Tunisia Revealed

26 Apr –

8 May 2026

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A journey through Tunisia weaves together ancient cities, sacred traditions, and timeless craftsmanship.

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1

Off the beaten track

We depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport on our flight to Tunis, beginning a journey through off-the-beaten-path destinations like Kairouan, El Jem and Hammamet.
Tunisia may be unconventional, but it offers unparalleled experiences, from Mediterranean shores to Sahara expeditions and visits to world-renowned ancient sites.

Day 2

Welcome to Tunisia

Arriving in Tunis, we’re transferred to Hammamet for some relaxation before an orientation walk of the medina.
In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner at Le Barberousse, set on the ramparts with stunning views and offering a unique blend of Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine.

Highlight:

Sunset stroll through Hammamet’s old medina before dinner above the waves.

Day 3

Art, culture & cuisine

After breakfast, we travel to Nabeul, where the air is filled with the scent of orange blossom and the art of pottery thrives.
We visit a workshop to witness artisans at work, then head to Grombalia for a wine tasting at Neferiss Winery, where a rich viticultural history meets the Mediterranean climate.
In the afternoon, we explore Hammamet’s winding medina. Its winding alleys are whitewashed and outlined in blue, adding Mediterranean flair to this traditional old town.
The day ends with a delicious dinner and leisure time at the hotel.

Highlights:

Pottery demonstration in fragrant Nabeul.
Wine tasting at Neferiss Winery in Grombalia.

Day 4

From coast to desert

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Monastir to visit the grand mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba and the ancient Ribat fortress with sweeping coastal views.
In nearby Sousse, we wander the UNESCO-listed medina, explore vibrant souks and admire mosaics at the city’s renowned museum.
After a seaside lunch at Port El Kantaoui, we journey to El Jem to stand in awe of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres ever built.
The last leg of today’s journey takes us to Sfax where we settle in for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Highlights:

The resting place of Habib Bourguiba in Monastir.
Roman colosseum of El Jem.
Sousse’s vibrant, UNESCO-listed medina.

Day 5

Underground with the Berbers

After breakfast, we travel to Matmata to explore its remarkable troglodyte homes—underground shelters carved by Berbers to escape the desert heat.
After the enjoyment of a simple lunch in a cave restaurant and a visit to a local home, we continue to the hilltop village of Tamezret to explore its Berber heritage.
Our day ends in Douz, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” where we settle in for dinner and an overnight stay among the dunes.

Highlights:

Cave dwellings of Matmata.
Timeless hilltop village of Tamezret.

Day 6

Onwards in the desert

After breakfast, we cross the shimmering salt flats of Chott El Djerid, where mirages dance and rainbow salt deposits glitter, en route to Tozeur.
We wander its old medina, known for sunbaked brickwork unique to this oasis town, before heading by 4×4 to the windswept desert of Ong Jmal, backdrop to Star Wars and The English Patient.
As the sun begins to dip, an optional camel ride offers a quiet moment among the dunes.
We return to Tozeur for dinner and overnight.

Highlights:

Salt flats of Chott El Djerid.
4×4 excursion to Ong Jmal’s desert landscapes.
Optional camel ride among the dunes at sunset.

Day 7

The holy city

We bid farewell to Tozeur and travel to Sbeitla, where ancient temples and Roman arches rise quietly from the earth—echoes of a once-influential city.
After exploring the site on foot, we enjoy lunch at a local eatery before continuing to Kairouan.
There, we settle into our hotel and dine at Dar Abderrahman Zarrouk, a characterful spot tucked within the medina’s historic walls.

Highlights:

Sbeitla’s quiet Roman ruins.

Day 8

Back to the coast

In Kairouan, Tunisia’s spiritual heart, we visit the Great Mosque—its plain exterior belying the beauty within, where marble columns and handmade rugs line the hushed prayer hall.
We pause at the Aghlabid Basins, ingenious 9th-century reservoirs that once sustained this desert city, before continuing to Hammamet. There, whitewashed alleys and the scent of citrus lead us through the old medina, where sea spray kisses ancient ramparts.
Dinner is enjoyed in the hotel.

Highlights:

Kairouan’s Great Mosque and Aghlabid Basins.
Hammamet’s breezy coast and citrus-scented alleys.

Day 9

Mediterranean escape

Today is yours to enjoy the gentle rhythm of Hammamet, where golden beaches meet the turquoise sea.
Lounge beneath a sun umbrella, wander through the medina’s pottery stalls, or explore the town’s quiet corners—its 13th-century kasbah, the Museum of Religions, or the elegant George Sebastian Villa, echoing the glamour of the 1920s.

Highlights:

A day at leisure: golden beaches, kasbah views, and 1920s elegance.

Day 10

Rural Tunisia

Today we explore the remarkably intact Roman ruins of Dougga—an ancient city of temples, theatres, and cobbled streets, free from the crowds found elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Lunch is served at the Ben Ismaïl Family Reserve in Thuccabor, where we tour the olive groves and mill before tasting their award-winning olive oil and enjoying a fresh, local meal.
Later, we continue to Tunis. The evening is yours to discover the city’s layered history or simply relax. Dinner is on your own.

Highlights:

Dramatic Roman ruins of Dougga.
Olive oil tasting and lunch at the Ben Ismaïl Family Reserve.

Day 11

Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

After breakfast, we visit Carthage, once a Mediterranean power. We explore Byrsa Hill’s citadel, the haunting Tophet burial grounds, and the majestic Baths of Antoninus with their ancient mosaics. The Roman Theatre, still in use today, adds a lively touch to Carthage’s rich history.
Next, we head to Sidi Bou Said, where blue and white buildings line cobbled streets. We visit the luxurious Palace of the Baron D’Erlanger, a gem of Arab-Islamic craftsmanship, and enjoy mint tea at the iconic “Au Café des Délices” before returning to Tunis.

Highlights:

Ancient Carthage—from Byrsa Hill to the Antonine Baths.
Baron d’Erlanger’s palace in Sidi Bou Said.
Mint tea with a view at the iconic Café des Délices.

Day 12

Tunis through the ages

This morning, we visit the Bardo National Museum, housed in a 15th-century palace, showcasing Roman mosaics, Phoenician artefacts, and Islamic ceramics that trace Tunisia’s layered history.
Next, we explore the medina of Tunis, a vibrant maze of narrow streets, where ancient shops and bustling laneways reveal the pulse of the city.
We then shift to the French colonial era, strolling along wide boulevards and grand buildings before venturing into the modern suburbs.

Highlights:

Ancient mosaics in the Bardo Museum.
Tunis’s historic medina and colonial boulevards.

Day 13

Besslama, until Tunisia’s souks call again

This morning we enjoy some leisure time before leaving for the airport in Tunis. We board our flight back to South Africa, having seen an old corner of the world in a new light.

We depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport on our flight to Tunis, beginning a journey through off-the-beaten-path destinations like Kairouan, El Jem and Hammamet.
Tunisia may be unconventional, but it offers unparalleled experiences, from Mediterranean shores to Sahara expeditions and visits to world-renowned ancient sites.

Arriving in Tunis, we’re transferred to Hammamet for some relaxation before an orientation walk of the medina.
In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner at Le Barberousse, set on the ramparts with stunning views and offering a unique blend of Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine.

Highlight:

Sunset stroll through Hammamet’s old medina before dinner above the waves.

After breakfast, we travel to Nabeul, where the air is filled with the scent of orange blossom and the art of pottery thrives.
We visit a workshop to witness artisans at work, then head to Grombalia for a wine tasting at Neferiss Winery, where a rich viticultural history meets the Mediterranean climate.
In the afternoon, we explore Hammamet’s winding medina. Its winding alleys are whitewashed and outlined in blue, adding Mediterranean flair to this traditional old town.
The day ends with a delicious dinner and leisure time at the hotel.

Highlights:

Pottery demonstration in fragrant Nabeul.
Wine tasting at Neferiss Winery in Grombalia.

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head to Monastir to visit the grand mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba and the ancient Ribat fortress with sweeping coastal views.
In nearby Sousse, we wander the UNESCO-listed medina, explore vibrant souks and admire mosaics at the city’s renowned museum.
After a seaside lunch at Port El Kantaoui, we journey to El Jem to stand in awe of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres ever built.
The last leg of today’s journey takes us to Sfax where we settle in for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Highlights:

The resting place of Habib Bourguiba in Monastir.
Roman colosseum of El Jem.
Sousse’s vibrant, UNESCO-listed medina.

After breakfast, we travel to Matmata to explore its remarkable troglodyte homes—underground shelters carved by Berbers to escape the desert heat.
After the enjoyment of a simple lunch in a cave restaurant and a visit to a local home, we continue to the hilltop village of Tamezret to explore its Berber heritage.
Our day ends in Douz, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” where we settle in for dinner and an overnight stay among the dunes.

Highlights:

Cave dwellings of Matmata.
Timeless hilltop village of Tamezret.

After breakfast, we cross the shimmering salt flats of Chott El Djerid, where mirages dance and rainbow salt deposits glitter, en route to Tozeur.
We wander its old medina, known for sunbaked brickwork unique to this oasis town, before heading by 4×4 to the windswept desert of Ong Jmal, backdrop to Star Wars and The English Patient.
As the sun begins to dip, an optional camel ride offers a quiet moment among the dunes.
We return to Tozeur for dinner and overnight.

Highlights:

Salt flats of Chott El Djerid.
4×4 excursion to Ong Jmal’s desert landscapes.
Optional camel ride among the dunes at sunset.

We bid farewell to Tozeur and travel to Sbeitla, where ancient temples and Roman arches rise quietly from the earth—echoes of a once-influential city.
After exploring the site on foot, we enjoy lunch at a local eatery before continuing to Kairouan.
There, we settle into our hotel and dine at Dar Abderrahman Zarrouk, a characterful spot tucked within the medina’s historic walls.

Highlights:

Sbeitla’s quiet Roman ruins.

In Kairouan, Tunisia’s spiritual heart, we visit the Great Mosque—its plain exterior belying the beauty within, where marble columns and handmade rugs line the hushed prayer hall.
We pause at the Aghlabid Basins, ingenious 9th-century reservoirs that once sustained this desert city, before continuing to Hammamet. There, whitewashed alleys and the scent of citrus lead us through the old medina, where sea spray kisses ancient ramparts.
Dinner is enjoyed in the hotel.

Highlights:

Kairouan’s Great Mosque and Aghlabid Basins.
Hammamet’s breezy coast and citrus-scented alleys.

Today is yours to enjoy the gentle rhythm of Hammamet, where golden beaches meet the turquoise sea.
Lounge beneath a sun umbrella, wander through the medina’s pottery stalls, or explore the town’s quiet corners—its 13th-century kasbah, the Museum of Religions, or the elegant George Sebastian Villa, echoing the glamour of the 1920s.

Highlights:

A day at leisure: golden beaches, kasbah views, and 1920s elegance.

Today we explore the remarkably intact Roman ruins of Dougga—an ancient city of temples, theatres, and cobbled streets, free from the crowds found elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Lunch is served at the Ben Ismaïl Family Reserve in Thuccabor, where we tour the olive groves and mill before tasting their award-winning olive oil and enjoying a fresh, local meal.
Later, we continue to Tunis. The evening is yours to discover the city’s layered history or simply relax. Dinner is on your own.

Highlights:

Dramatic Roman ruins of Dougga.
Olive oil tasting and lunch at the Ben Ismaïl Family Reserve.

After breakfast, we visit Carthage, once a Mediterranean power. We explore Byrsa Hill’s citadel, the haunting Tophet burial grounds, and the majestic Baths of Antoninus with their ancient mosaics. The Roman Theatre, still in use today, adds a lively touch to Carthage’s rich history.
Next, we head to Sidi Bou Said, where blue and white buildings line cobbled streets. We visit the luxurious Palace of the Baron D’Erlanger, a gem of Arab-Islamic craftsmanship, and enjoy mint tea at the iconic “Au Café des Délices” before returning to Tunis.

Highlights:

Ancient Carthage—from Byrsa Hill to the Antonine Baths.
Baron d’Erlanger’s palace in Sidi Bou Said.
Mint tea with a view at the iconic Café des Délices.

This morning, we visit the Bardo National Museum, housed in a 15th-century palace, showcasing Roman mosaics, Phoenician artefacts, and Islamic ceramics that trace Tunisia’s layered history.
Next, we explore the medina of Tunis, a vibrant maze of narrow streets, where ancient shops and bustling laneways reveal the pulse of the city.
We then shift to the French colonial era, strolling along wide boulevards and grand buildings before venturing into the modern suburbs.

Highlights:

Ancient mosaics in the Bardo Museum.
Tunis’s historic medina and colonial boulevards.

This morning we enjoy some leisure time before leaving for the airport in Tunis. We board our flight back to South Africa, having seen an old corner of the world in a new light.

Experience the vibrance of Tunisia Revealed

A Journey Through Tunisia’s Timeless Heritage

Tunisia is a land where history comes alive — from the ancient cities of Dougga and Sbeitla to the grand Colosseum of El Jem. The renowned Bardo Museum holds the world’s largest mosaic collection, while Djerba is home to the Ghriba, the oldest functioning Jewish synagogue.

In Kairouan, the fourth holiest city in Islam, centuries of scholarship thrived in academies of medicine, geometry, and translation. The Zitouna Mosque in Tunis once stood as the greatest centre of learning in the Arab-Muslim world.

Tunisia’s cultural richness unfolds in every detail — from Andalusian-inspired marquetry and Zellij tiles to Turkish chechias, Italian facades, and exquisite Jewish goldwork. Traditions live on in carpet weaving, pottery, and a proud heritage of craftsmanship.

This is more than a journey — it’s a deep connection to a civilisation shaped by artistry, spirituality, and timeless beauty.

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Tunisia Revealed

What to expect

Day 1 Off the beaten track

Day 2 Welcome to Tunisia

Day 3 Art, culture & cuisine

Day 4 From coast to desert

Day 5 Underground with the Berbers

Day 6 Onwards in the desert

Day 7 The holy city

Day 8 Back to the coast

Day 9 Mediterranean escape

Day 10 Rural Tunisia

Day 11 Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Day 12 Tunis through the ages

Day 13 Besslama, until Tunisia’s souks call again

Day 1 Off the beaten track

Day 2 Welcome to Tunisia

Day 3 Art, culture & cuisine

Day 4 From coast to desert

Day 5 Underground with the Berbers

Day 6 Onwards in the desert

Day 7 The holy city

Day 8 Back to the coast

Day 9 Mediterranean escape

Day 10 Rural Tunisia

Day 11 Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Day 12 Tunis through the ages

Day 13 Besslama, until Tunisia’s souks call again

Our approach

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FAQs

Day 1

Off the beaten track

Day 2

Welcome to Tunisia

Day 3

Art, culture & cuisine

Day 4

From coast to desert

Day 5

Underground with the Berbers

Day 6

Onwards in the desert

Day 7

The holy city

Day 8

Back to the coast

Day 9

Mediterranean escape

Day 10

Rural Tunisia

Day 11

Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Day 12

Tunis through the ages

Day 13

Besslama, until Tunisia’s souks call again