9 Days Tunisia Tour – History, Desert, Berber Culture & Mediterranean Coast

Arrive at Tunis–Carthage International Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the archaeological site of Carthage. Once a powerful Phoenician city, Carthage now offers atmospheric ruins including the Antonine Baths, Byrsa Hill, and Punic harbors.

Later, continue to Sidi Bou Said, a charming hilltop town with blue-and-white architecture overlooking the sea. Explore art shops, sip mint tea, and enjoy the coastal breeze.

Return to Tunis for dinner and overnight stay in the city center.

Begin with a visit to the Bardo National Museum, home to some of the most important Roman mosaics in the world. Then head into the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO-listed old town with markets, traditional shops, and historic mosques.

In the afternoon, depart for Kairouan, Tunisia’s spiritual center. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight in Kairouan.

Start the day with a guided tour of Kairouan’s Great Mosque, one of Islam’s oldest monuments. Visit the Aghlabid Basins, Barber’s Mausoleum, and explore the carpet-filled alleyways of the old medina.

Depart for El Djem and explore the Roman amphitheater, a massive and well-preserved structure that once hosted gladiator games. Continue south to Matmata, known for its underground troglodyte dwellings still inhabited by Berber families.

Dinner and overnight in Matmata.

After breakfast, travel across the semi-arid plains to Douz, the edge of the Sahara Desert. Along the way, stop in Tamazret or similar hilltop villages to view traditional Berber homes.

Upon arrival in Douz, enjoy a camel ride through the sand dunes and take in the desert silence. Optional visits include local markets or the Douz Museum.

Dinner and overnight in Douz, often in a Saharan-style guesthouse or lodge.

Leave Douz and cross the surreal landscape of Chott El Jerid, a vast salt lake known for mirages and ever-changing colors. Stop for photos and walk on the salt crust.

Continue to Tozeur, a desert oasis town famous for its architecture and palm groves. Explore the old medina, brickwork facades, and visit the Dar Cherait Museum or the date plantations.

Dinner and overnight in Tozeur.

Take a full-day excursion to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides, located near the Algerian border. These areas offer dramatic canyons, waterfalls, and palm-fringed trails through cliffs and gorges.

Return to Tozeur in the evening. Optional visit to Ong Jemel, a nearby Star Wars filming location, can be arranged.

Dinner and overnight in Tozeur.

Depart Tozeur after breakfast and head to Sbeitla, an archaeological site containing some of the best-preserved Roman temples in North Africa. Explore the Capitolium, forum, and public baths.

Continue north to Sousse, Tunisia’s historic coastal city. Check in at your beachfront hotel and enjoy dinner with views of the sea.

Overnight in Sousse.

Begin your day with a guided visit of the Sousse medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient walls, the Ribat fortress, and vibrant souks. Visit the Sousse Archaeological Museum, filled with mosaics and Roman artifacts.

Later, drive to Hammamet, a coastal town known for its white-sand beaches and relaxed ambiance. Explore the Old Town, relax by the sea, or enjoy optional water sports.

Dinner and overnight in Hammamet.

After breakfast, return to Tunis–Carthage International Airport for your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy one last walk in the medina or a stop at a local market.

This concludes your 9-day Tunisia tour, covering Roman cities, Berber villages, Saharan dunes, ancient mosques, and the Mediterranean coast.