Mar–May / Sep–Nov tend to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
TUNISIA · HERITAGE + CULTURE
TUNISIA — CARTHAGE, OASIS & SAHARA
From ancient Carthage to the oases of the Sahara, discover the many layers of Tunisia.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Sep–Nov
EXPERIENCEHeritage + Culture
COUNTRYTunisia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tunis → Carthage → Sidi Bou Said → Kairouan → El Jem → Matmata → Douz → Tozeur → Hammamet
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tunis Heritage
2Historic center of Carthage
3Traditions of Sidi Bou Said
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
From ancient Carthage to the oases of the Sahara, discover the many layers of Tunisia. The combination of Tunis and Hammamet gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tunis
Arrival in Tunis, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Tunis.
DAY 2
Tunis → Carthage
Departure from Tunis towards Carthage, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Carthage.
DAY 3
Carthage — full day
More time in Carthage, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Carthage.
DAY 4
Carthage → Sidi Bou Said
The journey leaves Carthage and heads to Sidi Bou Said, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Sidi Bou Said.
DAY 5
Sidi Bou Said → Kairouan
The route between Sidi Bou Said and Kairouan changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter Kairouan's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 6
Kairouan → El Jem
From Kairouan to El Jem, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by El Jem's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 7
El Jem → Matmata
Moving from El Jem to Matmata. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and daily life in Matmata.
DAY 8
Matmata → Douz
Departure from Matmata towards Douz, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Douz.
DAY 9
Douz → Tozeur
The journey leaves Douz and heads to Tozeur, with the rest of the day focused on Tozeur's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Tozeur → Hammamet
The route between Tozeur and Hammamet changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, you will see Hammamet's monuments, traditions and daily life.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Mediterranean heritage, historic cities and Saharan landscapes in one complete route. The sequence between Tunis and Hammamet gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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