Tunisia Explorer

Tunisia Explorer (EDAYT)

Duration: 9 days (may vary)
Areas: Tunisia
Tour types: History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Description

We traverse this diverse country from the Mediterranean to the Sahara, visiting spectacular Roman sites, mountainous fortified kasbahs and the shady forests of the north. We visit Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the area around Matmata, a dramatic landscape often used by Hollywood, also home to a number of troglodyte dwellings. Heading south, we enjoy the unforgettable experience of a camel trek into the Sahara to sleep amongst the silent dunes. This is a great trip to get a real insight into the history, culture and beautiful landscapes which Tunisia has to offer.The Observer - writes about The Sahara Desert Trek Adventure (21 September 2008). Quote from the article: '...the desert seems to be a place a person should visit during a well-lived lifetime.'Psychologies Magazine - Sophie Stewart heads into Tunisia's Sahara Desert for a group trek (October 2008). 

Tour itinerary

Day 1:

Start Tunis.

Day 2:

To Andalucian city of Testour and Roman ruins at Dougga; continue to the mountain town of Le Kef.

Day 3:

Visit Roman site of Makthar; to Kairouan; visit the great mosque; night in Sbeitla.

Day 4:

To Tozeur at edge of Sahara; afternoon visit to medina.

Day 5:

Visit palm filled oasis and travel on Red Lizard train through spectacular scenery. OR Visit 'Star Wars' and 'The English Patient' locations by 4x4.

Day 6:

To Douz; the gateway to the Sahara; visit museum and souk; afternoon camel trek; overnight camping in desert.

Day 7:

To El Jem (lunch at El Mahres); visit impressive El Jem amphitheatre; to Sousse for overnight stay.

Day 8:

Tour of Tunis medina and Bardo Museum; afternoon to explore UNESCO site of Carthage and pretty Sidi Bou Said.

Day 9:

End Tunis.