Engage Tunisia
Dive into our most culturally interactive Tunisian experience! Stay overnight with a family, camp in the Sahara and get an insider’s perspective on the real Tunisia.
On this tour you will…
Visit the birthplace of the Arab Spring
Drink tea with locals in a picturesque village
Camel trek and overnight in the Sahara Desert
Home stay with local families
Duration 9 days / 8 Nights. Contact us for availability
ENGAGE TUNISIA ITINERARY
DAY 1: Tunisia Arrival
Arrival at Tunis/Carthage International airport. We will begin with a short walking tour of downtown Tunis, followed by a welcome reception and cultural orientation at your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in downtown Tunis at Tunisia Palace (4 star hotel)
DAY 2: Carthage & Sidi Bou Said With Locals
| Experience the rich history of Carthage, one of the most important ancient cities of the Mediterranean basin. Enjoy an authentic mint tea with friendly locals in one of Tunisia’s most charming villages, Sidi bou Said. |
Overnight stay in downtown Tunis at Tunisia Palace (4 star hotel)
DAY 3: Sousse Home Stay
After exploring Sousse’s ancient medina (a UNESCO World Heritage site) experience true Tunisian hospitality over an authentic home-cooked meal and overnight stay with a local family in their bed & breakfast.
Overnight stay in Sousse in a locally run bed & breakfast
DAY 4: El Jem and Time With Locals
| Morning excursion to El Jem. The Colosseum of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Optional language and cultural experience with local hosts in the afternoon. Evening is free to spend more time in Sousse with local friends. |
Overnight stay in Sousse in a locally run bed & breakfast
DAY 5: Berber Village and Camp in the Sahara Desert
Visit the Berber village of Toujane. Then continue to the edge of the Sahara Desert and saddle up for a one-hour camel trek to your campsite deep in the dunes. Evening meal and campfire under the stars. Tea and singing with local residents included!
Overnight at campsite in the Sahara desert
DAY 6: Tozeur Oasis
Tozeur is the grandest of all oases in the country containing over 400,000 date palms. Free afternoon with optional tours of oasis.
Dinner and overnight at Ksar Rouge (4 star hotel)
DAY 7: Roman Sbeitla and Sidi Bou Zid
Sbeitla is the best-preserved Roman city in southern Tunisia. Highlights include standing in ancient temples and Christian basilicas famous for their mosaic baptismals. Have tea or coffee with a local chef in Sidi Bou Zid, the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
Dinner and overnight at El Kasbah Hotel (5 star hotel)
DAY 8: Kairouan, the heart of Tunisian culture
Considered by many the heart of Arab culture in Tunisia, Kairouan boasts the oldest mosque in Africa and a classic 9th century medina (both UNESCO World Heritage sites). Then to Tunis.
Overnight at Mouradi Gammarth (5 star hotel)
DAY 9: Departure
Airport transfers for departure.
Above Tour Includes
The above tour is an all inclusive land package. The Starting day represents your arrival date in Tunis. Tour prices include transportation, lodging, most meals and entrance fees. Prices are based on double occupancy. Hotel single supplement is $450. Airport pickups and transfers within Tunisia will be arranged at no charge for clients arriving and departing on the scheduled days. International airfare to and from Tunisia is additional. Engaging Cultures Travel will be happy to assist in your air ticketing.