Tunisia Expedition

Discover the living history, vast desert landscape and seaside bliss of Tunisia on this 12-day adventure to a seldom-explored gem. Wander through waterfront medinas where the scent of jasmine floats on the sea breeze, explore World Heritage-listed Roman ruins without the crowds, hike over sand dunes and under craggy mountains and feast on spicy Tunisian cuisine, which blends the staples favoured by the nomadic peoples of North Africa with Italian and Spanish flavours. Trek the Sahara with local Amazigh guides and camp under North African stars, meet local female artisans keeping traditions alive and spend a couple of nights in an underground cave dwelling. From vast stretches of pink-hued salt lakes to turquoise coasts and palm-fringed oases – this trip reveals the diverse sides of a Mediterranean jewel.

Activities

• Tunis - Medina of Tunis: Great Zitouna mosque
• Tunis - Baron d'Erlanger Palace
• Tunis - Sidi Bou Said - Village Visit
• Gammarth - Home cooked meal and cooking demonstration
• Kairouan - Archeological site of Carthage
• Kairouan - Visit glass blowing workshop
• Kairouan - Pastry Workshop
• Kairouan - Traditional Carpet Shop
• Kairouan - City Tour
• Tozeur - City Tour
• Tozeur - Date Museum and Gardens
• Douz -Sahara Camel Trek
• Douz -Sahara Camel Trek
• Matmata - Troglodyte Lunch
• Toujane - Traditional Olive Press
• Douiret - Trekking from Douiret to Chenini
• El-Jem - Amphitheatre
• Mahdia - Old Peninsula Medina Walk
• Tunis - Bardo National Museum

Highlights

• Explore some of the local underground dwellings of Matmata, before enjoying lunch in a troglodyte restaurant where mythical scenes from Star Wars Episodes I, II, III and VI were filmed.
• Wander the largest medina in North Africa in Tunis, navigating the twisting alleyways to discover tiny stores overflowing with goods, ancient mosques and bustling squares.
• Marvel at the spectacular Roman amphitheatre of El Jem. This 3rd-century structure resembles Rome’s Colosseum and rises above the surrounding city in a pretty impressive fashion.
• Meet local female artisans in their workshops and homes and learn how they’re keeping their crafts and art practices alive. Sample local sweets, share home-cooked meals and join in on local cooking demonstrations.
• Trek through the Sahara with local Amazigh guides, then settle in at a desert camp to watch the sunset over the epic sea of dunes.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.