Depart on your scheduled flight to Tunis. Transfer to your resort hotel for an overnight stay on a half board basis.

After breakfast depart for Monastir where you pay a visit to the Ribat – a fortified monastery which dates from the eighth century. You will also visit the grand, gilded roofed, mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba before an included lunch in the lively atmosphere of the medina. Later we move on to El Jem, Tunisia’s foremost attraction with a splendid Roman Amphitheatre. This afternoon we make our way to Sfax, on the coast, for an overnight stay.

Today we drive to Matmata where you will visit the underground houses which date back to the 4th century BC and are still inhabited. We continue on to Douz where there is the option to experience a camel ride into the vast Sahara Desert. We then move on to Tozeur where you will visit the Dar Chraiet museum of art and culture. The building is a beautiful sight with intricate stone carving adorning the outer walls of the structure. You will stay in Tozeur for the next two nights. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.

Today’s included excursion is a remarkable journey into the desert. After breakfast take an optional carriage ride across the Oases before travelling to Metlaoui to join the Red Lizard train. This delightful colonial-style train transports you through the dramatic Selja Canyon. After lunch continue your adventure further and join the optional fourwheel drive vehicle tour to the mountain oases of Tamerza, Chebika and Ong Jmel, used as a backdrop for the Star Wars movies. Relax this evening and enjoy dinner at your hotel in Tozeur.

Following breakfast this morning we depart for Kairouan, the once capital of the Maghreb region. We will stop for lunch (included) before exploring the enticing souk where you will find a vast array of goods including fresh produce, colourful spice, skillfully woven fabrics and carpets, leather goods and ceramic items. Later we move on to Yasmine Hammamet for three nights.

This morning enjoy the included excursion to old Hammamet to visit the bustling markets in the medina, the Spanish Fortress and the 13th century kasbah. This afternoon enjoy some time to relax in the surroundings of your hotel or explore at your own pace. Yasmine Hammamet is in a desirable location with easy access to the picturesque town and the sandy beaches with their clear tempting waters. This evening you may wish to join the optional trip to a traditional folklore show.

This morning we include a visit to Tunis, where you will see the ancient medina, with its lively souks and narrow alleys. Tunis embraces African and European influences making this an interesting and diverse city to experience. Continue to the Bardo Archaeological Museum, which houses an outstanding collection of Roman mosaics before we explore the ancient ruins of Carthage. The city was founded in the ninth century BC and now boasts the status of UNESCO World Heritage site. The site includes influences from the Punic, Roman, Vandal, Paleochristian and Arab periods – this excursion brings a fascinating aspect to your holiday.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, or choose our beach Add-On for a further three nights.