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The Wonders of Southern Tunisia Adventure 7D/6N

Embark on a 7 days trip to discover visit all seven of Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Dougga, Kairouan, the medinas of Sousse and Tunis, the Punic remains of Kerkuane, magnificent Carthage, and El Djem, the largest Roman amphitheatre in North Africa.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Djerba Arrival to Djerba. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Route: 35 min, 27km Steps: Djerba Accommodation: Overnight at Dar El Bhar hotel or similar

Day 2 Discovery of the ksours and berber villages After breakfast, depart via the Roman Road to Tataouine. Visit of the city then continuation towards Ksar Ouled Soltane, filming location of some scenes from the film “Star Wars” and one of the best Ksours in southern Tunisia. Departure for Chenini, a small village embedded in the mountain, famous for its ksours and its houses dug in the walls of the mountains and visit (about 40min on foot) with a local guide who will be happy to share with you the history of his village and its traditions. Lunch in a typical restaurant. After the meal, hike with a local guide between the village of Chenini and the village of Douiret where you will spend the night (about 3 hours). Arrival in Douiret and free time to stroll around the village. Dinner and overnight at a cottage on top of the mountain.

Walking time: around 3h Stages: Tataouine Chenini – Douiret Accommodation: Night at Raouf’s cottage

Day 3 The night under tent After breakfast, departure to Ksar Ghilane, a small exotic oasis in the Sahara, famous for its natural thermal water source, where you can swim. Arrival and free time to enjoy a swim in the hot spring. Possibility of a quad getaway (extra) or camel ride to visit the old fort “Tisavar” located in the desert. Lunch and departure to the camp where we will spend the night (about 20Km).Arrival and free time to enjoy the sunset. Dinner and evening around fire camp.

Night in Berber tent. Accommodation: Overnight at Zmela camp or similar

Day 4 Discovery of the Jerid Wake up gently and breakfast, and depart for Tozeur via the city of Douz. The crossing of Chott El Djérid, the lake of antiquity, the sea of chimeras where, according to legend, whole armies disappeared forever. Arrival and installation at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the ancient medina of Tozeur and the possibility of a bike ride in the magnificent palm grove of Tozeur (Extra) or to see the magnificent museum of traditional art Dar Chéraït (Extra). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: about 1 hour Stages: Jérid Tozeur – The Medina – The palm groove Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge or similar

Day 5 Getaway in the Mountain Oases After breakfast, departure to visit the superb mountain oases Chébika. A veritable suspended paradise, famous with the greatest filmmakers to date(known above all for its Berber village and its springs of water which spring from the side of the mountain), Tamerza (famous for its waterfall), and Midès (for its Canyons). Lunch in a typical homestay restaurant to enjoy a regular Tunisian menu. In the afternoon, you can leave civilization behind and go on an adventure in the dunes of Ong Djemel by the Ralley track to discover the scenery of Star Wars and

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the village of Mose Espa. On the way to our hotel, we will stop at the basket of Nefta where a visit will be made. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Walking time: about 1 hour Stages: Chebika – Tamerza – Midès – Ong Jmal – Mos Espa – Nafta basket Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge or similar

Day 6 In the house underground After breakfast, depart to Douz Arrival in Douz and lunch in a typical restaurant. Departure to Matmata, the troglodyte village. Our first stop will be at the Berber village of Tamazret. Coffee breaks and free time to stroll around the town. Continue to Matmata and visit the homestay, where we will be greeted by good Roman tea, bread prepared by your host, accompanied by olive oil and honey. Departure from the hotel and installation.

Stages: Douz –Tamazret Matmata Accommodation: Overnight in Dar Ayed or similar

Day 7 Return to Djerba… Breakfast, departure for Sidi Driss, the hotel where some scenes from the film Star Wars were filmed … Continue to the Berber village of Toujane, a wonderful town hidden between two mountains … Photo break and continue to Djerba.Arrival and have lunch before heading to Guellela, the pottery village, and the possibility of doing business in the shops before leaving the next day. Continue to the alleys of Djerba Hood and have free time to admire the street arts. Departure to Houmt souk and free time in the souk.

Stages: Matmata – Toujane – Djerba Accommodation: Overnight at Dar El Bhar hotel or similar

Rates :$1789 Per Person

Price Includes

• Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel on the day of arrival • The provision of a4 private 4wd AC vehicule for 7 days • The services of a guide approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office for 7 days • The services of two drivers approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office for 7 days • Accommodation mentioned in the program or similar (subject to availability) • Lunches during the whole tour (excluding drinks) • Breakfasts and dinners in hotels • Our services and assistance 24h / 24h

Price Excludes

• Flights • Hiking (at Chenini) or by camel (at Ksar Ghilane): Pay directly to the local guide or camel driver • Optional activities and walks (quad – ATV … etc) • Drinks and personal expenses