Holidays in Sousse

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Sousse fly into Monastir airport and are operated by charter and low-cost airlines from the UK. Sousse flights have a flying time of approximately 3 hours and fly from many airports throughout the UK. With the introduction of low-cost carriers, this gives you a great opportunity to catch a cheap holiday to Sousse any time of the year. On arrival into the airport the transfer time is around 30 minutes, a perfect ride to take in some of Tunisia’s unique surroundings.

Things to do

Package holidays to Sousse offer a wide array of things to do and see, from the fantastic soft sandy beaches, to shopping trips and exploring into Tunisian history and culture. The beaches are immaculate and are ideal for families and couples looking for that perfect beach holiday in the warm Mediterranean, with an interesting exotic twist. Sightseeing is wonderful on Sousse holidays, the ancient city walls with the centuries old mosque are still there for all to see. You can actually climb the tower and see the magnificent views from the top. A fantastic modern resort to visit is the cosmopolitan Port El Kantaoui, with its shops and lovely cobbled streets leading to the fashionable marina, it is sure to be an enjoyable day out. Take an excursion to the magical capital of Tunis, just 140km south of Sousse. The streets are colourful, with an exciting vibrant atmosphere as people rush around from place to place, it is a great contrast to the laidback resort of Sousse. For those looking for a true adventure then look no further than Sousse holidays. Take the opportunity to try your hand at camel riding into the desert, or take an amazing desert safari, which is a great chance to capture the fabulous surroundings on camera. If all this doesn’t tire you out then why not spend your evenings sampling the local tea and experience puffing on a water pipe loaded with flavoured tobacco, apple and strawberry are some of the most popular flavours. Evenings tend to be a very laidback affair, ideal for couples and families.

Food and drink

Sousse holidays feature fantastic cuisine, from deliciously traditional Tunisian dishes to appetizing international foods. Sousse is a working port so you can imagine how fresh and scrumptious the local seafood is. Some traditional specialities you might try are tasty flat breads accompanying houmus, olives, couscous, which is the Tunisian national dish and many more delicious hors d'oeuvres. Hotels in Sousse often serve international cuisine such as pastas, pizzas and chips but nothing can beat the authentic taste of real Tunisian food.