Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Tunis

   • On arrival at the Tunis Carthage airport, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name.
   • Later, transfer you to your hotel for overnight.

   Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tunis
   Meal Plan: Dinner

2. Day 2: Exploring Tunis - The Roman Heritage

   • Today you will have a city tour through the archaeological sites in Tunis. The first stop will be at the old Medina of Tunis (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
   • Next, visit the Bardo Museum, which is the second most crucial museum after the one in Cairo regarding its Roman mosaic collection.
   • Then continue to the archaeological site of Carthage and discover the Roman ruins, including Byrsa Hill, the Punic sanctuary, the Antonine baths, the Punic harbor, etc.
   • Finally, stroll in the alley of Sidi Bou Said, the blue and white village overlooking the Bay of Tunis.

   Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tunis
   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

3. Day 3: Journey to Kairouan - The Holy City and UNESCO Heritage

   • After breakfast, depart to Kairouan, the holy city of Tunisia, and visit the Great Mosque (Okba Ibn Nafaa Mosque).
   • Continue to the old Medina, which is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • You will also stop at the Aghlabid Basins, considered the most important hydraulic works in the history of the Muslim world.
   • Proceed to the Mausoleum of the Barber, the barber of the prophet.
   • Lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants. After the meal, enjoy free time to walk in the old Medina and visit Bir Barouta, a holy well according to the legend related to Zamzam in Mecca.

   Dinner and overnight at the Kasbah 5* Hotel.

   Accommodation: 5* hotel
   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.

4. Day 4: Sbeitla Archaeological Site and Tozeur Exploration

   • After breakfast, head to the archaeological site of Sofetula.
   • Continue to Tozeur and visit the old Medina. Walk in its streets for around 1 hour with your guide, discovering its history and architecture. The city is also known as the city of oases and palm groves. Here, you can participate in an optional carriage ride (not included and paid on-site).
   • Lunch will be served in Gafsa. After lunch, visit the Museum of Dar Chraiet, which summarizes the traditions of Tozeur in particular and the region of Djerid in general.

   Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tozeur
   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

5. Day 5: Mountain Oases and Star Wars Decors

   • After breakfast, depart to Chebika, the destination of many filmmakers.
   • Hike for around 40 minutes with an English-speaking local guide to visit the ancient village and the source of water that springs from the side of the mountain.
   • Continue to Mides to admire its canyons.
   • Then head to Tamerza to admire its waterfall.
   • Lunch is included in a typical restaurant. After the meal, proceed to the largest and most well-known Star Wars site in Tunisia, Mos Espa village.
   • To get there, fasten your seatbelts as we will cross the famous salt lake of Chott El Gharsa, the big sand dunes, and rocky obstacles.
   • By the end of the day, witness an amazing sunset in front of the Star Wars sets.
   • Stop by the famous basket of Nefta to enjoy a good tea and admire the landscape.

   Accommodation: 4* hotel in Tozeur
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

6. Day 6: Night Under a Tent in Ksar Ghilane

   • After breakfast, head to Ksar Ghilane, crossing the salt lake of Chott Djerid (the largest salt lake in North Africa with more than 5000 square km).
   • Along the way, we will pass through a petrified sand site, and you will discover a method of cooling hot water used to irrigate the palm grove in southern Tunisia.
   • In Douz, the desert gate, enjoy free time to visit the souk and the possibility of a quad ride or camel ride in the dunes (extra and not included).
   • Lunch will be at a local restaurant, then continue to Ksar Ghilane. Arrive at the oasis where the other color of the sand embraces the greenery of the palm trees.
   • In the center of the oasis, there is a hot spring where you can swim.
   • Before sunset, we will be in front of the camp with a unique landscape where you will admire the sun hiding shyly at the horizon, and the sand extends as far as the eye can see.
   • Settle in your tent, and around 19h, enjoy a demonstration of sand bread making (bread prepared under the embers).
   • Dinner and free time to admire the stars.

   Night under the tent.

   Accommodation: Zmela Camp or similar
   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

7. Day 7: Underground House and El Jem Coliseum

   • Depart to Matmata, the troglodyte village.
   • Stop at the Berber village of Tamazret to take pictures and enjoy a good rosemary tea.
   • Continue to visit a house dug under the ground. Our host will welcome us with a good tea served with olive oil and honey.
   • Then head to El Jem to visit its marvelous Roman Amphitheater (considered the second most important after that of Rome) and visit its museum.
   • Lunch stop will be made at a local restaurant. After visiting these monuments, depart for Sousse dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: 4* hotel in Sousse
   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner

8. Day 8: Discovering Sousse and Hammamet

   • After breakfast, visit the old Medina of Sousse, Sousse Archaeological Museum, and Port El Kantaoui.
   • Lunch stop will be at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to Hammamet and visit its old Medina.
   • We will drop you off in Tunis for your onward flight back home or at your place of accommodation.

   Accommodation: 4* Belvedere Fourati or similar
   Meal Plan: Breakfast

9. Day 9: Departure from Tunis

   • Drop off at the airport as per your flight schedule. End of tour services!