Mini Tour with Overnight in the Sahara Desert

Pick up from your selected hotel and departure to El Jem, visit to the famous Roman amphitheater ranked 3rd in the world with a capacity of 35,000 spectators. Departure to Matmata, Berber village unique of its kind known for its underground cave houses and its lunar landscape. Visit of a Berber troglodyte house to discover the amazing Berber architecture and the daily life. Then you will enjoy a tasty lunch of Berber specialties. After lunch, drive to Ksar Ghilane, Sahara oasis in the beginning of the Erg oriental, a huge desert of ocher sand, arrival to the oasis where you could enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural water spring 34C°. Possibility to make some excursions in the desert by Camel riding or Quad Biking (Optional). Transfer in 4WD vehicle to Zmela desert, to enjoy a breath-taking sunset on the giant sand dunes. After a tasty typical dinner, you could enjoy a wonderful starry sky where the main constellations are visible with the naked eye. Overnight at the Saharan camp under tents.

You begin your day admiring a spectacular sunrise on the sand dunes, then you’ll enjoy a delicious and rich breakfast. Departure to Douz, the city named “The Gate of the Sahara”, visit of the traditional market of Babouche, traditional shoes made of Camel leather. Drive to Chott El Jerid, a huge Salt Lake with unusual landscapes. After a shirt break in the lake, we continue to Tozeur capital of the Bled El Jerid “Land of palmtrees”, visit of the ancient city to discover the beauty of the typical architecture of the houses decorated with coated clay bricks. After lunch, departure to discover the mountain oases on the Atlas mountain range. Arrival to Chebika oasis and wander tour through the oasis with its stunning landscapes and natural water springs. Drive to Tamerza oasis and visit to the waterfalls and the old abandoned village with wonderful views. Drive back to Tozeur, dinner and overnight at Ksar El Djerid 4* hotel.

After breakfast, departure to Kairouan, the holly city of Islam and declared World Heritage, arrival and visit to the city and its ancient monuments. Visit of the Aghlabid basins, old water reserves that fed the entire city. Visit of the Abu Zoumaa Al Balaoui Mausoleum called Sid Sahib or the Barber. Visit to the Great Mosque of Okba, that took the name of its founder. Panoramic visit to the ancient mosque called “Three Doors Mosque”. After lunch, visit of the Medina with its souks and narrow streets. Possibility to visit of a carpet weaving workshop. Departure to Hammamet or Tunis, drop off in your selected hotel, end of our services