Authentic Tunisia Tour: Experience the Beauty

Authentic Tunisia Tour

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Best highlights of Northern and Southern Tunisia
Explore 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Swim in a hot spring on the edge of the Sahara desert
Soak up the sun on white sandy beaches on the island of Djerba

14 Days

Private Tour

Included
All Entrance Fees
Breakfasts
Dinners
English-Speaking Tour Guide
Hotels
Private Vehicle & Driver
Not Included
Drinks
Gratuities
International Airfare
Lunches
Personal Spending
Travel Insurance
Visas

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Tour Plan

Tunis – Arrival

Upon arrival at Carthage International Airport, you will be met by your private driver and taken to your hotel for check-in. If you arrive early in the day, you can explore the old medina (ancient city) of Tunis. From the charming architecture to the picturesque souks (markets), the ancient medina is well worth a visit.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Bardo Museum / Carthage / Sidi Bou Said

After breakfast, you will set out to visit the Bardo National Museum. The Bardo Museum contains some the most complete and ancient Roman Mosaics in the entire world. From the museum, you will head off to explore the famous ruins of Carthage. Your guide will take you to the Phoenician Cemetery, Antonin’s Bath, Punic Harbors, the Carthage Museum and more. Depending on your time, you may want to take a drive up to the beautiful Sidi Bou Said, which overlooks the Gulf of Tunis.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Dougga / Bulla Regia / El Kef

After breakfast, you will move on to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dougga. Some people have called Dougga one of Tunisia’s best Roman historical sites. From here, you will head off to explore Bulla Regia! This archaeological site has a wonderful display of Roman mosaics and semi-underground housing. Continue to El Kef for night.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of guesthouse

Makthar / Kairouan

After breakfast, you will set off to explore the Roman site of Makthar. Scattered with temples, arches and amphitheaters, Makthar allows for a glimpse into the Roman life. Next you will move on to the spiritual capital of Tunisia, Kairouan.

HOTEL OPTION: 5-star hotel only

Kairouan / Sbeitla / Tozeur

After an early breakfast, you will want to visit the amazing mosque of Sidi Okba, the ancient medina, and the Aghlabid pool. After your time exploring this historic city, you will head off to Sbeitla, another of Tunisia’s ancient Roman sites. Continue to the Oasis city of Tozeur and if time remains take a visit to the Oasis.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Mides / Tamerza / Chebika / Tozeur

After breakfast, start your journey into the mountain oasis region. You will visit the impressive gorge and canyon of Mides and Chebika and the waterfalls at Tamerza. In the afternoon explore the southern city of Tozeur. Whether it is a tour through the oasis where some of the most succulent dates in the world are grown, or just exploring the city with its unique architecture…Tozeur will surely captivate you with its Saharan charm.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Tozeur / Ong Jemel / Sahara

After breakfast you will hop into 4 X 4 Land Cruiser and head out into the desert region for a morning tour. You will visit the Ong Jemel ‘neck of the camel’ rock formation, which was also a Star Wars film location. Travel across the Sahara dunes to Mos Espa Star Wars film site. Then make your way to the Star War igloo on Chott El Jerid. Return back to Tozeur and if you have not yet done so you will visit the Eden Palms museum and Dar Cherait Museum.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Desert / Douz / Ksar Ghilane

After breakfast, you will continue south into the Sahara Desert to the oasis town of Ksar Ghilane. Stop at Douz along the way to see the largest Oasis city in Tunisia. Upon arrival to Ksar Ghilane, the adventurous souls may want to enjoy a swim in the warm springs. After visiting oasis, you will head further south into the Sahara Desert to your camp. You will spend the evening under the stars at this comfortable camp located in the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Chenini / Douiret / Tataouine / Ksar Ouled Soltane / Djerba

After breakfast, you will set off via a desert piste to the island of Djerba. The morning and afternoon will be spent in the Tataouine region exploring some of the Berber ksars. (Chenini, Douiret, and Ksar Ouled Soltane). Upon arrival at the Island of Djerba, you will check in and enjoy some time on the beach.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Djerba Island

Today will be a day to enjoy the beach with an optional day excursion around the Island of Djerba visiting the Houmt Souk, Midoun, and Guellala. Djerba also hosts the El Ghriba synagogue, which is over 2,000 years old. You cannot help but relax on this island with it warm, Mediterranean breezes.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Mareth Military Museum / El Jem / Sousse

After breakfast, if the Mareth Military Museum is open, you will be able to visit Rommel’s bunker and learn about the World War two history in Tunisia. Afterwards, you will depart for the magnificent coliseum of El Jem. This is must-see site which is perhaps considered as Tunisia’s most spectacular site. Stop for a minute to imagine life in the gladiator times while discovering the history of El Jem. Your final destination will be the coastal city of Sousse.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Sousse – free time or day excursion

After breakfast you will explore Sousse, which was founded in 800 BC, so there is plenty of history to been seen in this ancient city. The Great Mosque, Kasbah and the archeological museum all tell a story of Sousse’s ancient past. You can spend the afternoon shopping in the medina or return to your beach resort for rest or a swim in the Mediterranean Sea.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Nabeul / Kerkouane / Haouaria /Tunis

After a relaxed breakfast, you will head north through the Cap Bon peninsula. Your trip will take you through the coastal town of Nabeul, which is Tunisia’s pottery capital. Next, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kerkouane, which boasts some of the best-preserved ruins of the Punic era. Haouaria is situated at the tip of the peninsula and boasts a majestic coastline. The end of the day takes you back to Tunis.

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels

Depart Tunis

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for departure in a private vehicle.

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