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The Best of Tunisia & All-inclusive Beach Extension: Ruins, Culture, Beaches & Relaxation

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The Best of Tunisia & All-inclusive Beach Extension: Ruins, Culture, Beaches & Relaxation
Itinerary duration
8 days
Departure city
New York
Prepared on
15 November 2026

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Overview

This tour is ideal for travel collectionists. Explore the highlights of the country through four days of activities, followed by four days of relaxation by the Mediterranean Sea. You will experience the best of Tunisia, from its culture and history to its breathtaking landscapes and beaches. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tunis: Tunisia’s laid-back capital boasts beautiful Islamic architecture and is close to the famous ruins of Carthage.

Sidi Bou Said: A Mediterranean dreamland, this town is full of white walls and beautifully blue-accented doors and windows, with endless views of the Mediterranean.

Kairouan: Founded in the seventh century, Kairouan is considered the Islamic capital of Tunisia.

Tozeur: This desert town is a gateway to mountain oases and desert adventures.

Hammamet: Known for its beach resorts and laid-back vacation vibe, this seaside town offers relaxation by the sea.

Your journey at a glance

Short Itinerary

  1. Day 01DEPARTURE NEW YORK
  2. Day 02SOUSSE – KAIROUAN – TOZEUR
  3. Day 03TOZEUR – CHOTT DJERID – DOUZ – MATMATA – EL DJEM – SOUSSE
  4. Day 04SOUSSE – TUNIS – BARDO – CARTHAGE – SIDI BOUSAID – HAMMAMET
  5. Day 05HAMMAMET
  6. Day 06HAMMAMET
  7. Day 07HAMMAMET
  8. Day 08HAMMAMET – ENFIDHA OR TUNIS

Every day, a new discovery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY01

DEPARTURE NEW YORK

Upon your arrival at the airport of Enfidha or Tunis, you will be greeted and assisted by our airport staff and your driver. Enjoy a comfortable ride to the hotel. We recommend arriving early to enjoy some free time in Sousse, known for its Medina and old port, as well as its leisure harbour Port El Kantaoui. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Water and drinks during the meals (soda, juice, or local beer/wine).

DAY02

SOUSSE – KAIROUAN – TOZEUR

At 8:00 am, your guide will meet you at the reception of the hotel, where he will give you a briefing about this first day of the tour and then direct you to your tour vehicle. You will ride for an hour before arriving in the Capital of Islam, the city of Kairouan. Upon arrival, your guide will walk you through the old Medina of Kairouan to the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of the Medina and built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD. The next visit is to the Aghlabid water site, where two large basins and a few cisterns have survived the centuries. Lunch will be in the city of Gafsa, en route to Tozeur. Before checking in at your hotel, hop on a 4×4 to discover the oasis, drive through the desert and occasional dry salt lakes to arrive at the mountain oasis of Chebika. Make a stop at the Star Wars movie site in the Sahara Desert, possibly catching the sunset. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Water and drinks during the meals (soda, juice, or local beer/wine).

Overnight in Tozeur.

DAY03

TOZEUR – CHOTT DJERID – DOUZ – MATMATA – EL DJEM – SOUSSE

After breakfast and on the way out of Tozeur, visit the downtown area to see the unique architectural style of the houses. Then, cross the largest Salt Lake in the country, Chott Djerid, with its breathtaking views. Arriving at Douz, known as the Gate of the Sahara, experience the sand blowing over the city. Proceed to Matmata, where you’ll find one of the best-preserved troglodytes’ houses. After lunch, visit the village of El Djem and its Roman amphitheatre, the second-largest in the world. Continue to Sousse for the night. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Water and drinks during the meals (soda, juice, or local beer/wine).

Overnight in Sousse.

DAY04

SOUSSE – TUNIS – BARDO – CARTHAGE – SIDI BOUSAID – HAMMAMET

Start with breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tunis for a walking tour across the Medina. Visit the National Museum of Bardo, with its rich mosaic collection. Lunch will be in La Goulette. Continue to the ruins of Carthage and the Amphitheatre of Carthage. Finally, visit the picturesque village of Sidi Bousaid. On the way to Hammamet, stop at the Golf of Yasmine for a Tunisian wine tasting. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Water and drinks during the meals (soda, juice, or local beer/wine).

Overnight in Hammamet.

DAY05

HAMMAMET

Recharge with breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day of rest and relaxation on an all-inclusive basis, with access to the beach, snacks, and drinks.

Overnight in Hammamet.

DAY06

HAMMAMET

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and relax by the Mediterranean Sea. Snacks and drinks within the all-inclusive formula.

Overnight in Hammamet.

DAY07

HAMMAMET

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Take the opportunity to visit gourmet fusion restaurants or have a spa day (own expense). Snacks and drinks within the all-inclusive formula.

Overnight in Hammamet.

DAY08

HAMMAMET – ENFIDHA OR TUNIS

Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight time, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred directly to the airport for your departure.

What's Included

  • INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: Return flight from NEW YORK
  • TOUR GUIDE: Operated with English, French, Italian, Spanish, German-speaking tour escort during the scheduled activities
  • ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights’ accommodation
  • MEALS: 7 Breakfasts; 7 Lunches; 7 Dinners; Water and drinks during the meals (soda, juice, or local beer/wine); Snacks and drinks within the all-inclusive formula for the last 3 nights at the coast.
  • TRANSPORT: Arrival shared transfer from Enfidha or Tunis Airports; Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour; Departure shared transfer to Enfidha or Tunis Airports
  • ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Kairouan (The Great Mosque & the Aghlabid Basins), 4×4 ride to the Oasis of Chebika, Ong Jmel site of Star Wars; Tozeur visit, Photo stop at Chott Djerid, Douz visit, Matmata visit, El Djem visit; Tunis visit, National Museum of Bardo visit, Carthage visit, Sidi Bousaid visit, Wine Tasting at Bacchus
  • OTHER: Meet & Greet; Airport check-in assistance; Local Hotel Tax; Water bottle on the bus; Wi-Fi on the bus; Camera fees
 

What's Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Accommodation

Please note

  • Please note that the inbound/outbound transfers between the airport and hotel are included only as part of the package. If a pre- or post-night stay is booked, additional transfers should be purchased separately.
  • On Day 1, the recommended arrival time is 02:00 pm.
  • On the last day, the recommended departure time is 12:00 pm.
  • A room upgrade is available on request with an additional supplement.
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting, or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
  • Triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed.
  • In case of Bardo National Museum closure, the visit will be replaced with the Museum of El Djem.

What do I need to bring?

  • Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for traveling in Tunisia; however, a warm jumper and jacket are advisable in the cooler months.
  • Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings.
  • Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

City Hotel
Sousse El Mouradi Palace or 5* similar
Tozeur Ras El Ain Tozeur or 4* similar
Hammamet Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or 5* similar