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Tunisia, 6 Days · Classic tour
Hammamet, Matmata, Djerba and Tunis
Soak up the Berber culture of Tunisia
Jump aboard a four-wheeled vehicle and embark on a journey to discover the real Tunisia. Soak up local life and experience the Berber lifestyle on this truly memorable adventure.
Do you dare?
Departure date
Departures from December 2024 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - Tunisia - Hammamet
Departure with destination Tunisia. Arrival in Tunis and transfer to the hotel in Hammamet. Rest of the day free. Dinner and overnight stay. Very important: dinner is only available if check-in is by 8. 00 pm at the very latest.
Hammamet - Takrouna - El Djem - Matmata
Breakfast and departure to visit the Berber village of Zriba Olia, three hundred metres above sea level. Afterwards, we'll head to El Djem to visit the Roman Amphitheatre, the second largest in the world after Rome. Lunch. Afterwards, we'll head to the Berber village of Matmata, where we'll spend the night at a quirky hotel, similar to the real troglodyte houses in the village. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Matmata - Tataouine - Chenini - Djerba
Breakfast and departure to discover Berber culture in Tataouine, the capital of the Berber region in southern Tunisia. The Berbers, originally from the country, lived there before any other civilisation arrived and began to invade their regions, and they used the southern and central areas to escape the Romans, the Carthaginians, the Arabs, and others. They mostly chose remote areas and high-altitude locations, where they built their rooms, usually on the ground and in a strategic location from which they could see their attackers approaching. There are about 150 Berber ksars between Matmata, Tataouine and Chenini. Ksars, plural of Ksar, is what the Berbers called their homes. Most of these sites are only accessible by ATV, as they're perched on ridges like Chenini's ksars or hillsides like Old Guermassa. Some of these ksars were even used as locations in the Star Wars films, such as Ksar Haddada, which consists of 380 ghorfas (rooms) located on the same level. After lunch at a local restaurant in Tataouine, we'll head to Djerba. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Djerba - Guellala - Djerba
Breakfast and departure to visit the Berber village of Guellala, from the Berber name Iquallalen, which means potters. It's famous for pottery, a centuries-old activity that defines the main economic base of locals to this day. After lunch, we'll make the move to a different culture located in Djerba, and equally significant for its history, in the Jewish quarter, whose centre is the El Ghriba Synagogue, located in the town of Erriadh. There used to be twenty synagogues in Erriadh, one of which is today a place of pilgrimage for many visitors from around the world. The synagogue is a modest building from the outside, but it has a fascinating interior, richly decorated with colourful windows and tiles and authentic, well-preserved furniture. It's fascinating to know that today Djerba is home to around 1,400 Jews, who live in harmony on the island together with Muslims, all sharing Tunisian heritage. Once the visit is over, return journey to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Djerba - Kairouan - Tunisia
Breakfast and departure to Kairouan, the capital of Islam in Tunisia. The visit will begin with the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of the Medina. The site attracts thousands of local and international visitors thanks to its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. After a stroll through the Medina of Kairouan and a glimpse at local life, a tasting of freshly made Tunisian pastries, and a few authentic rugs, we'll head to the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahib. This complex is located outside the Medina, on the site of the tomb of one of the Prophet's companions, Abu Zama'a al-Balawi, known as Sidi Sahib. It includes a mausoleum, a madrasah, and several rooms. The mausoleum is popular and locals visit frequently for blessings, ceremonies, and religious festivities. At the end of the afternoon, return journey to Tunis. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tunisia - City of origin
Breakfast and departure for a guided tour of the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, containing some seven hundred monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas, and fountains from the Almohad and Hafsid periods. Lunch. Note: Both services will be provided as long as the return flight schedule allows. After the visit, transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in 4x4 vehicles.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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Multilingual/English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners.
Your trip doesn't include
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Departure taxes in Tunisia.
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Tourist tax (payable directly at each hotel): approximately 1 euro per person per night.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category A
Golden Tulip Taj Sultan
Zone Touristique Yasmine Hammamet, Hammamet
Very Good
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Important remarks
- Tunisia is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Depending on flight arrival and departure times, dinner on the first day and the visit to Tunis and lunch on the last day may not be included.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.