Tunisia Tour, Small Group Tour

Take a step back in time during this eight-day tour through the splendid Mediterranean country of Tunisia. Visit impeccable Roman ruins, charming seaside villages, important Islamic monuments and distant desert escapes. The country’s history is sure to impress and the heritage of its past is as alive now as ever. With the country’s impressive infrastructure and modern hotels, your stay here will lack none of the comforts of home. Join this memorable Tunisian trip and discover the best of North Africa! This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tunis: Tunisia’s laid-back capital boasts beautiful Islamic architecture and neighbours the famous ruins of Carthage

Sidi Bou Said: A Mediterranean dreamland, this town is full of white walls and beautifully blue accented doors and windows along with endless views of the Mediterranean

Dougga: This ancient city has remained incredibly preserved over centuries, and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Kairouan: Founded in the seventh century, Kairouan is considered the Islamic capital of Tunisia 

Tozeur: The desert town is a gateway to mountain oasis and desert adventures

Sousse: This seaside town is a great spot to relax on the beach and wander around the upscale Port El Kantaoui.

Day 1: ARRIVAL TUNIS

Arrive at Tunis–Carthage Airport, where your professional guide and driver will assist and transfer you directly to the hotel in Tunis, the capital city of this beautiful country and its greatest metropolitan area. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing or exploring the beautiful surroundings. In the evening indulge in a delicious dinner.

Overnight in Tunis 

Day 2: TUNIS – SIDI BOU SAID – CARTHAGE – HAMMAMET (102 km – 2 hrs)

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel and a transfer to the picturesque Sidi Bou. This charming village is known for its indigo blue windows and doors, white walls and, set at an altitude of over 100 metres high, it features dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea. Your next stop is at the neighbouring archaeological site of Carthage, located on a magnificent coastline. Although the ancient city was destroyed by the Romans, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavations of homes, baths and sewage systems. The other significant site in the area is the Carthage amphitheatre, built towards the first century AD and later rebuilt by the Romans. The theatre today hosts some 30,000 visitors at the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage. After a tasty lunch, head towards downtown Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum, located in an old Beylical castle in the middle of the old city of Tunis, and renowned for its rich collection of mosaics. Continue with a visit and free time in the ancient Medina of Tunis before you head to the Hammamet area to check in to your hotel. Lunch and dinner is included.

Overnight in Hammamet area 

Day 3: HAMMAMET – DOUGGA – KAIRAOUN (321 km – 5 hrs)

Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before you head towards another one of Tunisia’s rich archaeological sites. Dougga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awarded for containing the best-preserved small Roman town in North Africa. The site contains the heritage of a variety of civilisations, such as Roman, Punic and Byzantine. Its most significant monuments are the exquisite Roman Capitol and Theatre. After a local lunch, transfer to Kairouan, the ‘capital of Islam’ in Tunisia. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Lunch and dinner is included.

Overnight in Kairouan 

Day 4: KAIRAOUN – TOZEUR (294 km – 4 hrs)

After breakfast, take a walking tour with your guide through the old Medina of Kairouan. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of the Medina and built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD. The site attracts thousands of local and international visitors for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. Then visit the impressive ancient engineering site of the Aghlabid basins, where two large water basins and a few cisterns have survived the passing of centuries as they helped conserve and distribute decades of scarce drinking water resources. After lunch, head south via Gafsa to arrive at Tozeur, the city of palm trees. Lunch and dinner is included.

Overnight in Tozeur 

Day 5: TOZEUR

Start with a delectable breakfast at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, exploring the surroundings on your own, or joining an optional tour. Lunch and dinner is included. 

Overnight in Tozeur 

Day 6: TOZEUR – CHOTT DJERID – DOUZ (130 km – 2 hrs)

After breakfast, on the way out of Tozeur, visit the centre of this small town and spot the intricate architectural designs on the façades of the houses. Then drive through the biggest salt lake in the country, Chott el Djerid, admiring the outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages, also used as a filming site for Star Wars. On your arrival to Douz, the ‘gateway to the Sahara’, indulge in a delicious lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Lunch and dinner is included. 

Overnight in Douz 

Day 7: DOUZ – MATMATA – SOUSSE (432 km – 5 hrs)

Have a tasty breakfast at the hotel and head towards the old village of Matmata. The area contains one of the best preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses, carved by Tunisian Berbers in the middle of the surrounding earth. A filming site of the Star Wars movie is also open for visitors in Matmata. The next stop is at the village of El Djem, home of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago, and exceptionally well-preserved up to this day. The site was mainly used for spectator events, namely gladiator battles. After a local lunch in El Djem, continue to the Mediterranean town of Sousse for your last night in the country. Visit the high-end leisure harbour of Port El Kantaoui accompanied by your guide. Enjoy the relaxing surroundings while sipping on Tunisian coffee or fresh juice and shop for souvenirs. Lunch and dinner are included.

Overnight in Sousse

Day 8: DEPARTURE SOUSSE

Begin your last day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport, with assistance for departure.

Breakfast included. 

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Tunisia, though a warm jumper and jacket are advisable in the cooler months. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay