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Archaeological Tour of Tunisia 2026

POSTPONED: Please contact us for more details.

Discover Tunisia’s extraordinary blend of ancient cities, sacred landscapes, and desert fortresses on this new Friends of ASOR journey coming in 2026. From Carthage to Djerba, explore millennia of history shaped by Phoenician, Roman, Islamic, and Amazigh cultures—a memorable experience for travelers who love archaeology, history, and heritage!

Tunisia FOA Tour Flyer Portrait

Join Friends of ASOR for an unforgettable journey across Tunisia, where the legacies of Phoenician traders, Roman conquerors, early Christian communities, and Berber kingdoms intertwine. Guided by expert scholars, this 15-day tour combines on-site lectures, museum visits, and cultural excursions for those eager to understand the deep history of the Maghreb.

Highlights Include:

  • Bardo National Museum
  • Carthage
  • Medina of Tunis
  • Uthina (Oudna)
  • Dougga
  • Sousse
  • El Jem
  • Tataouine
  • Djerba
  • … and more!


Dates: March 22 – April 5, 2026 *POSTPONED*
Group Size: Minimum of 14 participants
To receive updates or reserve your place, contact rachel.bernstein@asor.org

Double occupancy: $4,000 (includes a $1,000 tax-deductible gift) | Single room supplement: +$500

Price Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Guided site visits
  • Ground transportation
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Entrance fees

In addition, a $1,000 tax-deductible contribution supports Friends of ASOR’s outreach initiatives, archaeological engagement, and education programs.

 

Registration Rates:

Early Bird (through November 24, 2025): $3,000 + $1,000 tax-deductible gift to Friends of ASOR
Super Saver (November 25 to December 15, 2025): $3,050 + $1,000 tax-deductible gift to Friends of ASOR
Advance (December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026): $3,150 + $1,000 tax-deductible gift to Friends of ASOR
Regular (January 16, 2026 until space is full): $3,250 + $1,000 tax-deductible gift to Friends of ASOR

Payment Schedule:

To reserve your place: $250 gift to Friends of ASOR Tours (applied toward your total $1,000 contribution). When making your gift, please select the category “Friends of ASOR Tours Tunisia” from the drop-down menu. 
Half of the tour cost (excl. remainder of Friends of ASOR contribution): Due by December 31, 2025 (or at registration if after this date).
Remaining tour cost (excl. remainder of Friends of ASOR contribution): Due by January 31, 2026.
Remainder of $1,000 contribution ($750): Due by March 1, 2026.

Example of payment schedule:

If you register during the Early Bird period:
$3,000 (tour rate) + $1,000 (tax-deductible gift) = $4,000 total

Donation to reserve your spot: $250
Due December 31, 2025: $1,500
Due January 31, 2026: $1,500
Due March 1, 2026: $750

 

Please e-mail us or call +1 (703) 789-9234 with any questions.

Cancellation Policy

ASOR strongly recommends that all participants purchase travel insurance because ASOR is required to make non-refundable deposits. ASOR cannot be responsible for refunds except as noted below.

All tax-deductible gifts to ASOR’s Friends of ASOR outreach initiatives are irrevocable and thus not refundable.

Schedule of refunds for tour cost and single supplement (if any):

  • From February 22, 2026 until March 6, 2026: 30% of tour cost cancellation fee
  • From March 7, 2026 until March 13, 2026: 75% of tour cost cancellation fee
  • From March 14 onward: full amount / no refund

*Speakers and full itinerary are subject to change.

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