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Tunisia history & culture

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

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Overview

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

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.
Tunisia 13 days 12 nights

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

Day 1

Welcome to Tunis!

Zitouna Mosque, Medina, Tunis
Zitouna Mosque, Medina, Tunis

Day 2

Through the Ruins of Carthage

Antonine Baths, Carthage
Antonine Baths, Carthage

Day 3

Mosaics & Mosques

Great Mosque of Sousse
Great Mosque of Sousse

Day 4

Kairouan

Sidi Oqba Mosque, Kairouan
Sidi Oqba Mosque, Kairouan

Day 5

Hidden Jem & The Island of Dreams

Nate Robert

Day 6

Resort Ruins & Fresh Fish

Djerbahood street art, Djerba Island
Djerbahood street art, Djerba Island

Day 7

Hilltop Homes & Cave Dwellings

Chenini Berber village
Chenini Berber village

Day 8

Into the Sahara

Desert tented camp
Desert tented camp

Day 9

Salt Lakes & Desert Oases

Boat on Chott el Djerid
Boat on Chott el Djerid

Day 10

Saharan Spaceport

Nate Robert

Day 11

Conquering Sbeitla

Sufetula ruins, Sbeitla
Sufetula ruins, Sbeitla

Day 12

Relics of Rome

Dougga ruins
Dougga ruins

Day 13

Farewell & Departure

Camel owner
Camel owner

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Upcoming departures

2 available dates
  • Sep 29–Oct 11, 2024
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  • Oct 27–Nov 8, 2024
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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 $840 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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