Where to go on vacation - to Turkey or Tunisia? We compared countries in terms of climate, beaches, sea, attractions, entertainment, hotel and food prices. Read and choose!
Turkey and Tunisia - two southern countries with warm climates, both focused on beach holidays and both are considered budget tourist destinations. Let's compare where to rest better and cheaper.
Beaches and sea
Tunisia. All the beaches in the country are spacious and exceptionally sandy - fine sand of light, almost white color. The Mediterranean Sea warms up to + 34 ° C in the heat. Off the coast of some resorts, the sea is shallow and calm, which is suitable for families with children. However, not all the shores of Tunisia can boast of perfect cleanliness: in some places there are jellyfish and algae, and because of the suspension of sand, the sea water becomes cloudy. Beach holidays in Tunisia →
Turkey. It is best to relax on the Mediterranean coast, where all the beaches are pebbly or sandy. The most popular resorts are also located there. The water is clean; in hot weather its temperature reaches + 30 ° С. The Black Sea coast of Turkey is not very popular with tourists: the beaches are pebbly, and the water near the coast, even in extreme heat, rarely heats up above + 24 ° C. The Aegean coast is pebbly and rocky, there are artificial beaches made of imported sand. The water is a couple of degrees warmer than in the Black Sea. Beach Holidays in Turkey →
Infrastructure of resorts
Tunisia. In Tunisia, two thirds of all hotels are 4 * and 5 * hotels. All famous world chains are represented, there are private half-board and villas. Most resort hotels have their own beach and are located on the 1st line, with the exception of city hotels. The hotel's gym, wellness center, sauna and Turkish bath are considered the gold standard. In Tunisia, the "half board" system is widespread, when the price of the voucher includes the cost of breakfast and dinner, but not uncommon and "all inclusive".
Turkey. The resorts have hotels of any category. On the territory of the hotels there are restaurants, sports and playgrounds, swimming pools and water slides for children. Most hotels are all inclusive. In Turkey, it is better to relax for families with children, as the hotels have excellent animation and playgrounds, there is baby food.
Both countries offer vacation in hotels, where the level of service is classified according to the 5-star system. In Turkey, the discrepancy between the price and the level of service is practically absent, often an unpretentious tourist is completely satisfied with the quality of the standard "C". In Tunisia, this is a problem - even the presence of a 5 * hotel does not guarantee some disadvantages of service.
Kitchen
Tunisia. The hotels have a standard buffet. Mediterranean cuisine is very popular: seafood, grilled meats (lamb, chicken and veal), vegetables, olive oil and spices. 5 * hotels have a wide selection of dietary dishes.
Turkey. The food in the hotels is similar: a wide selection of European dishes, pilaf, dolma, sudjuk (Turkish sausage), grilled meat and manti are popular from the local cuisine. Family-type hotels have a children's menu, boiled vegetables and meat can be ordered.
Tours
Let's compare the prices for tours to Tunisia and Turkey for two people with a departure from Moscow in 2021.
Turkey... The cheapest tickets to Turkish resorts in April and May cost from 25 thousand rubles for 7 nights, from 30 thousand - for 11 nights. Rest in 3-4 star hotels. For this amount, a variety of meals are offered: from breakfast only to all inclusive. Holidays in Turkey in the summer are slightly more expensive. Early booking or buying a hot tour will help save money. Now vouchers to Turkey for June, July and August cost from 30 thousand for 7 nights, from 40 thousand - for 11-14 nights. Usually the highest prices are in July.
Tunisia... Tours for 7 nights in April can be bought from 26 thousand rubles, in May it is already more expensive - from 38 thousand. Tours for 11-14 nights cost from 42 thousand. In the summer, prices go up. Tours to Tunisia from June to September cost from 40 thousand for 7 nights, from 46 thousand - for 11 nights. An all-inclusive vacation costs 15-20% more.
Cheapest tours to Tunisia and Turkey can be bought in autumn and winter. For example, a ticket to Turkey for 10 nights can cost only 7,600 rubles for two, and to Tunisia - 18,000 rubles. Low season - low prices!
Prices
Accommodation prices. Rest in a budget hotel 3 * in Turkey in summer costs from 4 to 5 thousand rubles. per day for two (1 line, breakfast included), in Tunisia, a similar option costs from 3 to 4.5 thousand. In a 5 * Turkish hotel with all-inclusive meals, the cost of living is from 12 to 15 thousand per day for two, Tunisia - 1.5 times cheaper.
Food prices in both countries they differ insignificantly - according to this criterion, it is difficult to say where it is better to rest. In Tunisia and Turkey, dinner in an inexpensive cafe, kebab or pizzeria costs 350-700 rubles for two. Beer in Turkey costs from 150 to 250 rubles per 0.5 liter, in Tunisia - from 100 rubles. Prices in Turkish cafes on the waterfront: fish and seafood from 600 to 1500 rubles per serving, grilled meat 900 rubles. Prices in restaurants in Tunisia for similar dishes are from 700 to 1000 rubles on average. Fruits in Turkey are more expensive than in Tunisia: 180-300 rubles per kilogram against 80-100 rubles.
Compare food prices in Turkey and Tunisia.
Excursions and entertainment. In this regard, Turkey will be much cheaper. A trip by jeep costs 3000 rubles, a boat trip on a yacht - 900 rubles, ATVs from 400-1000 rubles, Pamukkale - 3000-4500 rubles per person, rafting - 1800 rubles per person.
For comparison, prices in Tunisia: boat trip 1,500 rubles, excursions to Carthage, Tunisia and Sidi Bou Said - from 2,500 to 4,500 rubles, a two-day tour to the Sahara Desert - 6,000-9,000 rubles per person.
Attractions and leisure
Tunisia. The health resorts offer thalassotherapy courses. Almost every self-respecting hotel offers an appropriate range of services. Animation is less developed than in Turkey, with more emphasis on beautiful sandy beaches and warm sea. Excursions are no less interesting: ancient Carthage, white and blue Sidi Bou Said, Medina, hot springs and the Sahara Desert. Some tourists believe that shopping in Tunisia is even cheaper than in Turkey.
Turkey. Rest in the country is organized according to the principle: everything that a tourist needs, he will receive at the hotel. The hotel takes care of the problems of food, accommodation, health and leisure of vacationers. There are Turkish baths and spa, gyms and sports grounds, animators entertain adults and children. For lovers of cultural leisure, various excursions are offered: trips to Istanbul, Pamukkale, underground and ancient cities, a canyon and waterfalls. Active people can go for a ride in a hot air balloon, go out to sea on a yacht or boat, go diving and rafting.
Holidays with children in Turkey (in the resorts: Alanya, Kemer, Belek, Side) and Tunisia.
Where is the best place to relax - in Turkey or Tunisia?
What to choose - Turkey or Tunisia? The countries are similar, but only at first glance. Holidays in Turkey are more suitable for couples with children who are not looking for a special variety on vacation. All conditions have been created in Turkish hotels so that parents can take a break from worries, entrusting their children to nannies and animators. Reviews about Turkey →
Tunisia will appeal to those who value not only a beach holiday, but also an active pastime, trips and excursions, as well as a quality spa. Reviews about the rest in Tunisia →
Prices for vacations (hotels, food, entertainment) in Turkey and Tunisia differ little. However, tours to Tunisia are slightly more expensive due to the longer flight. The price difference is 15-30%.
