Tunisia is an all year-round destination. Winters are great for outdoor activities like exploring the Unesco Heritage Sites, the bustling Medinas, and the Sahara desert. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to see everything as the weather cools but the sunshine is still bright. The summer months are known for lounging on the white sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coast for a break from the high temperatures. Life slows in the summer, it's more siestas, swimming and dancing at the International Carthage Festival.

You can fly or cruise.

By plane: Tunis Carthage (TUN) airport in the capital city is the country's largest airport with connections to other parts of the country as well as abroad. There is also Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), Djerba Zarzis (DJE), Tozeur Nefta (TOE) and Enfidha-Hammamet (NBE), these smaller national airports also offer direct international flights. Check the options from your point of departure.

By boat or ferry: Tunis has ferry connections with Italy and France. 

You need a valid passport to enter Tunisia. You may also need a visa, please check with your local Embassy before travelling.

ATMs can be found in larger cities but are less common in smaller towns. It’s best to carry cash with you when travelling around the country. Major credit cards are usually accepted by hotels and shops in cities and tourist areas, but are not used by smaller vendors in rural areas.

Tunisia has strict currency controls in place. If you are bringing in foreign currency, check the rules before traveling. You can exchange money in many hotels and local exchange offices and banks. It is not possible to take Tunisian dinars out of the country, your leftover dinars must be exchanged at the end of your stay before entering departures at the airport.

Passengers travelling to Tunisia should purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip as there is no provision for free medical attention for foreign nationals. All doctors' fees, medication and treatment in private clinics must be paid for on arrival and often before treatment.

If you are bringing medication into the country for a pre-existing medical condition, a letter from your doctor is required.

For all vaccination recommendations, please refer to your government website before traveling.

Exercise caution when drinking water in Tunisia, while it is safe to drink, it may cause mild abdominal upsets. It is advisable to only drink bottled water during your stay, which is widely available everywhere.

The majority of visits to Tunisia are unaffected by crime. The most common crime experienced if any, would be petty theft. To reduce this risk we recommend you exercise caution with your belongings, using hotel safes where available and not carrying unnecessary valuables as you would on other travels.

Roaming agreements with international mobile phone companies are in place, but it can be relatively cheaper to buy a local SIM card if needed. Sim cards are available for purchase at the airport, from local network providers with numerous offers available, you will need a form of ID to purchase these. Internet can be accessed from some cafés and most hotels offer Wi-Fi for guest use.

It should be noted that the use of drones is not permitted in Tunisia, a special permit must be issued prior to arrival in the country, in order to allow its use. These permits are usually only issued for commercial contracts. .

Alcohol is available in hotels, bars and restaurants in tourist resorts. The legal drinking age is 18 years old.

The possession of any illicit drug, including cannabis, is illegal in Tunisia.

Bartering is usually practised in souks in the Medinas. Although shops are now opting more for the fixed price model, products will have price labels on them in store. 

Tipping is common in Tunisia and is generally appreciated, especially in the service industry. However, it is not always mandatory, and the amount can vary based on the situation. In most restaurants, it’s customary to leave a tip of around 10% to 15% of the bill if service is not included.

Tunisians are known for their warmth and hospitality, and they appreciate respectful behavior from visitors, such as greeting with 'Salam Alaykum,' or 'Asslema' (for the Tunsian Hello), dressing modestly (especially in religious settings), and being polite. Showing interest in local culture, respecting religious practices during Ramadan for example, and offering small gifts or tips for good service are also valued.

It should be noted that Tunisians follow the Gregorian calendar for secular matters and the Islamic (Hijri) calendar for religious events and holidays, all based on the lunar cycle which makes this forever changing. This calendar is used to determine the dates of key Islamic holidays like Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Ramadan. During these holidays, business hours are altered, most restaurant and cafes are closed and life moves at a much slower pace, this should be taken into account before your visit.