From bustling Berber cities and awesome historical architecture, to swathes of golden desert and spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia is an enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism.

DAY 1: UK - Tunis.
Fly to Tunis where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.

DAY 2: Tunis - Sousse - Monastir - El Djem - Sfax.
This morning drive to Sousse. Enjoy a stop in the medina and view the Mosque before heading to Monastir for a visit to the old town and the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia's first president. This afternoon, travel to El Djem's impressive heritage site for a visit to the imposing 3rd century Roman colosseum, originally seating 30,000 people, before continuing to Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes, a former stronghold of Barbary pirates and now Tunisia's second largest city, where you'll stay for one night. (B, D)

DAY 3: Sfax - Gabes - Matmata - Tamezret - Douz.
After exploring Sfax medina, journey via the maritime oasis of Gabes to Matmata, an amazing subterranean cave-dwelling village used in the original 'Star Wars' film and inhabited until the 1960s. Later, visit the pretty hilltop town of Tamezret for scenic views of the valley villages en route to the desert outpost of Douz, where you'll stay for one night. This evening, enjoy an optional camel ride in the desert. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: Douz - Chott El Jerid - Tozeur.
Travel via Kebili to spectacular Chott El Jerid, the largest salt pan in the Sahara, and cross the impressive salt lake to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. Enjoy an included visit to the Dar Cherait Museum, to glimpse how a wealthy trading family lived during the late 19th century, before joining the exciting optional jeep excursion to the mountain oasis of Chebika. This evening, enjoy an optional folklore show with dinner. (B, L)

DAY 5: Tozeur - Red Lizard Train - Gafsa - Sbeitla - Kairouan.
After breakfast, drive to Metlaoui Selja to board the 'Old Bey's' train, now called the Red Lizard Train. Prepare to be enthralled as we take a spectacular two-hour rail journey through the Gorges of Selja with plenty of opportunity for stunning photography. After lunch in Gafsa, we travel to Sbeitla for a visit to the Roman ruins before continuing to the once sacred city of Kairouan for one night. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Kairouan - Dougga - Tunis.
After a visit to Kairouan's Grand Mosque, drive to Dougga for lunch and a visit to the Roman ruins, the most extensive in Tunisia, spectacularly set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Later, head to Tunis, the capital city and your base for the next two nights. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Tunis - Carthage & Sidi-Bou-Said - Tunis.
A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Tunis has a colourful medina and a contemporary city centre. Today's included excursions take in the ancient ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi-Bou-Said before returning to Tunis to admire the famous Bardo Museum, which houses some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world. (B, D)

DAY 8: Tunis - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Accommodation

Tunis: Sheraton or similar (5*); Sfax: Golden Tulip Sfax (4*); Douz: El Mouradi (4*); Tozeur: El Mouradi (4*); Kairouan: El Kasbah (5*).

All this included

Sousse Visit Medina & Mosque
Monastir Visit old town & Bourguiba Mausoleum
El Djem Amphitheatre
Sfax Visit Medina
Gabes Maritime Oasis
Matmata Cave dwellings
Douz Visit
Chott El Jerid Salt plains
Tozeur Visit Dar Cherait Museum
Red Lizard Train Train ride
Sbeitla Roman ruins
Kairouan Mosque
Dougga Roman ruins
Tunis Medina & Bardo museum
Carthage Roman ruins
Sidi Bou Said Visit

Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)
Services of a tour director whilst touring and representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)

Flights: UK - Tunis - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)
Services of a tour director whilst touring and representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing.