Tour of South Tunisia — 3 Days / 2 Nights
Discover Kairouan, Chebika, Tozeur, Chott el Jerid, Douz, Matmata and El Djem on a three-day journey from Tunis, ending in Hammamet. Two nights in 4-star hotels with half board and transport are included.
Tour of South Tunisia — 3 Days / 2 Nights
Travel from Tunis to Hammamet on a three-day journey through Kairouan, Chebika, Tozeur, Chott el Jerid, Douz, Matmata and El Djem. This itinerary combines cultural visits with the landscapes of southern Tunisia, making it an option for travelers who want both heritage and desert scenery. Two nights in 4-star hotels, breakfast, dinner and transport are included. Entrance fees, lunches, drinks and optional desert activities are extra; request a quotation for your dates and group.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tunis – Kairouan – Chebika – Tozeur
Depart from Tunis for Kairouan to discover its Islamic heritage, including the Great Mosque of Uqba and the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, traditionally associated with a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Explore the medina and its historic markets. Continue towards Gafsa for a lunch stop, then visit the mountain oasis of Chebika. Travel on to Tozeur for a walk through the old town. Check in to a 4-star hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Tozeur – Chott el Jerid – Douz
After breakfast, cross Chott el Jerid, the vast salt lake where mirages sometimes appear on the horizon. Continue to Douz, known as the gateway to the Sahara, and check in to a 4-star hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon. Optional activities, at extra cost, include a camel ride among the dunes, a 4×4 desert excursion or a quad-bike outing. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. As an optional alternative, request a night in a premium desert tent with electricity, air conditioning and a toilet; availability and any supplement will be confirmed in your quotation.
Day 3: Douz – Matmata – Mahres – El Djem – Hammamet
After breakfast, travel to Matmata to visit a traditional troglodyte home and meet a local family. Discover how these underground dwellings provide shelter from the region’s temperature extremes, then visit a Star Wars filming location used for the Lars homestead. Continue via Mahres towards El Djem for a lunch stop and a visit to its impressive Roman amphitheatre. Finish the tour with a transfer to Hammamet.
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.
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle / transport.
- Professional driver.
- English-speaking or multilingual licensed guide.
- Two nights in 4-star hotels, as listed or similar.
- Hotel taxes and service charges.
- Half board: breakfast and dinner at the hotels.
What’s Not Included
- 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.
Optional activities
Camel rides, 4×4 excursions, quad-bike outings and the premium desert-tent option are not included in the tour price. Ask for availability and a separate quotation. Prices and final arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Practical questions
Can I start in Tunis and finish in Hammamet?
Yes. This itinerary starts in Tunis and finishes in Hammamet on day three. Include your pickup address and onward plans in your enquiry so the transfer details can be confirmed.
Does this tour include a night in the desert?
The standard itinerary includes two nights in 4-star hotels. A premium desert tent with electricity, air conditioning and a toilet is an optional alternative to the Douz hotel night, subject to availability and a confirmed supplement.
How much does the three-day tour cost?
Request a personalised quotation for your dates and number of travelers. Transport and two hotel nights with half board are included; entrance fees, lunches, drinks and optional activities are excluded. There is no fixed price published for this itinerary.
Are camel rides, quad bikes and 4×4 excursions included?
No. These are optional activities at extra cost during the free afternoon around Douz. Ask for the available options and prices before booking.
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Request a personalised quotation
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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.
