VIP Tour of Southern Tunisia: Matmata, Douz, Tozeur, and Iconic Sites ✨
From the moment you are picked up from your accommodation, your experience begins in a premium, secure, and perfectly organized setting. Our team will provide you with a detailed program, travel times, and practical tips, while you will receive exclusive digital brochures packed with cultural, historical, and visual content to enhance every stage of the trip.
Detailed itinerary of the experience
Day 1: Departure → El Jem → Matmata → Douz
Pick-up from your accommodation (around 7:00 a.m.)
Journey to El Jem (≈ 2.5 hours)
El Jem Amphitheater (≈ 1.5 hours)
Your first stop will take you back to the heart of the Roman Empire: the El Djem Amphitheater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will impress you with its monumental architecture and its exceptionally well-preserved condition. Explore its galleries and tiers while capturing unique photos.
Lunch (≈ 1 hour)
Journey to Matmata (≈ 2 hours 50 minutes)
Matmata: Cave Dwellings and Local Life (≈ 2 hours)
On the way to Matmata, amid the lunar landscapes of southern Tunisia, you will visit an authentic troglodyte house that is over 500 years old and still inhabited. A sensory and human experience awaits you:
- Discover the traditional local lifestyle
- Artisanal demonstration (bread, wheat, olive oil)
- Enjoy a home-cooked meal
Journey to Douz (≈ 1.5 hours)
In Douz, known as the gateway to the desert, enjoy a relaxing break ☕ to admire the scenery and chat with the locals about local traditions and legends.
Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay + authentic Tunisian folk evening.
Day 2: Douz → Tozeur → Chott El Jerid Desert → Star Wars → Return
Breakfast
Drive to Tozeur (≈ 2 hours)
Tozeur: Free time or activities (≈ 1.5 hours)
In Tozeur, you can choose between free time or optional activities:
- Quad bike / camel ride
- Walk through the oasis
Chott El Jerid (≈ 45 minutes)
Discover this vast salt lake, famous for its spectacular mirages.
Optional: 4WD excursion into the heart of the Sahara for a contemplative and exclusive experience.)
Star Wars shooting locations (≈ 1.5 hours)
Explore the original sets and taste traditional “Mella” bread baked under hot sand—a unique experience combining cinema, culture, and gastronomy.
Before your return, you will receive exclusive souvenir gifts. ✨
Return to your accommodation (≈ 6 hours, depending on your location).
✨ Customization
The itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences (pace, activities, stops).
This itinerary is flexible: 2 or 3 days, depending on your preferences.