9 Days Land of the Lotus
Eaters
North African Adventure
Tunisia
Introduction
The southern reaches of Tunisia are home to numerous
oases, villages and small towns, each characterised by
lush, irrigated palmeries where dates and fresh fruit
grow in abundance. The sand seas of the great Sahara are
never far away as we set out on an exciting journey of
discovery, from the oases of Tozeur to the shores of the
Mediterranean. And, there's also a chance to live like a
troglodyte for a night in a remarkable cave hotel!
OASES & WATERFALLS
After a visit to the ancient Phoenician city of
Carthage, we fly south to spend two nights in the lively
oasis town of Tozeur, with a visit to the scenic hill
oasis villages of Chebika, Tamerza and Mides. We'll
explore on foot and relax by a cooling waterfall before
returning to Tozeur for a refreshing dip in the hotel
pool. Next we drive across the eerie salt flats of Chott
el Jerid and arrive in Douz.
A TASTE OF LIFE AS A TROGLODYTE!
Douz sits on the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental - the
dunes of the northern Sahara. Breaking our journey for a
night here allows time for an optional camel ride into
the world's greatest desert. Next we head to Matmata, to
spend a most unusual night in a converted troglodyte
cave-room. One of the most famous scenes from the
original Star Wars movie was filmed in Matmata's unique
cave dwellings.
FORTIFIED VILLAGES & DJERBA ISLAND
The hill-crest villages and remarkable fortified
granaries around Tataouine are the focus of our next
days of discovery. Here, we'll have plenty of
opportunity to walk, mingle and meet with Berber
villagers in quite dramatic landscapes. Reaching the
cosmopolitan island of Djerba by ferry, we'll have time
for a swim and to explore Houmt Souk. It was on Djerba
that Ulysses tasted the lotus of forgetfulness! We spend
our last night perhaps enjoying fresh seafood and gazing
out over the gently lapping waves of the sea.
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Tour Information The southern reaches of Tunisia are home to numerous oases, villages and
small towns, each characterised by lush, irrigated palmeries
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dates throughout 2007/08
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