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Tour Overview
Uncover the unexpected Tunisia on a nine-day Premium adventure that will take you through ancient ruins, holy cities, medinas and desert oases with local immersive experiences along the way. Visit the fourth holiest city in Islam with a trip to Kairouan and its Great Mosque while you learn about the history from your local leader. You’ll visit many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Roman amphitheatres and aqueducts and even eat lunch with a local family in a troglodyte home where Star Wars was filmed. Learn about local goods at harvesting and baking demonstrations, gain insight into the craft of calligraphy from a local artisan and visit the most intact Roman city in North Africa – all packed into one trip.
Trip Code: XLPT
Start
Tunis
End
Tunis
Destination
Tunisia
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Spend two nights in comfort at your Feature Stay guesthouse in the desert oasis of Tozeur, combining traditional desert architecture with southern Tunisian design.
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Get to know the locals through immersive experiences like a Makroudh-making demonstration at a home bakery, a visit to an artisan’s calligraphy shop and lunch with a family in their troglodyte home at a Star Wars film location.
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Explore the most impressive Roman ruins outside of Italy, like the most intact Roman city in North Africa in Dougga and the Coliseum in El Jem – without the crowds.
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Visit ancient medinas and UNESCO World Heritage sites across the country in Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, Sousse, Tozeur and more, including the fascinating ruins of Carthage – here, you’ll take a guided tour with an archaeologist.
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Learn about the importance of palm groves and dates in this region through a harvesting demonstration in Tozeur – a unique part of the country with desert landscapes, mountain oases and palm groves.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
- Tunis - Welcome Dinner
- Tunis - Medina Tour
- Tunis - Calligraphy Experience
- Tunis - Carthage Guided Tour
- Tunis - Sidi Bou Said village visit
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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