South Tunisia 2 Day Private Trip

The magnificent amphitheatre of El Jem, the elegant Great Mosque of Kairouan, and the magical desert town of Douz await you on this 2-day tour of southern Tunisia.

Description

Day 1: El Jem – Matmata – Douz

After an early morning pickup from your hotel, we will visit the amphitheatre of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will learn about ancient gladiatorial battles. The tour continues to the interior, where you will explore the cave-houses of Matmata, created by locals to protect against sand storms.

You will have a free hour for lunch in Matmata. Following this, we will head to the Douz desert, where you can opt for a camel or quad bike ride at an additional cost. The day concludes in Douz, where you will have dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Day 2: Douz – Chott Djerid – Oasis – Kairouan

After breakfast in Douz, we will visit Chott Djerid, a salty lake, followed by a trip to the Atlas range to see the mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza.

Lunch will be provided before we proceed to the holy city of Kairouan to visit the Great Mosque, characterized by its large domes.

After this adventure, we will return to the capital city and drop you at your hotel for the night.

Accommodation

The trip includes one night's accommodation with dinner at the Sahara Douz Hotel or similar accommodation in Douz.