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Tunisia Uncovered

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Tunis, Tunisia → Tunis, Tunisia

Country: Tunisia
Start: Tunis, Tunisia
End: Tunis, Tunisia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 11 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Luxury
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD, camel, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed Medina of Tunis.
Admire the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics at the Bardo Museum.
Discover the remarkably preserved Roman city of Dougga.
Meet olive growers and sample estate-produced olive oils in Toukaber.
Learn traditional Tunisian cooking with a local family in Henchir Dhheb.
Visit the archaeological remains of Carthage.
Wander the blue-and-white streets of Sidi Bou Saïd.
Explore the Great Mosque of Kairouan, one of Islam's most important monuments.
Walk through the Roman ruins of Sbeitla.
Discover the palm groves and medina of Tozeur.
Travel by 4WD through the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Midès.
Visit the Star Wars filming locations at Ong Jmel.
Dine beneath palm trees during a Berber cultural evening.
Cross Chott el Jerid, North Africa's largest salt lake.
Ride a camel through the dunes of Douz.
Stay in a Sahara desert camp at Timbaine.
Explore the troglodyte dwellings of Matmata.
Visit the colossal Roman amphitheatre of El Jem.
Discover the historic medinas of Sousse and Hammamet.
Taste local wines in the Bir Drassen wine region.
Experience traditional music, folklore and regional cuisine throughout Tunisia.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport arrival and departure transfers
Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation throughout the tour
4WD excursions in desert and mountain oasis regions
Camel ride experience in the Sahara near Douz
Entrance fees to all included attractions and archaeological sites
Guided sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Services of an English-speaking guide
One bottle of mineral water per person per day during touring
Hotel taxes and local tourism taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees (if applicable)
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and additional beverages not specified
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and incidentals
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant staff
Any meals, services, or items not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a comprehensive introduction to Tunisia's history, culture, archaeology, and landscapes.
Enjoy Roman ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and ancient civilisations.
Interested in Islamic architecture, medinas, and local traditions.
Want to experience both the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert in one journey.
Appreciate food, wine, and olive oil.
Enjoy comfortable accommodation while still experiencing desert environments.
Want a balance of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and scenic landscapes.
Prefer slow-paced holidays with multiple nights in one location.
Dislike long overland travel days.
Have difficulty walking on uneven archaeological surfaces, cobblestones, or desert terrain.
Prefer luxury desert lodges over tented camp experiences.
Seeking a beach-focused holiday with extensive leisure time.
Have limited tolerance for hot weather, particularly in southern Tunisia and the Sahara.

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Tunisia Uncovered

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Tunis

Day 2: Tunis – Bardo Museum – Dougga – Toukaber – Tunis

Day 3: Bizerte – Henchir Dhheb – Tunis

Day 4: Carthage – Sidi Bou Saïd – Kairouan

Day 5: Kairouan – Sbeitla – Tozeur

Day 6: Chebika – Tamerza – Midès – Ong Jmel – Tozeur

Day 7: Tozeur – Chott El Jerid – Douz – Timbaine

Day 8: Timbaine – Douz – Matmata – El Jem – Sousse

Day 9: Monastir – Port El Kantaoui – Hammamet

Day 10: Nabeul – Bir Drassen – Hammamet

Day 11: Hammamet – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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