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Djerba and desert

Djerba and desert

Tunisia, 8 Days · Classic tour

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Beach, culture and desert

Join us on a trip to the stunning island of Djerba. We'll discover its beautiful beaches, its excellent natural harbour, and its incredible atmosphere, a blend of Berber, Jewish and African culture. And then we'll continue to the Tunisian desert, where we can soak up Berber culture and marvel at fascinating natural landscapes.

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Djerba and desert

Departure date:Departures from June 2026 till March 2027

Departures from:London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Travel details

City of origin - Mellita - Djerba

Day 1: Departure with destination Mellita - Djerba. Arrival at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Djerba - Guellala - Houmt Souk - Djerba

Day 2: Breakfast. Departure to Guellala. Tour of the village and a pottery workshop. Onward to the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Djerba. Visit. Next stop will be the Ben Fadhloun Mosque, an Abbadid mosque with its own architectural style typical of the island. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll head to El Ghriba Synagogue, one of the oldest in the world, restored from the seventeenth century onwards by Sephardic immigrants from Andalusia. Onward to Houmt Souk, the eternal capital of the island, famous for its port specialising in octopus fishing with pots and sponge diving. Visit to the guilds and the souks. Time at leisure at the port. Return journey to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Djerba - Medenine - Ksar Ouled Soltane - Chenini - Ksar Hadada - Ksar Ghilane

Day 3: Breakfast. Departure to Medenine, crossing the lagoon via the Roman causeway known as “Al Kantara”. Arrival and visit of the “Ghorfas”, ancient granary houses built in citadel style, known as “Ksar”. Continuation to Ksar Ouled Soltan, the largest and best‑preserved one. It was also used as the slave quarter of Mos Espa in the Star Wars movie. Visit and continuation to Chenini. Visit of the mystical and iconic Ksar, built atop a ridge in the middle of the Daher mountain chain. Lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Ksar Hadada, a 14th‑century fortress and main filming location of “Star Wars”. Visit of the granaries and continuation to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane, located in the middle of nowhere. Free time to enjoy the charm of this wonderful place. Dinner and accommodation.
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Ksar Ghilane - Chott Djerid - Fatnassa - Tozeur

Day 4: Breakfast. Departure to the Saharan triangle Douz-Zaafrane-Sabria. Optional camel, quad or 4x4 ride (not included) to visit the desert villages of Zaafrane. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll set off for Chot el Djerid, where — weather permitting — we'll be able to see some mirages. We'll make a few brief stops to discover the petrified dunes and the hot springs in Fatnassa. Onward journey to Tozeur. Upon arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur

Day 5: Breakfast. Departure to the mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza, two Berber villages whose populations are in a continuous struggle to protect their ancestral way of life from the intrusion of modern life into their culture. We'll visit the village of Chebika, crossing the mountain to the fountain and the canyon. We'll then head to Tamerza Canyon for a refreshing dip (temperatures and water flow permitting). Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll stroll around the centre of Tozeur and have some time at leisure. Possibility of an horse-drawn carriage ride (not included) to discover the oasis of Tozeur (Le Belvedere) and admire its irrigation system. Return journey to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur - Tamezret - Matmata - Djerba

Day 6: Breakfast. Departure to the Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, a magical place where the main scenes of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed and where we'll take a walk to admire the different geological strata dating from the Jurassic era. Onward to Tamezret for a sightseeing tour of the troglodyte village. We'll then set off for Matmata. We'll visit a troglodyte cave house and the Hotel Sidi Driss, the main filming location of Star Wars. Lunch. Onward journey towards the island of Djerba via the Roman road. Arrival at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Djerba

Day 7: Breakfast. Departure to the port to board a pirate ship to the unspoilt Flamingo Island, where we'll spend the day enjoying its pristine beaches. Lunch with music and folk dancing. Return crossing to the port. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Djerba - City of origin

Day 8: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport at the prearranged time. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
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Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Transport by private car for bookings of 1 to 3 people. If there are more than four people, transport will be by 4x4, minivan, minibus or coach, depending on the number of participants.

  • Visits on regular tours that are mentioned and not listed as optional.

  • English-speaking/multilingual driver/guide.

  • Diet: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners.

  • Insolvency protection.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Departure taxes in Tunisia.

  • Local taxes.

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

Destinations Visited

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Royal Karthago Resort & Thalasso

Royal Karthago Resort & Thalasso

Zone Touristique Aghir Midoun, Aghir, Medenine, Aghir

8

- Very Good

Djerba Aqua Resort

Djerba Aqua Resort

Zone Touristique Midoun, BP 376, Djerba Midun

8

- Very Good

Club Palm Azur - Families And Couples

Club Palm Azur - Families And Couples

Zona Touristique Djerba, Aghir
Dar El Manara Djerba Hotel & Aparts

Dar El Manara Djerba Hotel & Aparts

Zone Touristique, Djerba Midun

Important remarks

  • Tunisia is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
  • The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
  • Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
  • Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
  • For outings with less than 4 people, the tour will be by private car combined with 4x4.
  • In periods of high demand, the tour might follow a different order than the one described in the itinerary, but this won't affect the content of the visits.
  • Some sections of the itinerary include overnight stays at basic properties. In these cases, the rustic feel of the facilities is offset by the immersive experience of local culture.
  • The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
  • A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
  • Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
  • If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
  • Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.