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Djerba - Tunisian Sahara 4x4 tour with Star Wars Village and local lunch

Tunisia sits on the Sahara Desert's doorstep, so 4x4 safaris across the sand are easy to come by. But this tour takes things to the next level. You'll hurtle across the dunes in an off-road vehicle, visit the village of Tamazret for Tunisian coffee, and explore an underground village from Star Wars. Finally, a camel ride completes the experience.

Djerba - Tunisia catamaran cruise around Djerba Island

A typically warm Tunisian welcome is waiting when you board your catamaran for this morning cruise around the island of Djerba. It's known locally as the ‘island of dreams', partly due to its deep and ancient history that goes back to Phoenician and Roman times. Plus, it's partly because of the natural beauty of the island – which you'll get to see up-close.You'll head out in the morning, cruising past Djerba's sugar-white beaches that're dotted with green palms jutting out along the shoreline. There's heaps to see while you're sprawled out on the nets at the front of the catamaran, from secluded coves and fishing villages dotted with whitewashed houses to beaches that stretch to the horizon and fancy waterfront resorts.Your captain will set a leisurely pace as you skim through the Mediterranean, allowing plenty of time to drop anchor and dive into the sea for a swim. Keep an eye out for native sea turtles, and, depending on the season, you could even catch a glimpse of a few dolphins that live in this patch of the Med.

Djerba - Djerba Explore Park in Tunisia without transfer

Djerba Explore Park shows you a slice of rural Tunisian life. This replica desert village is teeming with shops, showpieces and traditional Tunisian treasures to explore. Take a nose around the museum at collections of Islamic art, glittering traditional robes and ancient calligraphy, then get an insight into the country's long-standing industries at the pottery workshops and olive oil mill. The cherry on top? The 400 Nile crocodiles that lounge around palm-fringed lagoons – not something you'll forget in a hurry.

Djerba - Djerba Scuba Diving

Take the plunge and discover Djerba's underwater world in a trip that caters for complete beginners, seasoned pros and everyone in between. Depending on conditions and your experience, your instructors will choose the best location for the dives. Discover exotic marine life, tropical fish, and explore what lies beneath in warm, crystal-clear waters.

Djerba - Djerba buggy safari

Inject your holiday with a dose of adrenaline on this cross-country buggy adventure. Driving your own off-road vehicle, you'll zoom down dusty tracks and trails to discover all the best bits of Tunisia's most untamed terrain during 90 minutes. Hop in your powerful off-road buggy and after a quick safety briefing and a test-drive, you'll be ready to ride.

Djerba - Djerba jet-ski experience

There will be plenty of thrills and spills on this jet ski ride in Djerba. You'll bump over the waves to reach some of the island's most appealing coastline, an adventure that's sure to get your heart pumping. It's a fun excursion that's great for all abilities.Once you reach the base, you'll get behind the handles of a jet ski ready to zoom off along the coast of Djerba island. Twist and turn through the water, cutting angles and bumping over the crest of waves while the coastline passes you by.Your route will vary according to conditions and start point, but you can be sure you'll get a fresh perspective on the shores of Djerba, and take in some of the most scenic areas. In total, the excursion will be around an hour-and-a-half including transfers and jet ski driving.

Djerba - Djerba Dromedary camel tour

There's no more Tunisian way to go sightseeing than on the back of a camel. And with this ride in a caravan, you'll be at one with nature as well. You'll be picked and brought to the ranch to be matched with your camel. We'll set off, and you'll enjoy a privileged view over the desert sands and the chance to spot wildlife in its natural surroundings.

Djerba - Djerba island half-day tour

With ancient Roman architecture, whitewashed Berber villages and a history-packed capital, you'll find that there's much more to Djerba than just sand and sunshine. Star turns include the ancient causeway, Guellala and Houmt-Souk.

Djerba - Djerba Explore Park Tour

This half-day tour shines the spotlight on Djerba Explore Park. A replica desert village, it's packed with attractions, shops and showpieces, including a museum on local history, a traditional ‘menzel' and lagoons filled with hungry crocodiles. Check it all out while learning more about Tunisian culture and heritage.

Djerba - Tunisian Sahara three deserts and oasis overnight tour

There are so many types of desert – salt, sand and pebble – in the Tunisian Sahara that you'll need two days to discover them. This action-packed tour takes you to Chott Jerid, Onk Jemal and Douz. Plus, you'll explore Tozeur medina – and cinema buffs won't want to miss a visit to Matmata and Sidi Driss.Kick off day one at El Hamma market before heading to Chott Jerid, the Sahara's largest salt lake. Next, it's on to the city of palm trees, Tozeur, for lunch and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, rally through rugged landscapes on a 4x4 through the mountainous Onk Jemal. Here, you'll explore a film set city built exclusively for Star Wars. Rise and shine. We're off to check out the sandy desert of Douz, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Sahara'. After lunch, we'll stop off at the pebble desert of Erg en route to the lunar landscapes of Matmata and Sidi Driss – the famous filming locations of Star Wars. The trip comes to an end back in Djerba.

Djerba - Tunisian Sahara villages and oasis overnight tour

The Tunisian Sahara is a desert of dreams, where sun-kissed dunes and camel-riding Beduins dwell in an ocean of endless sand. On this two-day tour, you'll discover sights worthy of a blockbuster movie. Explore places like the ‘Gharfas' granaries, the Tataouine markets, Cheninni and the underground residences of Matmata with an overnight stay in Ghilaine.Your first stop will be the Tataouine market. Unleash your inner Jedi as you stroll around the spice-scented souk for some eye-catching trinkets. You'll then retreat to the Berber mountain village of Chenini. Perched on a hilltop, the village has an ancient Ksar and a whitewashed mosque where villagers go to pray. Spend a night in the picturesque oasis of Ksar Ghilaine and enjoy an authentic Arabian night in the Sahara.In the morning you'll explore the villages of Matmata and Sidi Idriss Hotel, famous for its lunar landscape and some of the filming locations of Star Wars before finishing off your tour in the remote village of Toujene.

Djerba - Ksar Ghilane Sahara Oasis Tour

This desert safari is the real deal – a fascinating journey to the famous Ksar Ghilane oasis. Located on the edge of Jebil National Park in the Sahara, it boasts a Bedouin camp as well as ancient Roman ruins. There's also stops at Ghrabat and Beni Khedache on the outward journey and at a Berber ksour on the way back, as well as a tasty lunch.It's an early start, but some things are worth getting out of bed for. After a quick refreshment stop in Ghrabat, and another in the village of Beni Khedache for impressive views, we'll arrive into Ksar Ghilane mid-morning. Nestled amidst the vast Saharan dunes, this desert oasis oozes beauty on every level – a seemingly impossible hot spring, lush-green palms and a Roman fortress are just some of its star turns. Spend the morning here, learning of its history and significance to Tunisian trade routes.After a local lunch, you'll start the journey back, but not before a visit to a typical Berber ksour. These fortified villages were strategically located along trade routes and served as vital centres for local communities.

Djerba - Southern Tunisia tour with Star Wars™ cave village and lunch

This whistle-stop tour is perfect if you want to tick off southern Tunisia's desert sights in one day. You'll head for the hills and the village of Tamazret then visit Tunisia's biggest oasis plus an underground village that featured in Star Wars™. Hamdi, one of our local guides, says, ‘In the mountains of the south, you'll find Matmata, a cave village where the houses are hollowed out of the rock. The sandstone is soft enough to dig easily, so first they make a large pit and then dig out caves around the edge, to form underground rooms. Each room opens onto the base of the pit, which becomes a central courtyard.'First up, you'll make your way to the hilltop village of Tamezret, which is dotted with mudbrick houses. Here, the streets wind upwards to a whitewashed mosque, which gazes over the desert plains. We'll pause here for a coffee stop and a look around. Afterwards, you'll head for Douz, known as the ‘gateway to the Sahara'. Douz is also home to Tunisia's biggest oasis, where more half a million date palms merge into a stretch of dunes.Take the opportunity to don traditional Bedouin robes and snap up pics of the rolling sand dunes. Then, you'll stop for lunch at a hotel before visiting the troglodyte village at Matmata. Once you see the ingenious and Insta-perfect cave dwellings hewn into the rock, you'll understand why it landed a role as Luke Skywalker's home in Star Wars™.

Djerba - Tataouine and Cheninni tour

Shifting desert sands, a sparkling salt lake, and an ancient village once the set of a Star Wars movie – this tour won't take you to a galaxy far, far, away, but it's worlds apart from the rest. You'll cross vast salt flats and explore troglodyte houses that film fans will recognize as Anakin Skywalker's home.

Djerba - Flamingo Island pirate cruise in Tunisia

Leave Djerba behind for the day on this fun cruise through the Mediterranean. Sail to Flamingo Island on board a pirate galleon and you'll be wowed by live music on the sand. With plenty of time to swim or snorkel and a tasty lunch included, it promises to be an adventure on the waves.

Djerba - Djerba island tour with crocodile farm

Causeways, capitals and crocs – this trip is Djerba in a nutshell. You'll stop by the bustling capital of Houmt souk, the pottery village of Guellala, Djerbahood and finish up at Djerba Explore – the biggest crocodile farm in the Mediteranean. Along the way, you'll see ancient architecture and enjoy a delicious lunch too.It all kicks off with a photo stop at an ancient Roman causeway – a low, rock-bridge that dates back to the 1st Century AD. On to Guellala and you've free time to explore this famed pottery centre. Shop for earthenware pots and bowls in the souk and learn all there is to know about traditional Berber life.Djerbahood is up next, where 150 artists from a total of 30 countries have brought the country's oldest village to life through street art. Then, it's on to the Djerban capital, Houmt-Souk, to wander the maze-like streets and soak up the atmosphere. Then, after lunch, we make a final stop at Djerba Explore. The biggest crocodile farm in the Med, it houses over 400 Nile River crocs.

Djerba - Djerba quad bike safari ticket

Want to feel the wind in your face and the blood pumping though your veins? This Djerba 90-minute quad safari is the ultimate trip into the wild and is an off-road experience like no other. After you're kitted out with all the equipment and have a full safety briefing, you'll head into the desert on special trails. A great way to put a bit of oomph into your holiday.

Djerba - Two-day desert tour from Djerba with traditional dinner and overnight Bedouin experience

Book your two-day adventure from Djerba to the Sahara, where you'll experience the heart and soul of the desert and its captivating culture.