Tour Overview
Less than three hours flight from London and with a Mediterranean climate, Tunisia is a gentle introduction to North Africa. With a varied itinerary, this trip gives a great insight in to the rich cultural heritage and amazing landscapes that Tunisia has to offer - no wonder the country has so often been chosen as a setting for Hollywood films! We travel from the Mediterranean to the Sahara via the troglodyte caves of Matmata and the amazing Chott El Djerid salt lake. Our time in the Sahara is a real highlight for many. The dunes stretch as far as the eye can see - a real sight to behold! We take a camel ride in to the desert and spend a night sleeping amounst the dunes - truly the best way of experiencing this amazing landscape! The Observer - Ursula Kenny put aside her townie's fear of the great outdoors to trek through the Sahara (21 September 2008).
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Start Djerba.
Day 2
Day of sightseeing including visit to a live crocodile museum!
Day 3
Visit the ksours (fortified structures) of Tataouine.
Day 4
To Matmata, visit the troglodyte homes. Transfer to Douz.
Day 5
To Sahara for camel trek. Supper and sleeping under the stars.
Day 6
To Tozeur via the Chott Djerid Salt Lake. Optional activities by the lake. Visit the old town of Tozeur (1001 Nights museum optional). Enjoy sunset at Nefta Oasis.
Day 7
Take Red Lizard Train through dramatic scenery to mines at Moulares; continue to mountain oasis. Visit film sets of The English Patient and Star Wars. Return to Tozeur.
Day 8
End Tozeur.
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