3 Day Desert Trip Package
Travel from Roman heritage sites to Berber villages and desert landscapes on a compact three-day journey into southern Tunisia.
Visit the most fascinating and ancient sites in Tunisia. On this 3-day excursion you’ll travel from the Roman amphitheater in El Jem to a Berber village built into a mountain. Ride through the dunes on a camel, explore the souk in Sidi Okba, and more!
Highlights:
See the amphitheater at El Jem, one of the largest of the Roman Empire
Visit Matmata, a Berber village actually built into a mountain
Ride a camel ride through the magnificent dunes in Douz
Visit some of the most fascinating areas of Tunisia in the desert and along the Mediterranean. This unique tour is perfect for those with an interest in history, culture, and spectacular scenery! You’ll stay in 3-star hotels for 2 nights, with breakfast and lunch included. Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
After breakfast, you’ll depart with you professional guide for El Jem, where you’ll visit one of the largest amphitheaters built by the Romans. Continue to Gabes via Skhira. In Gabes you’ll marvel at the oases by the gulf of Syrta, overlooking the sea. Take time to visit Souk Jara, and consider an optional carriage ride (for an additional fee). Matmata is the next stop. This is a Berber village that’s actually built into a mountain. The pitted lunar landscape was used by Spielberg in filming Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. See the famous troglodyte houses that were carved into the rock surface. Entrance is through giant craters. After lunch at a local restaurant you’ll continue on to Douz, the Gate of the Desert. You’ll stop at the 4-star Mouradi Douz hotel for drinks before heading out on a camel ride to the magnificent dunes. Other options (for an additional fee) include Go-karting or flying in a ULM plane. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
You’ll rise early, in time to admire the sun rising over the sand dunes. After breakfast, you’ll visit Douz and the oases of Za’frane, Nouiel, and Blidet. The tour continues on to Tozeur via Chott El Jerid, known for its palm trees and dates. When you arrive in Tozeur, you’ll stop at the hotel to enjoy a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll head to the desert to see Ong Jemel, where Star Wars and The English Patient were filmed. On your return to Tozeur, you can visit Dar Cherait Museum (entrance fee not included in the tour price). Enjoy dinner under a tent in Planet Oasis, with drinks including wine, soft drinks, and water, and be entertained by a folklore show. Overnight at El Mouradi Tozeur hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast you’ll visit an oasis in the mountains. See the old village of Chebika and the palm grove. In Tamerza, you’ll stop in the old village and at the waterfall. Continue on to Mides, where you’ll visit the canyons. After lunch in Gabes, you’ll depart for Sbeitla for a visit to an archaeological site. See the holy Islamic city of Kairouan, founded in 671 by Okba Ibn Naf’a. The town, located in the very center of Tunisia, is famous for its carpets and numerous mosques. Sidi Okba, founded in the 7th century, reflects the greatness of the Islamic empire of the time. Visit the old town and enjoy some free time in the souk. Afterwards, you’ll travel back to Hammamet or Tunis.
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle / transport.
- Professional driver.
- English-speaking or multilingual licensed guide.
- Hotel accommodation, the one listed or similar.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Breakfast and/or half-board meals depending on the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to listed sites and museums.
- 4×4 desert excursion if listed in the tour.
What’s Not Included
- International airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks.
- Tips / gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Lunches unless stated.
- Optional activities such as camel ride, ULM flight, caleche, quad/go-kart, boat trip, folkloric dinner.
- Camera/video fees on some older day tours.
- Any service not clearly mentioned as included.
Private Tour Quote
| Group size | Total private tour quote | Price per person |
| 1 person | 1,306 EUR | 1,306 EUR |
| 2 persons | 1,425 EUR | 713 EUR |
| 4 persons | 1,763 EUR | 441 EUR |
| 6 persons | 2,100 EUR | 350 EUR |
| 8 persons | 2,438 EUR | 305 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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- 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.
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