Tour Overview
Camel rides, Saharan dunes, palmfilled oases, cave homes, a massive Roman arena and a relaxing beach.The coastal town of Sousse has a fortified medina filled with narrow, winding streets and souks selling all manner of trinkets and spices. At El Djem you'll visit the third largest amphitheatre in the Roman world. Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators through tunnels under the arena and sense the atmosphere and clash of weapons. Using the trading town of Tozeur as a base you'll head up into the mountains to explore palm-filled oases.
Itinerary:Day 1 Trip starts in Tunis, drive to Sousse
Day 2 Sousse old town medina
Day 3 El Djem Roman amphitheatre; Tozeur
Day 4 Mountain Oases and palmerie
Day 5 Chott el Djerid salt flats, camel ride & desert camp
Day 6 Matmata - cave dwellings
Days 7 - 8 Djerba - beach stay
Day 9 Trip ends in Djerba
(Reference ID: TACFTN)
Prices
Date: Base Price04/05/2008: $1,194
05/24/2008: $1,152
07/26/2008: $1,152
08/09/2008: $1,152
10/25/2008: $1,152
12/20/2008: $1,257
12/27/2008: $1,257
02/07/2009: $1,194
02/14/2009: $1,194
04/04/2009: $1,257
04/11/2009: $1,257
05/23/2009: $1,257
07/25/2009: $1,257
08/08/2009: $1,257
10/24/2009: $1,257
12/19/2009: $1,257
12/26/2009: $1,257
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
Hotels (6 nights), camp (1 night), rustic troglodyte cave hotel (1 night). You'll stay in small centrally located hotels and larger tourist style properties; all have en suite facilities. The traditional cave hotel has multi-share rooms and facilities. Your desert camp has an ablution block.
Are meals included?
8 breakfasts & 2 dinners included
Notes :
Minimum age: 5 years. An easy journey with a couple of longer drives. It can be dusty and hot - especially during the summer. Be prepared for basic conditions in the desert and your cave accommodation. Sleeping bag required.
