HOTELS

Tunis: Golden Tulip ##### (nights of April 22 & 23) : Hasdrubal in Port el Kantoui (night of April 27) Located in the suburbs of , some 20 minutes from the heart of the city, the Seaside resort hotel. Among the primarily mega size hotels in Sousse, this is one of Golden Tulip is a deluxe hotel with beautiful interiors, spacious rooms, several the medium size hotels run by a very good Tunisian company. restaurants, fitness club and architecturally, very attractive. Near the ocean and http://www.hasdrubal-hotel.com/english/kantaoui/presentation.asp many suburban dining areas, the hotel is not on the water, but on a hill over - looking the sea, five minutes from the ocean. : Dar Cherait ##### (nights of April 28 & 29) http://www.goldentulip.com/PropertyInformation.aspx?PropCode=GT;29563&Sho For Tunisian standards, on the smaller size, relative to the Tunisian tendency to Due to rave reviews on our first tour in 2008, the World Affairs Council is pleased to announce… wLanguage=EN have LARGE hotels. Beautiful architecture, tiled walls and interiors that reflect Tunisian design and handicrafts. Nice pool and Turkish bath are among the amenities. : Iberostar Tabarka Beach ##### (night of April 24) Very nice buffet restaurant. Great location. Opened in the summer of 2007, this hotel’s contemporary interiors and beautifully http://www.darcherait.com.tn/acceuil.htm appointed rooms and common areas bring a new level of hotel to Tabarka. A major emphasis is the Thalasso Therapy center which is state-of-the art with extensive Jerba: Radisson ##### (nights of April 30 & May 1) facilities. For visiting the northwest and combining five star amenities, the Iberostar Opened in 2006, the Radisson brings another option for those wanting a deluxe is a welcome addition. hotel in Tunisia. With wireless Internet, spa facilities, spacious rooms and numerous http://www.iberostar.com/EN/virtual-visit.html dining options along the seashore, the Radisson is a welcome addition to the island of Jerba. Tunisia Hammamet: Hasdrubal Thalasso ##### (night of April 25) www..radissonsas.com A beautiful all-suite hotel, relatively new and well run, with four excellent restaurants and first-class spa facilities, all on an ocean setting. A member of the Tunis: Les Residence ##### (night of May 2) # “Leading Hotels of the World”. In our opinion, the finest hotel in Tunisia and the most deserving of its 5 rating, a April 22 –May 2, 2009 http://www.hasdrubal-thalassa.com/en/hammamet/page.aspx?id=182 rating that would rank with 5* hotels anywhere. Beautiful rooms, each decorated with Tunisian arts, wonderful common areas and world-class thalasso therapy and : Le Kasbah ##### (night of April 26) spa facilities. Several fine restaurants to choose from along with an inclusive break - Beautiful interiors both in the common areas and within the spacious guest rooms, fast that is a treat just for the fresh baked goods, alone. Located on the seaside in the utilizing Tunisian tile work and native handicrafts. Located within the heart of beautiful suburb of Gammarth, which is 20-30 minutes from the heart of Tunis and Kairouan with architecture that borrows one of the historic walls of the city. 10 minutes to or . Part of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. http://www.goldenyasmin.com/la-kasbah/fr/region.htm http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/store/pdetails3434.php

Trip price : $4,950 based upon double occupancy and a minimum group size of 15 travelers. Single supplement : $755. Roundtrip airfare from east coast approx. $1,200. Since participants will use a variety of U.S. gateways, we do not have a “group” flight. However, we can make recommendations and group transfers are included for trip members arriving on April 22nd and departing on May 2nd. WAC and its agents will help provide the best fares possible at time of booking. Included : Double occupancy in deluxe hotels, all sightseeing, cultural activities and most meals, as indicated on the itinerary with (B, L, D) Not Included : Trip cancellation, lost baggage or medical insurance, alcoholic beverages, tip to national guide and driver. Cancellations : up to December 16, $600 penalty; between December 17 and February 16, 50% trip cost; after February 17, no refund. Notes : No visa required for US citizens. Should a speaker cancel or an event change, we will attempt to find a replacement of a similar caliber. No refunds for such changes. Contact Us : World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, One South Broad St., Suite 2M, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-561-4700 or 800-942-5004 x 209 or x 217

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An invitation from Jim Falk Day 5-Saturday, April 25- /Hammamet Day 7-Monday, April privately owned museum that specializes in urban life of Tunisia prior to the Today you continue touring the Roman heartland of Tunisia. Your first stop is 27-Kairouan/ country’s independence. Dinner and overnight in Tozeur. (B, D) At age 15, I moved with my parents to Tunisia for what Dougga, Tunisia's largest Roman site. Dougga, covering some sixty acres, was /Tozeur we all thought was going to be one year of study known as the city of temples and its existence is thought to date back to the 4th This morning you drive Day 9-Wednesday, April 29 - Chott el Jerid//Matmata abroad. What occurred was a life long love of a coun - century B.C. From Dougga, you drive east to the coast, with a lunch visit in a one hour west to This morning, you depart early for further exploration of Tunisia’s south. You beautiful venue within the Mejerda river valley. Continue on to the resort town Kairouan. During medieval travel eastward via the Chott-el-Jerid, Tunisia’s salt lake and then stop in Douz, try and the start of an international career. While liv - of Hammamet, with stops en route. Overnight in Hammamet. (B, L, D) times, Kairouan rose to a small town that appears to be plopped down amidst the dunes. You will also ing in Tunis, whenever possible, I traveled on my become an important have an opportunity to go on a brief camel ride within the dunes, if you wish. Vespa from our home north to the archaeological and Day 6-Sunday, April 26 – Monastir/El Jem/Sousse center for trade and From Douz, we continue east eventually arriving to the region of Matmata. This World War II sites and south to the Island of Djerba This morning you depart Hammamet and head south, with a stop in Monastir, crafts, due to its presence region’s crater like topography is dotted with troglodyte dwellings. Its exotic known as the Island of the Lotus Eaters. Returning to the States for the birthplace of , Tunisia’s first president and leader of its on the route of pilgrims settings provided one of the film locations for the movie, Star Wars. You will independence movement. Following your visit to Monastir, you drive to El Jem, going from Andalusia and have an opportunity to explore some of these dwellings and the region, as well college and graduate school, I continued to study and teach others about known in Roman times as and noted for its amphitheater, which is other North African as have lunch in a troglodyte restaurant. You depart in the late afternoon, Tunisia's unique position in the . Currently, I am President of similar to the coliseum of and the largest, single structure in Roman points, en route to . heading east to the coast, for the ferry crossing to the island of Jerba. You the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Ft. Worth, an officer with the national . You will also visit the museum of El Jem, with its expansive collection of Your morning visit will arrive at your seaside hotel around dinner time. Overnight in Jerba. (B,L,D) association, and formerly was at the Middle East Institute as press officer . From El Jem, you drive approximately an hour to Sousse, your base include Kairouan’s Great and director of education. Please join me to explore this wonderful country. for the evening. Your hotel is in a resort area called Kantoui, approximately ten , said to be the Day 10-Thursday, April 30 - Jerba minutes from central Sousse. This evening, we will have a guest speaker from oldest mosque in Africa. Morning tour of the island (sometimes spelled: Djerba), which was a port of the to discuss foreign policy issues, after which, you will From Kairouan, you head call to the Phoenicians and a port where Ulysses and his men were detained on be independent for dinner. There are numerous restaurant options within a southwest to Sbeitla. their return from Troy. Jerba's island location has always provided its people short walk of your hotel, as well as dining options within your hotel. Overnight Sbeitla is an impressive a simple and peaceful lifestyle, which continues today. Jerba is also the home in Sousse. (B, L) antiquity site, known in of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. You will visit the Ghriba Day 2-Wednesday, April 22-Tunis Roman times as . , as well as having an intimate opportunity to meet members of this Arrive in Tunis and transfer to your hotel in the coastal area of Tunis. Early Among the ruins are ancient, yet vibrant Jewish community, a community unique within the Arab evening rendezvous with the other tour participants and then off to dinner in Tunisia’s most expansive world, today! The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the easy going pace of the historic heart of Tunis, providing you with a sense of the history and archi - collection of early the island. You may choose to spend time exploring the souks (markets) and tecture, which dates back to the 7th century. Overnight in Tunis. (D) Christian remains. From having a leisurely lunch on your own, at one of the towns many seafood restau - Sbeitla, you continue rants. For dinner tonight, we will have an opportunity hear about the changes Day 3-Thursday, April 23 – Tunis southwest, through a in Jerban, island life, as well as the long and continuous interaction between Morning orientation of the capital, with your first stop being Carthage, the most rather undeveloped area of the country, where the topography leaves the green the Muslim and Jewish communities of Jerba. Dinner and overnight in Jerba. (B,D) famous (though by no means the largest) of Tunisia's ruins. Seeing Carthage of the northern half of Tunisia and enters the more barren tones of the south, will help one understand the strate - eventually arriving to Tozeur by late afternoon. Dinner tonight will be at your Day 11-Friday, May 1- Jerba/Tunis gic importance of Tunisia within the hotel. Overnight in Tozeur. (B,L,D) You take a late morning flight back to Tunis, where upon arrival, you will be Mediterranean region to the transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free to enjoy lunch Phoenicians, the Romans and the Day 8-Tuesday, April 28- Tozeur and oases region and do any last minute exploring of the capital, shopping in the souk or simply numerous subsequent settlers who Morning visit via 4-wheel drive vehicles to the mountain oases of and relaxing, as well as allowing time in the event there is another briefing. Your wanted to rule this ancient land. A guest lecturer from the University of Sousse Chebika, with the exotic contrasts of barren hills juxtaposed with waterfalls and farewell dinner will be in a very special restaurant, joined by Tunisians who From Carthage, you drive to the US palm groves. Afternoon return to Tozeur, where you will tour the oasis of share the international interest of the World Affairs Council. Overnight in Tunis. (B,D) War Cemetery for a brief visit and Tozeur and the historic part of Tozeur. The remainder of the afternoon is at then more of Tunis, including addi - Visiting Carthage your leisure to explore more of Tozeur or enjoy the amenities of your hotel. Day 12-Saturday, May 2- Tunis departure tional discussions with Tunisian poli - Prior to dinner this evening, there will be a tour of the Dar Cherait Museum, a Morning departure to the US via European gateway, arriving late the same day. (B) cy specialists. Return to your hotel, providing you with a very brief opportuni - ty to refresh yourself and change your clothes. We then visit the charming vil - Brochure photography by Julie Lafair Miller and Jerry Sorkin. lage of Sidi Bou Said. Pre-sundown informative briefing and reception at the residence of the American Ambassador to Tunisia, at 6:00PM. From the Ambassador’s residence, we drive dinner where we will be joined by a foreign Tour participants will meet Tunisians in various parts of the country and from various walks of life, including policy specialist to speak about Tunisia policies vis-à-vis the US and the Middle East/Arab-Israeli issues. This will be in the northern suburbs of Tunis along the Tunisia’s policy makers, business elites, academics, as well as members of Tunisia’s ancient Jewish community, seashore area. Overnight in Tunis. (B,L,D) resulting in a very special people-to-people experience. Jerry Sorkin, a specialist Day 4-Friday, April 24 -Northern Tunisia// in Middle East and North “Outstanding speakers and contacts! Some unusual and not available /Tabarka African studies, will host This morning, after checking out of your hotel, you begin with a visit to the on most tours!” portions of this special Larry Bennison, Irving, TX Bardo Museum. Housed in a former palace of the Ottoman Bey, the Bardo is World Affairs Council tour. home to a world class collection of mosaics. From the Bardo, you depart Tunis Jerry has spent consider - for the northern portion of the country. En route, you will have lunch in a pri - “Their obvious love for Tunisia was infectious. The many friends and contacts able time in Tunisia over who spoke to us and fed us, enriched the trip.” vate home the rural north, built by a Tunisian entrepreneur whose successes nearly three decades. are a testament to Tunisia’s economic opportunities. Following lunch, taking A frequent lecturer with Rosaline R. Joseph, Philadelphia, PA scenic country roads, you eventually arrive to Bulla Regia, one of the major speaking engagements having included a UNESCO Roman sites in Tunisia. Following your tour of Bulla Regia, you proceed into sponsored conference in Tunisia, the Smithsonian "Jim added a great deal to the trip! The briefings were the difference between the cork forests, where the topography and architecture of the region is unlike Institute and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) just another package tour and a real experience." anywhere else in Tunisia, surrounding the small town of Ain Draham. You con - in Washington, DC, the World Affairs Council in Larry Sall, Dallas, TX tinue on to the coast where your base for the night will be the northwest town Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania’s of Tabarka. Overnight in Tabarka. (B,L,D) In the underground of El Jem College of General Studies.