From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse: 3 day desert adventure

4.7 (10 reviews) Tunis, Tunisia
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

- A circuit that descends from the north to the south of the country
- Visit DE Kairouan the Holy City
- Visit DE mountain oases
- Visits DE Rising Star Wars sets
You will spend a night under your EN in the middle of the desert
You will visit a Berber family in their cave house
- You will visit the museum and the amphitheatre of El Jem
- You will be privatized EN 4*4 with a Guide and a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office DE
- You will eat local during the day

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • The services of a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
  • Our assistance 24h / 24h
  • The services of a driver approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
  • Entrances to the sites and museums mentioned in the program
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • The walks and optional activities booked on site: quad / camel ... etc.
  • Flights
  • Cancellation and repatriation insurance
  • Tips
  • Single room fees (Mandatory for solo travellers)
  • Drop off at a different location

What to expect

Day 1: Kairouan the holy city
  1. The Great Mosque of Kairouan
    30m · Admission ticket included
    You will visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan considered the first in Africa and is considered as one of the 3 gates of Paradise, with the Mecca and the Al Aqsa Mosque in Palestine
  2. Bassins Aghlabites
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The basins of Aghlabides are a Tunisian historical monument located in Kairouan. Dating from the beginning of the second half of the 9th century and located outside the walls of the Kairouan Medina, they are considered the most important hydraulic works in the history of the Muslim world.
  3. Mosque of the Barber
    30m · Admission ticket included
    It is one of the most revered places in Kairouan, because it houses the remains of one of the Companions of the Prophet, Abu Zamaâ al-Balawi, who came to Ifriqiya in year 34 of the Hegira (654 AD) , only about twenty years after the death of the Prophet of whom he said to have kept 3 hairs of his beard, relic with which he asked to be buried after his death
  4. Medina of Kairouan
    40m
    Free time to stroll the narrow streets of the medina town of Kairouan which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage
  5. 1h
    Free time to walk in the alleys of the old medina of Tozeur to admire its unique architecture made of bricks
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the museum which summarizes the traditions of the Jerid and the region of Tozeur: Wedding - traditional outfits ...
Day 2: Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa
  1. 1h
    Destination of several filmmakers, the oasis of Chebika is a paradise on earth: A marvelous oasis where the greenery of palm trees embraces the ocher color of the environment around and a source of water that springs from the side of the mountain
  2. Tamerza
    15m
    Visit the famous waterfall Tamerza and admire the canyons around
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    The most easily visible and certainly the most attractive site is the recreation of buildings in the middle of the desert, creating an entire district of Mos Espa. The sets were created by Lucasfilm for the filming of Episode I, in July 1997 (including the strolls of Qui-Gon and his gang in the streets and market of Mos Espa), and reused for Episode II ( Ani's visit to Watoo). And at the request of the Tunisian tourist office, they were left as is in the state, for a tourist purpose.
  4. 20m
    2 or 3 km north-east of the higher decors, is a famous rock in Tunisia, for its shape giving the illusion of the silhouette of a camel ("Oung Jmel" translating roughly into "neck of the camel").

    Episode I made a stop there to face the Dark Maul landing site on Tatooine, and a short sequence of the pod race also passed right in front of the rock.
  5. Chott El Jerid
    15m
    Photo stop at Chott Djerid salt lake
  6. 8h
    Arrive at the camp:
    - Free time for sunset
    -Dinner at the camp
    - Assist to sand bread preparation
    Night in tent
Day 3: The return via El Jem
  1. 30m
    Visit a troglodyte house at the inhabitant where you will be greeted by a good rosemary tea, olive oil and honey
  2. Archaeological Museum of El-Djem
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the famous museum of El Jem and admire its wonderful collections of mosaics
  3. Amphitheatre D'el Jem
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the magnificent amphitheater of El Jem and relive the time of the gladiators and the Roman Empire

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up in Tunis:
Our team will pick you up at any hotel (please share the hotel name)
If you are staying in the medina: Meeting point in front of Hotel El Hana International

Pick up in Hammamet:
Our team will pick you up at any hotel (please share the hotel name)

Pick up in Sousse:
Our team will pick you up at any hotel (please share the hotel name)
If you are staying in the medina: Meeting point in front of Hotel Sousse Palace

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7 (10)

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