Tunisia

Adding Mediterranean Blue to the Desert Margins | From Carthage to Sand Dunes and White Towns

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Tunisia
Adding Mediterranean Blue to the Desert Margins | From Carthage to Sand Dunes and White Towns
Tunisia
Tunis
El Jem
Sousse
Kairouan
Gafsa
Tamerza
Tozeur
Douz
Timbaine
Matmata
Zriba
Zaghouan
Tunis - Sidi Bou Said
Tunis - Gammarth
Luxury
Camp
City sightseeing
Ruins
Museum
English Guide
Scenic View
Oasis
Desert
Asahi
Travel details
€ 2,585 / per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
Duration Departure in 2025/9 | 9 days
Participants 2 person(s)(Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
The place where an empire once stood,
The town where someone's faith began,
And the desert and sea where I was.


Nine days crisscrossing all of Tunisia, from Tunis to Carthage, the Sahara, and Mediterranean port towns.
Ancient ruins and cities of faith, mountain oases and desert camps—varied landscapes appear one after another.
History, nature, culture, and rest gently overlap in a structure that unites fragments of the journey into one.
Signature points
A journey tracing the layers of history from ancient Rome to the Islamic world
From the ruins of Carthage and the Great Mosque of Kairouan to the Roman amphitheater at El Djem.
Experience the multi-layered history unique to Tunisia, a crossroads of civilizations.
Experience the true silence of sand and stars deep in the Sahara
Stay in Tin-Bine at the heart of the Sahara, away from tourist development.
Nights echo only with the sound of wind, walk 10-meter dunes, and greet the sunrise—an extraordinary experience awaits.
An itinerary where ruins, nature, and resorts gently connect
With mountain oases, Mediterranean port towns, and a finale of thalassotherapy, the itinerary balances intense and relaxed experiences.
Even as you move from place to place, the design makes the journey naturally memorable as a single flow.
Itinerary
Day1
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • Private car transfer Arrive at Tunis Airport
    Driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel in Tunis
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day2
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel
    Head to the old town of Tunis
  • Tunis Old Town Medina The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with history and vitality in its maze-like alleys.
    Colorful souks (markets) and artisan workshops line the streets, offering a chance to experience Tunisia's traditional culture.
    Historical buildings such as mosques and residences are scattered throughout, giving a sense of walking through a space beyond time. [English Guide]
  • Bardo Museum The Bardo Museum in Tunis is Tunisia's foremost national museum, internationally renowned for its Roman mosaic collection.
    The expansive galleries display a diverse range of artifacts from the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic periods.
    It is a precious opportunity to encounter Tunisia's rich cultural heritage in a space where art and history converge. [English Guide]
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch Lunch at a local restaurant in the port town of La Goulette
    Reservation only, a la carte ordering, pay locally
  • Carthage Ruins The Carthage ruins were one of the centers of Mediterranean civilization founded by the ancient Phoenicians.
    Baths, theaters, and aqueducts from the Roman era still remain, quietly telling the layers of history.
    The ruins spread over the heights overlooking Tunis Bay, evoking grand imaginings of the past. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart the Carthage ruins and head to Kairouan [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Kairouan
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day3
  • Breakfast
  • Kairouan Kairouan is Tunisia's holy city, regarded as an important pilgrimage site in the Islamic world.
    Historic buildings, including the Great Mosque, remain and the townscape reflects living faith and culture.
    In its quiet and devout atmosphere, you can encounter another face of Tunisia. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Kairouan and head to Gafsa [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Gafsa
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Depart Gafsa and head to the mountain oasis area around Tamerza [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tamerza
  • Mountain oasis area around Tamerza The mountain oasis area around Tamerza features a mysterious landscape where greenery and water spring forth amidst dry rocky mountains.
    Small waterfalls, gorges, and groves of date palms spread out, allowing you to feel the abundance of life thriving in harsh nature.
    The landscape, where Berber villages harmonize with nature, is a hidden charm unique to southern Tunisia. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Chebika and head to Tozeur [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tozeur
  • Dinner
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day4
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel.
  • Tozeur Tozeur is an oasis city in southwestern Tunisia, characterized by vast date palm groves and distinctive decorative brick architecture.
    It prospered as a caravan relay point since ancient times, and tradition and desert life still live on today.
    As the gateway to the Sahara, it is a town full of charm where nature and culture intersect. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Tozeur and head to Douz. [English Guide]
  • Chott el Jerid En route, we will stop at Chott el Jerid, the largest salt lake in North Africa.

    Chott el Jerid is a salt lake spreading across southern Tunisia, where an endless white land creates a magical landscape.
    In the dry season the lakebed dries up, and the salt crystals reflecting sunlight shine like a mirror.
    Mirages sometimes appear, captivating visitors with this mysterious desert spectacle. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Douz
  • Douz Douz is an oasis town in southern Tunisia known as the "Gateway to the Sahara."
    Endless sand dunes spread around the town, where you can enjoy camel rides and 4WD desert tours.
    This place, where Berber culture and desert life are alive, welcomes travelers as the entrance to the Sahara. [English Guide]
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Change to 4WD vehicles for desert crossing in Douz.
    Depart Douz and head to Tingbène.
    Experience off-road driving across the vast Sahara Desert in a 4WD. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Timbaine
  • Tingbène Arrive at the Sahara camp Tingbène, right in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
    Explore the true Sahara with 10-meter-class sand dunes—walk the dunes or play in the sand?

    Tingbène is an expansive dune area in the interior of southern Tunisia where you can experience the silence and power of the Sahara.
    The golden sand dunes that rise like waves are nature's art created by time and wind.
    In this undeveloped wilderness you can savor the desert's original beauty and the allure of solitude.
  • 4-star / Superior
  • Dinner Enjoy the silent night and the countless stars shining in the vast night sky.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day5
  • Breakfast
  • Sunrise viewing In the early morning, enjoy the sunrise rising from the vast Sahara Desert.
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 68781
  • Private car transfer Depart Tingbène and head to Douz. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Douz
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Depart Douz and head to Matmata. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Matmata
  • Matmata Matmata is a Berber village in southern Tunisia known for traditional underground dwellings dug into the earth.
    These unique homes, built to escape the heat, are still inhabited and are a living cultural heritage.
    It is also known as a filming location for the movie "Star Wars," and its otherworldly landscape fascinates travelers. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Matmata and head to the hotel in Tamezret. [English Guide]
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day6
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel.
    Depart Tamezret and head to El Djem. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - El Jem
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • El Djem El Djem is one of Tunisia's foremost historical sites, dominated by an ancient Roman amphitheater.
    With a diameter of about 150 meters and a height of about 36 meters, this magnificent structure conveys Roman engineering and grandeur to the present day.
    Because of its state of preservation and scale, it is also called the "Colosseum of Africa," overwhelming its visitors.
    Visit the El Djem Archaeological Museum, which displays mosaics excavated from this area. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart El Djem, head to Sousse [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Sousse
  • Sousse Sousse is a Tunisian port town on the Mediterranean where history and resort life coexist.
    The old town (Medina), a UNESCO World Heritage site, retains strong medieval features such as walls, fortresses, and souks.
    It is an attractive city where beautiful blue seas and the atmosphere of the ancient city blend, allowing beauty and culture to coexist.

    Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town of Sousse with its unique Arabian port-town atmosphere
    Visit the scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire old town and see the Ribat, the oldest building in the old town [English Guide]
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day7
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, guide and driver will meet you at the hotel
    Depart Sousse, head to Zriba
  • Tunisia - Zriba
  • Zriba Zriba is a historic spa town quietly situated in the hilly area of northeastern Tunisia.
    The abandoned villages and stone buildings remaining in the mountains quietly tell the story of past life and landscapes.
    In an unspoiled atmosphere that has not been commercialized for tourism, you can spend a time that feels as if time has stopped. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Zriba, head to Zaghouan [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Zaghouan
  • Zaghouan Zaghouan is a historic town at the foot of a mountain with an elevation of 1295m, where ancient Roman aqueducts still remain, symbolizing Tunisia's water engineering.
    The arched aqueducts that cut through the hills were once important structures that carried water to the capital Carthage.
    Surrounded by serene landscapes where nature and ruins harmonize, it is an ideal place for historical walks.
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 69716
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch Lunch at a farm-style restaurant in Zaghouan set in lush gardens
    Reservations only, order à la carte, pay locally
  • Roman-era aqueduct The Zaghouan aqueduct is part of a large-scale waterworks built in Roman times to carry water to Carthage, extending some 132 km in total.
    Its beautiful series of arches across the hills conveys the advanced civil engineering of ancient Rome to the present day.
    The imposing ruins and the surrounding natural scenery create a quiet and memorable atmosphere. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart the Zaghouan aqueduct, head to Sidi Bou Said [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tunis - Sidi Bou Said
  • Sidi Bou Said A picturesque Tunisian town famed for the beautiful harmony of white walls and blue doors.
    The town spreads across a hill overlooking the Mediterranean and captivates visitors with its picture-like beauty.
    Small galleries and cafes dot the streets, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed time while strolling. [English Guide]
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day8
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, the driver will meet you at the hotel
    Depart Sidi Bou Said, head to Gammarth
  • Tunisia - Tunis - Gammarth
  • 5-star / Luxury
  • (Self-arranged)
    Thalassotherapy experience After arriving at the hotel, enjoy a thalassotherapy 2.5-hour massage course / pay locally
    Gommage, multi-jet bath, full-body seaweed wrap, full-body massage
    After the massage, relax in the thalasso pool, sauna, or gym.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day9
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer Driver will meet you at the hotel
    Transfer to Tunis airport

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 1
09/24(Wed)
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • Private car transfer Arrive at Tunis Airport
    Driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel in Tunis
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day 2
09/25(Thu)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel
    Head to the old town of Tunis
  • Tunis Old Town Medina The Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with history and vitality in its maze-like alleys.
    Colorful souks (markets) and artisan workshops line the streets, offering a chance to experience Tunisia's traditional culture.
    Historical buildings such as mosques and residences are scattered throughout, giving a sense of walking through a space beyond time. [English Guide]
  • Bardo Museum The Bardo Museum in Tunis is Tunisia's foremost national museum, internationally renowned for its Roman mosaic collection.
    The expansive galleries display a diverse range of artifacts from the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic periods.
    It is a precious opportunity to encounter Tunisia's rich cultural heritage in a space where art and history converge. [English Guide]
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch Lunch at a local restaurant in the port town of La Goulette
    Reservation only, a la carte ordering, pay locally
  • Carthage Ruins The Carthage ruins were one of the centers of Mediterranean civilization founded by the ancient Phoenicians.
    Baths, theaters, and aqueducts from the Roman era still remain, quietly telling the layers of history.
    The ruins spread over the heights overlooking Tunis Bay, evoking grand imaginings of the past. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart the Carthage ruins and head to Kairouan [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Kairouan
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 3
09/26(Fri)
  • Breakfast
  • Kairouan Kairouan is Tunisia's holy city, regarded as an important pilgrimage site in the Islamic world.
    Historic buildings, including the Great Mosque, remain and the townscape reflects living faith and culture.
    In its quiet and devout atmosphere, you can encounter another face of Tunisia. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Kairouan and head to Gafsa [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Gafsa
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Depart Gafsa and head to the mountain oasis area around Tamerza [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tamerza
  • Mountain oasis area around Tamerza The mountain oasis area around Tamerza features a mysterious landscape where greenery and water spring forth amidst dry rocky mountains.
    Small waterfalls, gorges, and groves of date palms spread out, allowing you to feel the abundance of life thriving in harsh nature.
    The landscape, where Berber villages harmonize with nature, is a hidden charm unique to southern Tunisia. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Chebika and head to Tozeur [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tozeur
  • Dinner
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 4
09/27(Sat)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel.
  • Tozeur Tozeur is an oasis city in southwestern Tunisia, characterized by vast date palm groves and distinctive decorative brick architecture.
    It prospered as a caravan relay point since ancient times, and tradition and desert life still live on today.
    As the gateway to the Sahara, it is a town full of charm where nature and culture intersect. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Tozeur and head to Douz. [English Guide]
  • Chott el Jerid En route, we will stop at Chott el Jerid, the largest salt lake in North Africa.

    Chott el Jerid is a salt lake spreading across southern Tunisia, where an endless white land creates a magical landscape.
    In the dry season the lakebed dries up, and the salt crystals reflecting sunlight shine like a mirror.
    Mirages sometimes appear, captivating visitors with this mysterious desert spectacle. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Douz
  • Douz Douz is an oasis town in southern Tunisia known as the "Gateway to the Sahara."
    Endless sand dunes spread around the town, where you can enjoy camel rides and 4WD desert tours.
    This place, where Berber culture and desert life are alive, welcomes travelers as the entrance to the Sahara. [English Guide]
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Change to 4WD vehicles for desert crossing in Douz.
    Depart Douz and head to Tingbène.
    Experience off-road driving across the vast Sahara Desert in a 4WD. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Timbaine
  • Tingbène Arrive at the Sahara camp Tingbène, right in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
    Explore the true Sahara with 10-meter-class sand dunes—walk the dunes or play in the sand?

    Tingbène is an expansive dune area in the interior of southern Tunisia where you can experience the silence and power of the Sahara.
    The golden sand dunes that rise like waves are nature's art created by time and wind.
    In this undeveloped wilderness you can savor the desert's original beauty and the allure of solitude.
  • 4-star / Superior
  • Dinner Enjoy the silent night and the countless stars shining in the vast night sky.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 5
09/28(Sun)
  • Breakfast
  • Sunrise viewing In the early morning, enjoy the sunrise rising from the vast Sahara Desert.
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 68781
  • Private car transfer Depart Tingbène and head to Douz. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Douz
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • Private car transfer Depart Douz and head to Matmata. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Matmata
  • Matmata Matmata is a Berber village in southern Tunisia known for traditional underground dwellings dug into the earth.
    These unique homes, built to escape the heat, are still inhabited and are a living cultural heritage.
    It is also known as a filming location for the movie "Star Wars," and its otherworldly landscape fascinates travelers. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Matmata and head to the hotel in Tamezret. [English Guide]
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 6
09/29(Mon)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel.
    Depart Tamezret and head to El Djem. [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - El Jem
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch
  • El Djem El Djem is one of Tunisia's foremost historical sites, dominated by an ancient Roman amphitheater.
    With a diameter of about 150 meters and a height of about 36 meters, this magnificent structure conveys Roman engineering and grandeur to the present day.
    Because of its state of preservation and scale, it is also called the "Colosseum of Africa," overwhelming its visitors.
    Visit the El Djem Archaeological Museum, which displays mosaics excavated from this area. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart El Djem, head to Sousse [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Sousse
  • Sousse Sousse is a Tunisian port town on the Mediterranean where history and resort life coexist.
    The old town (Medina), a UNESCO World Heritage site, retains strong medieval features such as walls, fortresses, and souks.
    It is an attractive city where beautiful blue seas and the atmosphere of the ancient city blend, allowing beauty and culture to coexist.

    Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town of Sousse with its unique Arabian port-town atmosphere
    Visit the scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire old town and see the Ribat, the oldest building in the old town [English Guide]
  • Dinner
  • 5-star / Luxury

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:⚪︎

Day 7
09/30(Tue)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, guide and driver will meet you at the hotel
    Depart Sousse, head to Zriba
  • Tunisia - Zriba
  • Zriba Zriba is a historic spa town quietly situated in the hilly area of northeastern Tunisia.
    The abandoned villages and stone buildings remaining in the mountains quietly tell the story of past life and landscapes.
    In an unspoiled atmosphere that has not been commercialized for tourism, you can spend a time that feels as if time has stopped. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart Zriba, head to Zaghouan [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Zaghouan
  • Zaghouan Zaghouan is a historic town at the foot of a mountain with an elevation of 1295m, where ancient Roman aqueducts still remain, symbolizing Tunisia's water engineering.
    The arched aqueducts that cut through the hills were once important structures that carried water to the capital Carthage.
    Surrounded by serene landscapes where nature and ruins harmonize, it is an ideal place for historical walks.
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 69716
  • (Self-arranged)
    Lunch Lunch at a farm-style restaurant in Zaghouan set in lush gardens
    Reservations only, order à la carte, pay locally
  • Roman-era aqueduct The Zaghouan aqueduct is part of a large-scale waterworks built in Roman times to carry water to Carthage, extending some 132 km in total.
    Its beautiful series of arches across the hills conveys the advanced civil engineering of ancient Rome to the present day.
    The imposing ruins and the surrounding natural scenery create a quiet and memorable atmosphere. [English Guide]
  • Private car transfer Depart the Zaghouan aqueduct, head to Sidi Bou Said [English Guide]
  • Tunisia - Tunis - Sidi Bou Said
  • Sidi Bou Said A picturesque Tunisian town famed for the beautiful harmony of white walls and blue doors.
    The town spreads across a hill overlooking the Mediterranean and captivates visitors with its picture-like beauty.
    Small galleries and cafes dot the streets, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed time while strolling. [English Guide]
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 8
10/01(Wed)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer In the morning, the driver will meet you at the hotel
    Depart Sidi Bou Said, head to Gammarth
  • Tunisia - Tunis - Gammarth
  • 5-star / Luxury
  • (Self-arranged)
    Thalassotherapy experience After arriving at the hotel, enjoy a thalassotherapy 2.5-hour massage course / pay locally
    Gommage, multi-jet bath, full-body seaweed wrap, full-body massage
    After the massage, relax in the thalasso pool, sauna, or gym.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 9
10/02(Thu)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer Driver will meet you at the hotel
    Transfer to Tunis airport

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

None

Railway

None

Bus

None

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F:8  LUN:0  DIN:5 
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

None

Excludes (Others)

Lunch expenses during the itinerary
Beverages consumed during meals on the itinerary
Personal expenses for drinks and similar during the itinerary
Tips for guides and drivers during the itinerary
Activity fees during the itinerary (camel riding, etc.)

Accommodation list
1

Tunis

2person(s) 1rooms 

2

Kairouan

2person(s) 1rooms 

3

Tozeur

2person(s) 1rooms 

4

Timbaine

2person(s) 1rooms 

5

Matmata

2person(s) 1rooms 

6

Sousse

2person(s) 1rooms 

7

Tunis - Sidi Bou Said

2person(s) 1rooms 

8

Tunis - Gammarth

2person(s) 1rooms