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Tunisia Explored: Carthage to the Sahara

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Delve into Tunisia’s eventful history, cultural traditions and cinematic scenery

on this small-group tour, journeying from ancient coastal cities to the rippling

Saharan dunes. Several civilisations have shaped Africa’s northernmost country,

as you discover on visits to Carthage’s ruins, Monastir’s Islamic fortress, the

Roman town of Dougga, and fortified Kairouan with its early mosque. Your tour

also takes you to traditional Berber villages and desert oases.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Visit a carpet weaving workshop in ancient Kairouan
Have lunch in a beautiful old house in Tozeur’s medina
Enjoy a cocktail at sunset in the Saharan dunes
Learn about traditional Tunisian cuisine at a family-run eco-farm

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

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

This morning, visit the Bardo Museum to view superb Roman and Byzantine mosaics and artefacts. Continue with a short walking tour of the historic medina of Tunis. In the afternoon, explore the Punic and Roman ruins of Carthage. Finish with tea and sweet treats in blue-and-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

Morning drive via Testour to Dougga, once capital of the ancient 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 at a traditional restaurant, drive to the holy city of Kairouan for an overnight stay at Hotel La Kasbah.

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. This afternoon, head south-west through increasingly arid scenery to the ancient oasis town of Tozeur. Stay 2 nights at Ksar Rouge Hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Tozeur to Douz

Day 5 — Tozeur & surrounds

This morning, learn about life in the oasis and surrounding desert, backdrop to many famous films. Explore the rocky 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 traditional architecture, characterised by decorative patterns of sandhued bricks. Afternoon at leisure, or take an optional excursion, including a 4x4 tour into the desert.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Douz to Matmata

Day 6 — Douz - Sahara

Today, drive across the otherworldly 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 (Superior tent with private bathroom).

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Matmata 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. Overnight at Les Oliviers Palace.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 7.1 — Transfer: Sfax to Sousse

Day 8 — El Djem - Monastir - Sousse

Drive to El Djem to visit North Africa’s most impressive amphitheatre, and 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. Rest of afternoon at leisure or explore the fascinating local souk with your guide. Overnight at Sousse Palace Hotel (Pool View Room).

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Sousse to Hammamet

Day 9 — Hammamet

This morning, head inland to Douar Laroussi, a working family eco-farm set amidst 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 2-night stay at the beachside Le Royal Hammamet (Sea View room). Rest of day at leisure.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 10 — Hammamet

Morning visit to nearby Nabuel to visit a family-run pottery. Return to Hammamet to visit the ninth-century fort and medina. 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

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Hotel Belvedere Fourati

Hotel Belvedere Fourati is a well-established, family-run property offering 69 spacious and well-appointed rooms and suites, all equipped with air conditioning. Conveniently located just a short walk from Belvedere Park, the hotel sits in the heart of the business district, just a 10-minute drive from both Tunis-Carthage International Airport and the historic Medina. Guests can dine at the on-site Le Belvédère Restaurant, which serves a carefully curated menu blending Tunisian and international cuisine. Additional facilities include an 8th-floor terrace and fitness room offering panoramic views of the park.

Hotel La Kasbah Kairouan

Hotel La Kasbah Kairouan is nestled in the heart of the holy city of Kairouan. Harmonizing beautifully with the Arab-Muslim architecture that characterizes the city, the hotel offers 94 rooms, 2 junior suites, and a presidential suite, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, international telephone service, mini-bar, private safe, and en-suite bathrooms with separate toilets. Guests can enjoy a large outdoor swimming pool alongside a children's paddling pool, as well as 2 restaurants and a wellness area, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation and leisure.

Ksar Rouge

Perched on the edge of Tozeur, above the lush oasis, the Ksar Rouge El Dorador boasts a terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding parklands and to the distant Chott El Jérid salt flats. Designed with Andalusian architectural influences and a short walk from the Dar Cherait Museum, the hotel features 134 comfortable rooms and 8 spacious suites, and both outdoor and indoor swimming pool, as well as a spa. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including a main restaurant, a poolside snack bar, a central bar near the reception, and a traditional Moorish café offering a more intimate, relaxed setting.

Tiniri Camp

Nestled amid the rolling Saharan sand dunes, Tiniri Camp is close to the Tembaine outcrop in Tunisia's Jebil National Park. This simple but comfortable desert camp features 40 tents, including 20 cosy superior tents each with a private bathroom (with shower and WC) and a small terrace, as well as a restaurant and a snack bar with sweeping desert views. A stay here offers a unique chance to experience the vastness of the Saharan desert in relative comfort, enjoy sunrise or sunsets, and marvel at star filled nights.

Les Oliviers Palace

Originally opened in 1923, Hotel Les Oliviers Palace Sfax blends historic charm with modern comfort in the heart of southern Tunisia's economic capital. The hotel offers 137 rooms as well as amenities including a wellness centre with treatment rooms, a traditional hammam, and an indoor pool. Guests can choose from several restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisine or take in views over the port from the rooftop restaurant.

Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa

Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa is a beachfront property located in the heart of Sousse, just a short walk from the historic medina and vibrant souks. The hotel is perfectly positioned with direct access to a stretch of white sandy beach. Accommodation includes rooms with private balconies or terraces. Guests can unwind at either the outdoor pool or the heated indoor pool. The hotel's spa centre features a range of wellness treatments, along with a Turkish hammam, sauna, hot tub, and a fully equipped fitness room. Dining options include two restaurants serving a variety of international and local cuisine, and several bars-including a poolside snack bar, a pub, and a café.

Le Royal Hammamet

Le Royal Hammamet enjoys a prime location directly on the beach in Yasmine Hammamet, just steps from the marina and offering direct access to the sea. Set within expansive, beautifully landscaped grounds, the resort is surrounded by manicured gardens, providing a tranquil setting for its guests. The property offers 266 tastefully designed rooms and suites, many with views over the gardens, pools or the Mediterranean, combining classic elegance with modern comfort. The hotel features a full-service spa offering a wide selection of premium treatments, as well as five swimming pools-including four outdoor pools and one heated indoor pool. Guests can choose from several on-site dining options, with menus showcasing a blend of international cuisine and Tunisian culinary traditions.

What’s included

Porterage at all hotels
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees included
Welcome & farewell dinners
Experienced local tour manager
4-star accommodation
Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
International flights

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

34 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
11 March 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,745~~ £2,670 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 March 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,745~~ £2,670 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 April 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 May 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 May 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,845~~ £2,770 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 September 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 September 2027	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,690~~ £3,590 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 September 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 September 2027	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,690~~ £3,590 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 October 2027	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 October 2027	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,690~~ £3,590 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 October 2027	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,995~~ £2,920 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 October 2027	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £3,690~~ £3,590 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
30 March 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 April 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 April 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 April 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 May 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 May 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 May 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 May 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
21 September 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2028	London	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2028	London	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2028	Manchester	11 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,245~~ £3,170 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 October 2028	Manchester	11 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,040~~ £3,940 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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