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Timeless Tunisia · March Break

Spring break in a francophone country most French teachers have never taught about: Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, the medinas of Tunis and Kairouan, then south to the Sahara.

DatesMarch 20–28, 2027
Length9 days / 8 nights
Arrive / departTunis (TUN)
GroupSmall group · 21+
LanguageFrench, all day

Designed exclusively for French language educators and retirees, this 9-day journey blends professional development, cultural exploration and time with Tunisian educators, students and experts. Our local guide and every participant speak French throughout.

From the ancient ruins of Carthage to the dunes of the Sahara, you’ll collaborate with fellow educators on shareable curriculum units, visit a school, and meet artists and writers who make contemporary Tunisia so rich to teach.

Highlights

  • Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Bardo mosaics
  • UNESCO medinas of Tunis and Kairouan
  • School visit and exchange with Tunisian teachers
  • Sahara by camel; a night near Douz
  • Shareable curriculum units built with colleagues
  • Optional 3 graduate credits via SUU

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Arrive TunisCarthage and Sidi Bou Said.
  2. Day 2 · TunisMedina and Bardo Museum; school visit.
  3. Day 3 · KairouanGreat Mosque; carpet workshops.
  4. Day 4 · TozeurOasis and date palms.
  5. Day 5 · DouzSahara by camel; desert night.
  6. Day 6 · MatmataTroglodyte homes; Berber heritage.
  7. Day 7 · El JemRoman amphitheatre; Sousse.
  8. Day 8 · HammametReflection and unit-sharing.
  9. Day 9 · DepartMorning transfer to TUN.

What’s included

Included

  • 8 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 TUN
  • Required travel & medical evacuation insurance
  • Passport/visa fees
  • Health care costs
  • Private expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Graduate credits (optional, via SUU)
Come hear about it first

Free Discovery meeting on Zoom

We walk through this itinerary day by day, talk about goals and costs, and answer your questions. Can’t make it? Register and we’ll send the recording.

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Reflections from past travelers

5.0 on Google from 29 educators

★★★★★
Are you seeking inspiration, cultural insights, connection, community and a period of French immersion with like-minded educators? Vive provides all that and more. I felt trust and ease thanks to the skillful and warm communication leading up to the trip and throughout the journey around Senegal.
Adria Hasha · Google review
★★★★★
Fabulous trip! Personally and professionally a life-changing experience.
Julie Schrader · Google review