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What is the weather like in different seasons?
Coast: hot dry summers 30-35 °C, mild winters 12-18 °C. Sahara best Nov-Mar (20-25 °C days, cool nights).
How safe is Tunisia?
Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.
Are any vaccines required?
Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.
Are any vaccines required?
Tourist zones are well-guarded; avoid night travel in remote south. Watch bags in busy medinas. Register trip on Reisi Targalt.
How to haggle and what souvenirs to buy?
Start at 50 % of asked price for carpets, olive-wood and ceramics. Fixed-price state shops in the medina show benchmarks.
Do I need local currency?
Yes—Tunisian dinar is closed; change euros on arrival. Cards work in hotels; cash elsewhere. ATMs common.
How many days are ideal for Tunisia?
5-7 days cover Hammamet, Tunis & Carthage; add Sahara and Kairouan for a 10-12-day trip.
How is internet and mobile coverage?
Orange and Ooredoo SIM 10 GB ≈ €8. 4G along coast; Sahara oases spotty.
Are English-speaking guides available?
Yes—licensed guides via ONTT offices. Estonian commentary extremely rare; book English and translate if needed.
Is Tunisia good for family trips?
Yasmine Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui resorts offer shallow beaches, slides and kids’ menus. UV shirts essential.
Anything special for travelling with kids?
Bring own baby food/diapers; pharmacies stock basics but brands differ. Keep small coins for WC attendants.
What local dishes to try?
Brik egg pastry, couscous royale, harissa, date-filled pastries and mint tea with pine nuts.
How is public transport organised?
Louage shared taxis fastest between cities; SNCFT trains link Tunis–Sousse–Sfax. Buses are cheapest.
Are there luxury resorts and spas?
Yes—Four Seasons Gammarth, The Residence Tunis, Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Djerba offer 5-star thalasso.
Which resorts are most popular?
Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba and Monastir offer Blue Flag beaches and water-sports.
Can I do active holidays (watersports, hiking)?
Kitesurfing Djerba, quad-biking Douz, hiking Tabaine canyon (Kasserine) and diving Tabarka.
Which historical sights are must-see?
Carthage ruins, El Jem amphitheatre, Kairouan Great Mosque and Sousse medina (UNESCO).
How is nightlife in Tunisia?
Sousse Port el Kantaoui hosts beach clubs; Tunis Gammarth offers lounges. Alcohol is served but pricier than in EU.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa?
No. Visa-free stay up to 90 days; passport must be valid 3 months beyond visit. oaicite:4
Are COVID-19 rules still active?
All entry tests and forms were removed in 2024; only thermal scans remain at airports.