Arrive at the Tunis airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and have dinner. Golden Tulip Taj Sultan Resort Hotel 4* or similar (L-D)

Transfer to Kairouan for a guided walking tour through the ancient medina to the Great Mosque, famous for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance. Then, explore the Aghlabids Basins, a remarkable feat of ancient engineering. Continue to Gafsa for lunch before going to Tozeur, a city renowned for its palm groves. Golden Yasmin Ras El Ain Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Spend the morning as you please or take an optional excursion ($). After lunch, travel toward Douz via the country’s largest salt lake, Chott el-Djerid, known for its white and pink mirages. This location was used in the filming of the Star Wars saga. Arrive in Douz, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” check in at the hotel, and spend the rest of the day as you please. Golden Yasmin Sun Palm Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Depart for Matmata, a region famous for its troglodyte dwellings still inhabited today. These subterranean homes, carved into the earth by Berbers, also served as a backdrop for Star Wars. Next, head to the “Island of Dreams” for lunch before continuing to Houmt Souk, the vibrant heart of Djerba. Explore its colourful souks and the Djerbahood arts district, adored with murals by artists from around the world. Djerba Aqua Resort 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Discover Djerba’s Jewish Quarter and the El Ghriba Synagogue in Erriadh, an ancient village once home to 20 synagogues. Modest on the outside, this house of worship reveals a vibrant, meticulously preserved interior. The island is still home to a Jewish community living in harmony with its Muslim neighbours. After lunch, travel to Guellala, a village renowned for its pottery, a craft passed down through the centuries. (B-L-D)

After breakfast, depart for El Djem to discover its Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest and best-preserved in the world. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then take some free time to explore Port El Kantaoui. El Mouradi Palm Marina Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Depart for Sidi Bou Saïd, a village of whitewashed walls, indigo shutters, and superb views of the Mediterranean. Then, explore the archaeological site of Carthage, with its UNESCO World Heritage ruins. After lunch, head to Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum. Housed in a former beylical palace in the heart of the old town, the museum boasts one of the world’s finest collections of mosaics. El Mouradi Gammarth Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Transfer to the Tunis airport. (B)