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Tunisia & Sahara Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights in Tunis, Kairouan, Douz, Tozeur and in Sousse
4★ and 5★ Hotels on Half Board
Discover Tunisia on an 8-day tour combining historical heritage, archaeological sites, traditional medinas, desert landscapes and southern oases. From Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said to the landscapes of the Tunisian Sahara, passing through Dougga, Kairouan, El Jem, Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, Sousse, Hammamet and Zaghouan, this itinerary offers an introduction to different sides of Tunisia, from ancient history and local culture to Mediterranean and desert landscapes.
📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tunis – Carthage – Sidi Bou Said
Welcome at Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Program:
- Welcome and assistance at the airport
- Guided tour of the historical sites of Carthage
- Visit of the Saint Louis Cathedral of Carthage
- Visit to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said
- Free time to explore the narrow streets and enjoy views over the Mediterranean
Dinner and overnight in Tunis – Hotel Africa 4★.
Day 2: Tunis – Dougga – Kairouan
After breakfast, departure to Dougga, one of Tunisia’s major archaeological sites.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure for Dougga
- Guided tour of the Dougga Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the temples, theatre, baths and ancient ruins
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Continue to Kairouan
- Visit the Aghlabid Basins
- Discover Sidi Sahbi and its courtyards
- Photo stop at the Great Mosque of Kairouan
- Walk through the Medina of Kairouan
- Free time for discovery and shopping
Dinner and overnight in Kairouan – La Kasbah Kairouan 5★.
Day 3: Kairouan – El Jem – Matmata – Douz
Departure towards southern Tunisia, combining historical sites and desert landscapes.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure for El Jem
- Guided visit of the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Matmata
- Discover Matmata and its unique landscapes
- Continue to Douz, the gateway to the Tunisian Sahara
- Sunset camel ride in the desert
Dinner and overnight in Douz – Sahara Douz 4★.
Day 4: Douz – Chott El Jerid – Tozeur – Chebika – Tamerza – Mides – Ong Jemel
Departure through the desert landscapes of southern Tunisia.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure towards Tozeur
- Crossing the Chott El Jerid
- Photo stop to admire the landscapes of the salt lake
- Discover the Medina of Tozeur
- Visit the Tozeur Palm Oasis
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- 4x4 excursion to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides
- Discover the region’s canyons, oases and natural landscapes
- Continue to Ong Jemel
- 4x4 excursion through the dunes and desert landscapes
- Dinner with a traditional folklore show
Overnight in Tozeur – Ras El Ain Hotel 4★.
Day 5: Tozeur – Sousse
Departure from Tozeur towards the Mediterranean coast.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure towards Sousse
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Discover the Medina of Sousse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Ribat of Sousse
- Discover the Great Mosque of Sousse
- Visit the Sousse Archaeological Museum located in the Kasbah
- Free time to explore the city
Dinner and overnight in Sousse – Mövenpick Sousse 5★.
Day 6: Sousse – Hammamet – Zaghouan – Tunis
Departure towards Hammamet, followed by Zaghouan and Tunis.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure for Hammamet
- Discover the Medina of Hammamet
- Free time
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Departure for Zaghouan
- Visit the Temple of the Waters
- Discover Zaghouan’s Roman hydraulic heritage
- Continue to Tunis
Dinner and overnight in Tunis – Hotel Africa 4★.
Day 7: Tunis – Medina – City Centre
Discover the historical and cultural heritage of Tunisia’s capital.
Program:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided tour of Tunis
- Discover the Medina of Tunis
- Photo stop at the Tunis Clock Tower
- Visit the Municipal Theatre of Tunis on Habib Bourguiba Avenue
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit Souk El Attarine
- Walk through the traditional streets and souks of the Medina
- Photo stop at Zitouna Mosque
- Photo stop at St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral
- Discover Kasbah Square and the surrounding historical landmarks
Dinner and overnight in Tunis – Hotel Africa 4★.
Day 8: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check-out
- Transfer to Tunis-Carthage International Airport
- Assistance with departure formalities
End of your Tunisia & Sahara Tour.
✅ Included
- Welcome and assistance at Tunis-Carthage Airport
- Air-conditioned tourist transportation throughout the tour
- 30-seat minibus for groups of 10 to 19 participants
- 50-seat coach for groups of 20 to 49 participants
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the program
- Accommodation for 7 nights in 4★ and 5★ hotels
- Half board throughout the stay
- Lunches at local restaurants according to the itinerary
- Water on board the vehicle
- Entrance fees to the sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary
- Sunset camel ride in Douz
- 4x4 excursion to the mountain oases
- 4x4 excursion in Ong Jemel
- Dinner with a traditional folklore show
- All taxes and service charges
- 1 complimentary Tour Leader (FOC)
❌ Not Included
- International flights
- Drinks at hotels and restaurants
- Guide and driver tips
- Porter services at the airport and hotels
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any service not mentioned under the “Included” section
⭐ Why Choose This Tour?
- 8-day / 7-night escorted tour in Tunisia
- Discover Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
- Visit the archaeological sites of Dougga and El Jem
- Discover the historic city of Kairouan
- Experience the Tunisian Sahara
- Sunset camel ride in Douz
- Cross the Chott El Jerid
- Discover the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides
- 4x4 desert excursion
- Discover Tozeur, Sousse, Hammamet and Zaghouan
- Accommodation in 4★ and 5★ hotels
- Half board and local lunches included
- Air-conditioned tourist transportation
- Assistance by a professional English-speaking guide
- An itinerary combining culture, history, desert and natural landscapes