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10-Day Tunisia Loop: Tunis, Cap Bon, Kairouan, Sousse, El Jem, Sahara, Tozeur & Djerba

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Day 1: Tunis highlights

Tunis, Tunisia on August 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — Café des Délices (Sidi Bou Said)

Light breakfast with views over the gulf — perfect to relax before sightseeing; Sidi Bou Said cafes open early and offer pastries and mint tea.
TND12, 1h0m

9:30am

Carthage archaeological sites

Explore Roman and Punic ruins (Antonine baths, Byrsa hill). Site hours typically 9:00am–5:00pm — go early to avoid heat and crowds.
TND8, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch — Dar Ben Gacem (Tunis Medina)

Traditional Tunisian lunch inside the medina; great place to try brik and couscous while enjoying an atmospheric courtyard.
TND30, 1h0m

2:00pm

Bardo National Museum

Home to one of the world’s richest Roman mosaic collections; open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm (closed some Mondays) — allocate time for highlights.
TND12, 2h0m

4:30pm

Tunis Medina & Zitouna Mosque (exterior visit)

Wander the winding souks for handicrafts and dates; the mosque can be viewed from outside (entry for non-Muslims is restricted at certain times).
TND0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Dar Zarrouk (Sidi Bou Said)

Dinner with a sea view; excellent setting for seafood or Tunisian specialties as the sun sets over the bay.
TND40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Cap Bon coast

Hammamet / Nabeul, Tunisia on August 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — beachfront café (Hammamet)

Simple seaside breakfast of fresh bread, olives and coffee to start the coastal day; cafes open from early morning.
TND10, 0h45m

9:30am

Nabeul pottery market and souk

Explore Nabeul’s famous ceramics, local produce and handicrafts; market hours usually 8:00am–7:00pm — best visited in the morning.
TND0, 1h30m

11:30am

Hammamet medina & Kasbah

Stroll the renovated medina, visit the kasbah and shoreline promenades; medina shops typically open all day until evening.
TND0, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch — Yasmine Hammamet marina

Harbor-side dining with seafood and salads; an easy midday stop before beach time.
TND25, 1h0m

3:00pm

Beach/water activities (Hammamet)

Relax on white-sand beaches or try windsurfing/paddleboarding — beach facilities operate through the afternoon (equipment rental extra).
TND20, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Le Barberousse or similar

Seafood or grilled meats in a popular local restaurant — lively evening atmosphere in Hammamet.
TND35, 1h30m
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Day 3: Holy Kairouan

Kairouan, Tunisia on August 22, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel / depart for Kairouan

Early breakfast then drive inland to Kairouan (approx. 2–2.5 hours from Hammamet) to maximize time in the city.
TND8, 0h30m

10:00am

Great Mosque of Kairouan (exterior & courtyard)

One of Islam’s oldest mosques; non-Muslim access to prayer halls is restricted at times so plan for exterior/ courtyard viewing (site open roughly 8:00am–11:30am and 2:00pm–5:00pm).
TND5, 1h0m

11:30am

Aghlabid Basins & medina shopping

Historic water basins from the Aghlabid era and the adjacent medina are excellent for photographs and local crafts.
TND0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — traditional restaurant in the medina

Try Kairouan specialties such as makroudh (date pastry) and regional couscous in a family-run place.
TND20, 1h0m

3:00pm

Zaouia of Sidi Sahbi & more medina wandering

Visit this ornate shrine and continue shopping for carpets, sweets and copperware; most sites open throughout the afternoon.
TND0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — Dar El Jeld style local restaurant

Relaxed dinner sampling regional dishes — great to taste local date products and mint tea afterward.
TND30, 1h30m
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Day 4: Sousse + Monastir

Sousse / Monastir, Tunisia on August 23, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & depart for Sousse

Quick hotel breakfast, then drive to Sousse (about 1–1.5 hours from Kairouan).
TND8, 0h30m

9:00am

Ribat of Sousse

Climb the ribat’s ramparts for views across the medina and sea; the site is usually open 9:00am–5:00pm.
TND5, 1h30m

11:00am

Sousse Medina & Archaeological Museum

Wander UNESCO-listed medina streets and see mosaics at the museum near the Great Mosque; medina shops open until evening.
TND6, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Sousse port

Seafood or grilled fish by the marina for a fresh midday meal.
TND25, 1h0m

3:00pm

Monastir — Ribat & Bourguiba Mausoleum

Short drive to Monastir to visit the dramatic Ribat and the mausoleum of President Bourguiba; open about 9:00am–6:00pm.
TND5, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Sousse traditional restaurant

Enjoy Tunisian grill or mezze in the medina or near the marina.
TND30, 1h30m
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Day 5: El Jem & Matmata

El Jem / Matmata, Tunisia on August 24, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & depart for El Jem

Early start to reach El Jem (roughly 1 hour from Sousse) for the cool morning visit to the amphitheatre.
TND8, 0h30m

9:00am

Amphitheatre of El Jem

One of the best-preserved Roman colosseums in the world; open around 8:30am–6:00pm — a must-see for history lovers.
TND10, 1h30m

11:00am

Drive to Matmata

Scenic inland drive into the Troglodyte region; allow time to arrive by early afternoon (approx. 1.5–2 hours).
TND0, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch — local Matmata restaurant

Simple regional lunch and chance to try the local salty and sweet specialties — caravan-style hospitality.
TND20, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit troglodyte homes & Star Wars film sites

Explore traditional underground Berber homes carved into the earth and see nearby Star Wars filming spots; sites accessible most of the day.
TND3, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — guesthouse or troglodyte hotel

Dine at your accommodation or a nearby family-run place to experience local cuisine and hospitality.
TND25, 1h30m
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Day 6: Douz — Sahara gateway

Douz, Tunisia on August 25, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & depart for Douz

Early drive to Douz (approx. 2 hours from Matmata) to arrive mid-morning and explore the town and market.
TND10, 0h30m

10:00am

Explore Douz & local souk

Visit the palm-tree bordered town and camel market; a good spot to arrange desert activities — souk open mid-morning.
TND0, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — local café in Douz

Hearty lunch before your desert activity; try grilled meats and salads.
TND15, 1h0m

2:00pm

Camel trek into the dunes (half-day)

Iconic camel ride into the Sahara for dunes, sunset views and authentic desert camp experience; operators usually run afternoon excursions and pick-up from hotels.
TND60, 4h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at camp or hotel

Traditional Berber dinner under the stars if staying in a desert camp, or back at a hotel in Douz for a relaxed meal.
TND30, 1h30m
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Day 7: Tozeur oasis

Tozeur, Tunisia on August 26, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & drive to Tozeur

Depart early from Douz to Tozeur (around 2–2.5 hours) with a short stop to see salt flats on the way.
TND8, 1h0m

10:00am

Chott el Jerid viewpoint

Visit the vast salt lake and enjoy surreal mirage-like landscapes — best seen in morning or at sunset; accessible all day.
TND0, 0h45m

11:00am

Tozeur old medina & Dar Chrait (date museum)

Explore octagonal brickwork architecture and the date museum to learn about oasis agriculture; many sites open 9:00am–5:00pm.
TND5, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch in Tozeur medina

Try palm-date based desserts and local tagines at a neighborhood restaurant.
TND20, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore palm groves & oasis walk

Walk or take a short 4x4 into the surrounding oases and old irrigation channels — ideal in the cooler afternoon.
TND15, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Tozeur restaurant

Local specialties and fresh dates; sample regional flavors with relaxed evening pacing.
TND35, 1h30m
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Day 8: Mountain oases → Djerba

Chebika / Mides / Tamerza → Djerba, Tunisia on August 27, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & depart for Chebika

Early drive to the mountain oasis of Chebika (about 45–60 minutes from Tozeur) to beat the heat and enjoy the gorge.
TND8, 0h30m

8:30am

Chebika oasis & gorge hike

Walk dramatic gorges and waterfalls in the canyon; site normally open 8:00am–6:00pm and offers short scenic hikes.
TND3, 1h30m

10:30am

Mides canyon viewpoint

Short drive to Mides for panoramic canyon views and photos; ideal for a coffee stop and a brief walk.
TND0, 0h45m

12:00pm

Tamerza waterfalls & lunch

Visit the terraces and waterfalls of Tamerza, with a picnic or lunch at a local café overlooking the gorge.
TND15, 1h0m

1:30pm

Drive to Djerba

Long drive east to Djerba (allow about 4–5 hours) — scenic desert and palm landscapes en route; plan rest stops.
TND0, 5h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Houmt Souk (Djerba)

Arrive in Djerba and enjoy seafood or island specialties in Houmt Souk’s lively evening market area.
TND30, 1h30m
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Day 9: Djerba island

Djerba, Tunisia on August 28, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast — Houmt Souk café

Relaxed island breakfast with fresh bread and coffee in the main town; cafes open from morning.
TND10, 0h45m

9:30am

Houmt Souk & island souks

Visit the bustling market for carpets, silver and ceramics — great for shopping and people-watching; open mid-morning to evening.
TND0, 1h30m

11:30am

Guellala pottery village

See traditional pottery-making demonstrations and shop for island ceramics; workshops usually welcome visitors through the day.
TND0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — Dar Dhiafa or local seafood restaurant

Enjoy local Djerbian cuisine including seafood and mezze near the port.
TND30, 1h0m

3:00pm

El Ghriba synagogue & island exploration

Visit the historic El Ghriba synagogue (check visiting times before you go — hours can vary) and explore quiet coastal spots or beaches in the afternoon.
TND0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner — seaside restaurant

Final island dinner with grilled fish or local specialties in a scenic port-side setting.
TND40, 1h30m
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Day 10: Return & depart

Djerba → Tunis, Tunisia on August 29, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast & transfer to Djerba-Zarzis airport

Early breakfast and airport transfer for the morning flight to Tunis (flights typically 1h15m); check local flight times and arrive 90 minutes before departure.
TND12, 1h0m

8:30am

Flight Djerba → Tunis

Domestic flight back to Tunis; duration around 1h15m — book morning flight to maximize your last day in the capital.
TND120, 1h15m

10:00am

Final shopping / La Marsa or Tunis Medina

Spend a couple of hours collecting last souvenirs in La Marsa or the old medina depending on your arrival airport and schedule.
TND0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — Tunis (final meal)

Enjoy a final Tunisian lunch with a view or in the medina before transfer to the airport; aim to be at the airport 2–3 hours before international flights.
TND25, 1h0m

3:30pm

Transfer to Tunis-Carthage Airport

Head to the airport for your departure or continue to your onward plans; leave extra time for traffic and airport formalities.
TND20, 1h0m

7:00pm

Optional: Dinner in Tunis (if not departing)

If you have a late flight or are staying overnight, enjoy a final dinner at a recommended Tunis restaurant and reflect on your trip.
TND35, 1h30m
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