This 4 day/3 night desert tour can be added to your resort based holiday from any UK airport. The safari departs on the last Wednesday of your holiday from any hotel in Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui or Sousse. Travel is by 4x4 land cruiser with an english speaking driver/guide and 3 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on half-board basis. Lunches are provided throughout the tour at the stops mentioned below.
| Day 1 |
An early start from your hotel to visit the Roman Colosseum of
El Djem, then travel via the small fishing town of Mahres to the
Matmata Troglodyte caves where scenes from the original Star
Wars films were shot. Lunch in the Hotel Diar El Barber then continue
to Douz, 'Gateway to the Sahara', for dinner and overnight stay at
the Hotel
Mehari. |
| Day 2 |
Catch the Saharan sunrise on an optional desert camel ride,
then take breakfast in the hotel. Mix with the locals in the colourful
weekly market in Douz. Continue by crossing the Chott El Jerid
salt lake and travel to Tozeur where you will have the opportunity
to visit the oasis by horse and carriage. Enjoy an evening
visit to the Dar Cherait Museum, have dinner and stay overnight
in Tozeur at the Hotel
Phedra. |
| Day 3 |
Depart for Metlaoui and take the Red Lizard (Lézard Rouge)
train through the Gorges of Selja. Continue by road to Tamerza
and enjoy lunch in the Tamerza
Palace hotel (or similar venue). Visit the mountain oases
of Chebika and Tamerza, then travel to Onc El Jmel, location
for the English Patient and the most recent Star Wars films. Stay
overnight in Tozeur at the Hotel
Phedra. |
| Day 4 |
Travel via Gafsa to the Holy City of Kairouan and visit
the Grand Mosque and Barber Mausoleum. Lunch in Kairouan and visit
the Medina and carpet bazaars. You are returned to your resort
hotel for an overnight stay before returning to the UK or for several
days of relaxation by the pool. |
- £335 per person (based on a minimum of four passengers)
- £399 per person (based on a minimum of three passengers)
- £529 per person (based on a minimum of two passengers)
Single supplement £49.
Prices include the 4 day tour, 3 nights accommodation on half-board basis, lunch on every day of the tour and all entrance fees. Camel rides and the horse & carriage trip to the oasis are optional extras with a small charge to be paid locally. Itinerary is subject to change (usually on account of weather conditions).
After your tour why not relax on the beach for a further week!
