Welcome to Djerba
Though a small island, Djerba contains the ingredients of many people’s idea of the ideal holiday vacation: soft, sandy beaches, warm Mediterranean waters, loads of activities, and an array of shops selling a good range of local handicrafts. It also sports a maze of cobblestone streets and a history of ethnic and religious diversity more pronounced than in the rest of the country.
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Tunisia Star Wars tour
Over the course of four days , you will see the following: Day 1: In the morning ,the Mountain Oasis of Tamerza, Chebika & Mides,In the afternoon, a half day excursion by 4x4 of the Star Wars film locations near Tozeur, including Ong el Jemal (Mos Espa), Camel's Neck Rock, La Grande Dune.Overnight at Tozeur Day 2: Sidi Bouhlel, Star Wars kanyon ,the troglodyte home of Matmata & The Hotel Sidi Driss used as the interior of the Lars homestead.Overnight at Matmata Day 3:The ksars of Medenine,used as the exterior the Anakin Skywalker's home in many shots,Ksar Hadada and Ksar Ouled Soltane, Day 4: Sidi Djemour,Tosche station ,Obi-Wan Kenobi's homeand the " Mos EisleyCantina" on Djerba,Overnight at Djeba or transfer to the airport.
Discovery tour of Southern Tunisia
Day 1: Your driver will pick you up from your Tozeur hotel in the morning. From there you will drive via the stunning Chott el Jerid salt lake before you continue your journey to Douz for lunch. From Douz you will drive to Ksar Ghilane and have your first taste of the endless expanse of desert. Day 2: After a relaxing breakfast at the Campement, you will have the opportunity to go for a swim at the natural hot springs of Ksar Ghilane, or perhaps hire a quad bike or go for a horse ride in the Sahara. Then you will drive to Matmata, where you may also visit a troglodyte dwelling, and go to the Hotel Sidi Driss, made famous as Lars’ Homestead in the Star Wars films. After lunch your guide will drive you to Gabés, where you may depart, or back to Tozeur.
Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Zarzis Djerba Airport
Just as you arrive to Zarzis Djerba International Airport, your driver will greet you with a name plate and transfer to your hotel on Djerba Island. This is a private transfer which means that you will not share a car with anyone apart from your booking. The cars used for this service are less than 5 years old. Private transfers can make your stay much more simple and enjoyable. Don't go through all the stress of taking a taxi or facing long shuttle queues and make the best of your journey from the moment you arrive on Zarzis Djerba International Airport. The driver is well trained and will make sure that you have a smooth ride from door to door. Please bear in mind, that drivers might not speak English fluently.
Tataouine, Beni Khedech and Chenini Day Tour including Lunch from Djerba
Departure From your hotel in Djerba to Medenine via the Roman Bridge. Arrival to Mednine and visit the Ksours of Ouerghemmas, in this peak attic of the largest confederation of Berber tribes contained over 6000 ghorfas, the vast majority has now disappeared. Continuation towards Beni Khedech, designed like Matmata, underground and discreet; visit of Ksar Haddada. Lunch in matamata : local restaurant & local foods.On to Tataouine, a brief stop at the Spice Market and lunch at a relais. Continuation to Douiret, short stop for photos, then on to Chenini, visit the village and then return to Djerba via Medenine and the Roman Bridge.
Overnight Tunisia Sahara Desert Safari by 4x4
Day 1: Start your overnight experience with a pickup from your Douz hotel, and then travel into the desert aboard your Land Cruiser. As you travel, listen to your guide’s stories about the Sahara desert past and present, as well as the many customs and traditions that you’ll experience throughout the evening. Head through Douz Desert Reserve on an African-style wildlife safari, looking out for Arabian gazelles, Fennecs, oryx, and then stop in a Bedouin-inspired camp on the grounds of a private royal retreat. Make your way past the gently flickering flames from the lights that mark the entranceway, and then hop out of your Land Cruiser to take a seat at your table. Before your meal starts, a range of cultural activities is demonstrated around the tables. Enjoy an Arabic Mint Tea and sit back to watch the Bedouin chef food preparation. Pose in the sand dunes for a photo as the sun goes down, watch a bread-making demonstration or gaze at Tunisia's national bird – the falcon. Take a seat back at your table in time for a cookery demonstration, where you’ll learn how to make local flatbread prepared on open fire. Then, all that’s left to do is to feast on your 4-course dinner under the stars. Like the activities at the camp, the dishes are mostly traditional Bedouin specialties. After your meal, sit around the bonfire and gaze up at the stars, and then make your way to your Arabic tent — complete with comfortable mattress, pillows, and blanket — nestled inside the camp. Settle in and enjoy sleeping overnight in the heart of the desert! Day 2: Wake to a beautiful sunrise in the morning and to the scent of strong Arabic coffee brewing and to see your breakfast being cooked. Then, feast on traditional breakfast bread. After your breakfast, meet your driver and bid your friends in the desert camp a fond farewell before traveling back to Douz. Then, finish your experience with a drop-off at your hotel.
Sunset or Sunrise Camel ride in the Sahara Desert of Douz
Begin your experience with a pickup from your Douz hotel. Meet your friendly driver, hop inside your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and set off for your camel ride starting point. Be welcomed by the friendly cameleers, Be shown to your camel and learn how these hardy desert animals have been used for transport in Tunisia for centuries thanks to their ability to travel long distances without water. After a safety briefing, climb into the saddle on the back of the camel and relax as you enjoy a ride through the verdant palms and sands. Take photos of the views as the sun descends through the sky and absorb the serenity of the surroundings as you saunter through the grounds. After your approximate 3-hours ride, drive back to your hotel where your experience ends.