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OCTOBER 19TH - ARRIVAL TO TUNIS
Welcome to Beautiful Tunisia and its capital, Tunis.!!! 
Arrival to Tunis Carthage Airport, fast-track and VIP assistance, transfer to the hotel in the center of the Medina of Tunis. Depending your time of arrival we will assist you planing activities for the day, lunch and dinner. After your flight, I strongly recommend a Hammam and Gommage treatment at the Spa of our home in the Medina of Tunis. Our evening in Tunis, will kick off over a welcome cocktail, hosted at the rooftop of our Dar, followed by an (optional) dinner at my favorite restaurant in the Medina. Overnight in Tunis.
Meals to be included: Group Lunch 

Tunis / Capital and the largest city of Tunisia. Situated on a large Mediterranean Sea gulf, behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette. At its core lies its ancient medina, a World Heritage Site. Further east by the sea lie the suburbs of Carthage, La Marsa, and Sidi Bou Said.  

OCTOBER 20TH - EXPLORING TUNIS
Today start your morning wandering exclusively The National Bardo Museum is home to the largest mosaic collection worldwide. Enjoy a private visit to this former Arab Palace, to get a sense of what life was like in Ancient Tunisia.
Loose yourself in the Medina, through the expert eyes of our guide, around the tiny streets of the Medina and the Souks (local themed markets). Learn about the landmarks and be surprised by secret stops only known by our guide. Our lunch will be hosted in the center of the Medina, over local cuisine. 
Our afternoon will be spent discovering the land of Hannibal. Carthage will have no secrets for you after this walk down history lane: Roman Baths, St Louis Cathedral, The Punic Port. Visit the most famous Punic and Roman sites along with an archeologist who will tell you about their secrets.
Group dinner will be at the charming village of Sidi Bou Said, perched on a hill, 
Meals to be included: Breakfast 

OCTOBER 21ST - TUNIS TO SOUSSE WITH STOP IN EL JEM
Our first stop today will be El Jem, where we will discover our own Coliseum. El Jem was once the Roman city of Thysdrus, one of the most important ancient cities in North Africa after Carthage. The amphitheater overlooking the modern city was built around the middle of the 3rd century and was thought to accommodate up to 35,000 spectators. El Jem coliseum is today home to its own music festival, with artist from all over the world coming to perform in this mythical place!. Route to Sousse. Distance: 75 km. Free time for lunch and free afternoon. 
Meals to be included: Breakfast

El Jem / It is home to some of the most impressive Roman remains in Africa particularly the world-famous "Amphitheater of El Jem"..  

Sousse / Sousse is in the central-east of the country on the Gulf of Hammamet which is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. Sousse is an important tourist resort. The fine sandy beaches are backed by orchardsand olive groves.

OCTOBER 22ND - SOUSSE TO TOZEUR WITH STOP IN KAIROUAN

Departure to Tozeur with a stop at Kairouan. Learn about the Muslin heritage in Kariouan. An important religious pilgrimage site, and for history lovers, it is the fourth holiest city of Islam. The Great Mosque of Kairouan is one of the oldest shrines in the Western Muslim world. It is full of archaeological remains, its prayer hall is decorated with ancient tiles and a monumental sundial that indicates prayers times. Considered the ancestor of all mosques in the Maghreb, it is a universal masterpiece of Islamic architecture. 
After our visit and lunch, we will head to our next and final stop of the day will be Tozeur, an oasis and a city in south west Tunisia. 
Evening and Dinner will be free to relax after and intense day of exploration. 

Meals to be included: Breakfast, Group Lunch.  

Kariouan / UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Umayyads around 670. Important centre for Sunni Islamic scholarship and Quranic learning and thus attracting a large number of Muslims from various parts of the world next only to Mecca and Medina. The holy Mosque of Uqba is situated in the city.  

Tozeur / An oasis and a city in south west Tunisia. Famously known as a filming location to the StarWars Saga.
 

OCTOBER 23RD - DISCOVER TOZEUR 

Ride your own carriage this morning. Based around a large oasis, Tozeur was historically a stopping point for caravans crossing the Sahara. As centuries went by, it was rules by a succession of tribes, mostly Roman and Berber, whose influence is nowadays notable on the city’s unique blend of architectural styles. Climb into your carriage and wander through the town, from the alleyways of the old medina to the shadows of the oasis palm trees.
Luke is that You ? Route to Ong Jmal. Hop on the 4x4s and enjoy the ride through the desert up until Ong Jmal most famously known as a filming location to the StarWars Saga.After a tour of the premises get ready for a one of a kind experience: a sunset camel ride on the dunes of the Sahara.
Route back to Tozeur. Free time for dinner.

Meals to be included: Breakfast
 

OCTOBER 24TH - TOZEUR BACK TO TUNIS

A morning Journey in the Desert. One of the most not to be missed trips from Tozeur is a journey to the three upland oasis of Tamerza, Chebika & Midès. Drive through the stunning hill of Djebel el Negueb to arrive to Tamerza, the old village dating back to WWII. Explore the nearby oasis and waterfalls. Then, head to Chebika, a small Berber village build on the site of what was once a Roman military post. Walk along the river until you reach the source springing from the mountain. End your journey in Midès, witness the greatness of the canyon and explore this abandoned village, a ghost town, far away from the far west!

Our BBQ lunch in Chebika Oasis in the middle of the desert. 
Free time in back in Tozeur and early evening flight back to Tunis. 
For those of you looking to enjoy your last gourmet experience in Tunis, we highly recommend a late dinner at La Villa Bleu. Overnight  in Sidi Bou Said..

Meals to be included: Breakfast, Group BBQ Lunch.
 

OCTOBER 25TH - TUNIS DEPARTURE

Subject to individual departure flights.!!! Wander in the White & Blue Village of Sidi Bou Said. Surrounded by agaves, palm, olive and prickly pear trees, Sidi Bou Said stands on the top of a hill with a breathtaking view of the gulf. Stroll along the narrow streets and enjoy the unique architecture with its white houses and blue doors and windows. Stop to taste the delicious mint tea at either Café des Nattes or Café des Délices. It is time to say GOODBYE. 
Meals to be included: Breakfast. 

THIS MARKS THE END OF OUR JOURNEY
For those of you heading back home, we will assist you coordinate the best connections for your International flights.For those of you interested on extending your stay in Tunisia and/or beyond, we have lots of options and recommendations, and we will assist you planning your Pre & Post Add-On experiences. Find below, some of our top recommendations.