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Tunisia: The Sahara, Mosaics & Star Wars Relics

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Overview

Tunisia: The Sahara, Mosaics & Star Wars Relics

Continent

Africa

Days

13 days

Nights

12 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

History & Culture

Highlights

  • Gaze at the glittering mosaic of stars in the night sky as you glamp in the Sahara Desert.
  • Channel Indiana Jones for the day in the archaeologist’s paradise of Dougga.
  • Enjoy a hot, mineral water shower in the middle of the desert.
  • Walk in the footsteps of Luke Skywalker and visit abandoned Star Wars film sets.
  • Taste traditional Tunisian dishes like wild boar & lamb from Tozeur, and experience a Berber dinner by the campfire.
  • Visit the Eden Palm Museum and support efforts to preserve the history of this culturally significant plant.
  • Have lunch with a local family in their subterranean home.
Tunisia 13 days 12 nights

A Sahara journey through ancient oases, diverse culture, & delicious cuisine.

Day 1

Welcome to Tunis!

Welcome to Tunisia!
Welcome to Tunisia!

Day 2

Medinas, Museums & Mosaics

Tunis Medina.
Tunis Medina.

Day 3

Through the Ruins of Carthage

Roman-era sites in Carthage.
Roman-era sites in Carthage.

Day 4

Mosaics & Mosques

Kairouan Grand Mosque.
Kairouan Grand Mosque.

Day 5

Hidden Jem & The Island of Dreams

El Jem Roman-era colosseum.
El Jem Roman-era colosseum.

Day 6

Resort Ruins & Cave Cities

Djerbian pottery.
Djerbian pottery.

Day 7

Tunisia: Secrets of a Land Far, Far Away

Ancient Berber cliff village of Chenini.
Ancient Berber cliff village of Chenini.

Day 8

Into the Sahara

Ksar Ghilane, Saharan oasis.
Ksar Ghilane, Saharan oasis.

Day 9

Salt Lakes & Desert Oases

Chot El Jerid salt lake.
Chot El Jerid salt lake.

Day 10

Saharan Spaceport

Mos Espa.
Mos Espa.

Day 11

Conquering Sbeitla

The ancient city of Sbeitla.
The ancient city of Sbeitla.

Day 12

Relics of Rome

The Capitol of Dougga.
The Capitol of Dougga.

Day 13

Farewell & Departure

Onward to more adventures!
Onward to more adventures!

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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost $670 USD.

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Arrival & Departure

You should plan to arrive by 12 p.m. on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 13. Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) connects to a range of flight hubs in Europe and the Middle East. Connecting airlines include Air France, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

Activity Level

Travelers should feel comfortable walking three to five miles over the course of each day, and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. We’ll be spending a good amount of time outside and in rural areas, walking up and down stairs, and on dirt paths. We’ll also spend a night camping out in the desert.

Accommodations

For our night out in the desert, we’ll be in nice, pre-set tents with shared facilities that include western toilets and running water (one might even call it “glamping”).

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  • "Best trip ever. Our trip leader was so knowledgeable about everything. The places we visited were just remarkable. I was blown away by Tunisia."

    Andrea - Beaufort, SC

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