Berbers & Diars by 4-wheelers, Small Group Tour
Berbers & Diars by 4-wheelers, Small Group Tour
6 Days Starting in Tunisia and ending in Tunis, Tunisia
Visiting: Hammamet, Matmata, Djerba, Kairouan, Tunis
Tour operator:
Tour code:
288463
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
2-99
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tunisia with the "Berbers & Diars by 4-wheelers, Small Group Tour." This cultural adventure takes you to the heart of Tunisia's rich history and vibrant landscapes. Explore the awe-inspiring Roman Amphitheatre in El Djem, the Islamic capital of Kairouan, and the culturally rich island of Djerba. Wander through the laid-back capital of Tunis, with its stunning Islamic architecture and proximity to the ancient ruins of Carthage. Enjoy five nights of superior accommodation, guided tours in multiple languages, and all meals included. Travel in comfort with shared 4x4 transportation and immerse yourself in the unique Berber culture and historical treasures of Tunisia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Tunis – Hammamet (75 Km – 1 Hr)
Location: Hammamet
Accommodation Name: Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*
Meals Included: Dinner
Upon arrival at the Tunis–Carthage International Airport, you will be met by your professional guide and driver and transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in the hotel facilities or head outside to explore the area and in the evening enjoy delicious dinner at your hotel.
Overnight in Hammamet .
Day 2 : Hammamet – Takrouna – El Djem – Matmata (450 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
Location: Matmata
Accommodation Name: Hotel Diar El Barbar or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a refreshing breakfast, followed by an even more refreshing view from the 300-meters above sea level Berber village of Zriba Olya. After, you will head to El Djem for a visit of the Roman Amphitheatre, second largest in the world after the one in Rome. Enjoy a Tunisian menu at a local restaurant then continue your way down to the Berber village of Matmata where you will overnight in a quirky hotel, similar to the real troglodyte habitations of the village. You will arrive at the hotel around 6 pm.
Overnight in Matmata.
Day 3 : Matmata – Tataouine – Chenini – Djerba (300 Km – 6 Hrs)
Location: Djerba
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day is all about discovering the Berber culture. After breakfast, you will be picked up at around 8 am. You will start with Tataouine, the capital of the Berber Region in the South of Tunisia. To understand the Berbers culture, it is important to note their purpose behind living. As the originals of the country, having been there since the beginning and before any other civilization had arrived and started invading their regions, the Berbers used the South and central areas to escape from the Romans, then from the Carthaginians, then from the Arab civilizations that followed. They mostly chose remote areas from where the invaders would sail, and high altitude locations, where they built their habitations, usually in-ground and in a strategic place from which they can see their attackers approaching. There are about 150 Berber Ksours between Matmata, Tataouine and Chenini. Ksours, plural of Ksar, are what the Berber called their habitations. Most of these sites are only accessible by 4-wheelers for they are perched on ridges like Chenini’s Ksours and hanging on hillsides like the Old Guermassa. Some of these Ksours were even used for the filming of the Star Wars movies such as the ones in Ksar Haddada, made of 380 ghorfas, rooms, located on the same level. After lunch in a local restaurant in Tataouine you will head to Djerba at about 6 pm, for check in. Dinner will be served in the hotel.
Overnight in Djerba.
Day 4 : Djerba – Guellala – Djerba (70 Km – 1 Hr)
Location: Djerba
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and be ready for the pick up at around 8 am. You will start this day in the Berber village of Guellala, from the Berber name Iquallalen, meaning potteries and renowned for pottery making, an activity practiced since centuries and defining the main economic base for the locals then and until the present day. After lunch, you will move into a different culture located in Djerba, and equally significant for its history, in the Jewish hood, the center of which is the Synagogue of El Ghriba located in the village of Erriadh. 20 synagogues were once present in Erriadh, one of which is today a site of pilgrimage for many visitors from all over the world. The synagogue is a modest building when seen from the outside, but has a fascinating interior, richly decorated by colorful windows and tiles and authentic and very well preserved furniture. It is most fascinating to know that today Djerba is home to around 1400 Jewish people, living in harmony on the island along with Muslims, reunited under the Tunisian patrimony. Return to your hotel at 6 pm.
Overnight in Djerba.
Day 5 : Djerba – Kairouan – Tunis (510 Km – 8 Hrs)
Location: Kairouan
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day you will move to the Capital of Islam in Tunisia, the city of Kairouan. You will be picked up after breakfast at around 8 am and you will start with the visit of 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 site attracts thousands of local and international visitors for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. After a walk through the Medina of Kairouan, and a glimpse at the local life, a taste of Tunisian freshly made pastry and a touch of the authentic carpets, you will head to the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbe. This complex stands outside the medina, on the site of the tomb of one of the Prophet’s companions, Abu Zama'a al-Balawi, known as Sidi Sahbi. It includes a mausoleum, a madrasa and several rooms. The mausoleum is popular and frequently visited by the locals for blessings, ceremonies and religious festivities. At the end of the afternoon at approximately 6 pm you will head back to Tunis for check in. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the area. A flavourful dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight in Tunis.
Day 6 : Tunis Departure
Location: Tunis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Last but not least, and before you make your way to the airport for departure, you will be taken for a guided visit of the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, containing some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains dating from the Almohad and the Hafsid periods. The visit will start at about 8 am and will take approximately 2 hours. You will then be transferred to the airport and assisted with departure. (Depending on your arrival and departure flights, the first and last day itineraries may vary and lunch is either included on the first or last day of the roundtrip).
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with an English, French, German, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide on a shared basis.
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Accommodation
5 nights’ accommodation in various hotels: Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan (Hammamet), Hotel Diar El Barbar (Matmata), Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort (Djerba), and Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth (Tunis).
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Meals
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, and 5 Dinners.
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Transport
Shared transportation in 4x4 vehicle (maximum 6 pax) and inbound/outbound shared transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities indicated in the itinerary, including visits to Takrouna village, Roman Amphitheatre in El Djem, Tataouine city, Guellala village, Jewish quarter and Synagogue of El Ghriba, Medina of Kairouan, Great Mosque of Kairouan, Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbe, and Medina of Tunis.
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Other
Meet & greet at Tunis–Carthage International Airport.
What's Not Included
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Tips or Visa Fees
Tips or visa fees are not included.
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Flights
International or domestic flights are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included.
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Drinks
Drinks during the meals are not included.
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Insurance
Any type of personal or travel insurance is not included.
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Other Services
Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Tunisia though 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.
Please Note
- Please note that the inbound/outbound transfers between the airport and hotel are included only as part of the package. If pre or post-night stay is booked additional transfers should be purchased separately
- A room upgrade is available on request with an additional supplement
- Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
- Depending on your arrival and departure flights, the first and last day itineraries may vary and lunch is either included on the first or last day of the roundtrip
- On Day 6 we recommend you book your return flight no earlier than 2pm to be able to take part in the morning excursion
- The triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Hammamet:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*
Day 2 Matmata:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Diar El Barbar or similar 4*
Day 3 and 4 Djerba:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort or similar 4*
Day 5 Tunis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5*
OPTIONAL EXTRA
Pre- night in Hammamet on bed and breakfast basis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*
Post- night in Tunis on bed and breakfast basis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with shared transportation in a 4x4 vehicle (maximum 6 passengers) and enjoy inbound/outbound shared transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Accommodation
Enjoy 5 nights of superior accommodation, including stays at the 5-star Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan in Hammamet, the 4-star Hotel Diar El Barbar in Matmata, the 4-star Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort in Djerba, and the 5-star Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth in Tunis.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Hammamet:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*
Day 2 Matmata:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Diar El Barbar or similar 4*
Day 3 and 4 Djerba:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort or similar 4*
Day 5 Tunis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5*
OPTIONAL EXTRA
Pre- night in Hammamet on bed and breakfast basis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*
Post- night in Tunis on bed and breakfast basis:
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5*
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are the tour guides available in?
The tour guides are available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses shared transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with a maximum of 6 passengers.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, inbound and outbound shared transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport are included as part of the package.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 5 nights' accommodation in superior hotel categories: Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5* in Hammamet, Hotel Diar El Barbar or similar 4* in Matmata, Hotel Miramar Aqua Resort or similar 4* in Djerba, and Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth or similar 5* in Tunis.
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Are entrance fees and activities included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities indicated in the itinerary are included, such as visits to Takrouna village, the Roman Amphitheatre in El Djem, Tataouine city, Guellala village, the Jewish quarter and Synagogue of El Ghriba, the Medina of Kairouan, the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbe, and the Medina of Tunis.
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Is there an option to book additional nights before or after the tour?
Yes, there is an option to book a pre-night in Hammamet and a post-night in Tunis on a bed and breakfast basis.
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What should I wear during the tour?
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended, though a warm jumper and jacket are advisable in cooler months. Visitors should avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent are also recommended.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities are available but are not included in the tour package.
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What is the recommended time for booking a return flight on the last day of the tour?
It is recommended to book your return flight no earlier than 2pm on the last day to be able to take part in the morning excursion.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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