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
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Tour Plan
1
Tunis – Arrival
Upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, you will be met by your private driver / guide and taken to your hotel for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, you may begin with a tour of Tunis's old medina (ancient city). 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, or 5 star hotels
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
2
Carthage / Sidi Bou Said / Tunis

After breakfast, you will visit the ancient archaeological site of Carthage, once the most significant ancient city in northern Africa. This site holds ruins from many eras of history: including the Punics, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines. 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 drive up to the beautiful Sidi Bou Said, which overlooks the Gulf of Tunis.
** You would also have visited the Bardo Museum on this day. However, it has been closed to the public indefinitely since 2021.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
** You would also have visited the Bardo Museum on this day. However, it has been closed to the public indefinitely since 2021.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
3
Dougga / Bulla Regia / El Kef
After breakfast, you will travel to the roman ruins in Dougga. This enormous Roman archaeological site has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Overlooking the vast surrounding regions, it is not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.
Continue north to Bulla Regia where you will find some of the best-preserved underground Roman villas. You will also visit its basilica and amphitheater. St. Augustine of Hippo once visited Bulla Regia in 399 AD and stood in this amphitheater to reproach the citizens for their lack of faith.
After your visit, travel to El Kef for the night.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of guesthouse
Continue north to Bulla Regia where you will find some of the best-preserved underground Roman villas. You will also visit its basilica and amphitheater. St. Augustine of Hippo once visited Bulla Regia in 399 AD and stood in this amphitheater to reproach the citizens for their lack of faith.
After your visit, travel to El Kef for the night.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of guesthouse
4
Makthar / Kairouan

Afterward, you will depart for the famous and historic Islamic city of Kairouan. You will have time to relax in the evening.
HOTEL OPTION: 5-star hotel only
5
Kairouan / Sbeitla / Tozeur
If you didn’t yesterday, this morning you will visit the grand mosque Okba Ibn Nafaa, established in 670 AD. You will also see the 9th-century Aghlabid pools that provided the historic city with water.
After that, your next visit will be to the archaeological site of Sbeitla. As you explore this site you will see numerous ancient church sites along with intricately designed baptisteries, temples, baths, and the Arch of Diocletian. Sbeitla also has a museum containing a variety of mosaics and other objects found at the site.
After exploring this historic city, you will start your journey into the Southern desert region. Travel to Tozeur for dinner and night.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
After that, your next visit will be to the archaeological site of Sbeitla. As you explore this site you will see numerous ancient church sites along with intricately designed baptisteries, temples, baths, and the Arch of Diocletian. Sbeitla also has a museum containing a variety of mosaics and other objects found at the site.
After exploring this historic city, you will start your journey into the Southern desert region. Travel to Tozeur for dinner and night.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
6
Mides / Chebika / Tamerza / Tozeur

Return to Touzer and hop into a 4x4 land cruiser for a sandy desert tour.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
7
Tozeur / Ong Jemel / Sahara
After breakfast, you will hop into a 4x4 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.
Finally, 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, or 5 star hotels
Finally, 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, or 5 star hotels
8
Chott el Jerid / Matmata / Ksar Ghilane

Your next stop is Ksar Ghilane. Adventurous spirits may want to enjoy a swim in the natural warm springs. After visiting the oasis, you may opt to head further south into the Sahara Desert to camp, to 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 hotel, campsite with amenities, or authentic Sahara camping
9
Chenini / Douiret / Tataouine / Ksar Ouled Soltane / Djerba
After breakfast, you will set off via a desert piste toward 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, or 5 star hotels
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
10
Full day on Djerba Island

Djerba is home to many relaxing beaches
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
11
Mareth Military Museum / El Jem / Sousse

HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
12
Full day in Sousse
After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to explore Sousse. Founded in 800 BC, there is plenty of history to be seen in this ancient city. The Great Mosque, Kasbah, and the archeological museum tell a story of Sousse’s ancient past.
You can spend the afternoon shopping in the medina or return to your beach resort to relax or swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
You can spend the afternoon shopping in the medina or return to your beach resort to relax or swim in the Mediterranean Sea.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
13
Sousse / Thurbubo Majus / Zaghouan / Hammamet
After breakfast, you will depart for Thuburbo Majus. This Roman site has a small coliseum, baths, and various Roman houses allowing one to imagine life in a quintessential Roman African city.
Continue to the mountainside Roman site of Zaghouan, where you will find a temple of the ‘water god’. You can still see the remains of the Roman aqueduct which once supplied water to the ancient city of Carthage.
When you are ready, travel to the coastal city of Hammamet. If time permits, you can explore the Hammamet medina. Dinner will be at the hotel.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
Continue to the mountainside Roman site of Zaghouan, where you will find a temple of the ‘water god’. You can still see the remains of the Roman aqueduct which once supplied water to the ancient city of Carthage.
When you are ready, travel to the coastal city of Hammamet. If time permits, you can explore the Hammamet medina. Dinner will be at the hotel.
HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels
14
Depart Tunis
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure, ending your tour.