adults $75.00 Children
TUN14WI - GRAND TOUR OF TUNIS (full day, lunch included) - 2013/2014
Enjoy a day out to discover the beauty of Tunis. A short coach ride from the port will take you to the old medina quarter, which is a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some 700 monuments, including historical palaces, mosques, mausoleums and fountains. It is also where spectacular architectural beauty meets a shopper’s delight: the typical and traditional spice market with hundreds of stalls selling a huge variety of local produce. After the medina, you will head to the superb Bardo Museum, a former 13th century palace famous for its outstanding collection of mosaics and major findings from Carthage. The Bardo is akin to the Louvre in its extensive and impressive collection of exhibits. You will enjoy a guided tour of some of the rooms to admire the most significant displays, including the exquisite Virgil Room, which houses a spectacular 3rd century mosaic from Sousse. Time for a break to taste a delicious lunch before continuing to archaeological site of Carthage, a city from the 6th century B.C. that was once the base of a powerful trading empire. Its most famous citizen was Hannibal, the general who crossed the Alps to do battle with the Romans. You will have a chance to visit the baths of Antonius before continuing to the little fishing village of Sidi Bou Said, which was founded by Andalusian Arabs and is known particularly for the consistent white-and-blue colour scheme of the houses all throughout the town. You will have time to soak up the special charm of the village on your own before beginning your return trip to the port. Please note: the museum visit in Sidi Bou Said is optional and not included in the price; guests must pay the entrance fee if they wish to visit. Note also that parts of the Bardo Museum are currently undergoing restoration, so not all rooms can be visited. The shopping trip in Tunis is with a guide. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at the sites.
Price per person $103.00 Adults $72.00 Children
TUN16 - BEACH CLUB (full day, lunch included) - 2013
Your luxury beach experience begins with a relaxing 1.5-hour coach journey from the port of La Goulette to the Dana Beach Club, which is part of a 5-star hotel with its own sandy beach giving onto the turquoise waters of the Bay of Hammamet. Look forward to a full day at the club enjoying its luxuriously appointed facilities, such as a king-sized swimming pool, 3 Jacuzzis, a bar, a volleyball area and a well-equipped kids’ playground. The excellent restaurant will provide a buffet lunch on the private beach. Also at your disposal are three massage cabins as well as state-of-the-art equipment for a variety of water sports, such as water gliding, parachuting or water skating. Your day of sun, sand and sea ends about mid-afternoon with your leisurely return trip to the port and your ship. Please note: this tour is only available for guests onboard MSC Preziosa and operates from June until the end of September. We recommend bringing a towel and sunscreen. Click HERE to watch the video Price per person $101.00 Adults $71.00 Children
TUN18 - ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERES IN TUNIS (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013
After boarding your coach and leaving the port of Tunis, known as La Goulette, you will head for the nearby archaeological ruins of ancient Carthage for a panoramic viewing of the Punic port and of the Cistern. A coach drive will take you to the nearby Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village with characteristic white and blue houses that was founded by Andalusian Arabs. A visit to the “Maison Baron D’Erlanger”, located on a gentle slope of the village and offering spectacular views of the port and of the village itself. As you visit the “Maison” – actually a museum - you will be taken back in time to a world of folkloric music and Mediterranean traditions. The Arab-style decorated halls of the museum will introduce you into the world of music as you admire several instruments such as old piano, harps, violins. Next on your itinerary will be the Dar el Annabi Museum. As you enter the venue you will seem to be in a typical Tunisian house and experience everyday’s Tunisian life. In the inner garden of this museum you will taste a delicious Tunisian tea as you listen to romantic melodies played nearby. Before returning to the port, keep your cameras ready as the Museum offers a really unique view of Sidi Bou Said.
Price per person $51.00 Adults $36.00 Children
TUN18WI - ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERES IN TUNIS (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013/2014
After boarding your coach and leaving the port of Tunis, known as La Goulette, you will head for the nearby archaeological ruins of ancient Carthage for a panoramic viewing of the Punic port and of the Cistern. A coach drive will take you to the nearby Sidi Bou Said, a typical fishing village with characteristic white and blue houses that was founded by Andalusian Arabs. A visit to the “Maison Baron D’Erlanger”, located on a gentle slope of the village and offering spectacular views of the port and of the village itself. As you visit the “Maison” – actually a museum - you will be taken back in time to a world of folkloric music and Mediterranean traditions. The Arab-style decorated halls of the museum will introduce you into the world of music as you admire several instruments such as old piano, harps, violins. Next on your itinerary will be the Dar el Annabi Museum. As you enter the venue you will seem to be in a typical Tunisian house and experience everyday’s Tunisian life. In the inner garden of this museum you will taste a delicious tea and feel the atmosphere of Tunisian daily life. Before returning to the port, keep your cameras ready as the Museum offers a really unique view of Sidi Bou Said.
Price per person $49.00 Adults $34.00 Children
The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.