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Desert Express with a Tent Night

By Tunisia Travel Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 279 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Desert Express! This Check-out trip from Tunis and its surroundings is not just an excursion, but a journey through time, taking you to the heart of the desert, away from the usual tourist trails. Immerse yourself in the spirit of caravans and authentic local life in southern Tunisia!

Activity location

  • El-Jem
    • El-Jem, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Hana International
    • 49 Avenue Habib Bourguiba
    • 1015, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

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Desert Express with a Tent Night

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Unusual Dunes Tented Camp
Duration: 2 days
Lunch/Dinner
Tunis - ElJem - Matmata - Twelve
mivrobus/minibus
Pickup included

Starting time: 5:00
Price details
RM 768.29 x 1 AdultRM 768.29
Total
Price is RM 768.29
Until Fri, 10 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: El Jem, Matmata, Douz, Sabria and night in tent

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

El-Jem (Pass by)

Morning: Check-out from Tunis and direction El Jem for a guided tour of the magnificent Roman amphitheatre. Late morning: Travel to Matmata and immerse yourself in the history of its underground dwellings. Enjoy a traditional welcome with tea and local specialties at a Berber family home. Afternoon: Explore the Sidi Driss Inn, then head to Douz for an optional camel or quad bike ride through the desert dunes (extra cost). Evening: Arrival at Sabria tent camp, where you will witness a breathtaking sunset over the dunes. Enjoy a traditional Tunisian meal and, weather permitting, enjoy an evening of music and entertainment around the campfire. Otherwise, relax under the starry desert sky. Overnight: Sleep in a comfortable Bedouin tent with half board.

Day 2: Tozeur, the Mountain Oases, Kairouan, and Back to Tunis

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Tozeur (Pass by)

Morning: After an invigorating Breakfast at the camp, head to Tozeur with a stop at Chott Djerid, the largest salt lake in North Africa, for a photo opportunity. Late morning: Explore the enchanted oasis of Chebika, known for its majestic palm trees, crystal clear waterfalls and lush gardens. Noon: Visit the beautiful Tamerza waterfall and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: Continue to Kairouan for a quick panoramic tour of this historic city. Evening: Return to Tunis, concluding your incredible adventure in the desert.

Location

Activity location

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    El-Jem
    • El-Jem, Tunisia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    El Hana International
    • 49 Avenue Habib Bourguiba
    • 1015, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

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