Star Wars Locations tour of Tunisia
This 8-day Star Wars tour in Tunisia is the ideal opportunity for fans of the franchise to travel in the footsteps of film-maker George Lucas, and experience the world inhabited by Jedi Heroes and Sith Lords. From the island of Djerba, to Tataouine, Matmata and Tozeur, visit all the main filming locations of Star Wars. This tour also provides the chance to visit some of the cultural and heritage sites of Tunisia, completing a unique experience of this fascinating land.
Services
Included:
- • 7 Overnights in the mentioned hotels or in similar in the same location
- • Meals mentioned in the program.
- • Water is Included in the Vehicle During Transportation.
- • Visits mentioned in the program.
- • Entrance fees.
- • Professional driver-guide during the tour.
- • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle.
- • Local taxes.
- • Airport Transfer IN/OUT.
Excluded:
- • Airfare
- • The optional excursions or visits
- • Drinks
- • Tips
- • Single room supplement
- • Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner supplement.
Optional:
- Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner supplement (85$ per person).
Itinerary at a Glance
Tunis - Hammamet
Day 1 - Tunis, Hammamet
El Jem - DJERBA
Day 2 - El Jem - Djerba
Sidi Jmour - Ajim
Day 3 - Sidi Jmour - Ajim
Ksar Ouled Soltan - Matmata
Day 4 - Ksar Ouled Soltan - Matmata
Chott Djerid - Sidi Bouhlel - Tozeur
Day 5 - Chott Djerid - Sidi Bouhlel - Tozeur
Ong Jmel - Lars Homestead
Day 6 - Ong Jmel - Lars Homestead
Kairouan - Hammamet
Day 7 - Kairouan - Hammamet
Tunis
Day 8 - Tunis, Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Tunis - Hammamet
Day 1: Day 1 - Tunis, Hammamet
Soak up the atmosphere as you take a walk through the Tunis medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Visit the famous Zitouna Mosque, spice market, and the gold souk (market). Travel to Hammamet for your first overnight stay in this evocative land.
El Jem - DJERBA
Day 2: Day 2 - El Jem - Djerba
Depart for El Jem, home to one of the world's best preserved Roman Coliseums. Take time exploring this enormous structure and head down to the rooms where gladiators would await their upcoming battle. The Lars Homestead (exterior) is located nearby. Leave El Jem and travel to beautiful Djerba Island, location of Obi-Wan Kenobi's home. Visit the beautiful Cantina, explore the souk and sample local cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the town.
Sidi Jmour - Ajim
Day 3: Day 3 - Sidi Jmour - Ajim
Head out along the coastal road to Sidi Jmour, a popular and beautiful beach on Djerba Island. Tosche Station sits against the mediterranean sky and featured in Special Edition scenes of Luke’s landspeeder heading towards Mos Eisley with Ben and the droids. Move to the coastal town of Ajim and the stunning exterior location of the Cantina. The film location of the Millennium Falcon blasting off from Mos Eisley is also close by. Just outside Ajim town, find a historic mosque, used for exterior shots of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s home during his exile.
Ksar Ouled Soltan - Matmata
Day 4: Day 4 - Ksar Ouled Soltan - Matmata
Continue to Ksar Ouled Soltane, one of the best preserved Berber Ksours in southern Tunisia and film location for the Slave Quarters Row in the Phantom Menace. Travel through Tataouine - namesake of the Planet Tatooine. At Matmata, discover locations from Episode 1, including the mud huts around Anakin Skywalker's home. Visit the Hotel Sidi Driss, used as the interior for Lars Homestead, as well as Luke Skywalker's home in A New Hope and featured in Attack of the Clones.
Chott Djerid - Sidi Bouhlel - Tozeur
Day 5: Day 5 - Chott Djerid - Sidi Bouhlel - Tozeur
Visit the multitude of iconic Star Wars locations in this area, including sites used for the Dune Sea and the Krayt Dragon Ridge. Continue to Sidi Bouhlel and Star Wars canyon. Nine scenes were filmed here, including the Tusken raiders, Jawa rock and when the Jawas were attacked and buried. Close the day in Tozeur, an idyllic Oasis town, with the attractaive Palmeraie at its heart. Cool off with a wander on the tracks through this giant palm forest, before heading to your hotel for the night.
Ong Jmel - Lars Homestead
Day 6: Day 6 - Ong Jmel - Lars Homestead
Travel to the Ong Jmel - also known as Mos Espa in the movies - located amongst the Sahara dunes. Seek out the Pod-racing arena, the streets of Mos Espa, Watto’s shop, the market, and Sebulba’s Café. This is also where filming took place of Darth Maul arriving on Tatooine and releasing the Sith Probes, and where he was shown flying over the cliffs. Visit the main Lars Homestead site featured in Episode 1. This site was nearly lost to the desert and has now been faithfully restored for visitors.
Kairouan - Hammamet
Day 7: Day 7 - Kairouan - Hammamet
Stop in the historic city of Kairouan, with its grand Mosque and traditional Medina, before returning to Hammamet for the night. Visit the Kasbah, explore the Fort and relax on the beach, to soak up the Tunisian sun and absorb this unique Star Wars experience.
Tunis
Day 8: Day 8 - Tunis, Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, re-visit the Medina and Souks for some souvenirs, before transferring to the airport for your departure.
