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Tunisian Sahara Two-Day Tour from Sousse

Free cancellation
Place: Port El Kantaoui-Sousse
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: German, English, French
Printed ticket only

Do this because

  • Step back in time on a guided tour of El Jem Colosseum
  • Explore the rock-cut village of Matmata, seen in Star Wars
  • Cross the unusual, rust-washed salt lake of Chott el Djerid
  • Discover the Star Wars city film set at Onk Jemal in a 4x4
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Tunisia

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

What to expect

The desert sands of Tunisia are sprinkled with Hollywood stardust. This two-day tour takes you to some of the country's top filming locations. You'll visit ancient Roman ruins and underground houses, cross a vast salt lake and spend the night in an oasis on the fringes of the Sahara. Hamdi, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Luke Skywalker's home is in Matmata, a cave village where the houses are hollowed out of the rock. The sandstone is soft enough to dig deep pits, and then dig out caves around the edge, to form the underground rooms. Each room opens onto the base of the pit, which becomes a central courtyard.'

Begin your desert adventure at El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman stadium used to seat 35,000 spectators, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. After your cultural fix, head to Matmata, for lunch and a visit to the rock-cut cave homes that starred in the Star Wars films. Finish the day in your very own oasis for an overnight stay in Douz, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara'.

In the morning, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a rust-washed salt lake, before hopping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal. Here, you'll explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars. After stopping for a Tunisian lunch at Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop at historic Kairouan. You won't be able to resist taking lots of pics of the richly decorative mosques that give the town an abundance of character.

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Important to know

  • Optional camel or carriage ride available in Douz
  • Single room supplement of approximately EUR 10 per guest payable in cash at the hotel
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What’s included

Transport

Guide

Accommodation

Lunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI TUNISIA

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464