From Tunis/Hammamet/Sousse: 3 day desert adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kairouan the holy city
6 stops
1
The Great Mosque of Kairouan
You will visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan considered the first in Africa and is considered as one of the 3 gates of Paradise, with the Mecca and the Al Aqsa Mosque in Palestine
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Bassins Aghlabites
The basins of Aghlabides are a Tunisian historical monument located in Kairouan. Dating from the beginning of the second half of the 9th century and located outside the walls of the Kairouan Medina, they are considered the most important hydraulic works in the history of the Muslim world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)
It is one of the most revered places in Kairouan, because it houses the remains of one of the Companions of the Prophet, Abu Zamaâ al-Balawi, who came to Ifriqiya in year 34 of the Hegira (654 AD) , only about twenty years after the death of the Prophet of whom he said to have kept 3 hairs of his beard, relic with which he asked to be buried after his death
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Medina of Kairouan
Free time to stroll the narrow streets of the medina town of Kairouan which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Free time to walk in the alleys of the old medina of Tozeur to admire its unique architecture made of bricks
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Visit the museum which summarizes the traditions of the Jerid and the region of Tozeur: Wedding - traditional outfits ...
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mountain oases and scenery of Mos Espa
6 stops
7
Destination of several filmmakers, the oasis of Chebika is a paradise on earth: A marvelous oasis where the greenery of palm trees embraces the ocher color of the environment around and a source of water that springs from the side of the mountain
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Tamerza
Visit the famous waterfall Tamerza and admire the canyons around
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
The most easily visible and certainly the most attractive site is the recreation of buildings in the middle of the desert, creating an entire district of Mos Espa. The sets were created by Lucasfilm for the filming of Episode I, in July 1997 (including the strolls of Qui-Gon and his gang in the streets and market of Mos Espa), and reused for Episode II ( Ani's visit to Watoo). And at the request of the Tunisian tourist office, they were left as is in the state, for a tourist purpose.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
2 or 3 km north-east of the higher decors, is a famous rock in Tunisia, for its shape giving the illusion of the silhouette of a camel ("Oung Jmel" translating roughly into "neck of the camel"). Episode I made a stop there to face the Dark Maul landing site on Tatooine, and a short sequence of the pod race also passed right in front of the rock.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Chott El Jerid
Photo stop at Chott Djerid salt lake
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Sabria
Arrive at the camp: - Free time for sunset -Dinner at the camp - Assist to sand bread preparation Night in tent
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
The return via El Jem
3 stops
13
Visit a troglodyte house at the inhabitant where you will be greeted by a good rosemary tea, olive oil and honey
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Archaeological Museum of El-Djem
Visit the famous museum of El Jem and admire its wonderful collections of mosaics
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Amphitheatre D'el Jem
Visit the magnificent amphitheater of El Jem and relive the time of the gladiators and the Roman Empire
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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