Sahara Camp and Ruins 3-Day Private Desert Tour

1 hour

Easy

“From Sacred Cities to Sahara Nights: A 3-Day Tunisian Odyssey”

Day 1: departure to Kairouan (World Heritage Site) the fourth holiest city of Islam. - Arrival and visit of the best examples of Islamic architecture, the great mosque, the Mausoleum of the Barber and the Aghlabid Basins. Visit the Medina of Kairouan. Stroll through the narrow winding streets and explore the bustling marketplaces. Discover local crafts such, pottery, and traditional embroidery ○ Carpet weaving workshop assisted by local women - Typical Tunsian lunch at a select partner restaurant. You’ll get as well to taste the famous pastry of the holy city - Departure to Tozeur (Many stops to stretch your legs) - Arrival and check in at Hotel 4* Dinner and overnight in Tozeur 

Day 2 : After breakfast, drive by 4WD Jeep to oasis of the mountain Chebika & Tamerza and Ong Jemal where the Star Wars movie filming took place. Discover the landscapes at Chebika oasis with natural springs, visit the ruins of historic villages between mountains and oasis, enjoy a refreshing swim under the waterfalls of Tamerza. - Learn about the production of dates in Tunisia, and get to taste different sorts. Tunisian dates are referred to as the "queen of all dates" due to their translucent light color and soft, honey-like taste and are highly prized worldwide. - Lunch break at an exclusive Oasis in the heart of Tozeur - Drive to Douz via Chott El Jerid, the largest salt flat in the African Sahara where you will marvel at salt pans and salt sculptures - Arrival to Douz, the gateway to the Tunisian desert - Ride of your preference: Camel / Quad (EXTRA) ● Check in at Desert Camp (shared bathrooms) - Typical Berber dinner under the tents including sand bread making demonstration at Desert Camp Overnight in the Douz Desert to experience the dark skies for stargazing

 Day 3: After breakfast, Departure to Matmata, the site of the fascinating underground dwellings of the Berbers - Arrival and visit of the Berber Village, you ll get to meet berber families and connect with locals from the region. Visit of Sidi Driss troglodyte hotel, served as the interior set for the Lars Moisture Farm and Luke Skywalker’s home at the beginning of Star Wars Episode III: “A New Hope” - Depart to El Jem amphitheatre (World Heritage Site) a rare Roman colosseum and one of the largest in the world. This monumental amphitheatre, built in the mid 3rd century AD (230-240 AD), is the largest Roman monument left in Africa - Arrival followed by lunch break Return to your city of departure

What's included?
  • Bus fare
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Goods & services tax

Accommodation : 1 night in hotel 4* in Tozeur + 1 night in a camp desert in Douz

Guide: A professional tour guide approved by the Tunisian Tourism Office throughout the tour

Transport: A private comfortable vehicle with air conditioning throughout the tour

Meals : 2 breakfasts – 2 dinners

Taxes: Local Taxes

Entrance fees: All visits and programs mentioned in the program including all entrance fees

Carpet weaving workshop

4WD Safari excursion to Oases of the mountain Chebika and Tamerza

Culinary experiences: Dates tasting, Olive oil & honey tasting, sand bread making , Berber dinner at desert camp

Exclusions
  • Food & drinks

lunch

soft drink

personal expenses 

Tips

Please note
  • Infant seats available

not accessible for wheelchair

not accessible for those with limited mobility

annimal not allowed

you need scarf long skirt or trousers for entering the mosque


What to bring

    water, skincare, cash money, sunglass, caps, shoes for climbing