Discover the highlights of Tunisia in this comprehensive private 5-day tour. Relax, as your meals and accommodation throughout the tour are catered for including delicious traditional breakfasts and lunches and dinners in various stunning locations.
Over 5 days, explore some of the best Tunisia has to offer while your private guide keeps you informed on history and culture. Visit 'El Jem', a well-preserved Roman amphitheater, and marvel at the spectacular Grand Mosque, the oldest in North Africa. Discover the beautiful Chebika and Tamerza waterfalls and spectacular Mides Canyons. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour in the Palm Groves before heading to the desert to see the movie set where they filmed Star Wars. Make a stop to see the famous winding lanes of the souk markets and enjoy either a camel or quad bike tour through the desert sands. Spend a day and night in the famed Sahara desert, and visit the 'Troglodyte' Berber town. The trip wouldn’t be complete without a stop to shop for souvenirs in a local souk market.
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This nine-day tour will take you through the splendid Mediterranean country of Tunisia. The journey starts in Tunisia’s laid-back capital Tunis boasts beautiful Islamic architecture and neighbors the famous ruins of Carthage. Later you will visit Hammamet, famous for its beaches, it is a popular destination for swimming and water sports and is one of the primary tourist destinations in Tunisia. Afterward, you will get a chance to discover Kairouan, one of the great administrative, commercial, religious, and intellectual centers of the country. Then proceed towards Tozeur; the desert town which is a gateway to mountain oasis and desert adventures. Later you will visit Douz, it is an incredible palm oasis hosting over 500,000 palm trees and is often considered the “Gateway to the Sahara” due to its easy access to the world-famous desert. Moving ahead the journey ends in the city of Sousse; a seaside town which is a great spot to relax on the beach and wander around the upscale Port El Kantaoui.
This 9-day private tour explores the North of Morocco visiting ancient cities and ruins, colourful medinas, spiritual centres and beautiful mountain scenery. You'll see Morocco's 4 historical Imperial Cities, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Fes, and also explore the Roman ruins at Volubilis, the largest ancient site in the country. Our English speaking guides will help bring these historic places to life, and also immerse you in the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of modern Morocco.
Other highlights on the tour are the beautiful and atmospheric northern towns of Chefchaouen and Tangier. The bright white and blue painted medina at Chefchaouen is unforgettable, and Tangier's location on the Strait of Gibraltar where it acts as a gateway between Europe and Africa makes it a melting pot of different cultures and atmospheres.
Add to this time travelling through the beautiful Rif Mountains and you have a great introduction to Morocco to enjoy. In particular if you like exploring the narrow alleys, markets and bazaars in traditional old medinas and souqs, then this is the tour for you with Fes, Marrakech and Chefchaouen having fantastic examples to discover.
Accommodation is in comfortable mid-range hotels, with options available to extend the tour at either end if you wish.
Tunisia is a country where the people are very kind and friendly. You can see beautiful Roman ruins, miles of olive groves, camels in the desert and medinas full of pottery, leather goods and hand woven rugs.