Day 1 - Tunis
Arrive in Tunis and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. Overnight Carlton Hotel or similar.
Day 2 - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said
Explore the ancient site of Carthage before continuing on to the pretty whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Said, one of Tunisia’s most picturesque places. We explore the village and visit the palace of Baron d’Erlanger, a showcase of Moorish architecture, before returning to Tunis for the night. Overnight Carlton Hotel or similar. (BL)
Day 3 - Tunis
Spend the morning exploring the Tunis medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its narrow streets, bustling souks and historic monuments. We also have an opportunity to meet a local journalist for an insight into the Tunisian Revolution. Overnight Carlton Hotel or similar. (BL)
Day 4 - Bulla Regia - Chemtou - Le Kef
Drive west to Bulla Regia where we visit its well preserved underground Roman villas. After lunch head to Chemtou, famous for its Numidian marble used throughout the Roman Empire. Here we visit the quarry and museum before continuing to Le Kef for the night. Overnight Dar Sidi Abdallah Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 5 - Le Kef - Dougga - Kairouan
Visit the old fortress in Le Kef then drive to the hillside town of Dougga, home to the best-preserved Roman city in Tunisia. Spend time exploring its temples, baths and theatres, then drive to Kairouan. Overnight La Kasbah Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 6 - Kairouan - Tozeur
Spend today exploring Kairouan, Tunisia’s oldest Arab city and one of Islam’s most important sites. We visit the Great Mosque and Barber’s Mausoleum, known for its beautiful hand painted tiles, then continue south to the oasis of Tozeur for the night. Overnight Dar Sayda Baya Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 7 - En Negueb Mountains
Explore the oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides in the En Negueb hills, each with their own unique features from waterfalls and canyons to wadis and abandoned villages. This is an opportunity to get far off the beaten track and see a side of Tunisia that few visitors ever get to see. In the afternoon, take a walk through the old town of Tozeur, known for its interesting mud brick buildings. Overnight Dar Sayda Baya Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 8 - Douz - Tembain
Drive south crossing Chott El Jerid, Tunisia’s largest salt lake, to reach Douz – the gateway to the Sahara. We drive through the sands, making a few scenic stops along the way before arriving at our camp in Tembain, in time to watch the sunset over the dunes. Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 9 - Matmata - Tamezret
Continue our journey through the desert to the Dahar Mountains, one of the country’s most traditional regions. We spend our time here visiting the villages of the Berber people with their underground cave dwellings, learning about their way of life. Spend the night in Tamezret. Overnight Dar Ayed Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 10 - Tataouine
Drive to the Tataouine region, home to centuries old Berber villages and their ‘ghorfas’ – fortified granaries situated on the hilltops. Visit the picturesque village of Chenini and Mosque of the Seven Sleepers, among other sites. Overnight Dakyanous Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 11 - Djerba
Drive to Djerba Island and explore its main sites including the Hara Sghira Synagogue, one of the most important Jewish sites in North Africa, and ethnographic museum. Overnight Dar Dhiafa Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 12 - El Jem - Sousse
Travel north and take the ferry back to the mainland where we visit the Ampitheatre of El Jem, the largest of its kind in North Africa. Continue to Sousse where we spend some time at the archaeological museum and enjoy a tour of the lively medina. Overnight Marhaba Palace Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 13 - Tunis
Return to Tunis where we visit the Bardo National Museum, home to one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. Overnight Carlton Hotel or similar. (BD)
Day 14 - Tunis
Transfer to the airport for departure. (B)
What's included:
Airport transfers - We include arrival and departure transfers regardless of whether you book flights yourself, or we book them for you. If you're booking them yourself, then please let us know the details so that we can arrange the transfers. Please note though that if you arrive earlier than Day 1 of the tour, and leave after the final day, we may need to make an additional charge for an airport transfer.
Accommodation - Accommodation as listed in the dossier. The nature of the destinations that we operate may sometimes mean that we need to change hotels, but we'll always endeavour to keep the same standards. Please be aware that as we operate in many countries where tourism is in its infancy, hotel standards may not be the same as you're used to elsewhere.
Guides - You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide.
Meals - As listed within the itinerary / dossier (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). These will vary from trip to trip - in some areas it makes sense to include all meals while in others there is a good choice of restaurants and we feel people might like to 'do their own thing' now and again.
Entrance fees - Entrance fees are listed for those sites that we mention within the itinerary. If there are any other sites that you'd like to see, these would be at your own expense.
Not included:
- Visas
- Airport taxes
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
