Photography Series Tunisia

Our photography expert will also lead several workshops on aspects of travel photography, including waiting for the right light, composition, working with people as subjects, shooting at night or dusk, and how to maxiimze your digital camera in the field.

Day 1:  Tunis welcome

Arrival and airport pickup.  Then stretch your legs on a short walking tour of cosmopolitan Tunis and the entrance of its ancient 
medina (a UNESCO World Heritage site).  Welcome reception at hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Tunis.  Mouradi Gammarth hotel (5*) 

Day 2:  Tunis, Carthage, Sidi bou Said

Start early exploring the streets of Sidi bou Said in the morning light, a spectacular hilltop village overlooking 
the Bay of Tunis.  Afternoon visit to Phoenician, Roman and early Christian sites in Carthage.

Dinner and overnight in Tunis.  Mouradi Gammarth hotel (5*)

Day 3:  Tozeur Oasis

Fly to Tozeur.  Tozeur is the grandest of all oases in the country containing over 400,000 date palms.  The canopy of palms, fruit trees and flowers create a cool, refreshing environment in the middle of the harsh desert.

Dinner and overnight in Tozeur.  Mouradi Tozeur (4*)

Day 4:  Minarets of Tozeur and Mountain Oasis of Chebika

Capture the soft morning sunlight on the traditional minarets and buildings of Tozeur.  
As the morning progresses, you won’t want to miss the activity in local markets.  In the 
afternoon, we drive to the stunning Chebika and Mides oases for amazing vistas, waterfalls, and ancient Berber village ruins (and
 some hiking for the adventurous).

Dinner and overnight in Mouradi Tozeur (4*)

Day 5:  Douz, the "The Gateway to the Sahara"

Called "The Gateway to the Sahara", Douz is a true desert oasis town.  Nomads have 
lived in this area for centuries.  The summer sun scorches and sand invades the streets.
  Sunset camel ride and photography session in the Sahara dunes.

Overnight in Hotel Sahara Douz (4*)

Day 6: 
 Desert Culture of Douz, local lunch in Toujane and Luke Skywalker's hometown

Experience desert culture and find something unique at the exotic Thursday market in town square of Douz.  Then explore underground homes, called a Troglodyte dwelling, where a local resident will
 serve traditional food, honey and tea.  Lunch will be hosted by a local family in the ancient Berber village of Toujane.  This region is perhaps best known as Luke Skywalker’s home in the Star Wars movies.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Sangho Tatouine (4*)

Day 7:
  Tatouine, Chenini and Berber granaries

The Tatouine region in southern Tunisia is a vast, other-worldly location with countless opportunities for fantastic photographs.  You’ll quickly see why many
 scenes from Star Wars were filmed here.  The area is dotted with Berber granaries called 
ksours, and ancient hilltop villages with fortresses overlooking endless landscapes.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Sangho Tatouine (4*)

Day 8:  Jerba

Land of the “Lotus-eaters” from the Homer’s Odyssey, the island of Jerba in southern 
Tunisia today is famous for its colorful markets, palm-shaded villages on pristine 
beaches, and unique history.  Pottery and traditional Tunisian goods abound in
 Houmt Souq.  Our visit will include El Ghriba synagogue, which houses one of the
 world’s oldest Torah scrolls.

Dinner and overnight
at Jerba Orient Hotel (4*)

Day 9:  Return to Tunis

Fly to Tunis from Jerba.  Dinner and overnight in Tunis at Mouradi Gammarth Hotel (5*)

Day 10:  Depart from Tunis

Airport Transfer and Departure

The above tour is an all inclusive land package.
  The starting day represents your arrival date in Tunis.  Tour prices include transportation, lodging, most meals and entrance fees.  Prices are based on double occupancy.  Hotel single supplement is $350.  Airport pickups and transfers within Tunisia will be arranged at no charge for clients arriving and departing on the scheduled days.

International airfare to and from Tunisia is additional.  Engaging Cultures Travel will be happy to assist in your air ticketing.