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Tunisia Expedition

Trip Type: Expedition

12 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $5,655.00 /Person
Discover the living history, vast desert landscape and seaside bliss of Tunisia on this 12-day adventure to a seldom-explored gem. Wander through waterfront medinas …
Tunisia Expedition

Discover the living history, vast desert landscape and seaside bliss of Tunisia on this 12-day adventure to a seldom-explored gem. Wander through waterfront medinas where the scent of jasmine floats on the sea breeze, explore World Heritage-listed Roman ruins without the crowds, hike over sand dunes and under craggy mountains and feast on spicy Tunisian cuisine, which blends the staples favoured by the nomadic peoples of North Africa with Italian and Spanish flavours. Trek the Sahara with local Amazigh guides and camp under North African stars, meet local female artisans keeping traditions alive and spend a couple of nights in an underground cave dwelling. From vast stretches of pink-hued salt lakes to turquoise coasts and palm-fringed oases – this trip reveals the diverse sides of a Mediterranean jewel.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tunis

Day 2: Tunis - Carthage - Tunis

Day 3: Sidi Bou Said - Gammarth - La Marsa - Kairouan

Day 4: Kairouan - Tozeur

Day 5: Tozeur

Day 6: Douz - Sahara Desert

Day 7: Saraha Desert - Douz

Day 8: Toujane - Matmata - Douiret

Day 9: Douiret - Chenini - Douiret

Day 10: El Jem - Mahdia

Day 11: Tunis

Day 12: Tunis

Trip Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts and 9 dinners are included

Transport

4WD vehicle, Private Minibus

Accomodation

Hotel (8 nights), Gite (2 nights), Sahara Permanent Tented Camp (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Tunis - Medina of Tunis
  • Carthage - Archeological site of Carthage
  • Gammarth - Home cooked meal & cooking demonstration
  • Gammarth - Glass blowing workshop visit
  • Tunis - Sidi Bou Said village visit
  • Tunis - Baron d'Erlanger Palace
  • Kairouan - Pastry workshop
  • Kairouan - Traditional Carpet Museum
  • Kairouan - City tour
  • Tozeur - City tour
  • Tozeur - Walking tour of the oasis
  • Tozeur - Dar Charait Museum
  • Douz - Sahara trek
  • Douz - Sahara Museum
  • Matmata - Troglodyte cave home-cooked lunch
  • Toujane - 15th century olive oil press visit
  • El-Jem - Amphitheatre
  • Mahdia - Old Peninsula Medina walk
  • Tunis - Bardo National Museum
Trip Highlights
  • Explore some of the local underground dwellings of Matmata, before enjoying lunch in a troglodyte restaurant where mythical scenes from Star Wars Episodes I, II, III and VI were filmed.
  • Wander the largest medina in North Africa in Tunis, navigating the twisting alleyways to discover tiny stores overflowing with goods, ancient mosques and bustling squares.
  • Marvel at the spectacular Roman amphitheatre of El Jem. This 3rd-century structure rises impressively above the surrounding city, playing host to gladiators, musicians, villagers and many more throughout its life.
  • Meet local female artisans in their workshops and homes and learn how they’re keeping their crafts and art practices alive. Sample local sweets, share home-cooked meals and join in on local cooking demonstrations.
  • Trek through the Sahara with local Amazigh guides, then settle in at a desert camp to watch the sunset over the epic sea of dunes.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: XLSE
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Tunis, Tunisia
Trip Ends: Tunis, Tunisia
Countries Visited: Tunisia

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Destination Details

Tunisia
| 12 Days
| 1 - 12 People