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ELEGANT SAHARA DESERT & DJERBA ISLAND & TREASURES OF TUNISIA with Turkish Airlines, 5 Nights

Tour code ESCDTH-TK5N

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ELEGANT SAHARA DESERT & DJERBA ISLAND & TREASURES OF TUNISIA with Turkish Airlines, 5 Nights, photo 1
Duration
5 nights · 6 days
Departure
Istanbul Airport, Istanbul
Airline
Turkish Airlines
Departures
3 dates

Dates and prices

Prices are per person, sharing a double room. Availability and prices come from our reservation system; your agency confirms the final details at the time of booking.

Price and availability information can't be updated right now. Last updated: 21 October 2026 17:01. Please check with your travel agency for confirmed details.

March 2027

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1ISTANBUL – TUNIS – EL JEM – MAHDIA / SOUSSE

    We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before departure. After baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we begin our flight to Tunis on a scheduled Turkish Airlines service. Upon arrival at Tunis Airport, we board our private coach waiting at the airport and begin exploring Tunisia’s rich history. Our first stop is El Jem Amphitheatre, which has survived from the Roman Empire and is one of North Africa’s most impressive ancient structures. Used for gladiatorial contests and various performances during Roman times, El Jem Amphitheatre is one of the region’s most important historic monuments, with its magnificent architecture and immense size. After visiting the amphitheatre, we head towards the Mediterranean coast. Later in the day, we travel to the Mahdia or Sousse area, where we will stay overnight. Transfer to the hotel and free time to relax. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.

  2. Day2MAHDIA / SOUSSE – DJERBA

    After breakfast at the hotel, we head south through Tunisia. At the end of our journey, we arrive on Djerba Island, considered one of the jewels of the Mediterranean. We begin our island tour in Djerba, one of Tunisia’s most distinctive regions. We explore the island’s traditional architecture, whitewashed houses, local life and unique atmosphere. As we discover Djerba’s historical and cultural character, we enjoy a pleasant tour of its colourful markets and traditional neighbourhoods. At the end of the day, transfer to the hotel and free time to relax. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.

  3. Day3DJERBA – MATMATA – DOUZ – TOZEUR

    After breakfast at the hotel, we leave Djerba and embark on an unforgettable journey towards Tunisia’s desert region. Our first stop is Matmata, famous for its distinctive underground houses. In this region shaped by Berber culture, we see troglodyte homes, significant examples of traditional life. Carved into rock and underground, these houses provide a natural living environment suited to the region’s hot climate. After our visit to Matmata, we depart for Douz, known as the gateway to the desert. In Douz, one of the main centres of the Tunisian Sahara, we experience the region’s desert atmosphere up close. We then travel to Tozeur amid the Sahara’s impressive landscapes. After our safari tour, we reach the Star Wars film set, where we step into a science-fiction universe in the middle of the desert. The mystical atmosphere of the Sahara Desert has created a unique world that brought the famous film’s iconic scenes to life. Offering film fans the feeling of travelling through time, this set immerses you in the world of science fiction. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.

  4. Day4TOZEUR – KAIROUAN – SOUSSE – HAMMAMET

    After breakfast at the hotel, we leave Tozeur and head to Kairouan, one of Tunisia’s most historically and culturally significant cities. Kairouan is also an important cultural centre of the Islamic world. During our city tour, we explore its historic character and traditional architecture. After visiting the medina and the city’s main sights, we continue to Sousse. Upon arrival in this Mediterranean coastal city, we begin our city tour. Known for its historic medina, city walls and traditional markets, Sousse offers an opportunity for a brief exploration and free time. Following our tour, we depart for Hammamet, one of Tunisia’s most popular coastal destinations. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. Sights include the historic seaside Hammamet Medina, the walled old town and Hammamet Fort. We enjoy a pleasant walk through the medina, known for its narrow, colourful streets, traditional whitewashed houses and Mediterranean views. We then explore Hammamet’s waterfront to complete our city tour. Afterwards, we transfer to the hotel and check into our rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

  5. Day5HAMMAMET – CARTHAGE – BARDO MUSEUM – TUNIS MEDINA – SIDI BOU SAID – HAMMAMET

    After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Today’s programme features a comprehensive city tour combining Tunisia’s history, culture and Mediterranean atmosphere. Our first stop is Carthage, one of the most important cities of the ancient world. Founded by the Phoenicians and subsequently becoming a major centre of civilisation, Carthage offers ancient ruins and impressive views stretching out over the Mediterranean. We then visit the Bardo Museum, one of Tunisia’s cultural treasures. Displaying important artefacts from the Roman, Carthaginian and Islamic periods, the museum is particularly renowned for its mosaic collections. After our museum visit, we continue to the historic Tunis Medina. Its narrow streets, traditional markets, historic buildings and colourful atmosphere offer an insight into Tunisia’s cultural heritage through the ages. Here, we allow free time for shopping and independent exploration. Our final stop of the day is Sidi Bou Said, one of Tunisia’s most distinctive and photogenic destinations. We enjoy a pleasant walk through this charming seaside town, famous for its blue-and-white architecture, bougainvillea, narrow streets and Mediterranean views. After taking in the panoramic views, we depart for Hammamet. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel for some rest. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

  6. Day6HAMMAMET – TUNIS – ISTANBUL

    After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms. We then transfer to Tunis Airport at the time specified by our guide. After completing baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Following a pleasant and comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul, marking the end of our tour.

Included and excluded services

Included in the price

  • Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) – Tunis (TUN) - Tunis (TUN) – Istanbul (IST) routes
  • Airport taxes
  • Airport–hotel–airport transfers
  • 5 nights of Half Board accommodation in 4*&5* hotels
  • El Jem Tour ( admission fees excluded)
  • Djerba Tour
  • Matmata City Tour
  • Hammamet City Tour
  • Sahara Desert Sunset Safari Tour in 4x4 Jeeps
  • Kairouan Tour
  • Sousse City Tour
  • Tunis City Tour
  • Carthage City Tour
  • Sidi Bou Said Tour
  • Star Wars Film Set Tour ( admission fees excluded)
  • Bardo Museum Tour( admission fees excluded)
  • TURSAB professional liability insurance
  • Turkish-speaking guide service

Not included in the price

  • International departure tax,
  • Travel health insurance
  • Lunches and drinks not specified in the programme
  • All personal expenses and hotel extras,
  • Museum & archaeological site admission fees
  • City tourist taxes
  • Driver tips: 10 Euro / per person (optional)

Important information

The Turkish version is binding.

Hotel and flight information

o Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.

o Departure and arrival times are local.

o Flights marked with * arrive at their destination 1 calendar day after the departure date.

o We recommend bringing suitable clothing for mosque visits.

o The participant agrees in advance to take part in the tours specified in the itinerary without disrupting the programme and to pay the tour representative separately during the trip the amount stated in advance in the itinerary to cover expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site admissions, city taxes and audio headset systems, where applicable. The participant has been fully informed of these requirements.

14 NOVEMBER TK661 IST TUN 08:55 10:00

19 NOVEMBER TK664 TUN IST 17:25 22:10

SAMPLE HOTELS

Mahdia / Sousse 4* Marhaba Club or similar

Djerba / 4* Vincci Safira Palms Hotel or similar

Tozeur / 4* Ras El Ain or similar

Hammamet / 5* Mehari Hotel or similar

Extra services

Museum and Archaeological Site Admission Fees + City Tourist Taxes + Local Guide Services

200 € per person

***Payment to our guide during the tour is mandatory***

Tour conditions and notes
  • Our tour requires a minimum of 20 participants. If there are insufficient participants, the agency will give notice of cancellation no later than 21 days before departure. You will be notified through your agency if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
  • Where the itinerary specifies only a hotel category without naming the hotel(s) and/or lists alternative hotels for the same destination, your agency will inform you of the hotel(s) 48 hours before departure.
  • During trade fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments and similar periods, hotels may be located farther away than the stated distances in km or in a different city. In such cases, your agency will notify you 48 hours before departure.
  • The panoramic city tours included in the package provide a general introduction to the cities and are conducted entirely from the vehicle with commentary from the guide. They last no more than 2-3 hours and do not include admission to museums or archaeological sites. Fly Express is not responsible if panoramic tours or other tours specified in the itinerary cannot take place because local authorities prohibit visits or entry at the scheduled date and time, because of events or road closures, or because weather conditions make the tour impossible. Where roads are closed or vehicle access is prohibited, some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where possible.
  • Rooms for 3 guests are subject to hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd guest is smaller than a standard bed. Rooms for 3 guests consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds are folding beds or sofa beds. Participants making reservations for a 3rd guest and/or a child are therefore deemed to accept the bed type and any limited space in the room. Child discounts apply to only one child within the applicable age range sharing a room with 2 adults. Hotels do not guarantee beds for children aged 0-2.
  • Hotel breakfasts included in the tour programme reflect the breakfast traditions of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu known as a continental breakfast, comprising butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee. Groups may be served in a separate room allocated to them.
  • As tour flights are booked with group tickets, flight times may change. You can confirm the latest flight details with your agency. Your agency will provide the updated times with the tour information.
  • Tour flight times must be confirmed before purchasing domestic flights. If a guest purchases a domestic connecting flight independently from a provider other than the agency, they cannot claim any refund from the agency if the tour is cancelled by the agency or the flight times change. By purchasing the tour, the guest accepts in advance any financial or non-financial losses that may arise from the cancellation or alteration of the tour. Fly Express cannot be held responsible for these circumstances.
  • Under airline rules, if the outbound flight on a round-trip ticket is not used, the airline will cancel the return flight.
  • Guests joining the tour without flights must make their own way to the tour's starting point and arrive on time. Otherwise, they will be responsible for arranging all their own transfers.
  • Fly Express is not responsible if guests are unable to take their flight because they are not at the specified airport at the times advised in accordance with airline rules, fail to complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete these procedures on time but are unable to board the aircraft. Guests who miss their flight are responsible for all expenses required to join the tour, including new round-trip flight tickets and transfers at the destination.
  • Tour participants are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports / identity documents. Fly Express is not responsible for items that are left behind, lost or stolen. If forgotten items are found, there is no obligation to return them to the country and/or their owner, and any costs incurred in returning them are payable by the owner.
  • In cases of illness, loss, theft or similar incidents, the guide cannot accompany guests individually, as the guide's priority is to keep the group together and ensure the tour continues.
  • When purchasing the tour, you must provide your name as it appears in your passport, your date of birth and your passport number accurately. Flight tickets are issued using this information. Any ticket cancellation or change penalties resulting from incorrect information will be charged to you.
  • Some airlines may charge for food, drinks and online check-in services.
  • Specific coach seat numbers cannot be guaranteed during the tour.
  • The times announced by our guide during tours are departure times, when the vehicle starts moving. Our guide is responsible for treating all guests equally and will depart at the meeting time without waiting. Guests who arrive late must make their own way to the next stop.
  • The participant agrees in advance to join the tours specified in the itinerary without disrupting the programme and to pay the tour representative separately during the trip the amount stated in advance in the itinerary to cover expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site admissions, city taxes and audio headsets, where applicable. The participant has been fully informed of these arrangements.
  • Optional tours are organised by the local agency providing our services and require a minimum of 20 participants. If there are insufficient participants, the tours may not operate, or their prices, content and vehicles may vary according to the number of participants. The guide may also change the days and times of tours according to the opening schedules of museums and archaeological sites and the weather conditions. A different guide may accompany guests on optional tours.
  • In our classic packages that do not include optional tours, participation in these tours is voluntary. Guests who do not wish to join optional tours arranged during the trip are deemed to have agreed to wait at a suitable rest stop along the route. These guests will be dropped off at the rest stop before the optional tour begins and picked up from the same location after it ends.
  • For itineraries that include optional excursions, payment of museum & archaeological site entrance fees is mandatory.
  • Fly Express acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Scheduled and charter flights may be delayed, and flight times may change before the tour and flight. Fly Express is obliged to communicate these changes as soon as possible. By purchasing the tour, passengers acknowledge and accept that flight details may change.
  • VISA
  • Turkish citizens do not require a visa. A passport valid for at least 6 months from the end of the trip is sufficient.
  • Guests travelling on Turkish green passports issued more than 10 years ago must renew their passports (extensions are not accepted). Otherwise, they may be denied entry to their destination country and/or boarding by the airline. In such cases, responsibility rests with the passenger.
  • Immigration officers have the authority to deny you entry to the country. Fly Express is not responsible for this; responsibility rests with the passenger.
  • The visa information provided in the programme applies to citizens of the Republic of Türkiye. Guests holding passports issued by other countries should obtain visa information from the relevant consulates.
  • To avoid problems with border officials upon arrival in the destination country, passports that are torn, worn, water-damaged and/or have sustained similar damage must be renewed. If the destination country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility rests with the passenger.
  • When guests under 18 travel alone or with only one parent, border police may request a document showing the consent of both parents upon entry or exit. We therefore advise guests under 18 and their parents to pay particular attention to this requirement.
Cancellation policy
  • For cancellations made at least 30 days before departure, the full tour price will be refunded.
  • For cancellations made 29-16 days before departure, 50% of the tour price excluding airfare will be refunded. Airfare is non-refundable.
  • For cancellations made 15-0 days before departure, the full tour price is forfeited and no refund will be issued.
  • If a guest fails to join the tour on the departure date because they miss their flight, coach or other means of transport, the full tour price is forfeited and no refund will be issued.
  • If a guest does not continue the tour at its outset or during the trip, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, the full amount paid is forfeited and no refund will be issued.

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6 March 2027 – 11 March 2027

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from €799per person, sharing a double room

Price and availability information can't be updated right now. Last updated: 21 October 2026 17:01. Please check with your travel agency for confirmed details.

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