TUNISIA EXOTICA TOP DELUXE 11 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS

This extended 12-day luxurious “Exotica” tour in 5-star hotels delves deeper into Tunisia’s treasures. It builds upon the Grand Tour with comprehensive visits to Tunis, Carthage, and Sousse, then expands to include the unique Djerba Island (synagogues, pottery, street art), a more extensive desert experience through Matmata, Douz, and Tozeur (with optional Star Wars 4×4 safaris), culminating in the historical Kairouan and coastal Hammamet.

DAY BY DAY

DAY 1: TUNIS

Arrival at Tunis airport. Transfer to hotel in Tunis. Overnight in Tunis (Dinner is included).

DAY 2: CARTHAGE – SIDI BOU SAID

Full board. Explore the archaeological site of Carthage (Punic ruins, Termas de Antonino, Amphitheater). After lunch, visit Sidi Bou Said (white houses, blue doors & windows). Overnight in Tunis.

DAY 3: TUNIS – BARDO – MEDINA – SOUSSE

Full board. Visit the Bardo Museum (Roman mosaics). Explore Tunis (founded in the 9th century BC). Lunch in the Medina of Tunis. Continue to Sousse. Overnight in Sousse.

DAY 4: SOUSSE – MONASTIR

Full board. Visit the Ribat of Monastir. Visit the Mausoleum of Bourguiba. Lunch in Monastir. Visit the Medina of Sousse (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Free time in Sousse. Overnight in Sousse.

DAY 5: EL JEM - DJERBA

Full board. Visit the Roman Amphitheater in El Jem, which rivals Rome’s Colosseum in size. Have lunch in Mahres before continuing to the island of Djerba

DAY 6: Djerba Island Tour

Full board. Take a tour of the island, visiting the pottery village of Guellala, the historic El Griba Synagogue, and the street art hub of Djerba Hood. Enjoy lunch and some free time in the capital, Houmt Souk, for shopping.

DAY 7: Djerba, Matmata & Douz

Full board. Cross to the mainland and visit the ancient fortified granaries of Ksour Medenine. Stop in the scenic village of Toujene before heading to Matmata to see the unique troglodyte houses. After lunch, continue to Douz, known as the Gateway to the Desert.

DAY 8: Douz & Tozeur

Full board. Travel to Tozeur, crossing the stunning salt lake of Chott El Jerid, where you can see mirages. Enjoy an included lunch and free time in the afternoon.

DAY 9: Tozeur

Full board. Explore the charming Medina of Tozeur. Enjoy lunch in an oasis and have the afternoon free. Optional Excursion: A 4×4 safari to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Ong Jmal, a filming location for Star Wars.

DAY 10: KAIROUAN & HAMMAMET

Full board. Visit Kairouan, one of Islam’s holiest cities.See the Great Mosque of Okba Ibn Nafa and the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi. Visit a local carpet factory before continuing to the coastal city of Hammamet for dinner and the night.

DAY 11: HAMMAMET

Full board. Enjoy a free day to relax on the beach or at the spa with an all-inclusive stay. Optional Excursion: A half-day tour of Nabeul, the pottery capital, and the Medina of Hammamet.