Morning: Land at Tunis‑Carthage Airport, clear immigration (Indian tourists need a pre‑approved e‑visa – USD ≈ 60, 2‑week processing) and exchange Indian rupees for Tunisian Dinar (TND) at the airport bureau. Purchase a local SIM card (Tunisie Telecom or Ooredoo, ~10 TND) for data and calls.
Afternoon: Check‑in to a budget guesthouse in the Medina of Tunis (≈ 30 TND per night). Stroll through the historic streets, sampling cheap street food like brik (≈ 3 TND) and fresh orange juice.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner at a local café, trying couscous (≈ 5 TND) while watching the lively souks. Return to the guesthouse and rest for the next day’s exploration.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Bardo National Museum to see the world‑famous Roman mosaics (entry 8 TND). Take a short walk to the Al‑Zaytuna Mosque and admire its architecture.
Afternoon: Ride the historic Tunis‑Goulette (TGM) train to La Marsa, wander the seaside promenade, and have a budget lunch of grilled fish (≈ 7 TND).
Evening: Return to the Medina, explore the bustling Souk El Attarine for souvenirs, and dine on a simple harissa‑spiced tagine (≈ 6 TND).
Find HotelsMorning: Take a local bus to the ancient ruins of Carthage (entry 5 TND). Walk among the Antonine Baths and the Punic ports, soaking up 2,000‑year‑old history.
Afternoon: Head up the hill to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said. Snap photos of the iconic blue‑and‑white houses and enjoy a cheap coffee (≈ 2 TND) at a cliff‑side café.
Evening: Return to Tunis by bus, grab a quick dinner of mechouia salad (≈ 4 TND), and relax at the guesthouse.
Find HotelsMorning: Board an inter‑city train to Kairouan (≈ 15 TND). Visit the majestic Great Mosque of Kairouan, one of Islam’s holiest sites.
Afternoon: Explore the Medina of Kairouan, famous for its carpets and the traditional sweet makroud (≈ 3 TND). Have a simple lunch of lentil soup (≈ 4 TND).
Evening: Return to Tunis by train, enjoy a light dinner of lablabi (≈ 5 TND) and plan the next day’s southern adventure.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a regional train to El Jem (≈ 20 TND). Marvel at the massive Roman Amphitheatre, the third largest in the world (entry 6 TND).
Afternoon: Continue by bus to Monastir. Walk along the Ribat and the waterfront, and enjoy a budget seafood snack (≈ 6 TND).
Evening: Head back to Tunis, savor a hearty stew of kebab with flatbread (≈ 7 TND), and unwind.
Find HotelsMorning: Fly (budget airline) or take a night bus to Djerba (≈ 30 TND for bus). Check‑in to a low‑cost guesthouse near the beach (≈ 35 TND per night).
Afternoon: Relax on Sidi Moussa Beach, swim in the clear water, and rent a cheap sun‑shade (≈ 5 TND). Sample local grilled octopus from a beachfront stall (≈ 8 TND).
Evening: Wander the historic Houmt Souk market, picking up ceramics and dates, then dine on a simple tunisian pizza (≈ 6 TND).
Find HotelsMorning: Take a shared taxi (louage) to the desert town of Douz (≈ 15 TND). Experience a short camel ride on the sand dunes (≈ 10 TND).
Afternoon: Return to Tunis by bus, stop for a quick lunch of felfel (fried pepper) sandwich (≈ 4 TND). Collect luggage and head to the airport.
Evening: Depart Tunisia with memories of history, beaches, and desert, having kept the total spend within a modest budget.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add a full day in Djerba for snorkeling or a day‑trip to the Matmata troglodyte houses, and consider a night in the Sahara camp near Tozeur. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Day 4 and Day 5 by visiting Kairouan and El Jem on the same day using an early‑morning train, and skip Djerba in favor of a longer stay in Tunis, which reduces transport costs and travel time.