Tunisia and the Sahara Experience
There aren’t too many countries that offer warm sandy beaches, archeological ruins and roman history, a desert camp and desert safari, sand dunes, iconic Hollywood movie locales, traditional souks and umpteen cafes serving the most delicious cuisine and uber-friendly locals who are more than excited to show you their land – all within 3-4 hours of each other. That is Tunisia for you! A truly north African experience
Trip Highlights
- Start your trip in the capital Tunis, and visit the ruins of Carthage – the most important city in the antiquity.
- Spend a night or two in Sidi Bou Said – known for its white & blue houses and Andalusian architecture, this is the prettiest village in the country
- Tunisia’s religious capital, Kairouan, considered the fourth holy city for muslims is also the capital of the handmade woolen carpets in Tunisia
- Indulge in Thalassotherapy which brings the natural healing powers of the sea to eliminate toxins from the body
- Head south to the Sahara desert stopping at a Roman Mosaic workshop, Star Wars movie locales, typical troglodyte Berber dwellings and immense salt lakes
- Stay over in a desert camp, take a camel ride on the dunes, ride an ATV or simply relax in a typical desert oasis
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Tunisia as tourists
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 10 days for this itinerary. There are no direct flights to Chile, so almost a full day is spent in getting there and back.
Best time to visit
Winter is the best time to visit Tunisia
roman & Islamic art & history, desert camps, camel safari, atv rides, thalassotherapy spas, star wars locations
Did you know
- Kairouan in central Tunisia is the 4th most important city in the Islamic world after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. This city was established in 670 AD by Uqba Ibn Nafi. It hosts the holy mosque of Ugba which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In Matmata, Tunisia, People Live Underground. Matmata is a small town that is inhabited by the aboriginal Berber-speaking people. In the past, underground houses were built to escape the scorching heat and sun of the Sahara Dessert. It is only in Matmata that people still prefer underground homes to modern houses. The underground dwelling places are formed by digging large open pits whose walls are curved to make houses. One pit can house 5-9 families.
- Red is the color of mourning In Tunisia. In most Western cultures, people wear black clothing to funerals. However, in countries such as South Africa, Ghana, and Tunisia, red is the color symbolizing mourning
