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Premium Tunisia
4.9
Excellent
10 reviews
9 days
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Trip Code
XLPT
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
These curated stays have something extra special about them, like a lodge perfectly placed for northern light viewing or a riverboat made to drift down the Nile., Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £2,943(9 days)
Trip Informations
Uncover the unexpected Tunisia on a nine-day Premium adventure that will take you through ancient ruins, holy cities, medinas and desert oases with local immersive experiences along the way. Visit the fourth holiest city in Islam with a trip to Kairouan and its Great Mosque while you learn about the history from your local leader. You’ll visit many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Roman amphitheatres and aqueducts and even eat lunch with a local family in a troglodyte home where Star Wars was filmed. Learn about local goods at harvesting and baking demonstrations, gain insight on the craft of calligraphy from a local artisan and visit the most intact Roman city in North Africa – all packed into one trip.
Why you’ll love this trip
Get to know the locals through immersive experiences like a Makroudh-making demonstration at a home bakery, a visit to an artisan’s calligraphy shop and lunch with a family in their troglodyte home at a Star Wars film location.
Explore the most impressive Roman ruins outside of Italy, like the most intact Roman city in North Africa in Dougga and the Coliseum in El Jem – without the crowds.
Visit ancient medinas and UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the country in Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, Sousse, Tozeur and more, all filled with palaces, mosques, mausoleums and rich history.
Learn about the importance of palm groves and dates in this region through a harvesting demonstration in Tozeur – a unique part of the country with desert landscapes, mountain oases and palm groves.
Discover the fourth holiest city in Islam with a trip to Kairouan and its Great Mosque, carpet bazaars and renowned sweet treats.
Is this trip right for you?
Quite a bit of walking is involved when visiting some of the historic and other sites on the trip. Sometimes there is no shade, so bring a hat, sun protection and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes.
Some long travel days are required to see the best of the country, but you will make regular stops to experience different cities on the way.
Outside of main tourist hotspots, Tunisia is an emerging travel destination, so please keep that in mind for your expectations versus more developed tourist spots.
Accommodation may not always live up to western expectations and may lack some amenities you would expect from other Premium accommodation. The accommodation chosen will be among the best available, it will be well-located and comfortable.
Itinerary
Dive into the deep history of Tunisia as you journey through its medinas, ancient ruins and holy cities
Inclusions
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
These curated stays have something extra special about them, like a lodge perfectly placed for northern light viewing or a riverboat made to drift down the Nile., Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (10)
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Rebecca
Sep 14, 2026
What an amazing trip! I had such a great time on the Intrepid Premium Tunisia tour. It was such a fun mix of exploring, learning about the country, amazing food and experiences, but also having some time to relax. Ahmed, our trip manager, was honestly amazing. He went above and beyond throughout the whole trip to make sure everyone was happy. He was always happy to answer questions, was super flexible when things came up (ie. Extra bathroom breaks) and did a great job of catering to everyone in the group. There were people of different ages and physical abilities, and he was really good at making sure everyone felt comfortable and included, while still allowing those who wanted to be more active to enjoy the adventure. He even surprised me with a cake for my birthday and it made the day so special! He really couldn’t have done more to make sure we all had a great time. The included experiences were definitely some of my favourite parts of the trip. The date farm was such a cool experience and the calligraphy lesson was another highlight. They were the kind of experiences I probably wouldn’t have found or booked myself, so it was great having them included. I was also really impressed with how well my gluten-free requirements were catered for. I thought this was going to be much harder while travelling to Tunisia, but there was always something I could eat and I never felt like it was a problem. I did bring my own gluten free break which was particularly helpful for breakfasts as I find breakfast particularly hard. The hotels were beautiful too, and all in great locations. After some pretty jam-packed days of exploring and adventure, it was so nice to come back and have time to relax by the pool. I really liked having that balance of busy days and some downtime. Overall, I absolutely loved the trip and would definitely recommend it. Tunisia was such an amazing country to explore, and I came away with so many great memories! 🇹🇳
Elizabeth
Sep 12, 2026
Would highly recommend Ahmed and the premium Tunisia tour! It was a great mix of history, relaxation, and adventure with some truly unique accommodations.
David
Jun 13, 2026
Wow. Great introduction to Tunis. Fantastic group leader. Would rate the trip Wow Wow if it swapped out Sousse for Hammamet. Thanks Intrepid!
Linda
May 27, 2026
This trip to Tunisia takes you to the Roman ruins but also into the daily lives of people who make pastries and farm dates and create the bricks used in traditional construction. The guide, Montassar, provided an amazing amount of information about both ancient Tunisia and current life there.
John
May 10, 2026
An essential tour as an introduction to Tunisia as a unique North African country. It gave us a great overview of the Tunisian culture and complex history. We were very impressed with the Roman sites, which was a major reason for visiting. But we also became enchanted by the people and their culture. Our guide Makran was excellent and Fathi a friendly and safe driver. Highly recommended.
Janet
May 09, 2026
I came to the Premium Tunisia tour for the wonderful Roman ruins and mosaics, but multi-layered Tunisia is so much more. This tour covers it all in comfort, with lovely added extras such as a calligraphy class. And our guide Makram and our driver Fathi were exceptional.
Jean Pierre
May 08, 2026
The Intrepid Premium trip covered the highlights of Tunisia, with comfortable accommodation and a very knowledgeable trip leader. We had a great time exploring this underrated destination!
Aileen
May 04, 2026
I was a part of the first Premium Tunisia group (aka the maiden voyage). Our guide, Yassine, was such an amazing leader. He was a treasure trove of knowledge, and shared the history and culture of his country with such passion. He even dealt with a difficult member of the group with patience and by staying calm the entire time. The 9 day itinerary was perfect - enough to give an overall sense of what the country has to offer. Highlights were the Roman ruins of Dougga and El Jem, plus the filming locations of Star Wars. Accommodations were great. I felt safe the entire time and the local people were very warm and friendly. Overall, I had such a wonderful holiday and I highly recommend to anyone who wants to visit this part of the world.
Maya
Apr 25, 2026
This was a wonderful trip full of interesting historical sights as well as cultural experiences and great food
Therese
May 26, 2026
Tunisia is a hidden gem and this tour is excellent. Our leader was exceptional and everyone in our group had a great time.
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