THE GRAND TOUR OF TUNISIA A TOUR FROM NORTH TO SOUTH

Day 1: Welcome to Tunis

Arrival, welcome at the airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Free day with the possibility of a self-guided walk.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 2: Discovering Tunis

This day will be dedicated to visiting Tunis, its surroundings, and its must-see sites. The day’s visits will be as follows:

The Medina of Tunis:
This UNESCO World Heritage–listed medina represents the economic and religious heart of the city. Enjoy getting lost in the charm of its architecture, its labyrinthine alleys, and its most interesting monuments.

The Bardo Museum:
This museum is considered the richest in terms of Roman mosaic collections. Take time to visit and admire its masterpieces, numbering over 100. Admire Virgil and the Two Muses or the Ecclesia Mater…

The Archaeological Site of Carthage:
This archaeological site reflects the power of the Roman Empire built on Punic ruins. Visit the magnificent Byrsa Hill and learn more about the home of Hannibal Barca, discover the Punic sanctuary, and stroll through the Antonine Baths. Take time to visit the different components of this city with explanations from your guide.

The village of Sidi Bou Said:
Take time to stroll through the streets of Sidi Bou Said, this artistic village overlooking the Bay of Tunis. Taste the wonderful Bambalouni with sugar and do not miss a good tea at Café des Délices, whose beauty and view inspired Patrick Bruel to name his song after it.

Total distance: 9 km / 30 min
Accommodation: 4* Hotel (Tunis)

Day 3: The ruins of Dougga

Leave Tunis and head northwest. Stop at Testour, the Andalusian city par excellence. Take time to admire its architecture and visit its unique mosque, famous for its inverted clock hands and numbers. Taste some local cheese before continuing to Dougga.

In the afternoon, visit the famous ruins of Dougga. This UNESCO-listed site is the most majestic archaeological site in Tunisia and the best preserved in the Maghreb. Located on a hill at 600 m altitude, it covers 25 hectares in a fertile area of northern Tunisia.

Visits: Testour – Dougga
Accommodation: Hotel Thugga (Teboursouk)

Day 4: Kairouan, the Holy City

After breakfast, head to Kairouan, both Aghlabid and Arab-Muslim. Discover its monuments, including the Aghlabid Basins, considered among the most important hydraulic works in the Muslim world. Then visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, built in 670 by the Arab conqueror Oqba Ibn Nafi.

Stroll through the old medina, taste the local pastry “Makroudh,” and visit the traditional carpet weaving workshops.

Visits: Aghlabid Basins – Great Mosque – Medina of Kairouan
Accommodation: Hotel Kasbah 5* or similar

Day 5: Tozeur and its old medina

After breakfast, head south. Landscapes begin to change and the climate becomes more arid. Lunch will be a barbecue en route.

Upon arrival, discover the old medina of Tozeur, unique for its architecture and narrow alleys. In the afternoon, explore the palm grove on foot or by horse-drawn carriage, admire the tiered agriculture, and visit traditional brick workshops.

Visits: Gafsa – Tozeur
Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Day 6: Mountain oases

Adventure day in the mountain oases. Stop at Chebika for a guided hike, then Tamerza to see its waterfall, and Mides to explore its canyons before enjoying a traditional Tunisian lunch with locals.

In the afternoon, travel by 4x4 along the former Dakar Rally track across Chott El Gharsa. Stop at Ong Jmal, cross the hills, reach the dunes, and arrive at Mos Espa, the largest Star Wars filming site in Tunisia. Watch the sunset, stop at the Nefta Basket, and return to the hotel.

Visits: Chebika – Tamerza – Mides – Ong Jmal – Mos Espa – Nefta Basket
Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Tozeur

Day 7: Hot spring and desert camp

Head further south, crossing Chott Djerid to Douz. Visit the local market, enjoy a quad or camel ride, and taste couscous.

Continue to Ksar Ghilane. Bathe in the hot spring surrounded by dunes and palm trees. Reach the camp, watch the sunset, attend the preparation of sand bread, dinner, and overnight under the stars.

Visits: Chott Djerid – Douz – Ksar Ghilane
Accommodation: Desert camp

Day 8: Ksours and Berber villages

Wake early for sunrise, then explore off-road landscapes. Stop at Guermessa, hike with your guide, visit the mosque and granaries, and enjoy panoramic views.

Continue to Chenini for a guided visit and lunch. After lunch, trek about 4 hours to Douiret, crossing oases and mountains.

Visits: Guermessa – Chenini – Douiret – Beni Khédache
Accommodation: Ksar Jouamaa, 18th-century granary

Day 9: The island of dreams

Head to Djerba via Chott Chahbania, cross the Roman causeway, visit Guellala, its pottery museum, a local craftsman, and the oldest synagogue in North Africa. Explore Djerba Hood and relax at the beach.

Visits: Chott Chahbania – Guellala – Synagogue – Djerba Hood
Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Djerba

Day 10: End of services

Free day in Djerba to relax or enjoy optional activities.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Djerba