This two-day tour takes you to some of the country's top filming locations. You'll visit ancient Roman ruins and underground houses, cross a vast salt lake and spend the night in an oasis on the fringes of the Sahara.
Begin your desert adventure at El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman stadium used to seat 35,000 spectators, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. After your cultural fix, head to Matmata, for lunch and a visit to the rock-cut cave homes that starred in the Star Wars films. Finish the day in your very own oasis for an overnight stay in Douz, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara'.
In the morning, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a rust-washed salt lake, before hopping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal. Here, you'll explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars. We will stop for a Tunisian lunch at Gafsa and in the afternoon, round off the tour with a photo stop at historic Kairouan.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Guide
✔ Accommodation
✖ Optional camel (12€ per pax) or carriage ride (1 quad =24€ for 1 pax/27€ for 2 pax) in Douz
✖ Single room supplement of approximately €10 per guest payable in cash at the hotel
Pickup Locations
1. Marhaba Salem
2. Royal Thalassa Monastir
3. Rosa Beach Thalasso and Spa
4. Neptunia Beach
5. Hotel El Faracha
6. Nerolia Hotel & Spa
7. Riadh Palms Resort & Spa
8. Hotel Riviera
9. El Kaiser
10. Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace
11. Palmyra Holiday Resort & Spa
12. Hotel Primasol El Mehdi
13. TUI Blue Scheherazade
14. Thalassa Mahdia
15. Hotel La Gondole
16. Caribbean World Mahdia
17. Orient Palace Hotel
18. Hotel Abou Sofiane
19. Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
20. Mahdia Palace
Additional Info: Pick up is provided from selected hotels. When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
Itinerary
Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 1
1
Amphitheatre of El Jem
After you will get picked up by hour hotel you will embark on your sandy adventure at El Jem Colosseum.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Matmata
Then you will arrive to Matmata where you will enjoy your lunch and get to visit troglodyte houses.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Douz
Then you will get to finish the day in the oasis town of Douz – surrounded with date palms – for an overnight stay. This is a great spot to take an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.
Duration: 2 hours
Tunisian Sahara Tour from Sousse -Day 2
1
Chott El Jerid
After breakfast, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a mirage-filled salt lake, before jumping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll discover the film set city built for Star Wars.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Kairouan
After lunch in Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop in Kairouan, a great place to take lots of Instagram-worthy pictures of the intricately decorated Islamic architecture that the town is known for.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
