Tunisia · Desert Adventure

5-Day Tunisia Desert and Heritage Tour with Tozeur and El Jem

5 Days Round trip from Tunis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kairouan's Great Mosque, Medina, and historic Aghlabid Basins
  • 02 Discover Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès with waterfalls, rocky canyons, and Sahara views
  • 03 Spend a night in a desert camp near Douz under the Saharan stars
  • 04 Visit Matmata's troglodyte homes and the UNESCO-listed Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem

Experience Tunisia's diverse beauty on this 5-day private tour, from the historic city of Kairouan to the desert oases of Tozeur. Explore the breathtaking mountain villages of Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès, cross the shimmering Chott el Jerid salt lake, and spend a magical night in a desert camp near Douz. Along the way, visit Matmata's cave dwellings, the majestic Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, and unwind in Hammamet. It is a perfect mix of history, culture, and desert adventure.

Explore the breathtaking mountain villages of Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès, cross the shimmering Chott el Jerid salt lake, and spend a magical night in a desert camp near Douz.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kairouan, Hammamet, Tunis, Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, El Djem, Carthage
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Tunis to Kairouan and Tozeur

  • Depart from Tunis in the morning and travel to Kairouan, one of Tunisia's most sacred cities.
  • Enjoy lunch in Kairouan before visiting the Great Mosque (outside view), the Medina, and the historic Aghlabid Basins.
  • Continue your scenic drive through central Tunisia to Tozeur, the gateway to the desert oases.

Overnight in Hotel El Mouradi Tozeur or similar. Meals included: Dinner and Breakfast.

2
Day 02

Explore the Mountain Oases

  • Spend the day exploring the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès.
  • Discover cascading waterfalls, rocky canyons, and panoramic views of the Sahara.
  • Return to Tozeur in the afternoon to relax.

Overnight in Hotel El Mouradi Tozeur or similar. Meals included: Dinner and Breakfast.

3
Day 03

Across Chott el Jerid to Douz

  • Depart in the morning and cross the vast Chott el Jerid salt lake, stopping for scenic photos along the way.
  • Continue to Douz, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara," and enjoy lunch.
  • Transfer by 4x4 vehicle to a desert camp for an unforgettable night under the stars with dinner and traditional music.

Overnight in Desert Camp near Douz. Meals included: Dinner and Breakfast.

4
Day 04

Matmata, El Jem, and Hammamet

  • Drive to Matmata to visit the troglodyte Berber homes and learn about their unique way of life.
  • Continue to El Jem to explore the grand Roman Amphitheatre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved in the world.
  • Proceed to Hammamet, a charming coastal resort town.

Overnight in Hotel Iberostar Waves Averroes Hammamet or similar. Meals included: Breakfast.

5
Day 05

Departure from Hammamet to Tunis

  • After breakfast, transfer to Tunis-Carthage International Airport for your departure flight.

Chebika, Tamerza and Midès oases, Chott el Jerid salt lake, Amphitheatre of El Jem

Where this trip takes you

Chebika, Tamerza and Midès oases, Chott el Jerid salt lake, Amphitheatre of El Jem

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tunis 8 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Two nights in Tozeur at Hotel El Mouradi Tozeur 4* or similar with half board

  • One night in a desert camp near Douz with dinner, entertainment, and breakfast

  • One night in Hammamet at Hotel Iberostar Waves Averroes or similar with bed and breakfast

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour

  • Transfers from and to the airport

  • 4x4 transfer from Douz to the desert camp

  • Visits to Kairouan's Great Mosque, Medina, and Aghlabid Basins

  • Mountain oases excursion to Chebika, Tamerza, and Midès

  • Crossing of Chott el Jerid salt lake with photo stops

  • Visits to Douz, Matmata, and El Jem

  • Licensed English-speaking guide during excursions

  • Local guides at main sites

  • Meet and greet on arrival

What's Not Included

  • Lunches

  • Drinks, tips, and personal expenses

  • Optional activities such as camel or quad rides in Douz

  • Dinner on the fourth night in Hammamet

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tunis, Tunisia
Tour start
Tunis, Tunisia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Tunis.

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