Timeless Tunisia · Summer
Eleven days from Carthage to the Sahara and back along the coast — Djerba, Sousse, El Jem and the Hammamet riviera — with French spoken from the first hello.
The full Tunisia: Carthage and Sidi Bou Said, the medina of Tunis, the holy city of Kairouan, the oasis of Tozeur, the dunes of Douz, the troglodyte villages of Matmata and the multicultural island of Djerba, before Roman El Jem and the coast.
Along the way: a school visit, artists’ studios, a date tasting, oasis biking and plenty of unhurried time with Tunisian colleagues. Comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels with pools — and sometimes music and dancing into the night.
Highlights
- Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Tunis medina
- Kairouan and the oasis of Tozeur
- Salt lakes and Sahara adventures in Douz
- Berber heritage of Matmata; Djerba’s art scene
- Roman El Jem and the Hammamet riviera
- Optional 3 graduate credits via SUU
Day by day
- Day 1 · Welcome to TunisiaArrival in Tunis and ancient Carthage.
- Day 2 · TunisThe charm of Sidi Bou Said; school visit.
- Day 3 · TunisHistory and heritage in the medina.
- Day 4 · Kairouan → TozeurHoly city, then the desert oasis.
- Day 5 · TozeurDate tasting, Sahara safari, oasis villages.
- Day 6 · DouzSalt lakes and Sahara adventures.
- Day 7 · MatmataUnderground dwellings and Berber heritage.
- Day 8 · DjerbaRich history and art scene.
- Day 9 · SousseOasis biking; arrival on the coast.
- Day 10 · El Jem → HammametRoman wonders and the riviera.
- Day 11 · HammametReflection and relaxation; depart.
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights hotel (3- and 4-star)
- Expert-led guided tours
- Workshops and hands-on activities
- All ground transportation in Tunisia
- All entrance fees
- Most meals
Not included
- International airfare to/from Tunisia
- Required travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Passport/visa fees
- Health care costs
- Private expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
- Graduate credits (optional, via SUU)
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