7-Day Travel Plan in Tunisia: Explore the Mountain Oasis and Natural Wonders of the Sahara Desert

A 7-day tour of Tunisia exploring the Sahara Desert, mountain oases, and breathtaking natural scenery

7Days

€1,440〜/Per person (when using a double room) *English guide

• Price
  What's Included

  • Hotel fee
  • Meal expenses
  • Private car with driver
  • Guide fee
  • Admission Fee

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  Price
  What's not included

  • International Airline Tickets
  • Drinks during meals
  • Tips
  • Other personal expenses

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Detailed itinerary

• Day 1

  

  Arriving in Tunisia

  Upon arrival at the airport, a private car will greet you at Tunis Airport and take you to your hotel.
  
  Accommodation / Tunis

• Day 2

  

  1-Day Free / Sightseeing in Tunis

  Free Day
  Please enjoy the Medina of the Tunis Old City and the Carthage ruins!
  
  Accommodation / Tunis

• Day 3

  

  Depart for the south. En route to the mystical Arab city of Kairouan and the stunning mountain oasis.

  Tunis → Kairouan by car (2 hours)
  Tour the 'Kairouan', a holy site of Islam and a World Heritage city.
  The Great Mosque of Kairouan
  → Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab
  →Aghlabid Reservoir
  
  Kairouan → Sidi Bou Zid by car (1 hour 30 minutes)
  Lunch break in Sidi Bou Zid
  
  Sidi Bou Zid → Mountain Oasis around Tamerza by car (3 hours)
  Visit the natural scenic points, the mountain oasis around Tamerza
  → Mides Balcony Oasis
  → Tamerza Grand Cascade (Waterfall)
  → Chebika Mountain Oasis
  
  Mountain Oasis → Tozeur by car (1 hour)
  
  Accommodation / Tozeur

• Day 4

  

  One night at the Star Wars filming location and the Sahara Desert oasis campsite

  Sightseeing in Tozeur, the largest oasis city in the southwest
  The geometric patterns of sun-dried bricks are characteristic of 'Uru El Hadhef' (the old city Medina)
  Move to Ong El Jemel (1 hour)
  Visit Ong Jemel in the desert near Nefta
  The Star Wars filming set remains 'Mos Espa'
  Scenic Spot 'Camel Rock'
  Move to Douz (2 hours 30 minutes)
  Crossing the largest salt lake in North Africa, 'Chott El Jerid'
  Lunch break at the gateway to the desert, Douz
  Also stop by the souk (market)
  Move to Ksar Ghilane (2 hours)
  Visit the oasis campsite 'Ksar Ghilane' in the Sahara Desert
  Option: Desert camel riding and buggy experience
  
  Accommodation / Ksar Ghilane
  One night stay in a hotel-side tent equipped with air conditioning, heating, and a shower toilet.

• Day 5

  

  Tour of the Grand Panoramic Spectacular Views, to the Ksar Group around Tataouine

  Travel by car from Ksar Ghilane to Ksar Hadada (2 hours)
  Visit the renovated Ksar, 'Ksar Hadada,' which is also a filming location for Star Wars.
  If it is closed, visit 'Ksar El Farchi'.
  
  Drive to Chenini (45 minutes)
  Visit the old-style ksar group built on the mountainside, a breathtaking walking point, 'Chenini'.
  Lunch break at a restaurant in Chenini.
  
  Drive to Ksar Ouled Soltane (45 minutes).
  Visit one of the well-preserved ksars in the Maghreb region, 'Ksar Ouled Soltane'.
  
  Drive to Matmata (1 hour 45 minutes)
  Tour the Berber village 'Matmata' with its unique atmosphere of a wilderness dotted with low hills.
  Berber Cave Dwellings
  Sidi Driss, the filming location of Star Wars
  
  Accommodation / Matmata

• Day 6

  

  To the Mediterranean island of Djerba, a Mediterranean resort area

  Matmata → Medenine by car (1 hour 30 minutes).
  Short stop at the enchanting Berber village 'Toujane'.
  Visit the ksar group 'Ghorfa' remaining in the city of Medenine.
  
  Medenine → La Ghriba on Djerba Island by car (1 hour 30 minutes).
  Visit the 'La Ghriba Synagogue', a Jewish holy site with a 2,600-year history.
  
  La Ghriba → Houmt Souk by car (30 minutes).
  Lunch break at a marina restaurant in the center of Houmt Souk on Djerba Island.
  Stroll through the bustling 'Houmt Souk' lined with traditional markets.
  
  Houmt Souk → Djerba Airport by car (15 minutes).
  Djerba Airport → Tunis Airport by plane (1 hour).
  A private car will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in 'Sidi Bou Said'.
  
  Accommodation / Sidi Bou Said.

• Day 7

  

  Depart from the blue and white town of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia.

  Until departure time, please explore the photogenic town of Sidi Bou Said, where the contrast of Tunisian blue and white walls is striking.
  
  ・Private car transfer to Tunis Airport
  
  Tour ends, thank you for your hard work!

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