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Tunisia: Tunisia, Tozeur, Sabria and El Djem, classic tour

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Tunisia, Tozeur, Sabria and El Djem

Tunisia, Tozeur, Sabria and El Djem

Tunisia, 8 Days · Classic tour

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Explore the landscapes, history and culture of this wonderful country

Join us on an authentic and offbeat tour on which you'll discover Kairouan, Tozeur and its oases, Douz, the sunrise from Sahara Desert dunes, the life of ancient nomads, the quaint village of Toujane, and the timeless Berber village of Tamezret. We'll end in such iconic places as El Jem and its colosseum, the ruins of Carthage, and the charming village of Sidi Bou Said with its blue and white houses.

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Tunisia, Tozeur, Sabria and El Djem

Departure date:Departures from May 2026 till March 2027

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

Travel details

City of origin - Tunisia - Kairouan/Hammamet/Sousse

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

Kairouan/Hammamet/Sousse - Tozeur

Day 2: Breakfast. Departure to Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam, founded in the year 671. Tour of the Great Mosque of Uqba, the Mosque of the Barber, and the water reserves built under Aghlabid rule. Visit to a local crafts cooperative to admire the skill of the artisans making the famous kilim rugs and tapestries. Lunch en route. Onward journey to Tozeur. Arrival at the hotel in Tozeur. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur - Chebika and Tamerza - Sidi Bouhlel Canyon - Tozeur

Day 3: 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. Afternoon 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. Then we'll stroll around the centre of Tozeur and have some time at leisure. Return journey to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Tozeur - Chott Djerid - Fatnassa - Douz - Zafaran - Bir es Soltane - Ksar Ghilane

Day 4: Breakfast. We'll then set off for Chot el Djerid, where — weather permitting — we'll be able to see some mirages, with a stop in the middle of the lake to take photos. Onward journey to the fossilised dunes of Fatnassa, a wonderful spectacle composed of dunes that were deposited by Saharan winds and which form daunting sand figures created by wind erosion. We'll then head to Douz, the gateway to the desert, where we'll visit the huge market square. Onward to Zafaran, where we can take a camel ride or enjoy a mini-rally on a quad bike through the dunes (optional, not included). Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll set off for Ksar Ghilane via Bir es Soltane. Arrival at the camp set in an oasis in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Later, there will be an optional departure by quad bike (not included) to the ancient defensive fort built by the Romans on the crest of the Sahara dunes for the protection and control of their territory. Dinner and overnight stay. Later on, there's the option of spending the evening (not included) in the middle of the dunes around a camp fire, with a local flautist complementing the sound of silence in the dunes under a starry dome, while another local will show us how to prepare desert bread under the sand, known as Jobs el Mela (activity subject to availability and weather conditions).
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Ksar Ghilane - Chenini - Guermassa - Ksar Hadada - Ksar Ouled Soltane - Douiret - Tataouine

Day 5: Breakfast. Departure before sunrise to take some final photos of the dunes at daybreak. Onward journey towards the land of ksars and dinosaurs, El Dahar, a spectacular lunar landscape where erosion along the Tertiary and Quaternary rock systems has created a landscape that in some places is very similar to the planet Mars. It's no surprise then that the region was chosen as the setting for the planet Tatooine in Star Wars. Tour of the mystical villages of Chenini and Guermassa, where a Berber community has kept its roots intact. The two villages are built on top of ridges in the form of fortified citadels and command breathtaking views. Next stop will be Ksar Hadada to visit the ghorfas, which were ancient granaries. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll head over to Ksar Ouled Soltane, the largest and best preserved castle in the region. We'll take a once-in-a-lifetime tour following in the footsteps of our ancestors, the nomads, who were engaged in transhumance and returned to their ksars to store their crops in ghorfas. Onward to Douiret, the last bastion and control point of the caravan trade, which came from Tripolitan lands. Arrival at our accommodation composed of a group of rural houses, which used to serve as dwellings and barns for bygone residents. These houses are full of magic and ancient stories. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Toujane - Matmata - El Djem

Day 6: Breakfast. Departure to the troglodyte village of Toujane, a village where life goes on as in bygone days. Stop in the middle of the Dahar mountain chain to take some photos of a truly spectacular landscape. We'll then continue our exploration of the Berber world in Matmata, famous for its underground homes, and where a few locals still live.Visit to a troglodyte house and the Hotel Sidi Driss, where the legendary Star Wars was filmed. Lunch. In the afternoon, towards El Jem for a visit to its extraordinary Roman coliseum. Arrival at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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El Djem - Tunisia - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said - Tunisia/Hammamet

Day 7: Breakfast. Departure to the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to visit its beautiful souks and enjoy some time at leisure to mingle with the locals. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll head to the ruins of Carthage, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most interesting Roman cities in North Africa. Founded by the Phoenicians and successively dominated by the Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals and Byzantines, Carthage boasts an archaeological site with highlights such as the Baths of Antoninus, the most important bath complex in the Roman Empire after those of Rome. This fascinating journey ends in the quirky village of Sidi Bou Said, with its blue and white façades resulting from a law passed by Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger in 1920. Once the visit is over, return journey to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: Accommodation will either be in Tunis or Hammamet, depending on hotel availability.
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Tunisia/Hammamet - Tunisia - 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.

Amina

Amina

Route De Tunis - Gt2-3100 Kairouan, Kairouan

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 be either be in Kairouan, Hammamet, Sousse or Tunis, 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.
  • 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.