Southern Tunisia in 2 Days
A short and intense private journey into southern Tunisia, combining El Jem, Matmata, Douz, Chott el Jerid, the mountain oases and a panoramic visit of Kairouan.
Southern Tunisia in 2 Days
A short and intense private journey into southern Tunisia, combining El Jem, Matmata, Douz, Chott el Jerid, the mountain oases and a panoramic visit of Kairouan.
Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is an example or indicative category. Final confirmation depends on availability and requested comfort level.
Tour overview
- Private 2-day / 1-night tour from Hammamet or an agreed pickup point.
- Visit the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem.
- Discover Matmata, Douz and southern desert landscapes.
- Cross Chott el Jerid and visit the mountain oases.
- Return via Kairouan with a panoramic city stop.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1: Hammamet - El Jem - Matmata - Douz - Sabria
Departure to El Jem to visit the Roman amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Africa. Continue to Matmata to discover the Berber village, a troglodyte house and the lunar landscape made famous by Star Wars. Drive on to Douz, gateway to the desert. Optional camel ride available. Continue to the Sabria camp for tent accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Douz - Chott el Jerid - mountain oases - Kairouan - Hammamet
After breakfast, depart towards Tozeur across Chott el Jerid, a spectacular salt lake where mirages may appear in favorable conditions. Continue to the mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza, known for landscapes, waterfalls and traditional architecture. Drive towards Kairouan for a panoramic visit of the historic centre, then return to Hammamet in the late afternoon.
Booking and payment
A 20% advance deposit confirms the tour and accommodation arrangements and enables issuance of your travel voucher. The remaining 80% is payable on arrival in Tunisia. The 20% deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. Final services and the total quotation are confirmed before booking.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle / transport.
- Professional driver.
- English-speaking or multilingual licensed guide.
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary, or a similar property.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Breakfast and/or half-board meals as specified in the itinerary.
- 4×4 desert excursion where listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to sites, monuments and museums are not included.
- International airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Lunches unless expressly stated as included.
- Optional activities, including camel rides, ULM flights, horse-drawn carriage rides, quad/go-kart outings, boat trips and folkloric dinners.
- Camera/video fees on applicable day tours.
- Any service not clearly stated as included.
Private Tour Quote
| Group size | Total private tour quote | Price per person |
| 1 person | 819 EUR | 819 EUR |
| 2 persons | 864 EUR | 432 EUR |
| 4 persons | 1,000 EUR | 250 EUR |
| 6 persons | 1,140 EUR | 190 EUR |
| 8 persons | 1,280 EUR | 160 EUR |
Prices are indicative and subject to final confirmation according to travel dates, hotel availability, rooming, guide availability and tailor-made requests.
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Tailor-Make This Tour
Share your preferred dates, pace, interests, pickup point, hotel standard and any special requests. We will shape this tour around your needs and send you a personalized proposal.
Saif replies personally
Your request is not handled by an automatic system. Saif manages the first contact, clarifies your dates, budget and travel style, then guides you toward the right proposal.
A tour followed by a local team
Tunisia Horizon remains a selective family-style service. We do not accept a high number of tours every year, because we want enough time to prepare, follow and adjust every request carefully.
- Saif manages the first contact and request follow-up.
- Monsef brings more than 40 years of tourism experience in Tunisia, speaking Arabic, French, English, German and Italian.
- Mehdi, an archaeology guide, supports heritage tours in French and English.
- Depending on the route, we work with carefully selected freelance licensed guides to cover more languages and special interests.
The same itinerary can be adapted to economy, mid-range or luxury budgets. You choose the comfort level, and we adapt the organization.
