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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tunis

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the local area around your hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Tabarka - Ain Draham

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pottery Workshop with women of Sejnane - learn hand-shaping clay and natural pigment decoration techniques
    • Explore historic Roman Fort (Genoese Fort) in Tabarka with panoramic views
    • Visit forests of Ain Draham in the Kroumirie Mountains
    Landmarks
    Roman Fort (Genoese Fort)
    Kroumirie Mountains
  3. Day 3

    Ain Draham

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local family in the forest area), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking tour in Ain Draham forest with local expert
    • Traditional lunch with local family in the forest
    Landmarks
    Ain Draham Forest
  4. Day 4

    El Kef - Dougga

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of archaeological site of Bulla Regia with focus on subterranean Roman villas
    • Walk through old Medina of El Kef
    • Experience traditional bread-making and tasting at Dar el Khobz (House of Bread)
    Landmarks
    Bulla Regia
    El Kef Medina
    Dougga
  5. Day 5

    Domaine Ben Ismail - Tunis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional, simple Tunisian lunch with farm-fresh ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dougga UNESCO World Heritage site - Capitol, Theatre, and Lybico-Punic Mausoleum
    • Organic olive oil tasting and pressing process education at Domaine Ben Ismail Reserve
    Landmarks
    Dougga
    Capitol at Dougga
    Theatre at Dougga
    Lybico-Punic Mausoleum
  6. Day 6

    Carthage - Sidi Bou Said

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tunisian dish prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tunis Medina UNESCO World Heritage site with covered souks and mosques
    • Tunisian Cooking Class - Central Market tour and ingredient selection with local chef
    • Practical cooking demonstration and preparation of traditional Tunisian dish for lunch
    • Explore Carthage archaeological sites - Antonine Baths and Old Punic Port
    • Leisurely walk through Sidi Bou Said village
    Landmarks
    Tunis Medina
    Antonine Baths of Carthage
    Old Punic Port
    Sidi Bou Said
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  7. Day 7

    Hammamet - Sousse - El Jem - Sfax

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interactive Harissa-making workshop in Nabeul
    • Explore Old Medina of Hammamet
    • Explore Sousse UNESCO World Heritage-listed Medina
    • Visit Archaeological Museum of Sousse (housed in Casbah) with Roman mosaics collection
    • Explore Amphitheatre of El Jem UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Hammamet Old Medina
    Sousse Medina
    Archaeological Museum of Sousse
    Amphitheatre of El Jem
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  8. Day 8

    Matmata - Toujane - Tataouine

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Enter and explore troglodyte houses in Matmata
    • Visit Hotel Sidi Idriss - troglodyte architecture and Star Wars filming location (Lars Homestead)
    • Panoramic photo stop at Toujane terraced village
    • Hands-on workshop with Women of GDA El Ferch cooperative - prepare artisanal sauces and desert snacks
    • Visit Ksar Hadada fortified granary - Star Wars filming location (Mos Espa)
    Landmarks
    Matmata Troglodyte Houses
    Hotel Sidi Idriss
    Toujane
    Ksar Hadada
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  9. Day 9

    Douirette - Guermassa - Douz - Tembaine - Desert Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Douirette peaceful Berber village
    • Explore Guermassa hilltop village with ancient stone houses and panoramic desert views
    • 4x4 off-road journey into Grand Erg Oriental dunes to Tembaine
    • Traditional Sahara Bread-Making Demonstration (Mellah desert bread)
    Landmarks
    Douirette
    Guermassa
    Douz
    Grand Erg Oriental
    Tembaine
  10. Day 10

    Douz - Chott el Jerid - Tozeur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 off-road journey out of dunes to Douz
    • Explore Douz souk - traditional desert crafts, spices, and Bedouin goods
    • Cross Chott el Jerid salt lake with photo stops
    • Visit Medina of Tozeur with unique brick patterns
    Landmarks
    Douz Souk
    Chott el Jerid
    Tozeur Medina
  11. Day 11

    Ong Jemel - Chebika - Tamerza - Mides

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ong Jemel Star Wars filming location with desert vistas and photo opportunities
    • Visit Chebika with lush palm groves and dramatic cliffs
    • Visit Tamerza waterfalls and largest mountain oasis in Tunisia
    • Guided walk through Mides canyon with geological views and panoramic oasis vistas

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by hotel pool
    • Explore Tozeur town at own pace
    • Revisit Medina unique brickwork
    • Visit local café
    Landmarks
    Ong Jemel
    Chebika
    Tamerza
    Mides Canyon
  12. Day 12

    Sbeitla - Kairouan - Tunis

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Archaeological Site of Sbeitla - three monumental temples (Jupiter, Juno, Minerva), Roman forum, baths, and triumphal arch
    • Visit Great Mosque of Kairouan (Mosque of Uqba) - one of oldest Islamic monuments in North Africa
    • Explore Old Medina of Kairouan
    Landmarks
    Sbeitla Archaeological Site
    Temple of Jupiter at Sbeitla
    Great Mosque of Kairouan (Mosque of Uqba)
    Kairouan Old Medina
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Tunis

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tunis city at own pace

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    Could you please provide more details regarding the itinerary, inclusions, and the type of accommodations offered?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      Accommodation: 3 & 4-star hotels, Desert camp
      Meals: Breakfasts - 12, Lunches - 3, Dinners - 7
      Transport: A/C car/minibus/coach, 4x4
      Highlights: Tunis, Sejnane Pottery, Ain Draham, Tabarka, Dougga, El Kef, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Harissa Making, Cooking Class, Hammamet & Sousse Medina, El Jem, Matmata, Off-road 4x4, Desert Camp, Douz, Tozeur, Kairouan

      Day 1: Arrive in Tunis, transfer to hotel
      Day 2: Sejnane pottery workshop, Tabarka, and Ain Draham Highlands
      Day 3: Guided Forest Hike and lunch with a local family
      Day 4: Exploring historic Bulla Regia, the Medina of El Kef & bread making experience. Drive to Dougga
      Day 5: Visit the Roman Ruins at Dougga. Olive Oil Tasting and Farm to Table Lunch. Return to Tunis
      Day 6: A Day of Culture, Cuisine, and History. Medina, Cooking Class, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said
      Day 7: Harissa making, Hammamet and Sousse Medina & the Amphitheatre of El Jem
      Day 8: Journey to the Troglodytes and Desert Villages
      Day 9: Exploring the Sahara region, 4x4 experience and bread making. Overnight at a berber desert camp
      Day 10: Journey from the Sahara to the Oasis City of Tozeur
      Day 11: Star Wars filming locations and desert oases
      Day 12: Exploring Sbeitla and Kairouan. Return to Tunis
      Day 13: Free time in Tunis, hotel to airport transfer included

      Included: 12 nights comfortable accommodation (11 nights in hotels, 1 night at a desert camp), All transport and transfers, 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service, Services of a local tour guide for all sightseeing tours, Monument entrance fees, Meals as indicated in the itinerary, Sejnane Pottery workshop, Harissa Making, Olive Oil Tasting, Family Meal & Bread Making, Tunisian Cooking Class, Sahara Desert Experience

      Excluded: International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance (compulsory), Meals not indicated in the itinerary, Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry), Tipping, Hotel gala dinners

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tunisia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tunisia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Tunisia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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