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A person jumping in the desert at sunset with camels. 1
A camel with a blue rope halter and a person wearing a white garment and headscarf. 2
A narrow canyon path with rocky walls and a clear sky. 3
Two people walking towards ancient, earthen structures in a desert landscape. 4
Two people sitting on a sand dune. 5
By Sahara Dunes Insolites
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$256 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the rich history of Tunisia on a 2-day tour
    • Explore the Roman amphitheatre in El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Discover the traditional troglodyte homes of Matmata
    • Enjoy a local lunch with a Berber family and savour traditional flavours
    • Visit the holy city of Kairouan and see the Great Mosque

Activity location

    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

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Hotel Pickup –Tunis, Sousse & Hammamet (Except Tunis Medina)

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

This option is for travellers staying in Tunis, Sousse, or Hammamet, except Tunis Medina. Our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel.

Price details
AU$255.65 x 1 AdultAU$255.65
Total
Price is AU$255.65

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport
  • Inclusions
    Tent accommodation
  • Inclusions
    All meals
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Optional activities (camel ride, quad biking)
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees

What you can expect

  • ⚠️ Important Information

    • Languages: French & English daily. Italian, German, Spanish & Portuguese subject to guide availability.
    • Pickup: Departure time is approximate and may be adjusted one day before the tour depending on your hotel/address.
    • Different drop-off: An extra transfer fee applies if your return city differs from your pickup area.
    • December 31: A mandatory New Year’s Eve supplement applies, including a special dinner and celebration.
    • Solo travellers: A single-occupancy supplement is mandatory.
    • Suite Tent: Upgrade to a tent with private shower and toilet is available for an extra fee, subject to availability.
    • Optional activities: Camel riding, quad biking and 4x4 desert excursions are available at extra cost.
    • El Jem: Amphitheatre entrance is not included (approx. €7/person, payable on site). Entry is optional.
    • Stargazing: Free telescope experience at the camp, subject to weather and visibility.
    • Sandboarding: Available free of charge at the camp.
      Escape the coast on an unforgettable 2-day Sahara Desert tour from Tunis or Sousse, combining Roman history, Berber culture, Star Wars landscapes, desert dunes and a spectacular mountain oasis.
      Day 1 – El Jem • Matmata • Tamezret • Sahara Camp
      Travel south to El Jem, home to one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheatres and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
      Continue to Matmata, famous for its underground Berber homes, lunar landscapes and Star Wars heritage. Visit a traditional troglodyte house and enjoy lunch.
      Pass through Tamezret, a traditional Berber mountain village overlooking the desert, before reaching Dunes Insolites Desert Camp in Sabria.
      Settle into your tent and enjoy the Sahara sunset. Try free sandboarding or choose optional camel riding, quad biking or a 4x4 dunes experience.
      In the evening, discover Saharan traditions with a Mella sand-bread demonstration, folkloric entertainment and equestrian show. Enjoy a traditional dinner, campfire and, when conditions allow, free stargazing with our telescope.
      Spend the night in an authentic Sahara tent.
      Day 2 – Chott El Jerid • Chebika Oasis • Kairouan
      After breakfast, cross Chott El Jerid, Tunisia’s spectacular salt lake, known for its vast landscapes and desert mirages.
      Continue to Chebika Mountain Oasis. Explore its palm grove, natural spring, canyon and waterfall surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
      After lunch, travel north and stop in Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage city, before returning to your selected destination in the evening.
      In just 2 days, experience some of southern Tunisia’s highlights: El Jem, Matmata, Berber culture, the Sahara Desert, an authentic desert camp, Chott El Jerid, Chebika and Kairouan.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hammamet
    • Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia