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IF YOU REQUIRE TO CALL US WE NOW HAVE "LO-CALL"
0845 130 7999 local rates from anywhere in UK
HANDICAP
CERTIFICATE
Clubs often ask for a valid handicap certificate. You are strongly advised to
take one with you, or a letter of introduction from your home club.
AVERAGE
GOLF PRICES
Green fees - £25; hire of full set of clubs - £7.50; hire of half-set
of clubs - £4.50; electric carts - £16; caddy - £5; practice balls
- £1.50.
WHEN TO GO
October to the end of April are the busy golfing months in Tunisia. The weather
in May and September can be very warm, and the heat of June, July and August
make golf difficult other than during early morning hours and late evenings.
CURRENCY
The Tunisian currency is the dinar. It is illegal to import or export dinars.
Sterling can be easily converted in hotels, airports and banks where you will
find the same rate of exchange and only nominal commission fees.
TIME
DIFFERENCE
Tunisian time is NOW (from 2006)one hour ahead of UK TIME throughout the year.
PASSPORTS
Full UK passports are required to enter Tunisia. for NON UK passports Please
ask for our advice.
GETTING
THERE
The main airports at Tunis and Monastir are about two hours and 45 minutes from
London. There are airports in Djerba, Tozeur, Sfax.There are no direct flights
from UK to Tozeur (Change at Tunis). There are seasonal charter flights to Sfax(for
Kerkenah) and also to Djerba. In the winter there are no direct services to
Sfax, however there is a direct to Djerba from Gatwick.
SUMMER 2006 SCHEDULED SERVICES
HEATHROW TO TUNIS, TUNISAIR FROM TERMINAL 2
TUESDAY DEPART 18.00 ARR. 20.50 DEPART TUNIS 14.00 ARR HEATHROW 16.55
FRIDAY & SATURDAY DEPART 17.05 ARR.19.50 DEPART TUNIS 13.20 ARR HEATHROW 16.15
SUNDAY DEPART 17.15 ARR 20.05 DEPART TUNIS 13.20 ARR HEATHROW 16.15
YOU CAN TRAVEL OUT AND BACK ON ANY COMBINATION OF DAYS/DURATION PROVIDED MINIMUM STAY OF 3 NIGHTS OR A SATURDAY NIGHT
WINTER 2006/7 FROM 23 OCTOBER TO 26 MARCH 2007
TUES, FRID, SAT & SUNDAYS
DEPART LONDON AT 16.20 ARR TUNIS 20.10
DEPART TUNIS 13.20 ARR 15.15
TUNISIA IS +1 HOUR IN WINTER & SUMMER
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GATWICK TO TUNIS, BRITISH AIRWAYS NORTH TERMINAL
MONDAY DEPART 15.50 ARR 18.40 DEPART TUNIS 19.35 ARR GATWICK 22.25
WEDNESDAY,FRIDAY & SUNDAY DEPART 07.35 ARR 10.30 DEPART TUNIS 11.25 ARR GATWICK 14.15
YOU CAN TRAVEL OUT AND BACK ON ANY COMBINATION OF DAYS/DURATION PROVIDED MINIMUM STAY OF 2 NIGHTS OR A SATURDAY NIGHT
CHARTER FLIGHTS OPERATE FROM GLASGOW, MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM,LUTON, STANSTEAD,GATWICK, BRISTOL, EXETER. ALL FLY TO MONASTIR. TIMES VARY, DURATION IS LIMITED TO 7 OR 14 DAYS ONLY FOR FULL DETAILS CALL SUNNYWAY TUNISIAN HOLIDAY
FOR FLIGHTS FROM OTHER EUROPEAN CITIES CALL OR e-mail
ACCOMMODATION ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU PREFER TO MAKE YOUR OWN FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS.
Lo Call 0845 130 7 999.
GETTING
ABOUT
Hiring a car is relatively expensive, however we have succesfully negotiated
new low prices for 2006(from only £25. per day) On the other hand, travelling
in the cities by taxi is fairly cheap and there is also a reliable rail network,
seven day rail passes covering the whole of the country start from only £20.00
or a rail pass which also allows entry into all museums from only £30.00.
RELIGION
Tunisia is a very tolerant Muslim country, but religion remains a big influence
on society.
INJECTIONS
They are not required, unless advised by your doctor.
LANGUAGE
The first language is Arabic, but if you are a French speaker you will have
no problems communicating. Also, German and English are widely spoken in the
tourist centres of Tunisia.
DRESS
CODE
Casual holiday clothing is acceptable, and topless sunbathing is allowed on
tourist beaches. Respectable dress - with shoulders and upper legs covered -
should be worn at religious sites.
OTHER
HIGHLIGHTS
The Bardo: Tunis' main museum has the biggest and best collection of
Roman mosaics in the world.
Carthage: The remains of Hannibal's capital city are just a few miles
from Tunis.
Holy City of Kairouan: This city at the heart of the country is the fourth
most important in Islam after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The Great Mosque
is the highlight.
Desert safari: A two or three-day trip to the Sahara includes remote
desert towns, the salt lakes of the Chott el Jerid, and the Troglodyte village
of Matmata, where Star Wars was filmed.
Shopping: The markets, or souks, are the best place to find bargains
- haggling is a must.
LOOK NOW IN HOTELS, WE HAVE NOW ADDED "TUNISIA a la Carte". A programme for the independent traveller. You may choose your own itinerary staying in the GREAT SOUTH, the choice is yours. Tozeur, Matmata, Douz, Kebili. and coming soon The luxury tented village in the SAHARA ---- The Pansea Douar Ksar Ghilane.
On Tunisa a la Carte holidays, you choose a "core" hotel in one of our main resorts, then "the choice is yours" Travel independently by self-drive car, or chauffeured car, or taxi, or express louage, coach or train. Stay as many nights as you like--- where you like!