Day Trip: Sfax – Zaghouan – Thuburbo Majus – Sfax

 Departure from Sfax

Meet your professional guide and depart from Sfax towards Zaghouan, a picturesque town located at the foot of the Zaghouan Mountains.

Morning – Zaghouan

Discover the historic city of Zaghouan, famous for its role in supplying ancient Carthage with fresh water through one of the great hydraulic engineering projects of the Roman Empire.

Visit the monumental Temple of Water (Temple des Eaux), an ancient Roman spring sanctuary, and learn about the water collection system that supplied Carthage.

Discover the remains of the Roman Aqueduct, one of the longest aqueducts of the Roman world, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and green landscapes.

Take some free time for photos and a short walk through Zaghouan town.

Traditional Tunisian Lunch

Enjoy a traditional Tunisian lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon – Thuburbo Majus

Continue to Thuburbo Majus, one of Tunisia’s most impressive Roman archaeological sites.

Explore the extensive ruins with your guide and discover the Roman Forum, once the political and commercial center of the ancient city.

Visit the Capitol, dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, then explore the remains of the Roman baths, temples, paved streets, and residential quarters.

Continue through the archaeological site to discover the remains of the market, porticoes, and public buildings, while learning about daily life in this prosperous Roman city nearly 2,000 years ago.

Late Afternoon – Return to Sfax

Depart Thuburbo Majus in the late afternoon and return to Sfax, marking the end of your private Roman heritage experience.

9. Included

• Professional licensed tour guide
• English/French-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Comfortable car, minivan, or minibus
• Entrance fees to the sites
• Traditional Tunisian lunch

Note: The uploaded itinerary explicitly confirms the guided visits, traditional lunch, and return to Sfax, but it does not specify the detailed inclusion list or transport specifications. If you're using your standard Indy Guide package, you can keep your usual inclusions.

10. Not Included

• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Extra activities