You don't have to choose between sea, history and desert in Tunisia — you can have all three in a few unforgettable days. Here are three day trips that, together, tell the story of the country.

1. Sidi Bou Said, the blue-and-white village

Perched on a cliff above the Mediterranean, Sidi Bou Said is all cobalt doors, whitewashed walls and bougainvillea. Wander its lanes, sip a mint tea with pine nuts at a café terrace, and watch the sea glitter below.

A quiet cobbled street in Sidi Bou Said
Every corner of Sidi Bou Said is a photograph waiting to happen.

2. Carthage, where empires rose and fell

Just minutes away lie the ruins of Carthage — once the great rival of Rome. Walk among the Antonine Baths, the ancient ports and hilltop villas, with the sea as a backdrop and three thousand years of history under your feet.

Ancient stone ruins of Carthage
The ruins of Carthage spread across the hills above Tunis.

Tip

Carthage's sites are spread out, so start early and wear comfortable shoes. A guided transfer between sites saves time in the midday heat.

3. The Sahara at Douz, gateway to the desert

For something completely different, head south to Douz — the "gateway to the Sahara." Ride a camel over the dunes at sunset, sleep under a sky full of stars, and feel the vast silence of the desert. It’s the trip you’ll talk about for years.

Camel shadows across the Sahara dunes
A camel resting on desert sand
Golden dunes of the Sahara
A camel on the open desert
Sea in the morning, ancient ruins by noon, the Sahara by nightfall — only in Tunisia.

Make it one trip

The best part? You can combine all three with a private driver-guide who handles the routes, the timing and the local tips — so all you do is enjoy the view. Tell us your dates and we’ll build the itinerary around you.