Hammamet – Kairouan - Tozeur

Kairouan - Embark on a 2-hour journey to Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage city and the first sacred city in the Maghreb! Discover the city’s emblem, the Great Mosque of Kairouan, also known as Sidi Oqba Mosque. It stands as the oldest and most prestigious monument in Tunisia and the Maghreb, celebrated for its stunning and harmonious Arab-Muslim architecture. Visit the mausoleum of the barber “Sidi Sahbi” and the “Aghlabites” basins. Kairouan is renowned for its artisan wool carpets and pastries. Enjoy a stroll through the souk’s alleys, a testament to its illustrious past. Lunch in Kairouan, then continue to Tozeur via Gafsa, with a coffee break en route. Arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Tozeur.

Tozeur-Nefta-Tozeur

Tozeur - In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Tozeur. This unique and surprising city will reveal its vast Saharan oasis and its quiet medina, where getting lost is a delight. The typical sand-colored constructions will charm you. Then, depart for a short trip to Nefta.

Nefta - Once a Numidian city, then Roman, and finally Arab, Nefta became a Sufism hotspot. Visit the “Nefta basket,” an area once fed by springs. Water from 152 springs was channeled into a wadi to irrigate the palm grove. Scenes from “The English Patient” were filmed in Douz’s streets. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Chebika - Optional
1⁄2 day 4x4 excursion to mountain oases: 18 €
For the adventurous, embark on a morning 4x4 excursion to explore the mountain oases of Tamerza and Chebika.

Tozeur – Chott El Jerid – Douz – Matmata - Djerba

Chott El Jerid - After breakfast, drive for an hour to “the gate of the Sahara.” A stop is planned at “Chott El Jérid,” Tunisia’s largest saline plain, which transforms with the seasons and creates mirages. The landscapes appeared in several Star Wars episodes, including scenes of Owen Lars’ residence on Tatooine.

Douz - Continue for another hour to Douz, located at the foot of the great desert dunes, known as the “gate of the Sahara.” In antiquity, it was the region’s most important oasis and a key stop for caravans traveling between the Sahara and northern Tunisia. Its natural scenery, a green island amidst blond sand, is breathtaking! A must-see for desert enthusiasts! Optional camel ride: 10 euros.

Matmata - Travel 2 hours to Matmata to explore the famous cave houses, iconic in “Star Wars.” These dwellings, ingeniously built to withstand the climate, are dug around a large circular open pit to capture light and maintain a consistent temperature year-round. You can even explore some of them! Enjoy lunch at the Sidi Driss Hotel, a troglodyte structure whose courtyard served as the Lars’ dining room and kitchen in the film! The “Star Wars Courtyard” is now a restaurant. Finally, continue to Djerba via Mareth and ferry for 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay.

Djerba

Djerba Island - After breakfast, set off on a tour of Djerba Island. With about twenty kilometers of sandy beaches, mostly on the island’s eastern end, Gustave Flaubert called it the “Island of the Golden Sands.” Ulysses is said to have crossed it, the Carthaginians established posts, and the Romans built cities. It later came under Byzantine and Arab rule, retaining a Jewish community whose tradition dates back to the destruction of Solomon’s Temple. Handicrafts play a significant role in the island’s local life.

Guellala - Begin your day with a visit to the potters’ village of Guellala. Thanks to the rich clay deposits, this craft has thrived for centuries. Discover a workshop and learn the artisans’ techniques and secrets.

El Ghriba Synagogue - Conclude the morning with a visit to the “Griba,” a renowned synagogue in the Middle East, hosting an annual international pilgrimage during the Jewish Easter period.

Houmt Souk - Head to Houmt Souk, the island’s capital, famous for its vibrant and colorful markets that attract both locals and visitors. Dinner and overnight in Djerba.

Djerba – Gabes – El Djem – Hammamet

Gabes - After breakfast, travel 2 hours to Gabes, once a Phoenician trading post before becoming a Roman colony. Discover the “El Jara” market, once infamous for its slave trade. Lunch along the way.

Amphitheatre of El Jem - Continue for 2.5 hours to “El Djem,” the ancient Thydrus, one of Roman Africa’s richest cities. Located at the Sahel region’s entrance, it is famous for its amphitheater, the largest in the Roman Empire after Rome’s Colosseum! From the steps, admire this architectural masterpiece. Continue to Hammamet or Tunis. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Hammamet – Tunis Medina – Carthage – Sidi Bou Said

Medina of Tunis - After breakfast, a one-hour drive will take you to the medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With around 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, medersas, and fountains, it showcases a remarkable past.

Carthage - After lunch, embark on a guided tour of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site meaning “new city” in Phoenician. Founded on the Gulf of Tunis, Carthage established a trading empire from the 6th century, extending over much of the Mediterranean world and was the seat of a brilliant civilization.

Sidi Bou Said - Continue to Sidi Bou Said, known as Tunisia’s Saint Tropez. Perched on a cliff overlooking Carthage and the Gulf of Tunis, this charming place will captivate you with its delightful ambiance. Stroll freely through this small village with Arab and Andalusian architecture. Sidi Bou Said’s houses, brightly white with blue doors, are scattered along winding alleys, now known as the “little white and blue paradise.” Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Tunis or Hammamet.

• Accommodation in hotels on a half board basis
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Guide
• Entrances

• All Fees and Taxes
• drinks
• optional activities offered on site

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