Very popular with “galactic traveler”

A 6 day FRIENDS ABROADsm TOUR
For the Independent traveler

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace village near Nafta, Tunisia.
By Utilisateur:Bel Adone, via Wikimedia Commons.

Tunisia!! AAAAH! desert oases, curious troglodyte dwellings, Islamic splendors, a Roman amphitheater, and unspoiled beaches. You’ll appreciate the breathtaking beauty of a land that has drawn wanderers over the centuries.

O yes, galactic traveler, there is a land where fabled cities arise from the sand, where gnomes have left behind their warrens of dwellings, where sleek craft hover millimeters above the surface free from gravitational bonds. Green oases and palm-fringed beaches promise extraterrestrial pleasures. The land is Tunisia. Visit Matmata Oases and maybe experience the troglodyte accommodation (subject to availability).

We’ll send you a copy of the Lonely Planet guide to Tunisia so you can read up on this romantic destination.

International airfare is not included in the rates, so feel free to use frequent flyer tickets, or ask us about our special fares.

Suggested Itinerary
(if you have your own ideas, we’ll be glad to custom tailor your visit)

Episodes I II, and IV of Star Wars were filmed among, and inspired by, the extraordinary landscapes, the exotic architecture, and the pervasive mystery of this land, and we’ll explore it in the Star Wars spirit. We’ll visit legendary Kairouan, canyons and waterfalls concealed in desert fastnesses, and traverse great sand dunes. Our adventure will culminate with an in-depth exploration of Oung Jemel, the real-life desert planet of Tatooine.

Join us, for a combination of fantasy, pleasure, and enlightenment in the Tunisia of Star Wars and Moroccan Kasbahs.

Day 1 – Tunis
Our local staff will meet you upon arrival at Tunis Carthage International Airport. You’ll be assisted with the formalities, and escorted your hotel. Maison Doree or similar.

Day 2 – Suggested tour: THUBURBO MAJUS & DOUGGA (B)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Own activities.

Day 3 – Suggested tour: SFAX, DJERBA, GABES, MATMATA (B)
Transportation between cities on your own, we’ll be booking the hotel in Matmata or Gabes for you .
Sidi Driss hotel in Matmata, modest 2-3 stars rating, or similar.

Day 4 – Matmata, EL DJEM (B)
After breakfast, proceed on your own to Gabes & El Djem/El Jem. Own activities. We’ll book your accommodations in modest 3-star Ksar El Djem.

Day 5 – Sidi Bou Said, Tunis (B)
After breakfast drive back ON YOUR own to to Sidi Bou Said, and Tunis. Hotel and overnight.

Day 6 – Departure for Marrakech (B)
After breakfast our local personnel will escort you to the international airport where you’ll board your flight onward to Marrakech. Bon Voyage!

 DEPARTURE DATES
You may begin your tour on any day of the week. For Christmas and New Year’s weeks, please add 15 % supplement to the rates.

Your Friends Abroadsm tour includes:

• Hotel accommodation at a carefully- selected 3 stars hotel, including tax, breakfast daily and service charges.
• Airport transfers on Day 1 and day 6.
• Lonely Planet guidebook to Tunisia
• Consultation and referral services of our local Friends Abroadsm representative in each city on your tour.

What’s not included:

• International airfare
• Any transportation within cities
• Lunch or dinner
• Tours, entrance fees, local guides etc
• Tips
• Travel Insurance, we’ll be glad to mail you the flyer
• Beverages