Tunisia
April 21, 2026 Short Day Today we are spending the day on the island of Djerba, which has some beautiful sandy beaches. We're starting the day late and ending after a lovely lunch at a seafood restaurant, so we'll have a few hours to enjoy the lovely hotel and spa with it's beautiful beach. One of the pools at the hotel. Our first stop today is the Synagogue La ghriba. El Ghriba Synagogue represents one of Judaism's most significant pilgrimage sites. Legend claims Djerba's Jewish community arrived after the destruction of Solomon's Temple in 586 BCE, making this one of the world's oldest continuous Jewish settlements. It is also a sight of pilgrimage. Ghazi Mustapha Fort or Borj el Kebir fortress. The fort was originally built in the 15th century. It was later fortified in the 16th century. The site is famous for its roll during the bloody conflicts of 1560 when Ottoman and Spanish forces fought for Mediterranean supremacy. A view from the fort. Next st...