Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 1
Amphitheatre of El Jem - After you will get picked up by hour hotel you will embark on your sandy adventure at El Jem Colosseum.
Matmata - Then you will arrive to Matmata where you will enjoy your lunch and get to visit troglodyte houses.
Douz - Then you will get to finish the day in the oasis town of Douz – surrounded with date palms – for an overnight stay. This is a great spot to take an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.
Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 2
Chott El Jerid - After breakfast, you’ll cross Chott el Djerid, a mirage-filled salt lake, before jumping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you’ll discover the film set city built for Star Wars.
Kairouan - After lunch in Gafsa, you’ll round off the tour with a photo stop in Kairouan, a great place to take lots of Instagram-worthy pictures of the intricately decorated Islamic architecture that the town is known for.
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- Transport
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide
- Accommodation
- Optional camel (12€ per pax) or carriage ride (1 quad =24€ for 1 pax/27€ for 2 pax) in Douz
- Single room supplement of approximately €10 per guest payable in cash at the hotel
Embark on a two-day exploration of the most significant film shooting sites in the nation. The journey includes visits to historic Roman landmarks and subterranean residences, traversing an expansive salt lake and an overnight stay at an oasis at the edge of the Sahara.
Start off your desert expedition at El Jem Colosseum, a historical Roman arena that could accommodate 35,000 viewers who used to enjoy gladiator combats and chariot contests. Followed by cultural enrichment, move onto Matmata for lunch and a tour of the excavated cavernous dwellings, made famous by the Star Wars franchise. Conclude the day with a restful night in Douz, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’.
The next day commences with crossing Chott el Djerid, a large salt lake with a rust-toned hue, succeeded by a navigating in a 4x4 to Onk Jemal. At this location, you’ll step onto a fictional city structured solely for Star Wars shooting. We’ll afterwards make a trip to Tozeur for market exploration, then pause for a Tunisian midday meal in Gafsa. In the post-lunch part of the day, complete the tour with a photography session at the vintage Kairouan.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.