Tunisia Tour Package - The Wonders of Tunisian South - 8 Days

Itinerary of the Tunisia Tour Package: DAY 1 - Arrival - Arrival, meeting at the airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Free day and possibility of free stroll. DAY 2 - South Ksours and overnight in a gîte - After breakfast, departure via the Roman Road to Tataouine. Visit of the city then continuation to Ksar Ouled Soltane, filming location of some scenes from the film "Star Wars" and one of the best Ksours in southern Tunisia. Departure for Chenini, a small village embedded in the mountain, renowned for its ksours and its houses dug in the walls of the mountains and visit (about 40min on foot) with a local guide who will be happy to share with you the history of his village and its traditions. - Lunch in a typical restaurant. - After the meal, hike with a local guide between the village of Chenini and the village of Douiret where you will spend the night (about 3 hours). This hike is optional. - Arrival in Douiret and free time to stroll around the village. - Dinner and overnight at the inhabitant. - Walking time: around 3h - Stages: Tataouine Chenini - Douiret - Accommodation: Night at the gite at Raouf's DAY 3 - The night under tent - After breakfast, departure to the Berber village of Guermessa, a deserted village where you will have an appointment with a walk to discover its different components. Continue to Ksar Ghilane, a small exotic oasis in the Sahara, famous for its natural source of thermal water, where you can swim. Arrival and free time to enjoy a swim in the hot spring. - Lunch and possibility of a quad getaway (extra) or excursion on camel back to visit the old fort "Tisavar" located in the desert then departure to Zmela the camp where we will spend the night (approximately 20km). - Arrival and free time to enjoy the sunset. Dinner and Saharan vigil. - Night in Berber tent. - Accommodation: Overnight at Zmela camp or similar. DAY 4 - The old medina - Wake up gently and breakfast, and departure for Tozeur via the city of Douz. - Lunch and continuation. - Crossing of Chott El Djérid, lake of antiquity, sea of chimeras and disturbing fairyland by its mirages where, according to legend, whole armies disappeared forever. Arrival and installation at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the ancient city of Tozeur (La vielle Médina) and possibility of a carriage ride in the marvelous palm grove of Tozeur (Extra) or to visit the magnificent museum of traditional art Dar Chéraït (Extra). Dinner and overnight at the hotel. - Walking time: about 1 hour - Stages: Jérid Tozeur - The Medina - The Palmeraie - Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge 4 * or similar DAY 5 - Getaway in the mountain oases - After breakfast, departure to visit the superb oases of the Chébika mountains, a veritable suspended paradise, which has become for years the favorite place of the greatest filmmakers (known especially for its Berber village and its springs of water which spring from the side of the mountain), Tamerza (famous for its waterfall) and Midès (for its Canyons). - Lunch in a typical homestay restaurant to enjoy a typical Tunisian menu. - In the afternoon, you can leave civilization behind and go on an adventure in the dunes of Ong Djemel by the Ralley track to discover the scenery of Star Wars and the village of Mose Espa. On the way to our hotel, we will pass to the basket of Nefta where a visit will be made. - Dinner and overnight at the hotel. - Walking time: about 1 hour - Stages: Chebika - Tamerza - Midès - Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Ksar Rouge 4 * or similar DAY 6 - In the house underground - After breakfast, departure to Douz - Arrival in Douz and free time to stroll through its colorful market. - Departure to Matmata, the troglodyte village. Our first stop will be at the Berber village of Tamazret. Coffee break and free time to stroll around the village. - Continue to Matmata and visit the inhabitant where we will be greeted by good Roman tea, bread prepared by your host, accompanied by olive oil and honey. - Departure from the hotel and lunch. - In the afternoon, departure for a visit to the famous Sidi Idriss hotel (filming location for some scenes from Star Wars) then a visit to the Berber village of Toujane famous for the manufacture of handmade "MARGOUM" carpets and for its honey made from rosemary. - Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight (hotel with semi-troglodyte structure and architecture) - Stages: Tozeur - Douz - Matmata - Accommodation: Overnight in Diar El Barbar or similar DAY 7 - Return to Djerba - Breakfast, Departure to the island of Djerba via the Bac. - Visit of Guellela the pottery village and possibility of doing business in the shops before leaving the next day. Continue to the alleys of Djerba Hood and free time to admire the street arts. - Departure, Installation at the hotel and free time (waterfront hotel). - Stages: Matmata - Djerba - Accommodation: Overnight at Dar Bhar hotel or similar DAY 8 - End of the Tunisia Tour Package - Free day and transfer to the airport according to flight schedules.