Hammamet Tours

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 houses, cross a vast salt lake and discover a secluded oasis at 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 Jem Colosseum. This ancient Roman theatre would seat an audience of 35,000, entertained by gladiatorial fights and chariot races. You'll then head to Matmata, where you'll have lunch and visit the rock-cut cave homes that starred in two Star Wars films. Finish the day in the oasis town of Douz – surrounded with date palms – 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 Djerid, a mirage-filled salt lake, before jumping into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll discover the film set city built for Star Wars. After lunch in Gafsa, you'll round off the tour with a photo stop in Kairouan, a great place to take lots of Instagram-worthy pictures of the intricately decorated Islamic architecture that the town is known for.

Combining the best of the old and the new, this trip showcases Hammamet's abundant charm. Visit the historic medina for its tranquil maze of lanes that look and feel very much as they would have done centuries ago, before heading to the modern Yasmine Medina - Hammamet's shopping destination par excellence.First up, you'll visit the atmospheric old medina of Hammamet, which dates back to the 15th century. Here you'll have free time to wander its alleys of tightly packed whitewashed homes dominated by the Kabir Mosque minaret – made famous by Paul Klee in a painting. Everywhere you look you'll see Arabic detailing such as the keyhole shaped gateways and the colourful studded doors. The traditional, spice-scented souk is well worth a visit, so get your haggling skills ready.The next stop will be the Medina Yasmine, a much newer but equally appealing walled city built in the style of a traditional Tunisian village. You'll discover the local souks and shops, where you can find unique souvenirs and handicrafts. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the beautiful mosque and the Andalusian gardens, which provide a tranquil escape from the bustling streets.