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Imagine a place where the sands of the desert have been touched by the magic of Hollywood stardust. You've found it with this two-day tour, which'll show you some of Tunisia's most famous film locations. You'll visit a Roman amphitheatre, explore underground cave houses, cross a vast salt lake and discover a secluded oasis at the fringes of the Sahara. Hamdi, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Between Matmata and Douz, there are endless “ergs” – sand dunes – in the restless desert. This desert is not a dead entity, it's even cultivated in places by those who inhabit it. The sands come alive according to the seasons.'
Embark on your sandy adventure at El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman theatre would seat an audience of 35,000, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. You'll then head to Matmata, where you'll have lunch and visit the rock-cut cave homes that starred in two Star Wars films. Finish the day in the oasis town of Douz – surrounded with date palms – for an overnight stay. This is a great spot to take an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.
After breakfast, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a mirage-filled salt lake, before jumping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll discover the film set city built for Star Wars. After lunch in Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop in Kairouan, a great place to take lots of Instagram-worthy pictures of the intricately decorated Islamic architecture that the town is known for.
Based on 105 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.6/5
Staff
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Andrew Edwards-smith
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Mo our tour guide was amazing. His knowledge and information about all the sites we visited was second to none.
Simon
From United States of America - April 2025Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The Singhs
From United States of America - April 2025Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
This was a brilliant excursion that made our trip to Tunisia, featuring many beuatiful sights and landscapes. From El Jem to the desert in Douz and To ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
This tour is very well organised and a must do for new Tunisia visitors . Guide Mohammed and Driver Amour were AMAZING FIVE STAR Pros Value for mone ...
Antony
From United States of America - March 2025Solo traveller
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
It is a lot of time spent on the bus but all in all a very nice trip. Ahmadi was wonderful, a professional and he took good care of everyone. The food ...
Dave
From United States of America - March 2025Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Great value for money great guide Aisha would thoroughly recommend this tour