After breakfast, you will visit the ancient archaeological site of Carthage, once the most significant ancient city in northern Africa. This site holds ruins from many eras of history: the Punics, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines all made a claim to this area at some point. Your guide will take you to the Phoenician Cemetery, Antonin’s Bath, Punic Harbors, the Carthage Museum, and more.

Next, you will head up to the picturesque Mediterranean town of Sidi Bou Said with its blue and white theme and artistic shops and atmosphere. Take a tea overlooking the port housing Mediterranean yachts and enjoy the slower paced life of a coastal town overlooking the Gulf of Tunis.

In the afternoon, you will explore the Tunis Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The famous Zitouna Mosque, spice market, and the gold souk (market) are sites you don’t want to miss. Spend time walking around and enjoy learning about the rich history of this ancient medina. Dinner will be at the hotel.

Your trip begins with a visit to the Roman-Berber city of Oudhna (Uthina), explore the well- preserved amphitheatre that is partly carved out of the hillside and can seat about 16,000 spectators. You can also explore the Forum and the Capitol, the Great Baths, and underground vaults dating back to the Byzantine era.

Next you head out to the mountainside Roman site of Zaghouan, where you will find a temple of the ‘water god’. You can still see the remains of the Roman aqueduct which once supplied water to the ancient city of Carthage

Travel to Sousse in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore the town. Founded in 800 BC, there is plenty of history to be seen in this ancient city which was declared a world heritage site in 1988. The Great Mosque, Kasbah and the archeological museum all tell a story of Sousse’s ancient past Dinner will be at the hotel.

After breakfast, head on to El Djem. The Roman Coliseum in this city is one of the best preserved in the world. It was constructed between 230 and 238 AD and is believed to at one time have hosted between 30,000 to 45,000 spectators. Take time exploring this enormous structure and do not forget to go down to the rooms where gladiators awaited their upcoming battle. There is a museum in the town that hosts a plethora of mosaics.

Next, you will head up the scenic Mediterranean coast and take some time to walk and explore the history of Mahdia. You may want to visit the Fatimid Mosque or the Ottoman fort (Borj El Kabir) You will travel alongside the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, passing by the coastal city of Monastir on your way to Sousse.

In Monastir, you should visit the Ribat fortress and the Bourguiba Mausoleum, a monumental grave of former president Habib Bourguiba, the father of Tunisian independence. The ancient Medina in Monastir was redesigned by Bourguiba to open it up to modern traffic and show what a modern Medina style could look like merging the ancient and modern making it useful to everyday Tunisians.

You will continue your journey south into the desert region to Matmata where you will get to see some of the troglodyte dwellings. In fact, at one time there were over 800 homes underground in Matmata. If you are a Star Wars fan, you will especially like this town.

Next you will head to the town of Douz which is considered a ‘gateway to the Sahara’ and also has the largest date palmary in southern Tunisia. While you’re so close to the Sahara, you might also be interested in adding a 1-hour camel excursion out into the dunes for a sunset experience.

After breakfast, continue exploring in the desert region. You are headed to the oasis town of Tozeur. First you will travel across the largest salt flat in Tunisia at, Chott El Jerid. On maps this is often shown as a large body of water because it is below sea level.

You should reach your destination of Tozeur around lunch time. In the afternoon, explore Ong Jemel, ‘the neck of the camel’. Travel over barren land and see the Sahara dunes and a Star Wars Mos Espa film location. Return to Tozeur for your night and dinner.

In the morning, travel to the beautiful mountainside oasis village of Chebika. Chebika was once a Roman outpost, but later became a mountain refuge for the Berber people. You can hike through the Chebika canyon to the source of the mountain oasis.

From Chebika, travel to Tamerza which is the largest mountain oasis in Tunisia. Afterwards, travel to Mides where you will have a nice panoramic view of the canyon below. The canyon was used for the filming of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The English Patient.

You will head to Gafsa for the evening and dinner at your hotel.

Today begins as you set up for the eclipse and set up your spot for the event. At 10AM you will be able to observe the event from your hotel. The eclipse will have total coverage for 5 min 8 sec in the town of Gafsa. The start of the eclipse event around 9am and ending the event at 11:30. With the dry climate and low typical cloud coverage this should be a choice spot to view the event.

In the afternoon, you can visit the sites of Gafsa.

This morning you head out for the archaeological site of Sbeitla. As you explore this site you will see numerous ancient church sites along with intricately designed baptisteries, temples, baths, and the Arch of Diocletian. There is also a small museum with items from the site.

Afterward, you will depart for the famous and important Islamic city of Kairouan. Check out the Aghlabid basins and learn about the advanced water system from the Middle Ages which fed the city. Make sure to get a taste of the Kairouan specialty sweet treat Makroudh made of date paste inside semolina dough soaked in honey.

Take some time to visit the camel drawn well of Bir Barrouta There is an ancient medina with winding
streets perfect for exploring.

This morning, you will visit the grand mosque Okba Ibn Nafaa which was established in 670 AD. You will also visit the mausoleum of the Berber companion of Mohammed.

In Kairouan, there is an ancient medina with winding streets, well worth a visit! You may want to stop at a carpet-making workshop where you can watch, admire, and learn about this incredible artisan work.

When you are ready, travel to Dougga, which is considered one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Tunisia. This enormous Roman archaeological site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Overlooking the vast surrounding regions, it is not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.

You will end your day with dinner in your hotel in Tunis.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tunis-Carthage International Airport for departure, bringing an unforgettable Solar Eclipse Tunisia Tour to a close.

Upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, you will be met by your private driver / guide and taken to your hotel for check-in.

After breakfast, you will visit the ancient archaeological sites of Carthage, once the largest ancient city in northern Africa. This site holds ruins from many eras of history; the Punics, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines all made claim to this area at some point.

Continue to the quaint village of Sidi Bou Said which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. You will explore its beautifully paved lanes and spectacular sea views.

Return to Tunis and visit the Bardo Museum. This is a world-class museum featuring the largest collection ofmosaics in the world. There are also numerous rooms in the museum featuring artifacts from the Punic to Islamic periods. Dinner will be at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will explore the historic Tunis Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
since 1979. Make your way through narrow lanes and alleyways stumbling upon local artisans of copper,
leather, and wool.

Next, you will travel to the roman ruins in Dougga. This enormous Roman archaeological site has been
recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Overlooking the vast surrounding regions, it is
not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.

Next, travel to the coastal city of Hammamet to explore the Medina and pottery market.

After breakfast, you will depart for the famous and important Islamic city of Kairouan. You will visit the
grand mosque Okba Ibn Nafaa which was established in 670 AD and the mausoleum of the Berber companion of Mohammed.

Afterwards, you may be interested in a visit the ancient house of the Bay (governor) which is now a carpet shop and museum where you can admire, and learn about this incredible artisan work make sure you get to the roof where there are unsurpassed views of the city. Check out the Aghlabite basins and learn about the advanced water system from the middle ages which fed the city. Make sure to get a taste of the Kairouan specialty sweet treat Makroudh made of date paste inside simolina dough soaked in honey.

Continue to the mountainside Roman site of Zaghouan, where you will find a temple of the ‘water
god’. You can still see the remains of the Roman aqueduct which once supplied water to the ancient
city of Carthage.

After breakfast, you will depart for the magnificent coliseum of El Jem. The Roman Coliseum in this city is one of the best-preserved in the world. It was constructed between 230 and 238 AD and is believed
to at one time have hosted between 30,000 to 45,000 spectators. Take time exploring this enormous structure and do not forget to go down to the rooms where gladiators awaited their upcoming battle. There is a museum in the town that hosts a plethora of mosaics.

Upon arrival at the Island of Djerba, you will check in and enjoy some time on the beach.

Begin your island tour of Djerba after breakfast. Explore the wonders of Djerba Island with stops at The white Mosques (Fadhloun Mosque, Tajdit Mosque, Tlakine Mosque and Jamaa El Bessi) If you want you can also visit El Ghriba Synagogue (the oldest synagogue in North Africa), Djerbahood, and Guellala (pottery town). Make sure to visit Houmet Souk to explore its markets and to have a fresh fish lunch.

Once you have finished the island tour, return to your hotel for an afternoon of rest or extra time at the Mediterranean beach.

After breakfast, you will set off across the causeway built in Roman times leaving the island. The morning will be spent in the Tataouine region exploring some of the Berber ksars (Chenini, Douiret, and Ksar Ouled Soltane).

Next you will head to the town of Douz which is considered a ‘gateway to the Sahara’ and also has
the largest date palmary in southern Tunisia. While you’re so close to the Sahara, you might also be
interested in adding a 1-hour camel excursion out into the dunes for a sunset experience.

This morning, you will travel to Matmata, where the locals have lived in underground troglodyte homes for centuries. There are just a few remaining families still living in underground troglodyte houses in Matmata today. You will get a chance to visit troglodyte museum and homes in Matmata. For Star Wars fans, you can visit Hotel Sidi Idriss, which was used as Luke Skywalker’s home.

Your final destination will be the coastal city of Sfax where you will be for the solar eclipse.

This morning, you will head to your spot to watch the eclipse. The eclipse which hits Sfax for a full 5
minutes and 40 seconds of total blackout starting at 10AM. You may want to travel south to the
beaches where it will be a bit longer.

Afterward, you will have time to relax on the beach before returning to Sfax to visit any of the sights in the
area before a relaxing evening at your hotel and dinner.

After breakfast, you will head north along the coast. Your first stop is the town of Sousse. Founded in 800 BC, there is plenty of history to be seen in this ancient city. The Great Mosque, Kasbah, and the archeological museum tell a story of Sousse’s ancient past. Take time to visit Museum Dar Essid.

When you are finished you will continue on north to Tunis.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Tunis-Carthage International Airport for departure, bringing an unforgettable Solar Eclipse Tunisia Tour to a close.