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4-Day Historical Tour of Tunisia with Star Wars Sites and Desert Ride

4 Days Round trip from Tunis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem
  • 02 Visit the Great Okba Mosque
  • 03 Check out the Star Wars filming location
  • 04 Spend time in nature near the Chebika waterfalls
  • 05 Discover the Matmata troglodytes living in caves

Go on a 4-day tour through famous Tunisian cities from Tunis to Kairouan and Tozeur. Visit ancient monuments and remarkable sites, including the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, Ong Jmel desert, Okba Mosque, and the Marabout Abu Zemaa Belewi. Travel to a Star Wars filming location, enjoy a desert safari by dromedary, and unwind in nature near the spectacular Chebika waterfalls. Discover how people live in caves with the famous Matmata troglodytes.

Travel to a Star Wars filming location, enjoy a desert safari by dromedary, and unwind in nature near the spectacular Chebika waterfalls.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kairouan, Hammamet, Tunis, Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, El Djem, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said
Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Medina of Tunis

  • Begin by visiting the Carthage ruins and the famous Antoninus Roman Baths, which date back more than 1,800 years. Then visit the Carthage Amphitheatre and Roman Coliseum, built for spectacles and grand events with a capacity of 12,000 spectators.

  • Enjoy a special tour of Sidi Bou Said village for one of the best views in Tunis, between the sea and the mountains, with its white-and-blue colours reminiscent of Santorini, Greece.

  • See the Marabout Sidi Chabaane coffee spot.

  • Proceed downtown to visit Habib Bourguiba Avenue, the first avenue in Tunis, and Tunis Cathedral.

  • Visit the old city Medina and the Zitouna Mosque.

2
Day 02

Kairouan, Chebika, Tamaghza and Ong Jmel

  • 6:00 AM: Start your day travelling from Kairouan to Tozeur, with a visit to the impressive Fustikia pools, which are vital for supplying water to the local population.

  • Next, visit the historic Okba Mosque, one of the oldest in the world. Then continue to the iconic Barrouta and the charming old Medina.

  • In the afternoon, continue your adventure with visits to the Chebika waterfalls, the breathtaking Tamaghza canyon, and finally Ong Jmel in the desert, a stunning rock formation resembling a dromedary's neck. Wrap up your day with a visit to the famous Star Wars filming locations nearby.

3
Day 03

Tozeur Oasis, Chott Jerid, Douz and Matmata

  • Begin your day with breakfast, followed by a short scenic tour of Tozeur's lush oasis by calèche (horse-drawn carriage).

  • Afterwards, continue your journey with a visit to the vast Chott Jerid salt flats.

  • Next, explore the desert city of Douz, where you can experience a memorable camel ride through the desert dunes.

  • Conclude the day by visiting the fascinating cave dwellings of Matmata, where people have lived for centuries.

Overnight in Matmata.

4
Day 04

El Jem and Yasmine Hammamet

  • Arrive in El Jem by 11:00 AM to visit the grand Roman Coliseum, an impressive symbol of ancient Roman power.

  • Then go to Yasmine Hammamet, a coastal gem known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere.

  • Finally, arrive in Tunis between 4:00 and 5:00 PM to wrap up your adventure.

Amphitheatre of El Jem, Chebika waterfalls, Matmata troglodytes, Sidi Bou Said

Where this trip takes you

Amphitheatre of El Jem, Chebika waterfalls, Matmata troglodytes, Sidi Bou Said

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tunis 9 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-hotel transfer

  • Transportation by luxury car

  • High-quality Tunisian tour guide services

  • Drinks on the way (water, juice, coffee, fruits)

  • Special Ahmed gifts (dates, Tunisian special cakes, or artisanal souvenirs)

What's Not Included

  • Hotel meals

  • Entrance fees (not expensive, around $12)

What to bring

  • Please bring sports shoes to enter the desert.

  • For ladies: a long dress and a foulard to cover the head to enter the Kairouan mosque.

Know before you go

  • The guide is open and flexible to change the itinerary, tour timing, and cities wherever the travellers want.

  • These special tours include monuments, a museum visit, 3,000 years of Tunisian culture, and a Berber village. Discover how many people still live underground as troglodytes, then continue to Douz Sahara for camel and quad tours in the desert, along with special views of the natural landscapes of Tozeur and the Okba mosques in Kairouan.

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 4 days finish where they began, in Tunis.

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