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The Grand Tour of Tunisia: A Local Immersion between Sea and Desert

By Depart Travel Services
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$4,900 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Tunisia from north to south!
  • Discover archaeological sites and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Discover Kairouan, the holy city, and visit its Great Mosque
  • Visit Tozeur and hike in its mountain oases
  • Spend a night in a tent in the heart of the desert and meet the Bedouins

Activity location

    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

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The Grand Tour of Tunisia: A Local Immersion between Sea and Desert
  • Activity duration is 11 days11d
    11d
  • English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$4,899.71 x 1 AdultNZ$4,899.71
Total
Price is NZ$4,899.71

What's included, what's not

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    Welcome and airport transfers
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    Accommodation in a double room in a hotel, guest house, or camp, depending on the programme
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    Full board throughout the tour (except in Tunis)
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    Accommodation with breakfast in Tunis
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    Use of an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
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    Services of a travel guide approved by the Tourism Office
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    Services of a driver approved by the Tourism Office
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    Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums
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    Our 24-hour support
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    Flights
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    Cancellation and repatriation insurance
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    Single room supplement
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    Drinks & personal expenses
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    Optional activities and excursions
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    Tips for guide and driver

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Drones

What you can expect

An immersive tour designed for travellers curious about culture, nature, and living traditions—from ancient ruins to desert oases.

Day 1 – Welcome to Tunisia
Personalised meet and greet service at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time, depending on your arrival time, to rest or start exploring the surrounding area.

Day 2 – Discovering Tunis
Guided tour of the Medina of Tunis (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Bardo Museum (famous for its Roman mosaics), and the archaeological site of Carthage (UNESCO World Heritage Site), followed by a stroll through the white-and-blue alleys of Sidi Bou Said.

Day 3 – From Dougga to Kairouan
Stop in Testour to visit the Andalusian village and its inverted clock. Afterwards, explore the Roman site of Dougga (UNESCO). At the end of the day, visit to the Great Okba Mosque.

Day 4 – Destination Tozeur, the Pearl of the South
Visit to the Aghlabite Basins and the Medina of Kairouan. Drive to Tozeur and explore its Old Town and the Dar Chraiet Museum.

Day 5 – Mountain Oasis & Film Set
Departure by 4×4 to the oases of Chebika (guided tour), Tamerza (waterfall), and Mides (canyon). Local lunch, then drive to Mos Espa, a Star Wars set. Crossing of Chott El Gharsa towards the Oasis of Nefta, nicknamed “The Basket.”

Day 6 – Overnight stay in a tent at Ksar Ghilane
Cross Chott El Jerid, the largest salt lake in North Africa. Stop at the Douz market, then continue to the oasis of Ksar Ghilane. Swim in a hot spring. Optional dromedary ride or quad bike tour. A magical night in a tent in the desert.

Day 7 – Berber Villages in the South
Visit to Tamazret and meeting with a Berber troglodyte family. Stop in Sidi Idriss (a Star Wars filming location), then explore the villages of Toujane and Chenini. Overnight stay in a guesthouse in the heart of Douiret.

Day 8 – El Jem Amphitheatre and Journey to the Coast
Explore the Gabès market, followed by a visit to the Sfax Medina. Tour of the impressive Roman amphitheatre in El Jem and its museum. Overnight stay in the Tunisian Sahel region.

Day 9 – Sousse and Port El Kantaoui
Visit the Medina of Sousse (UNESCO) and its museum. Free time in Port El Kantaoui, a lively marina that combines modernity and charm.

Day 10 – Hammamet & Wine Tasting
Stroll through the Old Town of Hammamet. Visit to a winery with tasting of Tunisian wines. Return to Tunis and afternoon free.

Day 11 – Thank you for your trust
Transfer to the airport according to your flight. End of our services. See you soon in Tunisia!

Location

Activity location

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    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia