8 days from Tunis to Tunis

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From Berber villages and awe-inspiring historical architecture to spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia’s enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism awaits you. Visit the best-preserved Roman remains at Dougga, see the Andalusian-looking port village of Sidi-Dou-Said, and ancient Carthage. From Tunis, continue on to the old town of Monastir...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Visit Tunis, Dougga and Sidi-Bou-Said
    • Visit to Carthage, Monastir, El Djem, Sfax, Matmata, Tamezret, Douz, Chott el Jerid, Gafsa,
    • Explore Kairouan

What's this trip about?

    From Berber villages and awe-inspiring historical architecture to spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia’s enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism awaits you. Visit the best-preserved Roman remains at Dougga, see the Andalusian-looking port village of Sidi-Dou-Said, and ancient Carthage. From Tunis, continue on to the old town of Monastir, impressive El Djem with its Roman Colosseum, and Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes. At Matmata, see the incredible underground troglodyte village used in the original Star Wars movie, then via Tamezret, and the salt lake of Chott el Jerid to Tozeur. Be enthralled as you travel on the Red Lizard train through the spectacular gorges of Selja, affording plenty of photo opportunities. After the Grand Mosque at Kairouan, your Tunisian adventure culminates with an overnight back in Tunis, including the chance to visit the famous Bardo Museum.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTunis
End CityTunis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Tunisia

Attractions

  • Chott el Djerid
  • Star Wars
  • Tunis

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Arrive in Tunis, Tunisia. Welcome to the capital city of Tunisia! Check into your hotel, then the rest of the day is free to acquaint yourself with Tunis. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Day 2: Tunis. Excursion to Dougga, Sidi-Bou-Said & Carthage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Tunis has a colorful medina (Old Town) and a contemporary city center. Enjoy included excursions to Dougga archaeological site, hailed as the best-preserved ruins of a small Roman town in North Africa. Also visit the Andalucian-looking port village of Sidi-Bou-Said and the ancient Carthage city ruins.

Day 3: Tunis–Monastir–El Djem–Sfax.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, head to Monastir, a city nestled in the shade of its walls. Here, visit the Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships, and more recently where Monty Python's Life of Brian was filmed. Then, the opulent Bourg...

Day 4: Sfax–Matmata–Tamezret–Douz.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a visit to the medina of Sfax, journey to Matmata, renowned for its underground troglodyte village that was inhabited until the 1960s and served as the setting for the original Star Wars film. Follow the twisting road to...

Day 5: Douz–Chott El Jerid–Tozeur.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Today, travel across the salt lake of Chott el Jerid to Tozeur, an important ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. Enjoy a visit to the Eden Palm Museum, situated in an oasis. Your Local Guide will explain the history and...

Day 6: Tozeur–Red Lizard Train–Gafsa–Kairouan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Metlaoui to board the historic Red Lizard train for a spectacular 2-hour journey. Built by the French at the end of the 19th century to transport mined phosphates, in 1940 the train was given as a gif...

Day 7: Kairouan–Tunis.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, visit the Great Mosque with its 414 marble, granite, and porphyry columns, one of the oldest places of worship in the Islamic world. Next, head north and return to Tunis for a final overnight. Visit the medina and the famous Bardo Museum, housing the finest Roman mosaics in the world.

Day 8: Tunis.

Meals: Dinner

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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    • International and Domestic airfares are not included
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Accommodation

,HOTELS TUNIS Sheraton (F) SFAX Golden Tulip Sfax (F) DOUZ Sahara (F) TOZEUR El Mouradi (F) KAIROUAN El Kasbah (SF)

Transportation & flights

Transportation: Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Tunis if Cosmos issues the air tickets. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Red Lizard train ride
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If a booking cancellation is received by Cosmos prior to the final payment date of your vacation, your non-refundable land deposit and Trip Protection payments will be retained and forfeited in addition to any other entity’s imposed cancellation fees or penalties, including but not limited to airline, hotels and cruises. For individual reservations, the following per person cancellation fees apply. Total price does not include discounts, promotions, or special incentives. (For group reservations, refer to the Group Policy.)

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45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price plus Trip Protection premiums

21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price plus Trip Protection premiums

7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price plus Trip Protection premiums

On departure day and later: 100% of total price plus Trip Protection premiums

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Meals Included

Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 years and up
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