Important information for your holiday destination
Pharmacies: Pharmacie and Pharmacie de nuit (night pharmacy). If you run out of medication, take the old pack with you. This makes it easier for the pharmacist to find out which medication you need.
Medical help: Should you need a doctor, please contact the hotel reception, who will call you a doctor. Medical treatment must be paid for immediately. You will receive a receipt that you can submit to your health insurance or travel insurance company when you return to your home country.
Embassies:
German Embassy: Impasse du Lac Windermere 1, Les Berges du Lac, Tel. 71143200 XNUMX.
Austrian Embassy: 16, Rue Ibn Hamdiss, 1004 Tunis El Menzah I, Tel. 71239038.
Swiss Embassy: 22, Rue de Platon, ZA Kheireddine, 2015 Le Kram, Tunis, Tel. 71191997, Visa Tel. 71192030, E-Mail: tunis@eda.admin.ch
Shopping: Rule # 1 is action. Pay a maximum of 30% of the suggested price in markets and bazaars, orientate yourself beforehand in department stores and supermarkets with fixed prices. There is also a weekly market in every major city. Common souvenirs are carpets, leather goods, ceramics, and gold and silver goods.
Public holidays: Religious holidays are based on the Islamic calendar. This includes the Islamic New Year, the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, the great mutton festival and Ramadan. During the fasting month of Ramadan, restrictions in the entire service area must be expected. The most important national holidays include:
14.01. Anniversary of the Revolution 2011, March 20.03th. Independence Day, April 09.04th Day of the Martyrs, 01.05. Labor Day, July 25.07th Republic Day, Aug 13.08 Women's Day, 15.10. Evacuation Day
Taking photos: Filming and photographing military facilities and government buildings is prohibited. In most museums, photography is allowed for a fee.
Gelder: The Tunisian currency is the dinar (DT), consisting of 1.000 millimes. The largest banknote is the 50 dinar note. You should always have change available, as large bills often cannot be changed. Cash can be changed at the hotel reception and at banks at a rate set by the state. The redemption is only possible at the bank at the airport up to a maximum of DT 100 per person on presentation of the bill of exchange.
Dress: Refrain from wearing valuable, visible jewelry. Open-hearted clothing should not be worn outside of the beach and hotel zone. When visiting a mosque, wear decent clothing, shoulders and knees should be covered. Sunbathing and bathing topless is not allowed on the beach.
Car Rentals: It is compulsory to wear seat belts. The maximum speed in the towns is 50 km / h, on the country road 90 km / h and on the motorway 110 km / h. Petrol is cheaper than at home. Due to its small size, Tunisia is ideal for individual tours with a rental car, these are also possible with a chauffeur.
Post: You can often get stamps at your hotel, where you can also post your post. Add Allemagne for Germany, Autriche for Austria or Suisse for Switzerland as well as par avion (by airmail) on your letters and postcards. The transport takes about 5-6 days. There are post offices in every resort.
Sports: Water sports such as surfing, sailing, water skiing, parasailing, pedal boats are available in front of many hotels and are usually offered by external companies. Golf courses are becoming increasingly popular. Ask your guide for details.
Taxi: Taxis have a taximeter - make sure it is switched on when you start your journey. Taxis are cheap. From 21:5 to 50:XNUMX there is a night surcharge of XNUMX%, which is displayed on the taximeter. An additional tip is expected. You can find taxis in front of most hotels and on the streets.
Phone: Telephone calls can be put through the reception and are possible in telephone centers - taxi phones.
Country codes: 0049 for Germany, 0043 for Austria and 0041 for Switzerland. Dial the city code without the zero + participant number. You can get Tunisian SIM cards for your mobile phone from your tour guide at low cost.
Tipping: Is expected in all service areas. Guide value: 10% of the invoice amount. It is advisable to tip at the beginning of your stay. For a maid or a porter, 1 DT per day / service is appropriate.
Drinking water: Tap water is not recommended as drinking water, but it is suitable for brushing teeth. Mineral water is available from your hotel.
Valuables: You should deposit documents, money and checks in the hotel safe, which is usually subject to a fee. As is customary internationally, the hotel is not liable for items lost in the rooms. When you are out and about, you should only take as much money with you as you think you will need.
