Program details
With its desert oasis, cosmic landscapes, and ancient Berber architecture (made famous in the Star Wars movie series) this otherworldly tour makes for a blockbuster of an adventure
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Duration 4 days
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Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian
Pickup included
Any location in Tunisia.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
Experience
Highlights
See Roman ruins half as old as time
Stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp
Visit and stumble across abandoned Star Wars sets
Discovery the Amphitheater of El Jem
Full description
Day 1: Kairouan to Tozeur
Be collected from your accommodation in any city in Tunisia to visit Kairouan and the 9th century Aghlabid basins. Next, visit the grand mosque, which is the oldest in North Africa. Continue to the nearby Sidi Sahbi, a companion of prophet Mohamed, with an introduction to some Tunisian traditions. Have lunch in Kairouan Medina. Continue to Tozeur and check-in to your accommodation in Tozeur where you will have dinner
Day 2: Tozeur to Douz
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then head out to visit Chebika Waterfalls and Tamerza Waterfalls. Then, explore the Mides canyons. Continue to Tozeur for lunch then take a horse-drawn carriage tour in the Palm Groves. Visit the Ong Jemel Star Wars desert set. Depart Tozeur and head to Douz in a 4WD vehicle. Make a stop at the Salt Lake of Chott el Djerid. Your adventure begins with an amazing view of lands of green palms and dunes of golden sand. Continue through the huge charming dunes then arrive at the camp site. Have a delicious dinner and enjoy the night drumming around the campfire. Stay at the Saharnsky luxury desert camp in Douz.
Day 3: Douz to Matmata to Tataouine
Have breakfast at the campsite then head to Matmata. Visit the Underground Troglodyte. Then, have lunch in a berber underground house. Continue to Ksar Hadada to visit the old castle on top of a hill. Head to Chenini to visit the 7th asleep mosque and museum. Check-in for the night at your accommodation in Tataouine and enjoy dinner at the hotel
Day 4: Tataouine to Gabes to El Jem to Tunis
Have breakfast at the hotel then depart Tataouine for Gabes. Visit Jara Souk, where you can purchase souvenirs and explore the city. Have lunch in Gabes. Continue to El Jem (Thysdrus) to visit the Roman amphitheater, which is the third biggest and the best-preserved one in the Roman world. Take your transfer to your drop-off location to complete your tou