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Contact usInto the Sahara 8 Days
Into the Sahara 8 Days
Travel across Tunisia’s captivating landscapes, stopping at historic landmarks en route, before diving into the magic of the Sahara — an adventure filled with culture, stunning scenery, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
Tunis Medina UNESCO
Sousse Medina UNESCO
Bardo Museum
Dougga UNESCO
Carthage UNESCO
Kairouan UNESCO
Sidi Bou Said
El Jem UNESCO
Tour Days
8 Days
Group Size
12 max
Ages
15 & Over
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Physical Rating
***
Accommodation
Choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star hotels available
Transport
Private Minibus
About the tour
Day1
Arrival in TUNIS
Arrival at Tunis airport, your driver & guide will be waiting to welcome you. Transfer to a hotel in Tunis or Gammarth area.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel and a relaxing evening before your adventure starts.
Day2
Exploring TUNIS
Breakfast at your hotel will be followed by a morning visit to Tunis the capital of Tunisia. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover the vibrant city centre that blends rich history with modern culture. You will see its ancient MEDINA, the historic heart of Tunis, a maze of narrow streets, souks, mosques, and palaces but also, the modern French quarter that lines the famous avenue Habib Bourguiba.
Then, it will be onto the Bardo museum, filled with its extensive collection of Roman mosaics, ancient artifacts, and Islamic art, all housed in a former palace.
In the Afternoon, you will take a long walk around the ancient city of Carthage, see its archaelogical sites such as, its Amphitheatre, the Antonine Baths and Byrsa Hill, followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said, famous for its stunning white-and-blue architecture, cobblestone streets, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Ending the day with dinner back at your hotel.
Day3
TUNIS/OUDHNA/ DOUGGA/ KAIROUAN
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be traveling on to visit the well-preserved ruins of ancient roman cities Oudhna and Dougga. You will see a large amphitheater, thermal baths, a striking temple dedicated to Jupiter and a stunningly intact Capitol, just to name a few.
Followed by travel to Kairouan for your dinner and over night stay at your Hotel.
Day4
KAIROUAN/SBEITLA/ TOZEUR
Breakfast at hotel will be followed by a long visit of the Islamic city of Kairouan. Renowned for its impressive Great Mosque, historic medina, and beautiful Islamic architecture, it is considered one of the holiest cities in the Muslim world.
Then, you'll continue to Sbeitla, an ancient Roman city, known for its well-preserved ruins, including a triad of temples dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
You'll make your way to Tozeur for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day5
TOZEUR/CHEBIKA/ TAMERZA/MIDES/ TOZEUR
After Breakfast at your hotel, there will be a morning visit to the mountain oasis villages of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides. Located in the Atlas Mountains, offering breathtaking views, you will see waterfalls, lush palm groves, and the historical ruins of the Tamerza fortress.
In the afternoon, a visit around Tozeur's old town to admire its traditional mud-brick architecture and then to an oasis, before a return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day6
TOZEUR/DOUZ/ MATMATA/SFAX
Following breakfast at the hotel, it will be an early departure via the salt lake of Chott El Jerid, the largest salt flat in Tunisia known for its surreal, otherworldly landscape. Then on to the oasis town of Douz and Matmata to visit the troglodyte dwellings, where people live in homes carved into the earth, offering a glimpse into traditional Berber life in the Tunisian desert.
You will make your way to the city of Gabes, known for its beautiful oasis, its rich agricultural history, especially its extensive date palm cultivation. Then on to Sfax, Tunisia’s second-largest city, known for its bustling medina, Great Mosque and Kasbah.Dinner and you over night stay will be at a hotel in Sfax.
Day7
SFAX/EL JEM/SOUSSE/ MONASTIR/TUNIS
After breakfast, you will travel to El Jem to visit one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, built in the 3rd century AD, a UNESCO World Heritage site that once hosted gladiatorial games and other public spectacles.
You will continue on to Monastir, to visit the Ribat fortress and the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first President of Tunisia a significant figure in the country’s independence movement.
Followed by Sousse, for its very well-preserved Medina, another UNESCO Heritage site. You will also get to tour the Archaeological Museum of Sousse that houses an impressive collection of Roman mosaics.You will then travel back to Tunis, for dinner and your final over night stay at your hotel.
Day8
Return To Tunis
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Tunis airport to catch your departure flight.
What's included
Accommodation
Breakfasts
Dinners
Lunches
On route every day except day of arrival and day of departure
Private transport
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to monuments
Tourist tax
What's not included
Drinks
Tips
Travel insurance
(to arrange before arrival in Tunisia from your country)
International air travel
Visa fees if applicable