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 morning pickup from your hotel, we will visit the amphitheatre of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will learn about the gladiatorial battles that took place. Next, we will travel to the cave-houses of Matmata, carved into rocks for shelter from sand storms. After a free hour for lunch in Matmata, we'll proceed to the Douz desert, where you can enjoy an optional camel or quad bike ride for an extra fee. Our day concludes in Douz with dinner and overnight stay at a local hotel.

Day 2: Douz – Chott Djerid – Oasis – Kairouan

After breakfast in Douz, we will head to Chott Djerid to visit its salty lake. Then, we'll visit the mountain oasis of Chebika and Tamerza. Lunch will follow, after which we will visit the holy city of Kairouan to see the Great Mosque with its large domes. The tour concludes with a return to the capital city, where you will be dropped at your booked hotel for the night.

Accommodation

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