8 Days Tunisia Essential Discovery Private Tour
Overview
Explore the highlights of Tunisia. A variety of landscapes and sights, from Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara desert, from ancient souks to Star Wars film sets.
A real opportunity to experience Tunisia culture both ancient and modern, discover the mysterious troglodyte houses of the Berbers, the most important archaeological sites in Tunisia, The great Sahara Desert and more…
A real opportunity to experience Tunisia culture both ancient and modern, discover the mysterious troglodyte houses of the Berbers, the most important archaeological sites in Tunisia, The great Sahara Desert and more…
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation (6 Nights Hotel Accommodation + 1 Night Luxury Sahara Camping Accommodation)
- Entrance fees (Carthage, Bardo Museum, Dougga, Kairouan, El-Jem Amphitheater, Tataouine, Matmata)
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals (7 B=breakfast, 7 L=lunch, 7 D=dinner)
- Complimentary Bottled Water during all the tour
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Tunis
Pass By: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis Governorate
Salam! Welcome to Tunis, capital of Tunisia. The city has two main sections – the 19th-century Ville nouvelle grid (created by French colonialists) and the eighth-century medina where all alleyways lead to the Great Mosque. You’ll explore both tomorrow. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you have spare time before the welcome meeting, maybe head out to sample some specialties like lablabi (chickpea soup), tajine (different from the Moroccan version), or, if you have a sweet tooth, bambalouni (deep-fried doughnut).
Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 2: Tunis - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said - Bardo Museum - Tunis Medina
Pass By: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Carthage, spot some of Tunisia’s most exclusive villas along the way. Explore the city with your guide, taking in ancient landmarks with sweeping views of the surrounding coastline. Learn about how Carthage was famously destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, but excavations have revealed homes, sewage systems, and the remains of the city walls.
After visiting the UNESCO-listed archeological site, continue to Sidi Bou Said, a blue-and-white, picturesque village that looks over the Mediterranean. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum, whose exhibits display Roman mosaics, early Islamic ceramics, and rare Phoenician artifacts.
Make the final stop of the day in the Tunis Medina, the city’s UNESCO-listed old city. Follow your guide through the narrow streets to the Zitouna Mosque, a traditional cap-makers market, and Tunis colorful perfume market. This tour concludes with drop-off at the hotel in Tunis.
Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 3: Tunis - Dougga - Kairouan
Pass By: Dougga, Teboursouk Tunisia
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Dougga and visit the pinnacle of the Roman presence in Tunisia. the visit to Dougga invariably begins with the Theatre, whose splendor is unchallenged by its nearness to the car park. Built-in 168 AD by one of the town’s wealthier occupants, Marcus Quadratus, the Theatre can seat up to 3, 500 people.
It is from here that you find the residential quarter, Temples, and extensive Licinian Baths, and there are some choice spots down here to photograph the Capitol.
LUNCH in Dougga then Hit the road for a final stretch to Kairouan, your destination for the evening.
Check-in for 1 night in Kairouan (**** 5 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Kairouan (**** 5 Stars Hotel)
Day 4: Kairouan - Tozeur
Pass By: Kairouan, Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then head out to explore Kairouan, the fourth holiest site in Islam (after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem). Discover more about the city with a visit to the ninth-century Great Mosque of Oqba Ibn Nafi, an important example of Islamic architecture. Many of the columns throughout the complex were taken from the ruins of cities like Carthage. On a walk through the serpentine streets of the local medina, pass the souqs and get a tasty sample of makroudh (a traditional local pastry stuffed with dates) and learn about the traditional trade of local women – rug making. Lunch in Kairouan then Continue to Tozeur for the evening.
Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 5: Tozeur - Tamerza - Chebika - Mides Canyons
Pass By: Tozeur, Tozeur, Tozeur Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then departure to Visit Chebika Waterfalls
Visit Tamerza
Visit Mides (Canyons)
Continue to Tozeur for LUNCH then Visit of Ong jemel Star Wars desert set
Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 6: Tozeur - Douz - Sahara Desert
Pass By: Douz, Douz, Kebili Governorate
BREAKFAST at the Hotel then departure to Douz with a stop at the (Salt Lake) (Chott el Djerid)
Your adventure starts with an amazing view, changing from lands of green palms to dunes of golden sand
Arrive in Douz
Visit Douz Souk and enjoy an optional Camel or Quad Tour
Continue through the huge charming dunes
LUNCH in the middle of the desert
Continue through the sand dunes
Arrive at Sahara Camping
Check-in for 1 night in the Camping (SAHARANSKY Luxury Camp)
Having a delicious DINNER at the camping and enjoying the night drumming around the campfire
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in the Camping (SAHARANSKY Luxury Camp)
Day 7: Douz - Matmata- Tataouine
Pass By: Tataouine, Tataouine, Tataouine Governorate
BREAKFAST at the camping then departure to Matmata for Underground Troglodyte Visit then LUNCH in a Berber underground house
Continue to Ksar Hadada to visit the old castle
Continue to Chenini to visit the 7th asleep mosque and museum
Check-in for 1 night in Tatatouine (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tatatouine (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 8: Tataouine - Eljem - Tunis
Pass By: El-Jem, El-Jem, Mahdia Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Eljem
LUNCH in Eljem
Visit El Jem (Thysdrus) the Roman amphitheater, the third biggest & the best-preserved one in the Roman world.
Transfer to Tunis
Drop off at the selected hotel or location in Tunis.
{END OF TOUR}
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrival to Tunis
Pass By: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis Governorate
Salam! Welcome to Tunis, capital of Tunisia. The city has two main sections – the 19th-century Ville nouvelle grid (created by French colonialists) and the eighth-century medina where all alleyways lead to the Great Mosque. You’ll explore both tomorrow. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you have spare time before the welcome meeting, maybe head out to sample some specialties like lablabi (chickpea soup), tajine (different from the Moroccan version), or, if you have a sweet tooth, bambalouni (deep-fried doughnut).
Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 2: Tunis - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said - Bardo Museum - Tunis Medina
Pass By: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Carthage, spot some of Tunisia’s most exclusive villas along the way. Explore the city with your guide, taking in ancient landmarks with sweeping views of the surrounding coastline. Learn about how Carthage was famously destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, but excavations have revealed homes, sewage systems, and the remains of the city walls.
After visiting the UNESCO-listed archeological site, continue to Sidi Bou Said, a blue-and-white, picturesque village that looks over the Mediterranean. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum, whose exhibits display Roman mosaics, early Islamic ceramics, and rare Phoenician artifacts.
Make the final stop of the day in the Tunis Medina, the city’s UNESCO-listed old city. Follow your guide through the narrow streets to the Zitouna Mosque, a traditional cap-makers market, and Tunis colorful perfume market. This tour concludes with drop-off at the hotel in Tunis.
Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tunis (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 3: Tunis - Dougga - Kairouan
Pass By: Dougga, Teboursouk Tunisia
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Dougga and visit the pinnacle of the Roman presence in Tunisia. the visit to Dougga invariably begins with the Theatre, whose splendor is unchallenged by its nearness to the car park. Built-in 168 AD by one of the town’s wealthier occupants, Marcus Quadratus, the Theatre can seat up to 3, 500 people.
It is from here that you find the residential quarter, Temples, and extensive Licinian Baths, and there are some choice spots down here to photograph the Capitol.
LUNCH in Dougga then Hit the road for a final stretch to Kairouan, your destination for the evening.
Check-in for 1 night in Kairouan (**** 5 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Kairouan (**** 5 Stars Hotel)
Day 4: Kairouan - Tozeur
Pass By: Kairouan, Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then head out to explore Kairouan, the fourth holiest site in Islam (after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem). Discover more about the city with a visit to the ninth-century Great Mosque of Oqba Ibn Nafi, an important example of Islamic architecture. Many of the columns throughout the complex were taken from the ruins of cities like Carthage. On a walk through the serpentine streets of the local medina, pass the souqs and get a tasty sample of makroudh (a traditional local pastry stuffed with dates) and learn about the traditional trade of local women – rug making. Lunch in Kairouan then Continue to Tozeur for the evening.
Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 5: Tozeur - Tamerza - Chebika - Mides Canyons
Pass By: Tozeur, Tozeur, Tozeur Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then departure to Visit Chebika Waterfalls
Visit Tamerza
Visit Mides (Canyons)
Continue to Tozeur for LUNCH then Visit of Ong jemel Star Wars desert set
Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tozeur (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 6: Tozeur - Douz - Sahara Desert
Pass By: Douz, Douz, Kebili Governorate
BREAKFAST at the Hotel then departure to Douz with a stop at the (Salt Lake) (Chott el Djerid)
Your adventure starts with an amazing view, changing from lands of green palms to dunes of golden sand
Arrive in Douz
Visit Douz Souk and enjoy an optional Camel or Quad Tour
Continue through the huge charming dunes
LUNCH in the middle of the desert
Continue through the sand dunes
Arrive at Sahara Camping
Check-in for 1 night in the Camping (SAHARANSKY Luxury Camp)
Having a delicious DINNER at the camping and enjoying the night drumming around the campfire
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in the Camping (SAHARANSKY Luxury Camp)
Day 7: Douz - Matmata- Tataouine
Pass By: Tataouine, Tataouine, Tataouine Governorate
BREAKFAST at the camping then departure to Matmata for Underground Troglodyte Visit then LUNCH in a Berber underground house
Continue to Ksar Hadada to visit the old castle
Continue to Chenini to visit the 7th asleep mosque and museum
Check-in for 1 night in Tatatouine (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
DINNER at the hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Check-in for 1 night in Tatatouine (**** 4 Stars Hotel)
Day 8: Tataouine - Eljem - Tunis
Pass By: El-Jem, El-Jem, Mahdia Governorate
BREAKFAST at the hotel then Departure to Eljem
LUNCH in Eljem
Visit El Jem (Thysdrus) the Roman amphitheater, the third biggest & the best-preserved one in the Roman world.
Transfer to Tunis
Drop off at the selected hotel or location in Tunis.
{END OF TOUR}
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
eikookada
July 2023
I was a bit nervous yet had high expectations about this tour before it had started. I was sure I would love Tunisia and I was very happy to have found a tour that has such a packed itinerary as I wanted to see as much as possible. Our group had a wide age range starting from teenagers and going ...
I was a bit nervous yet had high expectations about this tour before it had started. I was sure I would love Tunisia and I was very happy to have found a tour that has such a packed itinerary as I wanted to see as much as possible. Our group had a wide age range starting from teenagers and going up to people in their 80s and we all became friends by the end of the tour all having loved the tour. The hotels turned out a lot nicer than I had expected and so were their provided breakfasts, lunch and dinner. The bus was comfy, had even disco lights in it! Too bad we only discovered that on our last night of the tour when all the females of the group had a dance in the bus in Tunis. Our driver Yousseph was very funny, friendly and helpful, a very sincere person, and of course a fantastic driver. All the places we were visiting during the tour were really inspiring, felt surreal and gave me goosebumps, especially the whole desert experience that was a highlight to most of people in our group. And even though everything seemed really great on the tour our tour guide Ismail made it a lot more fun, exciting and safe. He is a real asset of saharansky and has got a wonderful personality. Ismail helped whenever and wherever was needed, even helped me shopping when my luggage went missing on my way to Tunisia. He perfectly knew how to make us all laugh, feel great and encouraged the group getting to know each other. He was really smart, intelligent and well educated, always had plenty of history and current affairs facts to tell us and he supported these facts with stories about his life, his family and friends' lives that gave us more understanding about life in Tunisia. Ismail has a real skill of combining the perfect amount of information he gives about Tunisia's history, lifestyle of Tunisians and just having fun with the group and making jokes. Every group that gets him as their guide must be truly lucky! All in all Tunisia and this tour hugely exceeded my expectations and this tour will be a really cherished memory.daveoi
July 2023
The tour far exceeded our expectations. We went with some trepidation and having a number of anxieties around safety - these were all dispelled (after the two hour wait in a queue at Tunis airport!!) when we were met by our driver for the week "Smiley" - and he lived up to his name - fabulous kin...
The tour far exceeded our expectations. We went with some trepidation and having a number of anxieties around safety - these were all dispelled (after the two hour wait in a queue at Tunis airport!!) when we were met by our driver for the week "Smiley" - and he lived up to his name - fabulous kind and happy person who took care of us through the 8 days. Our host Yassin was brilliant - he was so passionate about Tunisia, very knowledgeable, genuinely wanting to help us to have a great time - couldn't have got anyone better. The places we visited were fantastic and whilst there was alot of travelling (suggest people bring earphones/music and books to read) the van was comfortable, the hotels were great - especially those with swimming pools - all of the other tour guides that we encountered were again very knowledgeable and made sure that we were well looked after - all in all an absolutely fantastic experience with a a great CEO, Smiley the driver and the group that we were with - highlights were the Sahara overnight, Tunis Medina and the El Jem - would strongly recommend this tour - thanks so much - Kate & Vaughanalexandrasafari
June 2023
Wonderful experience! The ruins were gorgeus. Jamel, our guide, was fantastic. We saw many sites everytime, Despite was my first time camping, I slept perfect, tents are very comfortable and the camping sites were very clean (showers with hot water). I had a wonderful time!
Wonderful experience! The ruins were gorgeus. Jamel, our guide, was fantastic. We saw many sites everytime, Despite was my first time camping, I slept perfect, tents are very comfortable and the camping sites were very clean (showers with hot water). I had a wonderful time!722navinr
January 2023
Saharansky was outstanding. We are a family of four who travelled to Tunisia for the first time from the United States. We booked the 8 Days Tunisia Essential Discovery Private Tour (which is the best way to get all the flavors of Tunisia in a short time, from the Atlas mountains to the Sahara ...
Saharansky was outstanding. We are a family of four who travelled to Tunisia for the first time from the United States. We booked the 8 Days Tunisia Essential Discovery Private Tour (which is the best way to get all the flavors of Tunisia in a short time, from the Atlas mountains to the Sahara to the Mediterranean coast). Despite arriving two days late to Tunisia (due to weather related delays in the U.S.), Saharansky happily accommodated us by shifting the front part of the tour (near Tunis) to the end at no cost to us. Our guide, Rafik, was excellent - knowledgeable, great with all of the questions our kids had throughout the tour, and generally very accommodating of how we wanted to handle the schedule each day. The team was incredibly responsive before and throughout the tour. The prices were very reasonable and the hotels/dars were very nice across the board. Saharansky gave us a memorable experience! Especially for U.S./U.K. travelers - and those with families - they are the best!912cardb
January 2023
I had a wonderful trip with Hisham (driver) and Boutheyna (guide). They were so friendly and knowledgeable. I visited all the main sites: capital, Al Jem, Jerba, Tozeur, etc all the main archeological sites. I also visited 3 sites where they filmed Star Wars. The food was great - there is a w...
I had a wonderful trip with Hisham (driver) and Boutheyna (guide). They were so friendly and knowledgeable. I visited all the main sites: capital, Al Jem, Jerba, Tozeur, etc all the main archeological sites. I also visited 3 sites where they filmed Star Wars. The food was great - there is a wide variety even if you are a vegetarian. The hotels were excellent most notably Dar Horchani in Tozeur. It made me feel as if I was living in a palace from 1,001 nights stories. The sites were spectacular and Boutheyna and Hisham were most helpful if I needed anything. I highly recommend Saharansky and if you go, ask for Hisham and Boutheyna.Rytron77
December 2022
Incredible tour of Tunisia. Saw so many amazing and beautiful places in a relatively short amount of time. I especially want to recognize my guide, Mamdouh, who was informative, friendly, helpful, and professional. He took care of everything, and did anything possible to make sure that I had a gr...
Incredible tour of Tunisia. Saw so many amazing and beautiful places in a relatively short amount of time. I especially want to recognize my guide, Mamdouh, who was informative, friendly, helpful, and professional. He took care of everything, and did anything possible to make sure that I had a great experience! Highly recommended!