Tunisia

Tunisia: The Sea at Hammamet and Saharan Oases by 4x4

Three days exploring El Jem, Douz and the mountain oases, four days at the beach

Tunisia

Tunisia: The Sea at Hammamet and Saharan Oases by 4x4

The ideal balance between discovery and relaxation. From Hammamet, three days by 4x4 and coach to the south: the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, the largest in Africa, the cave dwellings of Matmata, the dunes of Douz, the crossing of the Chott el-Jerid and the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides. The rest of the stay is on full board in a 4* hotel in Hammamet. Arrival in Tunis or Monastir. Private tour version from €1,069 per person.

When

March to May, Sept to Nov

Price

From 994€ excl. flights

(based on 2 people sharing)

How long

7 nights

Ideal length

Hammamet

Days 1-2

Arrival and a first free day in Hammamet, on the Mediterranean.

Day 1

Arrival in Hammamet

Fly to Tunis or Monastir, welcome and transfer to your hotel in Hammamet. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Hammamet, free day

A free day on full board at the hotel.

1 / 2

El Jem, Douz and the oases

Days 3-5

Three days in the south: a Roman amphitheatre, the dug-out houses of Matmata, the Sahara at Douz, a salt lake and mountain oases.

Day 3

El Jem, Matmata and Douz

Visit the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, the largest in Africa. Continue via Gabès to Matmata for its cave dwellings, then a track to Douz and its fine sand dunes (about 520 km). Optional locally: a camel ride (about €10).

Day 4

The desert by 4x4 and the Chott el-Jerid – Tozeur

A day by 4x4: the dunes of Douz, the oases of Noail and Zaafrane, then the crossing of the Chott el-Jerid, a vast dry salt lake. Arrive in Tozeur for lunch.

Day 5

Chebika, Tamerza and Mides – Hammamet

The three mountain oases: Chebika, a Berber village of stone and earth above a valley, Tamerza, by a track overlooking a canyon, and Mides, set deep between granite walls. Lunch in Gafsa and back to Hammamet via Kairouan.