- L’aqueduc de Zaghouan - The aqueduct (13 mi/22 km from Tunis). Sitting at a height of 984 ft/300 m on Jebel Zaghouan, a subterranean spring burst from the rock into the aqueduct originating here. Later this section converges with another aqueduct coming from Jougar. Together they flow 76 mi/123 km to the immense cisterns of Maalga in Carthage.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
Leave Tunis and head to the aqueduct (13 miles/22 kilometers from Tunis). Perched at 984 feet/300 meters atop Jebel Zaghouan,
Continue to Zaghouan, the location where Hamilcar (Hannibal’s father) overcame the revolt of mercenaries against Carthage following the initial Punic War. After its defeat by the Romans in 241 B.C., Carthage was compelled to pay a significant war indemnity to Rome. Explore the Temple des Eaux. This once magnificent semi-circular edifice is situated near the town, right by the springs of Zaghouan. It is likely that it was erected around the period when Emperor Hadrian commissioned the construction of the aqueducts leading to Carthage. Its principal chamber above the spring was undoubtedly consecrated to one of the innumerable deities of water.
Following lunch, set off for a walk around the delightful historic district of Zaghouan. The slender alleyways and the building designs bear witness to the Andalusian impact on the municipality.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
