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The desert sands of Tunisia are sprinkled with Hollywood stardust. This two-day tour takes you to some of the country's top filming locations. You'll visit ancient Roman ruins and underground houses, cross a vast salt lake and spend the night in an oasis on the fringes of the Sahara. Hamdi, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Luke Skywalker's home is in Matmata, a cave village where the houses are hollowed out of the rock. The sandstone is soft enough to dig deep pits, and then dig out caves around the edge, to form the underground rooms. Each room opens onto the base of the pit, which becomes a central courtyard.'
Begin your desert adventure at El Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman stadium used to seat 35,000 spectators, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. After your cultural fix, head to Matmata, for lunch and a visit to the rock-cut cave homes that starred in the Star Wars films. Finish the day in your very own oasis for an overnight stay in Douz, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara'.
In the morning, you'll cross Chott el Djerid, a rust-washed salt lake, before hopping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal. Here, you'll explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars. After stopping for a Tunisian lunch at Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop at historic Kairouan. You won't be able to resist taking lots of pics of the richly decorative mosques that give the town an abundance of character.
Based on 117 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Staff
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Deian
From United States of America - January 2025Solo traveller
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
BigSis45
From United States of America - January 2025Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
We had a good trip overall. The hotel in Douz was cold. The restaurant suffered from this and the cold plates meant the food went cold quickly. The ba ...
Samantha Leakey
From United States of America - January 2025Travelled with a group of friends
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guide Aida was so helpful, knowledgeable and patient. the driver was good too. The transfers were smoothly operated. There was enough time at each ...
Matt
From United States of America - January 2025Travelled with a group of friends
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guides absolutely amazing, he has so much knowledge about the country, and delivers it in an entertaining way. The tour became so much more than j ...
Barry
From United States of America - January 2025Solo traveller
25 - 34 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
The trip itself did feel a bit rushed. With the long journey times, could have done with a more comfortable coach because it did feel cramped and it w ...
The Horsmans
From United States of America - January 2025Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
This trip is an affordable option for experiencing the Sahara desert, but be warned that there is a LOT of travelling. The coach takes the slow roads ...