Grand Tour of Tunisia
Overview
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO medina of Tunis.
- Relax on the island of Jerba.
- See the spectacular amphitheatre at El Jem.
- Sample Tunisia's impressive Roman sites.
- Take in the atmosphere of historic Carthage.
- Visit Kairouan, one of Islam's holiest cities.
- Take in remote desert scenery in the south.
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- 100% Tailor Made Your entire vacation is designed around your requirements.
- Explore your interests at your own speed.
- Select your preferred style of accommodations.
- Create the perfect trip with the help of our specialists. Expert Knowledge All our specialists have traveled extensively or lived in their specialist regions.
- The same specialist will handle your trip from start to finish.
- Make the most of your time and budget. Fully Protected 24/7 emergency US contact number while abroad.
- Established for over 15 years.
Itinerary
Accommodation: Dar Said
Upon arrival into Tunis you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Accommodation: Dar Said
Today you will be picked up by your guide and taken to explore the Old Tunis Medina. There are plenty of cafes to grab a bite of lunch here, before you move on to visit the spectacular Bardo museum, which houses an incredible display of mosaics. Afterward your will head over to nearby Carthage for a short visit before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Dar Said
You have another full day excursion with your driver and guide today, this time to the amazing Roman ruins at Dougga & Bulla Regia - this is a long but very interesting day!
Accommodation: Dar Said
A full day at leisure to relax at your hotel and further explore the lovely Sidi Bou Said.
Accommodation: La Kasbah
This morning you head south towards the holy Islamic city of Kairouan. En route you will stop and spend some time exploring the impressive Roman site of Thurburbo Majus. Arriving in Kairouan, you'll stay for two nights at your hotel.
Accommodation: La Kasbah
Two extraordinary excursions today, beginning with a tour of Kairouan, including the awesome Great Mosque. After lunch, it`s on to the spectacular Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, probably the most famous single sight in Tunisia.
Accommodation: Tamerza Palace
A drive inland takes you to another well preserved Roman site at Sbeitla. Following an extensive tour of the ruins you continue into the desert to the picturesque town of Tamerza, where you'll stay for three nights at your hotel.
Accommodation: Tamerza Palace
This morning you will visit (and hike in) the mountain oases of Southwest Tunisia, including Mides, Chebika and Tamerza. After an energetic morning, the afternoon is free to relax.
Accommodation: Tamerza Palace
The highlight today is a charming journey on the Red Lizard steam train. Primarily a tourist journey these days, the train winds through scenic gorges and mountains to Selja station, before embarking on a return journey.
Accommodation: Tamerza Palace
A long but rewarding day, with a stunning desert drive across from Tamerza to Ksar Ghilane. En route you traverse the Chott El Jerid salt lake and make stops in Tozeur and Douz. Your accommodation for one night is an en suite tent.
Accommodation: Dar Dhiafa
A remote journey for you today, taking in some dramatic mountain scenery and visiting the troglodyte / Berber settlement of Matmata, which will be very familiar to Star Wars fans! A short ferry ride to the Island of Jerba brings the long journeys to an end, giving you the chance to unwind in comfort with two nights at your hotel.
Accommodation: Dar Dhiafa
You have today at leisure to relax and possibly visit the impressive El Ghriba Synagogue.
After breakfast you'll catch a domestic flight to Tunis, to catch your international flight.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Audley Travel.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
Audley Travel Reviews & Ratings
Other Audley Travel Reviews
Another brilliant trip
Third holiday with Audley and the best yet. They really know the countries and work with you to put together the perfect itinerary. They think of everything. They ar...
I wanted to take my son away for his…
I wanted to take my son away for his 21st birthday to New Orleans and Memphis over Halloween My agent was Stacey Lockhart She actually listened to my requests, pa...
Trip to Vietnam and Cambodia We recently returned from a trip from…
We recently returned from a trip from Vietnam and Cambodia and it was a trip of a lifetime. We had help planning our trip from our region specialist Matthew who is v...
Tour Operator
Our trips don’t come off the shelf. There’s no set recipe. Each itinerary is tailor-made down to the finest detail, built around your tastes and interests. Quite simply, we listen to what you want and then carefully design an individual trip to match, working to your budget and with an absolute commitment to quality.
We have experts for each and every one of our destinations, with the knowledge that comes from having visited many times or even lived there. Our specialists will design a trip around you, show you the highlights from a different angle, and introduce you to places and experiences that others might miss.
Our flexibility promise
As the world adjusts to travel in times of uncertainty, we want you to be able to look ahead to your next trip knowing you can change your plans if needed. And, with specialists who are experts in their destinations and remain your single point of contact before and while you travel, we promise you can book with us in absolute confidence.
Our flexibility promise
Change your plans free of charge up to 30 days before departure
We’ll move your travel dates or switch the value of your booked trip to another destination at no expense to you up to 30 days before you’re due to depart. You’ll receive a 100% travel credit equivalent to the amount you paid toward your original booking.
Valid for new bookings made on or before October 31, 2020, for travel by Dec. 31, 2021. Travel dates may be moved to departures up to December 31, 2022. Excludes select cruises and airfare. Additional charges may be incurred based on changes to your trip such as accommodation and/or seasonality.
Full-refund guarantee on trips close to home
14-day cancellation policy for trips to the US, Canada or Caribbean
We want to help you navigate the uncertainty that remains around travel by giving you the flexibility to book a trip to any of our destinations in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean this year in complete confidence. With our 14-day cancellation policy, you can cancel your trip up to two weeks before you’re due to depart for any reason and receive a full refund, when you book your trip on or before October 31, 2020 for travel before December 14, 2021**.
Valid on new bookings within the US, Canada or Caribbean made on or before October 31, 2020 for travel by December 14, 2021. Certain policy variations may apply dependent on property selection and dates. Specific details will be provided by your specialist. Any portion of a new booking paid with an existing travel credit will be refunded in the form of a travel credit. Excludes flights and select properties.
Set your travel plans in motion with a video appointment
Talking face to face with your specialist can be an invaluable starting point for sharing thoughts and ideas as you begin to imagine your next trip. You can take as much time as you need to speak to your specialist and discuss all your plans with one of our video appointments. Just think of it as your own personal webinar — your specialist will share a wealth of insight, aided by images, maps and other visuals, to inspire you and provide advice for your trip, based on what you want to experience.
It's easy to arrange
- Book a video appointment (we’ll ask you for a few details about your travel plans).
- One of our specialists, who’s an expert in your chosen destination, will get in touch to arrange a time and date to suit you. If your travel companions are in different households, we’ll invite them to join, too, so you can all chat together.
- Your specialist will send you a link to your video appointment by email. We suggest using a computer or laptop, which means there’s no software to download.
- Settle down with a drink, click on the link to join the appointment and your specialist will be there to welcome you.
Associations
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights
- Passport and Visa Charges
- Personal Expenses
Accommodation
The following cancellation charges apply if your final balance due date is 8 weeks prior to departure. Please note, different cancellation charges apply in relation to certain products
please see your quote for details.
Period before departure date within which written notification is received at our offices Compensation per person .
Up to Balance Due Date and Deposit Only
Balance Due Date 43 days is 30%
42 -29 days is 60%
28 - 3 days is 90%
Within 2 days will be 100%
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations