Mini Tours

TRIP TO SAHARA
3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1: TUNIS- KAIROUAN – CHEBIKA – TAMERZA – TOZEUR                                                                Departure from Tunis to Kairouan, a purely Arab city filled with outstanding examples of the finest Islamic architecture in Tunisia: the Great Mosque of OKBA, the oldest place of worship in North Africa, and the mausoleum of Sidi Sahabi, a companion and a disciple of the Prophet Mohamed. We will see the impressive pools, built in the 9th century to collect and store winter rainwater. Then into the Medina (old town), the ancient market place encircled by 11th-century walls. Then a walking guided tour through workshops bakeries magnificent houses and religious monument Stop in Kairouan and panoramic visit to Islam Holy City. Continuation to Gafsa, Lunch and departure by jeep 4x4 to visit oasis amountaine of Chebika & Tamerza. Arrival to Tozeur, we take a walk to see the medieval town of Tozeur, accommodation at Ras Elain Tozeur 4** hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: TOZEUR- CHOTT EL DJERID – DOUZ- KSAR GHILAINE
Continental breakfast at hotel, we drive across the Chott El Jerid, the Great Salt Lake, the barrier between the Sahara and fertile North. If we are lucky, we may see some mirages on the horizon, To town of Douz, the “Gateway of the Sahara”, Accommodation in our Hotel 4** and free afternoon. Here you have the opportunity (optional) to have a camel ride passing through deserted landscape and picturesque sand dunes. Ultra- light airplane or motor glider, Car cross or buggy trip in the Sahara, Spend a night under the stars in a tented camp at Yadis Ksar Ghilaine

Day 3: DOUZ – MATMATA– MAHRES - El DJEM
Continental breakfast at hotel, departure to Matmata of Star Wars notoriety, but more importantly, center of the most extensive number of traditional troglodyte pit homes in the region. The Berber people built these simple underground dwellings to escape the extremes of weather and any unwelcome invaders, to get a feel for troglodyte living. We will visit one of these dwelling caves, then visit the hotel Sidi Driss, where scenes from the Lars homestead in Star Wars were filmed. Then drive To Mahres for lunch and continuation to El Jem to visit the largest and most spectacular Roman amphitheatre in North Africa. Back to the hotel of stay.

Rates in Double room: 
02 pax 650 usd
04 pax 480 usd
06 pax: 420 usd
supplement single 110usd

Tour includes:

Hotel accommodations
licensed tour guide
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Driver and guide fees
Entrance fee to historical and archaeological sites

4x4 car to visit the mountain oases of Chebika Tamerza and Ong Jemal                                                                                       

Tour does not include:
Drinks / Personal souvenirs / Tips
Additional nights and optional tours are on request.