Discover Tunisia’s best kept secrets
This 12‑day Tour explores Tunisia’s history, culture and changing landscapes. It begins in the north with ancient cities, coastal heritage and traditional crafts. As the journey moves south, the scenery shifts and local culture becomes more distinct, with desert villages, regional food and hands‑on experiences. The tour then enters the Sahara for wide dunes and remote camps. Finally, it returns north through oasis towns and historic centres.
Highlights of this trip
UNESCO Sites
You’ll visit 6 of the 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia.
Culinary experiences
Through cooking workshops and having local meals, you’ll get a great sense of Tunisian gastronomy.
Unique landscapes
From the green hills of northern Tunisia to the still dunes of the Sahara, the country covers a wide range of environments that only becomes clear when travelling across it.
Arts and crafts
Artisanal crafts are a huge part of Tunisian culture and history, and only when you take part in the crafting process, you can fully admire the finished product.
Traditional living
The hotels we have selected mix comfort with tradition. Where you say perfectly reflects the region, from stays in Berber Ksar style accommodation and tiled palaces of Tunis, to luxury tents in the Sahara desert.
Day 1: Arrival in Tunis, Tunisia
‘Aslema’ and ‘Marhaba’!
On arrival at Tunis Carthage International Airport, your driver and guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The property is a restored traditional residence featuring Tunisian architectural elements, refined interiors and modern facilities, providing a comfortable base for the start of the tour. You’ll have the rest of the day to explore the medina at your own pace.
Hotel: Dar El Jeld, Tunis
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Day 2: Tunis – Carthage – Sidi Bou Said
Tour of Tunis Medina
After breakfast, you’ll be guided through the Central Market of Tunis to observe local produce and daily trade, followed by a tour around the UNESCO‑listed Medina to see its historic layout and souks. You’ll then join a cooking class that includes selecting ingredients at the market and preparing a Tunisian dish in a traditional home (lunch included). In the afternoon, visit the Carthage Archaeological Site before ending the day with a walk through Sidi Bou Said.
Hotel: Dar El Jeld, Tunis
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Day 3: Sousse – Monastir – El Jem – Sfax
Explore the archaeology of Tunisia
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will take you to the Sousse Archaeological Museum for a morning visit before continuing into the UNESCO‑listed Medina of Sousse. You are then driven south to Monastir to explore the historic ribat overlooking the sea. The journey continues to El Jem for a visit to its monumental Roman amphitheatre, after which your driver takes you onward to Sfax for the evening.
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Day 4: Matmata – Ksar Hadada – Ksar Ouled Debbab
Into the land of Berber architecture
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will take you south toward Matmata for visits to Sidi Idriss and the surrounding troglodyte houses carved into the soft rock. You then continue with your driver to Ksar Hadada, a traditional Berber granary known for its distinctive architecture and cinematic history. At the end of the day, you are driven back to your hotel for the night.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Day 5: Douiret – Chenini – GDA – Guermessa
Hikes, cooking and sunsets in Southern Tunisia
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver‑guide takes you into the mountains to visit Douiret and Chenini, two remarkable Berber villages known for their hilltop settings and traditional architecture. You then continue to GDA El Ferech for a hands‑on culinary workshop with local women, with lunch included. In the late afternoon, your driver takes you onward to Guermessa to enjoy the sunset over the surrounding mountains and desert plains, before heading back to your hotel for the evening.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Day 6: Douz – Tembaine
Venture deep into the Sahara
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver takes you across the desert plain toward Douz for a visit to its lively souk at the edge of the Sahara. From here, you continue with your driver to begin a 4×4 journey across the dunes toward Tembaine, travelling through shifting sand landscapes on the way to your remote desert camp. You will spend the night at Camp Abdelmoula, Tembaine, set deep among the golden dunes and offering traditional tented accommodation and a peaceful Saharan atmosphere. The sunset, stars and sunrise are worth staying awake for!
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Day 7: Tembaine – Douz – Chott Jerid – Tozeur
Back to civilisation and oases
After breakfast at the hotel, you will set off by 4×4 for the exhilarating return journey across the dunes back to Douz, travelling through striking Saharan landscapes. Your will then continues the journey west toward Tozeur, with a stop to cross the vast salt lake of Chott El Jerid. On arrival, you explore the Medina of Tozeur before visiting the Eden Palm Museum for an introduction to the region’s palm‑growing heritage and date varieties. The remainder of your day at leisure.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Day 8: Tozeur
Canyons, palm groves and off-roading
Following breakfast, your driver takes you to the Dar Cheraït Museum for a morning visit before heading toward the mountain oases. You then continue by 4×4 to Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides, exploring their dramatic canyons, palm groves, and viewpoints. In the afternoon, your driver takes you across the desert tracks to Ong Jmal and the nearby Mos Espa set, known for its striking landscapes and cinematic history.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Day 9: Tozeur – Kairouan
The Great Mosque and Makroudh
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver‑guide takes you to Kairouan for a visit to the Great Mosque, one of the most important Islamic monuments in North Africa. You then continue into the Medina of Kairouan to explore its UNESCO‑listed streets and souks. The day concludes with a Makroudh making workshop, where you learn to prepare Kairouan’s iconic pastry alongside local artisans. The rest of your day at your own pace.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Day 10: Kairouan – Dougga – Mjez El Beb – Nabeul
Heading back north for ruins, olive oil and pottery
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver takes you north toward Dougga for a visit to its UNESCO‑listed archaeological site overlooking the surrounding olive groves. You then continue with your driver to Mjez El Beb for an olive oil tasting and lunch at Domaine Ben Ismail. In the afternoon, the journey carries on toward the Cap Bon region as you are driven to Nabeul for your overnight stay.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Day 11: Nabeul
Make your own harissa and pottery
After breakfast at the hotel, your local guide will take you into the historic centre of Nabeul to explore its medina and vibrant artisan quarter. You then continue with a harissa making workshop followed by a pottery workshop, each offering hands‑on insight into the town’s renowned culinary and ceramic traditions. The afternoon is free to enjoy Nabeul at your own pace before returning to your hotel for the night.
- Board Includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Day 12: Departure
Your journey comes to an end…
Following breakfast at your hotel, your driver will transfer you to the airport in good time before your flight home.
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Don’t want to leave?
Extend your trip with a relaxing stay on the coast. Whether you’re drawn to the iconic blue‑and‑white lanes of Sidi Bou Said or the golden beaches that stretch along Hammamet, Tunisia offers countless ways to enjoy a serene and unhurried end to your North African adventure.
Not quite perfect yet?
Our trips are tailor-made, so if you like the look of this, but prefer more ruins, cooking experiences, hiking, or anything, don’t worry, we can get this arranged for you! Just enquire on this page or give us a call and we can discuss your perfect Tunisian adventure.
Timeless Tunisia