Atlantis Classic Tunisia Tour
8 days / 7 nights
Experience the best of Tunisia with Atlantis Voyage — a journey from the capital Tunis to the Sahara Desert, exploring ancient ruins and coastal gems.

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Itinerary
01Arrival in Tunis
The start of a journey in Tunisia's vibrant capital. Once you've settled in, let's take a stroll along the seaside while soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere.
- 14:00 Airport transfer · Tunis Airport
Airport transfer by private driver from Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
- 16:00 Hotel check-in and welcome briefing · Tunis
- 19:00 Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant · Tunis Medina
La Marsa is one of the upscale residential areas of Tunis, known for its beautiful beaches and coastal promenade.
02Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
Discover the ancient ruins of Carthage and the picturesque blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said.
- 09:00 Carthage Ruins District · Carthage
Visit the Punic ruins, Roman bath ruins, and the Byrsa Hill Museum.
- 12:00 Lunch at a local café · Tunis
- 14:00 Stroll through Sidi Bou Said · Sidi Bou Said
Take a walk through the iconic blue-and-white village.
- 17:00 Stroll through the iconic blue-and-white village. · Take a walk through the iconic blue-and-white village.
Carthage was the center of the ancient Carthaginian civilization and is now registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site
03Tunis Medina and the Bardo Museum
Walk through the winding alleyways of the Medina and explore its rich history and vibrant market life.
- 09:00 Tunis Medina tour · Tunis Medina
Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old city, the souks, and the Al-Zaytuna Mosque.
- 12:00 Lunch at a local café · Tunis
- 14:00 Bardo Museum · Bardo
See the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics.
- 17:00 Traditional hammam experience · Tunis Medina
The Tunis Medina is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site and has over 700 monuments.
04Kairouan — The Holy City
Visit the holy city of Kairouan and be amazed by the Roman amphitheater of El Jem.
- 08:00 Depart for Kairouan · Kairouan
Approximately 2.5 hours by car to the south.
- 10:30 The Great Mosque of Kairouan · Kairouan
Visit one of the oldest mosques in the Islamic world.
- 12:30 Lunch and carpet market · Kairouan Medina
- 15:00 El Jem Amphitheater · El Jem
Visit the UNESCO-listed Roman amphitheater.
Kairouan is famous for its religious monuments, and the amphitheater of El Jem is one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world.
05Sfax and Matmata
Discover Tunisia's second city and the unique underground dwellings of Matmata.
- 09:00 Sfax Medina and the city walls · Sfax
- 12:00 Traditional seafood lunch · Sfax
- 14:00 Drive to Matmata · Matmata
- 16:00 Tour of the cave dwellings · Matmata
Tour the famous underground Berber dwellings.
The cave dwellings of Matmata were used as the filming location for the planet Tatooine in Star Wars.
06Sahara — Douz and Ksar Ghilane
Explore ancient Berber fortresses and relax at the desert oasis of Ksar Ghilane.
- 08:00 Depart for Douz · Douz
Gateway to the Grand Erg Oriental.
- 10:00 Camel trek through the sand dunes · Douz
- 13:00 4x4 transfer to the Ksar Ghilane oasis · Ksar Ghilane
- 17:00 Hot spring bath at the oasis · Ksar Ghilane
- 20:00 Desert camp dinner under the stars · Ksar Ghilane
Ksar Ghilane is a beautiful oasis located on the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, with natural hot springs surrounded by sand dunes.
07Matmata and Djerba Island
Experience the cultural diversity of Djerba Island and the otherworldly landscapes of Tatouine.
- 09:00 Tour of the cave dwellings in Matmata · Matmata
Tour the famous underground Berber dwellings
- 12:00 Transfer to Djerba Island · Djerba
- 15:00 El Ghriba Synagogue and Houmt Souk · Djerba
- 19:00 Beach dinner at a seaside restaurant · Djerba
Djerba Island is the largest island in Tunisia and is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world.
08Douz and departure
Experience the 'Gateway to the Sahara,' then begin your journey home with wonderful memories of Tunisia.
- 09:00 Free time and last-minute shopping · Djerba
- 12:00 Transfer to Djerba–Zarzis Airport · Djerba Airport
- 14:00 Departing flight · Djerba Airport
Douz is famous for the International Sahara Festival, which celebrates desert culture.
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