Joanna James
From lazy days in the sand by the beach to watersports and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tunisia has got something for every kind of child. Remnants of ancient empires are sure to thrill the history buffs, while activities such as sand surfing in the Sahara are sure to please adventure lovers.
Called the Amphitheatre of El Jem or El Djem, this large Roman amphitheatre traces its roots back almost 2,000 years to around the 3rd century. In its heyday, it would have help crowds of around 35,000 people, who would have come there, eager to watch the show as man and beast were pitted against themselves and each other. It's known for being the largest amphitheatre in the world that exists outside of Italy. If your kids have been on a tour of the Colosseum in Rome, they're likely to find the Amphitheatre of El Jem similar to it. Like the former, the amphitheatre of El Jem is largely still in one piece, so it will be easy for them to envision what the scene was like at the site all those centuries ago. If your kids love learning about Roman history, they'll love this. Or if they have trouble understanding the grandeur of the Roman Empire, a visit to this site might just help! The great part is that it's not as crowded with tourists as the Colosseum in Rome.
Ivory sands and shimmering waters make for great beach getaways, and Tunisia offers plenty of them. Many Tunisia resorts are located on the beachfront to take advantage of this natural bounty and let their guests enjoy the best of the ocean as well as the bustling inner-city areas that are more often than not steeped in centuries or more of history. For example, take The Residence Tunis – it's one of many in the country that lies along the shores of the Mediterranean.
Tunis, the country's capital, was once the capital of the ancient and powerful empire of Carthage. If the kids are learning or are about to learn about this area of ancient history, then to stand at what was once the centre of this ancient empire is a thrill all by itself.
If your kids love the outdoors and the water, step it up a notch with activities such as jet-skiing. Zipping across the waters is sure to get their heart racing in an exhilarating way, and create a fun memory that they'll be sure to remember for years to come.
Tunisia offers horse riding as well if your kids prefer that, but it's also one of the few places in the world where you can easily sign up for a session of camel riding! The kids are sure to love it.
Got any kids with a need for speed and outdoor thrills? Set them up with a session of quad bike riding in the dunes.
Do your kids love their geography? Bring the classroom to life with excursions into the Sahara desert while you're in Tunisia.
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