Tour della Medina di Sousse con visita a Hergla

Tunisian Sahara two-day film set tour from Sousse

Imagine a place where the sands of the desert have been touched by the magic of Hollywood stardust. You've found it with this two-day tour, which'll show you some of Tunisia's most famous film locations. You'll visit a Roman amphitheatre, explore underground cave homes, cross a vast salt lake and discover a legendary film set on the fringes of the Sahara. Hamdi, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Between Matmata and Douz, there are endless "ergs" – sand dunes – in the restless desert. This desert is not a dead entity, it's even cultivated in places by those who inhabit it. The sands come alive according to the seasons.'Embark on your sandy adventure at El Djem Amphitheatre. One of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was featured in Gladiator and once held crowds of 35,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests. You'll then head to Matmata, where you'll have lunch and visit the underground cave homes that starred as Luke Skywalker's home in the Star Wars saga. Finish the day in the oasis town of Douz, known as the gateway to the Sahara, for an overnight stay. This is a great spot to take an optional camel or carriage ride in the desert.After breakfast, you'll cross Chott el Jerid, Tunisia's largest salt lake, where shimmering white salt crystals create a surreal landscape. Then, jump into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll discover the Star Wars film set city still standing among the desert dunes. After lunch in Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop overlooking Kairouan's Great Mosque, where you can admire the distinctive skyline of one of Islam's holiest cities.

Half-day catamaran cruise from Port El Kantaoui Sousse in Tunisia

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Tunisia off-road quad and caravan safari from Sousse

Saddle up and ride in a quad convoy across the rugged Tunisian countryside. After a quick safety briefing, you'll rev it up and speed deep into the remote landscapes surrounding Sousse, discovering a side of the region most visitors don't see. Then, it's time for a slower-paced adventure. You'll hop on the back of a camel for a safari through stunning desert scenery. When it comes to traditional Tunisian experiences, it doesn't get much more authentic than this.

Quad bike safari From Monastir

Rev up your quad bike and kick off your adventure from Monastir, in Tunisia, on this guided tour. After a quick safety briefing, you'll all geared up to zoom through the countryside on a guided safari. Trundle along hidden paths and take in the untamed scenery. It's a great way to sharpen your off-roading skills while feeling the thrill of roaming over these wild landscapes.

Supervised scuba diving experience in Sousse

Always wanted to try scuba diving? The clear waters off the coast of Sousse are the perfect playground to give it a go. On this experience, a qualified divemaster will take you out to sea and show you how it's done. When you arrive at the dive centre, you'll fill out all the safety forms, get all your gear sorted and have a briefing. Then, you'll head into the water and start diving. Your guide will show you around some of the prettiest underwater spots in this part of Tunisia, which are often home to schools of tropical fish – underwater or waterproof cameras are highly recommended for this part.

Pirate ship cruise to Kuriat Island from Sousse

Spend half a day recharging your batteries and relaxing with this laidback cruise. But, you won't be sailing around on just any ordinary boat. This experience uses a full-size replica pirate galley, complete with sails and a swashbuckling crew. Your transfers are included with this trip, so you'll be driven from your accommodation to the harbour, where your ship will be waiting. Once onboard, you'll head out into the Mediterranean Sea and set your course for the island of Kuriat, about 20 miles offshore.During the voyage, you're free to walk around the ship and stretch out on the deck. Snacks are available while you're onboard, as are free bottles of water. When you reach Kuriat Island, you'll drop anchor and have some free time to go swimming. This place is known for having some of the country's best swathes of sand, some of which are protected nesting sites for sea turtles – you won't swim around these parts, though. When you're done here, you'll get back on the ship, return to the harbour and start the drive back to your accommodation.

Zulu Dinner Show

Look no further than the Zulu dinner show for an evening of Tunisian fun. Tribal groups, belly dancers and Berber drummers come together to deliver this entertainment extravaganza, which will have you on your feet. What's more, you'll tuck into a sumptuous banquet with free-flowing drinks. The tour has all the ingredients for an evening to remember.You'll be picked up from your hotel and transported to Friguia Animal Park, Tunisia's first zoo. On arrival, there's free time to explore the park and get up close to tigers, elephants, giraffes and more animals which roam around large, natural-style enclosures.Then, it's on to the main event. Take your seat in the Shaka restaurant, a circular thatched tent where you'll spend the rest of the evening. The show kicks off in style with a belly dance performance, followed by infectious drumming, tribal dances and melodic songs by African folklore groups. All this while you feast on hearty Tunisian cuisine, washed down with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Friguia Tierpark half-day tour

Friguia Park is more than a zoo – it's an animal kingdom where you can see and meet everything from antelopes to zebras. As you walk along elevated wooden platforms, you can observe more than 60 species of animals. This unguided morning trip – when the sun and heat have yet to move through the gears – is an ideal outing for all the family.

Enfidha–Hammamet Airport VIP Lounge

Travel in style with the full VIP service at Enfidha–Hammamet Airport. Avoid all the usual hassle as you're fast-tracked through check-in to enjoy unlimited drinks, snacks and more in the exclusive departure lounge. It's an altogether more relaxed way to round off your stay.Make your wait at the airport a breeze. The VIP service sees you sail through check-in with fast track – giving you more time to take advantage of the comfortable VIP Lounge and all its benefits.Inside, you've access to complimentary coffee, tea, water, soft drinks and snacks. What's more, there's access to TV, magazines and newspapers too, allowing you to relax right up to take off.

El Jem Colosseum tour with pirate boat cruise

Prepare for an adventure that takes in Tunisia's Roman roots and pirate past. You'll visit an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome with a tour of El Jem – an ancient colosseum where gladiator games once took place. Then, take to the waves for a swashbuckling afternoon at sea that includes swim stops, lunch and snacks aboard a replica pirate galley.This UNESCO World-Heritage site of El Jem is soaked in history. You'll be captivated by its stone-cut walls, fine-tuned archways and three-floor facade, a testament of glory to what was the Roman Empire. Take a seat in the age-old stadium and admire the arena below, just like they did in times gone by. Then, we'll cast off into the Mediterranean, just as the Barbary pirates did for centuries. But while they struck fear into European coastal communities as far afield as Iceland, we'll be going out to have wholehearted fun. There'll be stops to dive into the sea for swimming and plenty of time to dry off on-board while chillin' with water drinks and munching on snacks