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Tunisia holidays
Carthage Roman ruins, Tunis medina, the Saharan oases of Tozeur and Star Wars film sets — Tunisia is North Africa at value pricing.
Overview
Welcome to Tunisia
Tunisia is North Africa's most-Mediterranean country — Carthage's ancient ruins on Tunis's outskirts (UNESCO, the rival city of Rome that was burned and salted), the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said overlooking the Mediterranean (the prettiest small Tunisian town), the UNESCO old town (medina) of Tunis, the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre of El Jem (one of the largest in the world), the Star Wars filming sets at Matmata (the troglodyte cave-houses) and Mos Espa near Tozeur (the Tatooine landscape), the Sahara at Douz and Ksar Ghilane, and the beach-and-resort coast at Hammamet, Sousse and Djerba.
A 10-14 day Tunisia trip: Tunis (2-3 nights — the medina UNESCO old town, Bardo Museum mosaics, Carthage ruins, Sidi Bou Said day-trip) → Hammamet or Sousse beach (2 nights) → El Jem amphitheatre (1 night) → Tozeur and the Sahara (3-4 nights — Star Wars film sites at Mos Espa, the date-palm oasis of Chebika, camel-trek and overnight Bedouin camp at Ksar Ghilane or Douz) → Djerba Mediterranean island (2 nights — the El Ghriba synagogue, the heritage Houmt Souk old town, the beach hotels). Travel is by private vehicle with driver or in a small-group operator's convoy.
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UK travellers get 90 days visa-free. Tunisia is the most-liberal North African country in cultural-religious terms — French is widely spoken alongside Tunisian Arabic, dress code is relaxed in tourism areas (Mediterranean-style not Gulf-style). The food: brik (egg-and-tuna stuffed pastry), couscous (Friday national dish), the spicy harissa paste in everything, fish-and-fennel-tagine on the coast, dates from the Tozeur oasis. Mint tea with pine nuts is the cafe ritual. The country runs on the Tunisian dinar; cards work in cities, cash for rural.
Best for: Mediterranean beach travellers wanting cultural depth (Tunisia is cheaper than Italy or Greece and culturally rich), Roman-archaeology travellers, Star Wars fans (the filming locations are real), Sahara-curious first-timers (the dunes at Ksar Ghilane are accessible). Often combined with Morocco or as a standalone Mediterranean alternative.
From the team
Why we love Tunisia
Tunisia is the affordable North African beach-and-history trip. Pair Tunis' Roman ruins with a Hammamet beach week and a Sahara excursion.
Rossella Rossella, Luxury & Destination Specialist Meet our Travel DesignersMain areas
Where to go in Tunisia
3 distinct regions — they pair beautifully two or three at a time.
Tunis & North
Tunis
Carthage
Sidi Bou Said
Dougga
Coast — Hammamet & Sousse
Hammamet
Sousse
Monastir
Mahdia
South & Sahara
Douz
Tozeur
Matmata
Djerba
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Holiday types in Tunisia
Pick a holiday style — or combine two. Each section links straight to the next step.
Beach holidays
Beach destinations grouped by resort area — pick the cluster that matches your pace.
City breaks
Tunisia's cities reward 2-4 nights each — pair two for a tailor-made multi-centre trip.
Sidi Bou Said
Cruises
Tunis and La Goulette are major Western Mediterranean cruise ports. Most Mediterranean cruises call at Tunis.
Escorted tours
5 escorted tours through Tunisia — guided, customisable, fully ATOL-protected.
Every Travelisto tour runs with a small group (max 16), an English-speaking local leader, and is fully ATOL-protected. Most tours are also bookable as private departures — same itinerary, your party only, your dates.
Tailor-made
Everything you see above is a starting point — we'll shape any of these around how you actually want to travel.
Bespoke Tunisia itinerary
Pick your headlines and we design the route, brief private guides, and book the hotels and transfers.
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Multi-generational Tunisia
A pace and accommodation style that suits three generations.
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Tunisia + cruise
Pair Tunisia with a cruise — booked end-to-end with us.
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Honeymoon or special celebration
A milestone trip with the romantic flourishes quietly arranged.
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Knowing before you go
When to go
Jan
18°
Feb
20°
Mar
23°
Apr
25°
May
28°
Jun
32°
Jul
36°
Aug
36°
Sep
32°
Oct
28°
Nov
23°
Dec
19°
April-June and September-November are best. June-August hot inland but pleasant on the coast.
Flights & how to get there
Flights from UK to Tunisia — ~3h to Tunis or Djerba.
Visa & passport
UK passport holders get 90 days visa-free entry. For up-to-date entry requirements and safety advice, check the UK FCDO travel advice for Tunisia.
Currency & money
The Tunisian Dinar (TND). Cards in cities; cash for rural areas. 10% tip in tourist services.
Language & tipping
Arabic and French; English in resorts.
Health & safety
Consult your GP 6 weeks before travel. Country-specific vaccinations may apply. Buy comprehensive travel insurance.
FAQs
Tunisia — your questions
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
October–April. Avoid July–August (interior 40°C+).
Do I need a visa for Tunisia?
UK passport holders get 90 days visa-free.
Is Tunisia safe?
Tourist areas are well-managed and safe. Some southern border zones are not recommended. We brief travellers.
Make this trip yours
Plan your Tunisia holiday with a Travel Designer
Pick from any of the options on this page or tell us what you have in mind — we'll build it around how you actually like to travel. ATOL protected, flights included, real humans available 9am–7pm.
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