Day 1: Sfax Medina – Heritage, Souks & Local Flavors

Begin your private cultural experience with a guided exploration of the historic Medina of Sfax, one of the city's defining cultural landmarks.

Enter through Bab Diwan, the main historic gateway to the Medina, and discover the atmosphere of its traditional streets and markets.

Explore the traditional souks, where crafts, spices, textiles and everyday products reflect the commercial heritage of Sfax.

Continue to the traditional fish market and experience the lively atmosphere surrounding the fresh catch of the day.

Admire the Great Mosque of Sfax from the exterior, while learning about its architectural and cultural importance.

Continue through Souk Erbaa, known for traditional Tunisian clothing, fabrics and handmade textiles. Discover the craftsmanship behind some of the region's traditional garments.

Visit the traditional Gold Souk, where local craftsmen work with gold and silver to create traditional jewelry and other pieces.

Take a relaxing break at a traditional rooftop café, enjoying a tea or local drink while taking in views over the historic Medina.

Traditional Seafood Lunch

Enjoy a traditional seafood lunch featuring the fresh catch of the day, prepared in a local style. Taste the flavors of Tunisia's Mediterranean coast and discover the importance of seafood in Sfax's culinary traditions.

Sfax City Center – Colonial Heritage

After lunch, continue beyond the Medina and explore Sfax's city center and colonial-era architecture.

Visit the Municipal Museum and discover aspects of the city's history and cultural heritage through its collections.

Depending on availability, you may also choose an optional local experience such as:

• Visiting an olive-wood artisan workshop
• Discovering a traditional Ghorbèl sieve workshop
• Tasting local olive oil and Tunisian spices

These experiences offer a closer look at the craftsmanship and culinary traditions that remain part of everyday life in Sfax.

Overnight in Sfax.

Day 2: Kerkennah Islands – Sea, Fishermen & Island Traditions

Your second day begins with a journey from Sfax to the Kerkennah Islands, where island life, fishing traditions and local hospitality come together.

Cross the Sea

Board the ferry for the approximately 1.5-hour journey from Sfax to Kerkennah.

Leave the mainland behind, feel the sea breeze, watch the islands appear on the horizon and let yourself slow down.

The ferry is not simply transportation — it is the beginning of your island experience.

Meet Kerkennah's People

After arriving on the islands, travel to Ramla and meet local islanders.

Discover how traditional products such as bsisa, chriha, rob and dried grapes (zbib) are prepared. Taste, ask questions and share a genuine moment with the people who keep these traditions alive.

Enter the Fisherman's World

Meet a local fisherman and head out by boat into the Kerkennian waters.

Discover the ancient Charfia fishing technique, learn how the tides and palm-frond traps work, and experience traditional fishing directly from the sea.

Taste the Island

After your sea adventure, enjoy a traditional local lunch.

Taste fresh fish from the day's catch when available, or discover a local specialty such as Kerkennian couscous with octopus.

Here, the sea you have just experienced becomes part of your table.

Step Into Kerkennah's Memory

Visit the Kerkennah Island Heritage Museum (Dar El Fehri) in El Abbassia.

Discover traditional clothing, fishing tools, household objects, ceremonies and stories that reveal how island families lived through generations.

Discover the World of Salt

Continue to La Maison du Sel, surrounded by Kerkennah's unique salt landscape.

Meet the local host, hear the story of traditional salt production, discover the salt marshes and explore the small cabin filled with different local salt products.

Return With More Than Photos

Return to the ferry and sail back toward Sfax.

By now, Kerkennah is no longer just an island you visited.

It is the fisherman you met, the food you tasted, the stories you heard, the sea you crossed and the people who welcomed you.

Don't just visit Kerkennah. Live it.

At the end of the journey, return to your hotel or accommodation in Sfax.

Included

• Private transportation throughout the experience
• Local guide in Sfax on Day 1
• Local guide in Kerkennah on Day 2
• Ferry tickets between Sfax and Kerkennah
• Boat excursion with a local fisherman
• Traditional seafood lunch on Day 1
• Traditional local lunch in Kerkennah on Day 2
• Entrance fees to the museums and sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Rooftop café stop in Sfax, including one tea or local drink
• Visits and local experiences mentioned in the itinerary
• Accommodation in Sfax
• All applicable taxes and service charges

Not Included

• Drinks, except the drink included during the rooftop café stop
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Optional workshops or tastings requiring an additional fee
• Any additional activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
• Anything not listed under Included