In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — Fly to Tunis
Arrive in the capital of Tunisia and stay 2 nights at the Belvedere Fourati.
Meals: dinner
Day 2 — Tunis - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said
Visit the Bardo Museum to view superb Roman and Byzantine mosaics and artefacts. Continue with a walking tour of the historic medina of Tunis. In the afternoon, explore the ruins of Carthage. Finish with tea and sweet treats in blueand-white Sidi Bou Said, enjoying sublime views of the Gulf of Tunis.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 2.1 — Transfer: Tunis to Kairouan
Day 3 — Dougga - Kairouan
Drive via Testour to Dougga, once the capital of the Numidian kingdom and one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman towns. Perched on a hillside, the archaeological ruins span Numidian, Punic, Hellenistic and Roman cultures. After lunch, drive to the city of Kairouan.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3.1 — Transfer: Kairouan to Tozeur
Day 4 — Kairouan - Tozeur
Morning tour of Kairouan, home to the first mosque in North Africa. Explore the old medina, including a stop at a carpet weaving workshop. Later, head south-west through increasingly arid scenery to the ancient oasis town of Tozeur. Stay two nights at Tozeur Plaza Hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 — Tozeur & Surrounds
This morning, learn about life in the oasis and surrounding desert, backdrop to many films. Explore the Sidi Bouhlel canyon and drive through date plantations to the Eden Palm Museum for insights into date cultivation. Explore the old town on foot and admire the architecture, characterised by patterns of sand-hued bricks. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, or take an optional 4x4 desert tour.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5.1 — Transfer: Tozeur to Douz
Day 6 — Douz - Sahara
Today, drive across Chott el Jerid, the largest salt flat in the Sahara, to the small town of Douz. After lunch, your desert adventure begins with a two-hour 4x4 ride south into the rolling dunes. Rest of afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy traditional ‘sand bread’ and a cocktail, while the sun sets over the dunes. Stay overnight at Tiniri Camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6.1 — Transfer: Douz to Sfax
Day 7 — Tamezret - Matmata - Sfax
Return to Douz by 4x4, then transfer by road through rocky landscapes to visit Berber villages and a traditional underground cave dwelling. Continue north to the port city of Sfax.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7.1 — Transfer: Sfax to Sousse
Day 8 — El Djem - Monastir - Sousse
Drive to El Djem and visit North Africa’s most impressive amphitheatre, as well as a mosaic museum in a reconstructed Roman townhouse. Continue to Monastir to see the Ribat fortress and the Bourguiba mausoleum. After lunch, journey to Sousse. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or explore the souk with your guide.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8.1 — Transfer: Sousse to Hammamet
Day 9 — Hammamet
In the morning, head inland to Douar Laroussi, a working family eco-farm set amid olive groves. Discover Berber traditions and culture and learn how to make harissa and claypot bread, followed by lunch. Transfer to the coast for a stay at the beachside Le Royal Hammamet (Pool View room). Rest of day at leisure.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 — Hammamet
Take a morning visit to nearby Nabeul to see a family-run pottery. Return to Hammamet and explore the ninthcentury fort and medina. Take an afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Day 10.1 — Transfer: Hammamet to Tunis
Day 11 — Fly to London
Transfer to Tunis for your flight home. Alternatively, extend with additional time on the coast.
Meals: breakfast