Overview
Discover the most beautiful sites of the land of Jasmine on this 10-day tour. From Tunis to the Great South of Tunisia to Tozeur and Douz via Cap Bon, Carthage; From the Salt Lake of Chott El Djérid to the mountain oases of Tamarza and Chbika, Tunisia offers you a myriad of landscapes, colors, and cultural influences that are sure to amaze you.
Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, le Cap Bon, Kairouan, Tozeur, Matmata, El Jem…
Small in size but great in history, Tunisia has seen great civilizations flourish on its soil, Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Ottoman. From this prestigious past, it preserves a remarkable heritage magnificently symbolized by the ancient amphitheater of El Jem which, in itself, deserves a trip to Tunisia.
Itinerary
- Arrival at Tunis Carthage airport.
- Pick up and transfer to your hotel.
- Dinner and accommodation
- Breakfast
- Depart for the historic city of Tunis on a guided tour, were you will explore the shops, mosques and monuments of the Historic medina.
- Lunch.
- Visit to the archaeological site of Carthage: We start with the The hill of Byrsa which dominates the bay of Tunis and then thetophet, the Great sacred space of the Carthaginians, the Punic ports and the Baths of Antoninus, the cisternsofMaalgaand the theatre of Carthage.
- Direction of the village of Sidi Bousaid; Village renowned for its architecture Moorish, its colours and its poetic atmosphere are a source of inspiration for painters and artists.
- Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
- Breakfast.
- Departure from Tunis to Kairouan.
- Arrival in Kairouan: One of the holiest cities of Islam, called the city of Three hundred mosques where we will discover; The Great Mosque, the mosque of the Barber, Aghlabid Basins, Sidi Abid Ghariani.
- Then visit to the Medina and taste the local cake "Makroudh"
- Lunch.
- Direction towards Sbeïtla.
- Arrival in Sbeïtla; Discovery of the exceptional archaeological site of
The ancient sufetula, one of the few Roman villas to have dedicated three temples
The Capitoline triad.
- Continue South
- Arrival in Tozeur: located on the edge of the most important oasis in Tunisia,
Called the old town Ouled el Hadef with the possibility of a horse-drawn
carriage ride in the palm tree (in Extra).
- Starting the day with the resumption of the 4x4 to access the oases of the mountains which we will visit; Midès, the canyons of Tamarza, the waterfalls of chbeika (in Extra).
- Lunch.
- Visit to the site known as 'Nafta's Basket' and take a guided walking tour
- Then take the road to Ong Djamel (filming location of the Saga)
"Star Wars» to see the sets of the film.
- You can watch the sun set over the large dunes of the Sahara.
- Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
- Departure from Tozeur to Douz crossing the Salt Lake Chott el Djérid: Photo stop to capture the mirages and the white immensity of this"Salt Desert".
- Arrival in Douz,acrossroads town in southern Tunisia nicknamed the gateway to Tunisia Desert.
- Lunch.
- Visit to the localmarketand especially its typical cattle market.
_ Possibility to take a camel ride in the white sand dunes (in Extra) to admire the sunset.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- Departure from Douz to Matmata.
- Arrival in Matmata where you will explore the troglodyte dwellings.
- Lunch.
- Direction towards Tataouine.
- Arrival in Tataouine: Visit of the city center with pastry tasting Premises.
- Dinner and hotel accommodation.
- At the beginning of the day with a visit to the Museum of theMemory of the Earth,
Illustrating the rich presence of dinosaurs in the area.
- Visite Mausoleum of the 7 Sleepers: An Old Mosque Betting Troglodytes, on the way to Chenini.
- Visite of Chenini,aBerber village adjoining a flank of the djebel.
- Déjeuner.
- Visite of Ksar Hdada,thefilming location of the Star Wars movie.
- Visite Berber village Douiret, a village distinguished by its dwellings
Troglodytes carved into the hills.
- Direction to Djerba via the Roman causeway.
- Arrival in Djerba.
- Dinner and hotel accommodation.
- In the morning visit to the local market Djerba.
- Visit to the Ghriba Shrine of Hebrew Worship: The Synagogue of The Ghriba is one of the most important Jewish sites. She is revered by Jews all over the world.
- Visit to the Gallela Museum: this museum located in the village of Gullela
offers A captivating insight into local crafts, including pottery Traditional
where you can admire exhibits on the history of the island as well as pottery
demonstrations by local artisans.
- Lunch.
- Visit the Medina of Houmet Souk; where you will immerse yourself in the
atmosphere Authentic to Djerba, you will find a multitude of colorful souks were
You will be able to stroll and discover a variety of local products.
- Direction Mahdia.
- Arrival in Mahdia
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- Start the day with a city tour: Tourist Zone, Corniche, Lighthouse, Punic ports.
- Visit to the great fort.
- Visit of the medina of Mahdia, passing through the most important monuments : Mosque, Skifa Elkahla, colourful shops...
- Continue to El Jem.
- Arrival in El Jem: Visit of the amphitheatre of the ancient Thysdrus : who
It is the largest Roman monument in Africa and the 3rd largest in the world.
Great of the Roman Empire.
- After visiting the amphitheatre, head to the archaeological museum which
Features many mosaics.
- Lunch.
- Departure to Sousse.
- Arrival in Sousse: Capital of the Sahel region.
- Visit of the medina of Sousse.
- Visit to the Kantawi port: which is located along the most popular tourist
route. Stretches of Tunisia, dotted with many shops, cafes and restaurants with sunny terraces.
- Direction Hammamet.
- Arrival in Hammamet: Discovery of its small medina surrounded by high Ramparts by the sea, its Kasbah (beautiful view from its summit).
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
- Departure from your hotel and transfer to the airport.
Includes
- _Professional tour guide.
- _Half-board accommodation 4*/5*.
- _De water 1 bottle daily per person per day on the bus during the trip.
- _Transport Tourist Class-Comfort with Air-conditioned Bus.
- _Taxe of stay.
- _All entrance fees to museums, tourist sites
Excludes
- _Lunch.
- _Camel ride 20 USD.
- _Calèche 20 USD.
- _Excursion en jeep 4X4 50 USD.
- _Quad bike tour 30 USD.
- _Artisanat, carpets and souvenirs : you can haggle with the craftsmen under the supervision of the local guide.
