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The ultimate 7-day Tunisia itinerary: from Tunis to the Sahara

Tips and inspiration by Tunisia Xplora to help you prepare your discovery of Tunisia.

Discover the essentials of Tunisia in one week: the ruins of Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd, the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, the Great Mosque of Kairouan and the Sahara around Tozeur and Douz.

Discover the essentials of Tunisia in one week: the ruins of Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd, the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, the Great Mosque of Kairouan and the Sahara around Tozeur and Douz.

This trip offers a balance between culture, coast and desert with a comfortable pace and private transfers. Start with Tunis and Carthage, continue to Hammamet and Sousse, then cross Kairouan before reaching the southern oases. Tozeur, Chebika, Tamerza, Chott El Djerid, Douz and Matmata offer a gradual transition towards the Sahara. The return via El Jem ends the trip at one of the country's most impressive ancient sites.

The itinerary can be adapted to your flight times, your comfort level and the time you wish to spend on the coast or in the desert.

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