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Tunisia, Tataouine, Chebika and Tozeur

Tunisia, Tataouine, Chebika and Tozeur

Tunisia, 8 Days · Classic tour

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Discover the country on a cinematic tour, ending in Djerb

This tour will take us to spectacular filming locations such as the Sahara Desert, where scenes from several Star Wars movies were shot; the village of Tataouine, which inspired George Lucas and gave its name to the birthplace of Anakin Skywalker; the Amphitheatre of El Jem, where fight scenes were filmed for Gladiator; and Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, nicknamed the Star Wars Canyon and where the Tunisia-based scenes of Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed.

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Tunisia, Tataouine, Chebika and Tozeur

Departure date:Departures from June 2026 till March 2027

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

Travel details

City of origin - Tunisia - Tunis - Hammamet/Sousse/Monastir/Kairouan

Day 1: Departure with destination Tunisia. Arrival at the airport, welcome, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Note: Accommodation will either be in Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse or Monastir, depending on hotel availability.

Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse/Monastir/Kairouan - Monastir - El Djem - Djerba

Day 2: Breakfast. Departure to the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, where the Russell Crowe film Gladiator was partially filmed, and then the island of Djerba. Lunch. Later, we'll arrive at the Port of Ajim, home to the cantina where Luke Skywalker first met Han Solo. From there, we'll head the capital Houmt Souk, following the Sidi Jmour coast where the house of Obi-Wan Kenobi was located, but whose decorations have unfortunately disappeared. Arrival and time at leisure to visit the Medina of Houmt Souk. After the visit, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Djerba - Medenine - Ksar Ouled Soltane - Tataouine - Ksar Hadada

Day 3: Breakfast. Departure to the El Ghriba Synagogue. Tour of the temple and onward journey to pottery village of Guellela. Time at leisure to admire the work of the artisans. We'll then continue our route to ksar country and visit the Ghorfas de Medenine and Ksar Ouled Soltane, which were used as the slave quarters in Star Wars: Episode I. Onward to Tataouine, which inspired George Lucas and gave its name to Anakin Skywalker's birthplace, Tatooine. Lunch. Next stop will be Ksar Hadada, where The Phantom Menace was filmed in 1997. This ksar served as the residence of Anakin Skywalker and Shmi, his mother. What's more, the scenes of Anakin's arrival in the midst of the storm and his departure with Qui-Gon were also filmed here. After the visit, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tataouine - Matmata - Douz - Chott el Djerid - Tozeur

Day 4: Breakfast. Departure to Toujane, a Berber village, where time seems to have stood still. Stop en route to take photos of the beautiful landscapes before heading to Matmata, the Berber village where indigenous people dug houses underground to protect themselves from the Arab invaders and the bad weather conditions. George Lucas took advantage of this lunar landscape to shoot key scenes in his film. We'll also visit a troglodyte house that was used as the farm of Luke Skywalker's family. The interiors of Luke Skywalker's house, where he lived there at the beginning of Episode IV, were filmed in one of the courtyards of the Hotel Sidi Driss. We'll visit the hotel and continue to Douz, via Tamezret, a quaint Berber village where we'll stop for some sightseeing. Next stop will be Douz, nicknamed the gateway to the desert. Lunch. Onward journey to Tozeur via the Chott el Djerid Salt Lake, where the exterior of the famous Lars homestead igloo was located. There'll be several stops to take photos of mirages, weather permitting. Onward to Tozeur, the city of palm trees. Arrival. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur - Ong Jemal - Nefta - Tozeur

Day 5: Breakfast. Departure to the Ong Jmal Desert, located on the outskirts of Tozeur, where Mos Espa — the spaceport of Tatooine and where Anakin spent his childhood — is still located. This is also where some scenes of The English Patient were filmed, as were parts of Black Gold starring Antonio Banderas and directed by the legendary Jean-Jacques Annaud. Onward to Naftah, also known as La Corbeille, an oasis with a splendid panoramic view. We'll visit its old quarter, where Ralph Fiennes was captured in the film The English Patient. Lunch. In the afternoon, onward journey to the spectacular Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, known as the Star Wars Canyon, where R2-D2 was kidnapped by the Jawas. The Tunisian scenes of Raiders of the Lost Ark were also filmed here when the Nazis took the Ark of the Covenant. Afterwards, departure to Tozeur and tour of the old town, where the star of The English Patient took the nurse to see the beautiful stained glass windows. Time at leisure in the medina of Tozeur. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur -Kairouan/Hammamet/Sousse/Monastir/Tunis

Day 6: Breakfast. Departure to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides, three Amazigh villages whose populations are in a continuous struggle to protect their ancestral way of life. We'll visit the village of Chebika, crossing the mountain to the fountain and the main waterfall, which can be seen in The English Patient. We'll then head to Tamerza Canyon for a refreshing dip. We'll ultimately end up at the Mides Canyon, famous for its stunning landscapes and location of the mythical scenes in which the Englishman carried Katharine Clifton in his arms. What's more, sequences from Star Wars Episodes I and IV of were filmed in this canyon, such as the pod race, although a violent storm unfortunately destroyed the set. Lunch. Onward journey to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam, where we'll visit the Great Mosque of Uqba, the water reserves built under Aghlabid rule, and the Mosque of the Barber. In the afternoon, we'll take a stroll through the souks where some Tunisian scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: Accommodation will either be in Kairouan, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir or Tunis, depending on hotel availability.
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Kairouan/Hammamet/Sousse/Monastir/Tunis -Carthage - Sidi Bou Said - Hammamet/Tunis

Day 7: Breakfast. Departure to the capital Tunis to visit its medina and markets. Lunch. Afternoon visit to the city of Carthage, the ancient Punic and Roman capital, where we'll see the Punic Ports and the Baths of Antoninus. Onward to Sidi Bou Said, the blue and white village, where we'll wander around the streets and soak up the Tunisian atmosphere. Onward journey to Hammamet. Arrival. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: Accommodation will either be in Hammamet or Tunis, depending on hotel availability.
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Hammamet/Tunis - 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.

Golden Tulip El Mechtel

Golden Tulip El Mechtel

Avenue Ouled Haffouz El Omrane, Tunisia

8

- Very Good

Hotel Diplomat

Hotel Diplomat

44 Avenue Hedi Chaker, Tunisia

8

- Very Good

Marigold Hotel

Marigold Hotel

Angle Ibn Ennadim Et, Rue Chabia Mont- Plaisir, Tunisia
Hotel Ezzahra Dar Tunis

Hotel Ezzahra Dar Tunis

Avenue Habib Thameur, Ez Zahra

8

- Very Good

Ibis Tunis

Ibis Tunis

Rue De Syrie, Tunisia

10

- Excellent

Hotel Carlton

Hotel Carlton

31 Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia

9

- Excellent

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.
  • Accommodation will either be in Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir or Kairouan, depending on hotel availability.
  • 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.
  • In periods of high demand, due to lack of hotel availability, overnight stays might be in a different city than the one described in the itinerary, as long as it's on the planned route.
  • 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.