Tozeur & mountain oases excursion – 2 days
Southern Tunisia's oases: Roman Sbeïtla, Tozeur's palm grove, sunset over Chott el-Djerid and the green canyons of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides.
2-day itinerary
Approximate times from Hammamet, adjusted to your hotel and your pace.
Departure from your hotel
Pick-up in Hammamet, Sousse or Monastir.
Kairouan
Stop at the Great Mosque and the Aghlabid Basins.
Sbeïtla (Sufetula)
Forum and the three Roman temples of the Capitol, among the best preserved in the country.
Lunch at your own choice
Heading south.
Tozeur
Check-in, then a horse-drawn carriage ride through the palm grove.
Sunset over the Chott el-Djerid
A few minutes from Tozeur, the colours of the salt lake at dusk.
Dinner and overnight in Tozeur
Night at the hotel.
Chebika
Mountain oasis nestled against the djebel, with a spring, a small waterfall and views over the chott.
Tamerza
The great waterfall and the old abandoned stone village.
Mides canyon
Spectacular gorges on the Algerian border, the backdrop to many films.
Lunch in Tozeur
Then a stroll through the Ouled el-Hadef medina with its brick architecture.
Return journey
Return via Gafsa, with stops along the way.
Arrival at your hotel
End of the excursion.
Highlights
What you'll remember from this excursion.
Mountain oases
Chebika, Tamerza and Mides, among palm trees and canyons.
Chott el-Djerid
Sunset over the great salt lake.
Sbeïtla
The Roman temples of the Capitol.
Tozeur palm grove
Hundreds of thousands of date palms.
What's included
A clear price, no surprises.
task_altIncluded
- check_circlePrivate air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- check_circlePick-up and drop-off at your hotel or address
- check_circleFuel and motorway tolls
- check_circleDriver waits during all visits
- check_circleMineral water on board
do_not_disturb_onNot included
- cancelAccommodation and dinner in Tozeur (can be booked on request)
- cancel4x4 trip to Ong Jemel and the Star Wars sets (local provider, optional)
- cancelEntry fees for sites and museums (payable on site)
- cancelMeals and drinks
- cancelOfficial guide at the sites (available on site)
- cancelTips
Good to know
Our tips to make the most of your day.
- lightbulbWalking shoes recommended for Chebika and Mides.
- lightbulbBest time to go: October to May.
- lightbulbThe Ong Jemel tracks can only be driven in a local 4x4, as an option.
- lightbulbBring your camera: sunset over the chott is unforgettable.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking.
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