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Tunisia Discovery: North to South in 12 Days

Roman ruins, medinas, and a night in the Sahara — your own driver the whole way.

12 Days / 11 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 12-day route from Carthage and the Medina of Tunis to the Roman amphitheatre at El Jem, the troglodyte houses of Matmata, a night in the Sahara at Ksar Ghilane, and the inland towns of Kairouan, Dougga, and El Kef. A private driver and vehicle — a 4x4 for the desert legs south of Douz — with an English-speaking guide for the whole 12 days, including the overnight desert camp near Ksar Ghilane.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Tunisia

Arrival at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, a tour of the Carthage ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Sidi Bou Saïd's blue-and-white hillside streets. Overnight in Gammarth.

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Day 2 — Tunis & Hammamet

The UNESCO-listed Medina of Tunis, then on to Nabeul and an afternoon in Hammamet's medina.

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Day 3 — Monastir & Sousse

Nabeul's ceramics workshops, Monastir's 8th-century fortress, and Sousse's own UNESCO-listed medina and Dar Essid Museum.

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Day 4 — El Jem & Matmata

The Amphitheatre of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Roman amphitheatre, then Matmata's troglodyte cave houses and the Star Wars filming location at Ksar Hadada.

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Day 5 — Into the Sahara

The oasis at Ksar Ghilane, then on to Douz and an overnight desert camp under the stars in the Sahara.

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Day 6 — Desert Adventures

An off-road excursion around Tembaine, the vast salt flats of Chott el Djerid, and Douz's souk before continuing to Tozeur.

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Day 7 — Mountain Oases & Star Wars Sites

The mountain oasis at Chebika, the Canyons of Mides, and the Star Wars filming locations at Ong Jmal and the Lars Homestead, back to Tozeur for the night.

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Day 8 — Kairouan

The UNESCO-listed medina of Kairouan and the Great Mosque, plus carpet and confectionery workshops, including a taste of makroudh, a date-filled pastry.

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Day 9 — Testour & Dougga

A cheese-making workshop in Testour, then the Roman ruins at Dougga, among the best-preserved Roman sites in North Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Day 10 — El Kef

The hilltop fortress town of El Kef, its 12th-century kasbah, a traditional couscous workshop, and the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions.

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Day 11 — Olive Oil & Tunis

An olive oil tasting en route back to Tunis, the Bardo Museum's mosaic collection, and a free afternoon in the capital before an evening in the Medina.

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Day 12 — Departure

A private transfer back to Tunis-Carthage International Airport for your onward flight.

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Departure

The final day brings a private transfer back to Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own private driver and English-speaking guide for the full 12 days, including the overnight in the Sahara.
A 4x4 is used for the stretches south of Douz and around Ksar Ghilane and Tembaine, where the terrain calls for it; a standard private vehicle covers the rest of the route.
Five: the Medina of Tunis, the Amphitheatre of El Jem, the Medina of Kairouan, the Roman ruins at Dougga, and the wider Carthage archaeological site.
It's a proper camp experience — tents, a campfire dinner, and a night under the stars in the Sahara near Ksar Ghilane — rather than a hotel.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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