Discover Tunisia
Discover Tunisia
Discover Tunisia
6 Days Starting and ending in Tunis, Tunisia
Visiting: Hammamet, Kairouan, Douz, Sousse, Tunis
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Discover Tunisia" tour, where you'll explore the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Tunisia. Capture memories amid stunning Islamic architecture and the ancient ruins of Carthage, and marvel at the impressive engineering of the Aghlabid basins. Visit the troglodyte houses in Matmata, famous for their appearance in the "Star Wars" movies, and relax on the serene beaches of Port El Kantaoui. Cherish the architectural and spiritual significance of the Great Mosque of Kairouan, and drive through the mesmerizing Chott el Djerid salt lake. Conclude your adventure by exploring the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, the third largest in the world. Enjoy comfortable travel in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle, with accommodation, meals, and guided excursions included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tunis Arrival - Hammamet (70 Km - 1 Hr) (-/-/D)
Location: Hammamet
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival at Tunis airport today you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel in Hammamet. It is one of the main coastal cities in this beautiful country. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing in the hotel, or exploring the beautiful surroundings in Yasmine Hammamet.Â
Overnight in Hammamet
Day 2: Hammamet - Kairouan - Tozeur (420Km - 7Hrs) (B/L/D)
Location: Kairouan
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Kairouan. Upon arrival at the holy city, take a walking tour with your guide through the old Medina. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of Medina and built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD. The site attracts thousands of local and international visitors for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. Then visit the impressive ancient engineering site of the Aghlabid basins, where two large water basins and a few cisterns have survived the passing of the centuries as they helped conserve and distribute decades of scarce drinking water resources. Lunch is included and will be in Kairouan. Then head down south to Tozeur and enjoy the evening at your hotel.
Overnight in Tozeur
Day 3: Tozeur - Chott Djerid - Douz (130Km - 2Hrs) (B/L/D)
Location: Douz
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have your breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, exploring the surroundings on your own. After lunch, drive through the biggest Salt Lake in the country, Chott el Djerid, admiring the outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages, also used as a filming site for Star Wars. On your arrival to Douz, the ‘gateway to the Sahara, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Douz
Day 4: Douz - Matmata - El Djem - Sousse (432Km - 5Hrs) (B/L/D)
Location: Sousse
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, your will head towards the old village of Matmata. The area contains one of the best-preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses, carved by Tunisian Berbers in the middle of the surrounding earth. A filming site of the Star Wars movie is also open for visitors in Matmata. The next stop is at the village of El Djem, home of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago, and exceptionally well-preserved up to this day. The site was mainly used for spectator events, namely gladiator battles. After a local lunch in El Djem, continue to the Mediterranean town of Sousse for your last night in the country.
Overnight in Sousse
Day 5: Sousse - Tunis (140Km - 2Hrs) (B/L/D)
Location: Tunis
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the beautiful Port El Kantaoui harbour for a quick visit before you head back to Sidi Bousaid, in the capital of Tunis. This charming village is known for its indigo blue windows and doors and white walls. At an altitude of over 100 metres, it features dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea. Your next stop is the neighbouring archaeological site of Carthage, located on a magnificent coastline. Although the ancient city was destroyed by the Romans, this UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site features excavations of homes, baths and sewage systems. The other significant site in the area is the Carthage amphitheatre, built towards the first century AD and later rebuilt by the Romans. The theatre today hosts some 30,000 visitors at the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage. After a tasty lunch, head towards downtown Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum, located in an old Beylical castle in the middle of the old city of Tunis, and renowned for its rich collection of mosaics. Continue with a visit and free time in the ancient Medina of Tunis before you head to the Hammamet area to check in to your hotel.
Day 6: Tunis Depature - (B/-/-)
Location: Tunis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred back to Tunis International Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
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05 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at a listed hotel or similar
Accommodation for 5 nights in a hotel on a twin sharing basis.
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Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
Daily buffet breakfast provided at the hotel.
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04 lunches
Four lunches included during the tour.
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05 Dinners
Five dinners included during the tour.
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Meet & greet by our representative upon arrival
A representative will meet and greet you upon arrival.
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Professional Bilingual guide throughout the tour
A professional bilingual guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Return airport transfers
Transfers to and from the airport are included.
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All visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
All visits and excursions listed in the itinerary are included.
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Entrance fees to tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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Transportation in deluxe AC vehicle
Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle is provided.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Optional tours
Optional tours are not included.
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Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers
Transfers for passengers who book land-only packages are not included.
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Items not mentioned as being included
Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with return airport transfers and all visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners included.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel comfortably in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with return airport transfers and all visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners included.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a professional bilingual guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Are entrance fees to tourist sites included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to all tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes daily buffet breakfast, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, transfers to and from the airport are included.
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What is the policy on personal expenses and tips?
Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Optional tours are not included in the tour package.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
On arrival at Tunis airport, you will be met by a company representative and transferred to your hotel in Hammamet. You can enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing in the hotel or exploring the beautiful surroundings in Yasmine Hammamet.
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What can I expect to see in Kairouan?
In Kairouan, you will take a walking tour through the old Medina, visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, and see the impressive ancient engineering site of the Aghlabid basins.
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What is special about Chott el Djerid?
Chott el Djerid is the biggest Salt Lake in Tunisia, known for its outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages. It was also used as a filming site for Star Wars.
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What can I see in Matmata?
In Matmata, you can visit one of the best-preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses carved by Tunisian Berbers. A filming site of the Star Wars movie is also open for visitors.
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What is the significance of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem?
The Roman amphitheatre of El Djem is the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago. It is exceptionally well-preserved and was mainly used for spectator events, such as gladiator battles.
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What will I see in Sidi Bousaid?
Sidi Bousaid is known for its indigo blue windows and doors and white walls. It features dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea.
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What can I expect to see at the archaeological site of Carthage?
The archaeological site of Carthage features excavations of homes, baths, and sewage systems. The Carthage amphitheatre, built towards the first century AD, is also located here and hosts the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage.
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What is special about the Bardo National Museum?
The Bardo National Museum is located in an old Beylical castle in the middle of the old city of Tunis and is renowned for its rich collection of mosaics.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.