Question 1

What is the weather like in different seasons?

Accepted Answer

Coast: hot dry summers 30-35 °C, mild winters 12-18 °C. Sahara best Nov-Mar (20-25 °C days, cool nights).

Question 2

How safe is Tunisia?

Accepted Answer

Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.

Question 3

Are any vaccines required?

Accepted Answer

Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.

Question 4

Are any vaccines required?

Accepted Answer

Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.

Question 5

How to haggle and what souvenirs to buy?

Accepted Answer

Start at 50 % of asked price for carpets, olive-wood and ceramics. Fixed-price state shops in the medina show benchmarks.

Question 6

Do I need local currency?

Accepted Answer

Yes—Tunisian dinar is closed; change euros on arrival. Cards work in hotels; cash elsewhere. ATMs common.

Question 7

How many days are ideal for Tunisia?

Accepted Answer

5-7 days cover Hammamet, Tunis &amp; Carthage; add Sahara and Kairouan for a 10-12-day trip.

Question 8

How is internet and mobile coverage?

Accepted Answer

Orange and Ooredoo SIM 10 GB ≈ €8. 4G along coast; Sahara oases spotty.

Question 9

Are English-speaking guides available?

Accepted Answer

Yes—licensed guides via ONTT offices. Estonian commentary extremely rare; book English and translate if needed.

Question 10

Is Tunisia good for family trips?

Accepted Answer

Yasmine Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui resorts offer shallow beaches, slides and kids’ menus. UV shirts essential.

Question 11

Anything special for travelling with kids?

Accepted Answer

Bring own baby food/diapers; pharmacies stock basics but brands differ. Keep small coins for WC attendants.

Question 12

What local dishes to try?

Accepted Answer

Brik egg pastry, couscous royale, harissa, date-filled pastries and mint tea with pine nuts.

Question 13

How is public transport organised?

Accepted Answer

Louage shared taxis fastest between cities; SNCFT trains link Tunis–Sousse–Sfax. Buses are cheapest.

Question 14

Are there luxury resorts and spas?

Accepted Answer

Yes—Four Seasons Gammarth, The Residence Tunis, Hasdrubal Thalassa &amp; Spa Djerba offer 5-star thalasso.

Question 15

Which resorts are most popular?

Accepted Answer

Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba and Monastir offer Blue Flag beaches and water-sports.

Question 16

Can I do active holidays (watersports, hiking)?

Accepted Answer

Kitesurfing Djerba, quad-biking Douz, hiking Tabaine canyon (Kasserine) and diving Tabarka.

Question 17

Which historical sights are must-see?

Accepted Answer

Carthage ruins, El Jem amphitheatre, Kairouan Great Mosque and Sousse medina (UNESCO).

Question 18

How is nightlife in Tunisia?

Accepted Answer

Sousse Port el Kantaoui hosts beach clubs; Tunis Gammarth offers lounges. Alcohol is served but pricier than in EU.

Question 19

Do Estonian citizens need a visa?

Accepted Answer

No. Visa-free stay up to 90 days; passport must be valid 3 months beyond visit. oaicite:4

Question 20

Are COVID-19 rules still active?

Accepted Answer

All entry tests and forms were removed in 2024; only thermal scans remain at airports.

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