The Roman Temple of Waters at Zaghouan, head of the aqueduct to Carthage
Day trip 4.9★ 500+

Hammamet, Uthina & Zaghouan — Optimized Private Day

Private day trip from Hammamet: the medina and kasbah at their calmest, the Roman amphitheatre and cisterns of Uthina almost to yourself, and the Temple of Waters at Zaghouan as the climax — one unhurried 8.5-hour day, your vehicle only. Fixed price from 320 TND.

Duration
8.5 hours
Departure
Hammamet
Group
up to 4 people
Transport
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Private
Yes — your group only, never shared
Sites
3
Guide
Optional — licensed guide €60 per group
Best months
All year
Driver speaks
French, English, Italian, German, Arabic
Larger groups
Minibus (9–20) or coach (21–50+), quoted on request
Main destinations
Hammamet Medina · Uthina · Zaghouan Water Temple

What is this tour?

Hammamet, Uthina & Zaghouan — Optimized Private Day: 8.5 hours from Hammamet, 3 places, with a car and driver for your group only — from €95 per vehicle for up to 4 travellers.

Where this day goes: Hammamet — the whitewashed medina and the kasbah above the fishing harbour, before the crowds arrive; Uthina (Oudhna) — a Roman colony almost nobody visits, with an amphitheatre you can walk beneath and monumental cisterns; the Temple of Waters at Zaghouan — the mountain spring that fed Carthage through 132 km of aqueduct.

The vehicle is yours alone: no coach, no strangers, no detour to the souvenir shop. You leave at the hour that suits you, stay longer wherever you want to, and the price is agreed before you leave the hotel — no deposit, nothing added on arrival.

What you see

  • Hammamet Medina — whitewashed lanes and a seafront kasbah, at their best in the early morning
  • Uthina (Oudhna) — an amphitheatre with underground galleries and Roman cisterns, nearly crowd-free
  • Temple of Waters, Zaghouan — the monumental spring at the head of Carthage’s 132 km aqueduct
  • Genuinely private — your vehicle, your pace, with room for an extra stop when the day allows

The day, hour by hour

  1. 08:30
    Pick-up From your hotel or the airport.
    • A short briefing on the drive
    • The theme of the day: coastal charm → Roman legacy → an engineering masterpiece
  2. 09:30
    Hammamet Medina Start early, while it is still calm.
    • A walk through the whitewashed medina
    • The kasbah overlooking the sea
    • Fishing boats and the coastal atmosphere
    Why first? The best light, fewer visitors — a soft, relaxing start.
    Hammamet Medina
  3. 11:15
    Uthina (Oudhna) An inland drive of about an hour.
    • The amphitheatre and its underground galleries
    • Massive Roman cisterns
    • Almost nobody there — an exclusive feeling
    The narrative shifts: from coastal life to hidden Roman power.
    Uthina (Oudhna)
  4. 13:15
    Lunch — a perfectly timed pause After the exploring, not before.
    • A local restaurant on the road to Zaghouan
    • Or a countryside table — the setting is half the pleasure
  5. 14:45
    Temple of Waters, Zaghouan A short scenic drive (about 30 minutes).
    • The monumental Roman water source
    • The head of the aqueduct to Carthage
    • The mountain as a backdrop
    The climax of the day: engineering, landscape and history in one place.
    Temple of Waters, Zaghouan
  6. 15:45
    Optional stop in Zaghouan town If the timing allows.
    • A coffee and the local sweets — kaak warka
    • A light cultural touch, without stretching the day
    Optional stop in Zaghouan town
  7. 16:15
    Scenic return A relaxed drive back.
    • Optional countryside photo stops
  8. 17:15
    Drop-off At your hotel.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle, your group only
  • Driver speaking French, English, Italian, German and Arabic
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Fixed price agreed up front, no deposit

Not included

  • Site entrance fees
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Licensed guide (optional)
  • Personal spending and tips

Who this tour suits

A good fit for

  • Travellers who would rather not share a coach with thirty strangers
  • Short stays and cruise calls — out and back the same day
  • Families and small groups up to 4 in one vehicle, at your own pace
  • Anyone who does not want to rent a car or drive in Tunisian traffic

Probably not for you if

  • You cannot manage uneven ground — ruins and medinas mean stone, steps and slopes
  • You are looking for the cheapest seat on a shared bus rather than a private car

Best time to visit

Best months
April to June and September to October — mild, long days, sites uncrowded
Also good
November to March — cooler and green, occasional rain, very few visitors
Hardest months
Late July and August — hot and at its busiest along the coast

We run this tour year-round. In summer we start early so the walking is done before the heat, and in winter we simply start an hour later.

Common questions

Is this tour private?

Yes. The vehicle is yours alone — no other travellers are added, and there is no pick-up round of other hotels before the day starts. The price is for the vehicle, not per seat.

How much does it cost per person?

The price is €95 for the whole vehicle, which carries up to 4 people. For a full group that works out at about €24 each; for two people it is half the total between you.

Where does it start?

Pick-up is from your hotel in Hammamet, at the time you choose. Tell us where you are staying when you book and the driver comes to the door.

When is the best time of year for this trip?

All year. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable, but nothing on this route depends on the season.

Can you take a group of 10, 20 or 50?

Yes. Up to eight travel in one minivan; nine or ten in two vehicles with the same driver team; from eleven we put you in a minibus (up to 20) or a coach (up to 50, more on request), with a driver-guide who knows the sites. The price stays per vehicle and is quoted personally — send us the number and the date and you have the figure within the hour.

Places on this trip

Hammamet Medina
Hammamet Medina

A walled seaside town of jasmine, fishing boats and a fort on the sand

Nabeul
Uthina
Uthina

A Roman colony with an amphitheatre and cisterns, and almost no other visitors

Ben Arous
Zaghouan Water Temple
Zaghouan Water Temple

The Roman nymphaeum that fed Carthage through a 132-kilometre aqueduct

Zaghouan

Who runs this tour

Operator
Private Tunisia
Based in
Hammamet, Tunisia — pick-up across the Tunis, Hammamet and Sousse areas
What we operate
Private tours, airport transfers and tailor-made circuits with our own drivers
Driver languages
Français, English, Italiano, Deutsch, العربية
Payment
No deposit and no card online — you pay the driver on the day, cash or card (card +4.7%)
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before departure, from your own booking page
Contact
+216 27 555 330 · contact@privatetunisia.com

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