Ancient Tunisia& the SousseCoast
Discovery
Solos Board
From
£1788
£1788
+approx. £22.11 in tourist taxes payable locally
7 nights in Tunisia
What to expect
UNESCO-listed Sites
El Jem's Roman Amphitheatre & Kairouan's Traditional Medina.
Five-star Beach Stay
Enjoy an All Inclusive package on the stunning Sousse Coast.
Optional Excursions
Explore the desert in a 4x4 or visit Ancient Carthage & Sidi Bou Said.
Authentic Hotels
Four hotel stays in the heart of Douz, Tozeur & Sousse.
About this trip...
Discover the very best of Tunisia on this unforgettable Solos Holidays 8-day journey, combining fascinating history, breathtaking desert landscapes and relaxing Mediterranean beaches. Explore the country's rich cultural heritage in the sacred city of Kairouan, wander through the palm-filled oasis of Tozeur and experience the magic of the Sahara from the desert gateway of Douz. Visit the magnificent Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the world's finest ancient monuments, before returning to the vibrant coastal resort of Sousse. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of sightseeing, adventure and relaxation all in the company of like-minded travellers.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Return flights and group airport transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Double/twin room for sole use
Solos Board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners-
All Inclusive on days 5, 6 & 7
Welcome Drink & information meeting
Sightseeing in Kairouan-
Morning at leisure in Tozeur
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem
Free Solos App with all your travel documents
Checked Baggage-
Dedicated Whatsapp group for your trip
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Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's Extra
- Insurance see here
- Local taxes of 12 Tunisian Dinar per night are payable locally
Itinerary
- Arrive in Tunisia
- Sousse - Kairouan - Tozeur
- Tozeur - Douz
- Douz - El Jem - Sousse
- Day at leisure
- Day at leisure
- Day at leisure
- Depart Tunisia
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Tunisia
Welcome to Tunisia! Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Sousse. After checking in, the remainder of our day is at leisure to relax or take a first stroll along the promenade and nearby surroundings before meeting this evening for a welcome drink and welcome dinner.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Sousse - Kairouan - Tozeur
After breakfast, we depart for the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kairouan, regarded as Tunisia's fourth holiest city and one of the country's most significant historical and spiritual centers. Discover its remarkable heritage through visits to its principal monuments such as the Great Mosque, the Mosque of the Three Gates, and Zaouïa of Sidi Sahib (Mosque of the Barber), and the 9th-century Aghlabid basins, traditional medina, and architectural landmarks. Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing south toward the oasis town of Tozeur.
We arrive in Tozeur in the late afternoon where the rest of the day is at leisure before meeting for dinner at the hotel.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
- Travelling information: Approximately 5 hours driving - Distance 370km/230 miles
Day Three: Tozeur - Douz
Today, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning in Tozeur or choose to join an optional 4x4 excursion* to explore the spectacular mountain oasis, desert landscapes, and famous filming locations in the surrounding region for movies such as The Star Wars Saga. We have lunch before continuing to Douz, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara", where endless dunes meet traditional desert culture.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
- Travelling information: Approximately 2 hours driving - Distance 130km/81 miles
- *Additional cost and minimum numbers apply.
Day Four: Douz - El Jem - Sousse
Today, we depart Douz and head north toward the remarkable Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the best preserved monuments of the Roman Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy time to explore this impressive archaeological treasure and lunch before continuing to Sousse. Upon arrival in Sousse, we check in to our hotel for the next 4 nights, where your stay continues on an all-inclusive basis.
- Breakfast & lunch included without drinks. Dinner included on an all-inclusive basis.
- Travelling information: Approximately 5.5 - 6 hours driving - Distance 420km/261 miles
Days Five to Seven: Days at leisure
Enjoy the next couple of days at leisure. Relax by the pool or on the beach, enjoy the hotel facilities and activities, or head out on one of the optional excursions our local rep in resort has to offer.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner included on an All-inclusive basis
- Farewell dinner on the final night included
Day Eight: Depart Tunisia
After a great week of culture, heritage, amazing desert views, and time to relax and unwind, we bid farewell and transfer to the airport for our flight home, with our hearts full, our bodies rested, and memories to last a lifetime.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
(as specified or similar)- Day 1 | Five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa
- Day 2 | Four-star Ras El Ain Hotel Tozeur
- Day 3 | Three-star Sun Palm Hotel Douz
- Day 4 - 7 | Five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa
Day 1 | Five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa
The Tunisian rated five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa is located near the Medina (old town) with its souks on the tourist promenade and just steps away from a pleasant private beach. The property has 230 rooms and offers the perfect base for relaxing and exploring the local area.
Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam, fitness centre, bars, restaurants, entertainment and a spa*(payable locally). The comfortable rooms feature air conditioning, TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary WiFi, private ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and safe* (charges may apply).
Sea View Rooms available for a supplement. Contact the team for more information.
Day 2 | Four-star Ras El Ain Hotel Tozeur
Overlooking the Tozeur palm grove, the four-star Ras El Ain Hotel offers great facilities, a comfortable stay and a warm welcome with renovations expected to take place in 2026. The hotel facilities include WiFi (complimentary in public spaces), indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, hammam, restaurant and bar. The comfortable rooms feature air conditioning, TV, hairdryer and private ensuite bathrooms with either a bathtub or walk-in shower.
Day 3 | Three-star Sun Palm Hotel Douz
An oasis on the end of the desert in Douz, this three-star hotel offers a comfortable base whilst exploring the best that Tunisia has to offer. With great facilities including a large freshwater swimming pool, Hammam Turkish bath, buffet restaurant and rooms which feature air conditioning, TV and private ensuite bathroom, you are sure to experience true Tunisian hospitality.
Day 4 - 7 | Five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa
The Tunisian rated five-star Sousse Palace Hotel & Spa is located near the Medina (old town) with its souks on the tourist promenade and just steps away from a pleasant private beach. The property has 230 rooms and offers the perfect base for relaxing and exploring the local area.
Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam, fitness centre, bars, restaurants, entertainment and a spa*(payable locally). The comfortable rooms feature air conditioning, TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary WiFi, private ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and safe* (charges may apply).
Sea View Rooms available for a supplement. Contact the team for more information.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Transfer and Driving Times
The transfer time from Enfidha Airport to the hotel is approximately 50 minutes depending on traffic.
For itinerary approximate driving times (all subject to to traffic and road conditions):
- Day 2 - Approximately 5 hours driving - Distance 370km/230 miles
- Day 3 - Approximately 2 hours driving - Distance 130km/81 miles
- Day 4 - Approximately 5.5 - 6 hours driving - Distance 420km/261 miles
Passport & Visa Information
You can visit Tunisia on a British passport for upto 90 days and no visa is required.
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Full information on requirements can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/entry-requirements .
Health Requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; NaTHNaC - Tunisia
Currency
Tunisian Dinar
You can take pounds, euros and dollars into Tunisia to exchange into Tunisian Dinar once you are in the country, however taking Tunisian Dinar into or out of the country is illegal.
Most hotels have cash points that accept UK cards where you can withdraw Tunisian Dinar (check with your bank that your card can be used overseas and whether you will incur any charges for using it). Alternatively, some hotels offer currency exchange services, which you can use to exchange your cash.
Important Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you are capable of taking part in your chosen trip. Please refer to the day by day description and FAQ section for your chosen trip.
This trip involves, long travelling days travelling with some early starts and a reasonable amount of time standing and walking on uneven ground. The itinerary order and inclusions are subject to change depending on opening times and weather conditions at the time.
Any concerns must be raised with out team by telephone or email.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of £35.00.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Dress Code
The dress code in tourist cities and coastal areas such as Sousse are accustomed to international visitors who can weare casual summer clothing, beachwear and light layers for evening.
In other areas, tourists can dress casually but modest attire may help blend in a show respect. If joining an optional excursion that visits rural villages, urban areas and religious sites, covering shoulders, cleavage, and knees are advised to repesct local customs.
Optional Excursions
Why not explore more with the choice of optional excursions* such as:
Ancient Carthage and Sidi Bou Said tour with lunch - from $93
Carthage was the capital of ancient Rome's greatest rival and the site of a titanic clash of Civilisations. Today, its ruins bear testament to Rome's ultimate victory as you'll discover during this tour, which also takes in Sidi Bou Said.
The tour includes:
- A visit to the Bardo Museum which showcases a remarkable collection of recovered Roman mosaics
- The ancient ruins of Carthage, including the Baths of Antoninus and the Tophet, reveal the city's past grandeur
- A stroll around the clifftop village of Sidi Bou Said offers charming views and colourful streets
- You'll tuck into a tasty Tunisian lunch, packed with traditional flavours
- Your expert local guide shares unrivaled knowledge of Tunisia's rich history and culture
4x4 Desert Excursion, Tozeur - from $37
Explore the spectacular mountain oasis, desert landscapes, and famous filming locations for movies such as the Star Wars Saga in the Tozeur region by 4x4.
* All excursions are bookable in resort subject to availability and will be joined by non-Solos Holidays guests. Start times may be early and days long with lots of travelling.
Permissions
Please note: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with! Details will be given at your welcome meeting.
WhatsApp Group: Just before the start of your trip, you will be sent an invite to the WhatsApp group which will put you in touch with your fellow Solos travellers and Tour Leader prior to your departure day. By choosing to join, you're consenting to share your contact details with other members of your group. However, if you prefer not to join, that's completely fine, and you can meet the group on your first day instead. Please note, if you have not received an email within 24 hours of departure, we recommend you check your email junk folder. Once in China, your Tour Leader will suggest an alternative communication method as WhatsApp is not used and instead a platform called WeChat. Your Tour Leader will give you more information locally.
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