Tunisian Sahara Two-day Tour from Sousse

This two-day tour takes you to some of the country's top filming locations. You'll visit ancient Roman ruins and underground houses, cross a vast salt lake and spend the night in an oasis on the fringes of the Sahara.

Begin your desert adventure at El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman stadium used to seat 35, 000 spectators, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. After your cultural fix, head to Matmata, for lunch and a visit to the rock-cut cave homes that starred in the Star Wars films. Finish the day in your very own oasis for an overnight stay in Douz, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara'.

In the morning, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a rust-washed salt lake, before hopping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal. Here, you'll explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars. We'll call at Tozeur to visit the market, before stopping for a Tunisian lunch at Gafsa. In the afternoon, round off the tour with a photo stop at historic Kairouan.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 1

Stop At: Amphitheatre of El Jem, El-Jem Tunisia
After you will get picked up by hour hotel you will embark on your sandy adventure at El Jem Colosseum.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Matmata, Matmata, Gabes Governorate
Then you will arrive to Matmata where you will enjoy your lunch and get to visit troglodyte houses.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Douz, Douz, Kebili Governorate
Then you will get to finish the day in the oasis town of Douz – surrounded with date palms – for an overnight stay. This is a great spot to take an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at the ‘gateway to Sahara desert’ for an overnight stay at a hotel in Douz.

Day 2: Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 2

Stop At: Chott El Jerid, Entre Tozeur y Blidet, Tozeur 2200 Tunisia
After breakfast, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a mirage-filled salt lake, before jumping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll discover the film set city built for Star Wars.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Kairouan, Tunisia
After lunch in Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop in Kairouan, a great place to take lots of Instagram-worthy pictures of the intricately decorated Islamic architecture that the town is known for.
Duration: 3 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.