Embark on an unforgettable 8-day private Sahara tour in Tunisia. Experience the magic of Star Wars, explore unique landscapes, visit historical sites, and enjoy the personalized service of a professional tour guide. Book now!
Day 01: After breakfast, depart from Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, or Mahdia to Kairouan, the first Arabic and Islamic city in North Africa. Visit the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins, the Mausoleum of Sidi Saheb, and a carpet-making workshop known for the second-best quality handmade carpets in the world. Enjoy lunch in Kairouan, then head to the oasis capital, Tozeur. Check-in, have dinner, and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast, depart to the mountain oases and waterfalls in the desert at Chebika, Tamerza, and the canyons and fossils in Mides. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the oasis featuring lamb meat with sauce prepared in a terra cotta jar, along with salad, fruits, and tea. In the afternoon, head to Nefta to visit the water basket “Corbeille de Nefta,” a traditional irrigation system for palm trees. Then, drive to Ong Jmal to visit the “Star Wars” set in the Sahara, surrounded by high sand dunes. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 03: After breakfast, visit the old medina and marketplace of Tozeur, then drive to Douz, “the gateway to the desert,” crossing the largest salt lake in North Africa, Chott el Jerid, with a stop at the lake. Have lunch in Douz and visit the Sahara Museum, which showcases the lifestyle and traditions of the Sahara tribes. Optional camel ride or quad tour in the Sahara is available for an extra fee. Drive about 20 km from Douz to the camp where bread will be prepared in the sand in the traditional Nomadic way. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in a Berber tent.
Day 04: After breakfast, depart to Ksar Ghilane oasis in the middle of the Sahara, known for its natural thermal water spring and Roman fortress on the edge of the Roman Empire. Have lunch at a restaurant with views of the oasis and water spring. In the afternoon, head to the Berber village of Matmata to admire the underground dwellings and “Star Wars” site. Take a short tour of the village, then drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 05: After breakfast, depart to Ksar Hedada, enjoying panoramic views through the Atlas Mountains with a short stop in the village of Toujane. Visit Ksar Hedada, a “Star Wars” filming location in 1997, and continue to the Ksar of Chenini through the village of Ghermessa. Have lunch and visit the village of Chenini, then drive to the castle village of Douiret. Check-in at a guest house, have dinner, and stay overnight in rooms dating back to the 11th century.
Day 06: After breakfast, depart to El Jem. Have lunch and visit the third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world and the museum of ancient Thysdrus. Drive back to Monastir, Sousse, Hammamet, or Tunis.
Points of Interest
- Hammamet
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional tour guide services
- Accommodation throughout the tour with half-board
- Gratuities
Experience a unique journey adorned with a special ambiance which is well worth undertaking…vast landscapes…historical landmarks…and wide-ranging emotions..Sahara, mountains, ksours, desert springs, canyons, oases, salt lakes, Berber communities, Roman ruins, optional camel or quad treks in the Sahara. Museums…all with the expert guidance of a professional tour guide driver throughout the entire trip, from airport pick-up until assistance at check-in for departure. Embark on a memorable passage through history and the various cultures that have shaped Tunisia. There’s no need to search further; my program, my service and my conduct are beyond compare. You are warmly invited..
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
