Highlights:
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Sousse medina & El Djem Roman arena
- Sleep in a cave & relax on a beach
- Family Adventure in Tunisia
The coastal town of Sousse has a fortified medina filled with narrow, winding streets and souks selling all manner of trinkets and spices. At El Djem you’ll visit the third largest amphitheatre in the Roman world – it’s strikingly complete. Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators through tunnels under the arena and sense the atmosphere and clash of weapons. Using the trading town of Tozeur as a base you’ll head up into the mountains to explore palm-filled oases.
The scenery becomes surreal as you head towards the Sahara across the vast Chott el Djerid salt flats. Mounting camels you’ll ride out to spend a night under the desert stars and watch the dunes change colour with the dawn. Moving on to Matmata you’ll stay overnight in a troglodyte dwelling which doubled for the Skywalker home in Star Wars – sleeping in a cave is an extraordinary experience! Your final stop is Djerba, the island of the Lotus-eaters, where you’ll be able to relax on the beach.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Trip starts in Tunis, drive to Sousse
Day 2: Sousse old town medina
Day 3: El Djem Roman amphitheatre; Tozeur
Day 4: Mountain Oases and palmerie
Day 5: Chott el Djerid salt flats, camel ride & desert camp
Day 6: Matmata – cave dwellings
Days 7-8: Djerba – beach stay
Day 9: Trip ends in Djerba
Other info: Minimum age:
- 5 years An easy journey with a couple of longer drives. It can be dusty and hot – especially during the summer. Be prepared for basic conditions in the desert and your cave accommodation. Sleeping bag required.
- Group size: Maximum 20 people. 3-6 families.
- Grade: Easy
- Climate: Year round departures.
- Trip Reference: FTN
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Dates:
May - December, 2007
February - December, 2008
Transport, accommodation and meals: Charter vehicle, camel, on foot. Hotel (6nts), camp (1nt), basic cave hostel (1nt). 8 breakfasts & 2 dinners included.
Other costs:
- International airfare not included.
- Airport tax abroad not included.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Tunisia
Camel Riding
Desert Expeditions
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