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Discover the cinematic and cultural treasures of southern Tunisia on this immersive two-day tour. From ancient Roman ruins to Star Wars film sets and desert adventures, this experience blends history, film, and natural beauty.
• Visit the awe-inspiring El Jem Colosseum, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world
• Explore the underground cave homes of Matmata, featured in two Star Wars films, and enjoy a traditional tunisian lunch
• Spend the night in the desert town of Douz, known as the gateway to the Sahara—perfect for a camel or carriage ride.
• Cross the mirage-filled Chott El Jerid, a vast salt lake shimmering with surreal beauty
• Ride a 4x4 to Onk Jemal, the film set city built for Star Wars, nestled deep in the desert
• Enjoy lunch in Gafsa, a regional hub with local charm
• Conclude your journey with a photo stop in the holy city of Kairouan, where centuries of history and tradition come together in its grand mosques and vibrant medina
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at the ‘gateway to Sahara desert’ for an overnight stay at a hotel in Douz ( 4★ or +3★ )
LUNCH
Lunch
Enjoy a complete lunch experience with a selection of starters, a main dish, and a dessert to savor.
DINNER
Dinner
Enjoy a Flavorful Buffet Dinner, savor a wide variety of dishes at your own pace.
Amphitheatre D'el Jem
Get picked up from your hotel and hop into a 4x4—your sandy adventure to the legendary El Jem Colosseum begins!
Matmata
Your next stop is Matmata, where you will enjoy a tasty lunch and explore the famous troglodyte houses—centuries-old underground homes still inhabited today. Your visit includes a guided tour of one of these unique dwellings, plus some free time to look around.
Douz
Afterwards, you'll head to the oasis town of Douz—surrounded by date palms—where a tasty dinner and a comfortable overnight stay awaits. It's also a great opportunity to enjoy an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.
LUNCH
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Start Your Day Right, enjoy a generous buffet breakfast featuring a variety of dishes.
Chott El Jerid
Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast before crossing the mirage-filled salt lake of Chott el Djerid. Then, hop into a 4x4 for an exhilarating ride to Onk Jemal, where you’ll explore the desert film set built for Star Wars.
Kairouan
After a three-course lunch in Gafsa, , the tour concludes with a photo stop in Kairouan, known for its beautifully detailed Islamic architecture.
Stay in a 4★ hotel or a high quality 3★ if 4★ is unavailable
Explore Tunisia in 2 days with a passionate local guide
Specific meals diets under request such as vegetarian. Meat is Halal
Dinner
Breakfast
Travel in style aboard a Land Cruiser 4X4
Optional camel (15€ per pax)
Single room supplement of approximately EUR 13 per guest, payable in cash at the hotel
Hotel tax of approx 3.5 euros per person payable in cash at the hotel
Quad bike is strictly not allowed
Drinks not included during meals
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
89 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lepatachon,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Beautiful landscapes to see in a lifetime. The sunrise in the desert gave us chills, just for that you really have to do it if you come to Tunisia. However these two days are exhausting, getting up at 4am, long hours by bus, and stops are made to make you spend money. The hotel in Douz is mediocre and the passage to Kairouan is a scam: no visit, a 30-minute stop at a state shop to make you spend your last dinars before you get back on the plane.


aymeric o,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good stay with Hamadi and his driver Love. Beautiful excursions, a top guide, great memories: the camel ride, the 4x4 in the dunes, the couscous of Matmata, the Stars Wars studios, the sunrise over the salt lake, many wild caravans of camels, etc... I highly recommend this experience. Excellent value for money. Send congratulations to Hammadi from the Tunisian and the 2000 camels 😉










Steve O,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Mohamed! ( & the Coach Driver, sorry, can't remember your name - but hope your wedding went well!) That's all you should need to know really. Very professional, very knowledgeable - about a great many things,(not just about Tunisia - & yes knew more about Shakespeare than me), very well organised & very caring - wanting to ensure that everybody on the trip was made to feel welcome & involved. (Especially my younger "sister" - actually my teenage Daughter. Obviously I'm going to say that this trip is well worth it - many things packed into the timetable - including a,(gulp), 4am start on the 2nd morning!! - BUT - well worth it to see the Sunrise at a certain point at the Salt Flats! (& yes, the whole coachload did "forgive him" for the early start after this!) Tourist tick box? All checked. Colosseum,(where Gladiator was actually filmed) - Skywalker/Lars Homestead - Camel Ride in the Sahara - Jeep Ride over the Sand Dunes - Mos Espa (another Star Wars location) - Hotel stay & food provided + the very many stories of both the history of the areas & their current states. Needless to say - very Highly Recommended!

Belinda S,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The whole trip was excellent. The driver Said was excellent.The guide Mohammed was brilliant at coordinating this trip. It was really important as we were in Ramadan and therefore all the cafes and restaurants were closed. He had arranged cafes and comfort break stops throughout the coach tour. The camel ride was excellent and the Land Cruiser ride in the desert to the Star Wars site was excellent. We even had lunch in the Star Wars Cafe. Worth the very long days. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
justinesZ6018DM,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A great experience seeing the sahara desert. Be prepared to see lots of rubbish in the country. Nevertheless, it was a once in a lifetime experience and well organised. Thank you team.

Helene M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
The whole excursion was fantastic. I met a lot of really nice people which made it fun. As a Star Wars nerd it was excellent! Definitely do the camel ride. The other rides I’ve done in the past were brief in a paddock of sorts on unhealthy camels. These camels were well taken care of and they took you out into the Sahara for at least a hour. You have to get up very very early for both days. You LEAVE at 5 AM the second day. My only issue was they offered a pick up in Tunis when I first booked the tour and a week before I was informed that they would not pick me up in Tunis and I had to make my way to Hammamet for a 6 AM pick up on the first day. It took them a long time to get back to me and I ended up losing one night stay in Tunis so I could take a hotel there for pick up. It does say in the title that it’s from there. So if you’re doing this tour, make sure you’re staying in Hammamet.
Kswiss25,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Guide was good took us to some interesting places Tunisia was a eye opener to say the least the only good thing about our holiday was this trip we went home early after it as we had seen enough












Qam H,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
Value for money. Trip starts 4.30am each morning so alot gets covered. Plenty of stop breaks to go toilet and grab yourself coffees. Good guide who spoke different languages. Collesuum was beautiful. It was also the first stop. Enjoy it! And be present. Everything is very well orgainused and highly Recommended
Lisa C,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent guide! And great experience all around. Comfortable bus rides, enough rest stops and great use of time. Super adventure
grannysisa,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The overall experience was simply wonderful and memorable. This excursion was well worth the money. Despite the long hours we spent travelling, we were able to see the real Sahara landscapes and cultures. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would highly recommend this trip if you are looking for a truly amazing Sahara experience. Well done!
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