Explore Tunisia's Highlights in Sahara Desert on this 2-day tour
Highlights
Douz, Matmata, El Djem
nature, sunandsand, archaeological, Desert
Tour Type
nature, sunandsand, archaeological, Desert
Private Tour
2 Days
Medium
English, French, Russian
Description
Go on this exciting 2-day trip to the largest sand desert in the world and experience a desert dweller living in the mountains in the troglodyte houses and a Bedouin on the white sand dunes. Explore the arena of the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, marvel at the architecture of the medina of Tozeur and enjoy camel rides in the Oasis of Chebika.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Sahara Discovery
- Discover the amphitheatre of El Jem, the third largest one and the best-preserved one in the world.
- Drive up to the mountains to enjoy the Berber cave dwellings of Matmata, home of Luke Skywalker, unique in North Africa and have lunch there.
- Go to the Berber hinterland and the Berber villages connecting the sea to the big Sahara desert.
- Stop in Douz, the gate to the Sahara, to enjoy the sunset on the white dunes (different activities can be recommended on the spot, like a walking tour on the dunes or the camel ride).
Overnight in a hotel in Douz (4-star).
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Day 2: Medina of Tozeur - Chebika
- Drive through the palm groves of the south to the salt flats, the largest ones in North Africa.
- Visit the medina of Tozeur with its outstanding architectural style.
- Explore the mountain oasis of Chebika with its amazing palm trees, abandoned Berber villages and the canyons of Mides (shooting site of Indiana Jones and Starwars) and drive back to the starting point.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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