33 days in Tunisia Itinerary

Explore pristine beaches and charming villages on a vacation on Djerba Island, a small island in the Gulf of Gabes known for its Berber population.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Djerba Island: Ksar Hallouf (in Medenine), Escale de Toujane (in Matmata) and Mouansa Synagogue (in Zarzis). There's lots more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Crocodile Farm, get to know the resident critters at Djerba Explore Park, don't miss a visit to Ksar Ben Ayed, and see the interesting displays at Lalla Hadria Museum.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Djerba Island trip itinerary site.

Oviedo, Spain to Djerba Island is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. In September, Djerba Island is somewhat warmer than Oviedo - with highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Tozeur.

With its otherworldly desert atmosphere, Tozeur has served as a filming location for blockbuster movies such as "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "The English Patient." The ancient oasis has successfully preserved its traditional geometric architecture, craftsmanship, and fashion, especially in the medina--the old city--where friendly locals extend a warm welcome to visitors.

Change things up with a short trip to Ksour of Tamerza in Tamerza (about 54 minutes away). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Chott El Jerid, take in breathtaking views at Tamerza Canyon, admire the verdant scenery at Mides Valley, and admire nature's extreme beauty at Sahara Desert.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Tozeur trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Djerba Island to Tozeur in 6 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and train. While traveling from Djerba Island, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Tozeur, ranging from highs of 41°C to lows of 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bizerte.

Bizerte; historically: Phoenician: Hippo Acra, Hippo Diarrhytus and Hippo Zarytus), also known in English as Bizerta, is a town of Bizerte Governorate in Tunisia. On the 1st (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, then meet the residents at Musee Oceanographique, then contemplate the waterfront views at Ichkeul National Park, and finally make a trip to Fort d'Espagne. On your second day here, explore the ancient world of Utica, get your game on at Parc Aladin Bizerte, and then take a leisurely stroll along Qsiba.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Bizerte trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Tozeur to Bizerte in 7.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Tozeur in September, expect Bizerte to be slightly colder, temps between 35°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Beja Governorate.

Béja Governorate is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. Explore Beja Governorate's surroundings by going to Bulla Regia (in Jendouba) and Tabarka (La Cigale Tabarka Golf, Fort Genois, &more). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Musti and delve into the distant past at Ain Tounga.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Beja Governorate travel route planning website.

Traveling by car from Bizerte to Beja Governorate takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Beja Governorate can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kairouan.

Kairouan, is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. On the 6th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Musee d'art Islamique de Raqqada, take in the spiritual surroundings of Three Doors Mosque, then admire the striking features of The Great Mosque of Kairouan, and finally take a stroll through Medina of Kairouan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the ancient world of Pheradi Majius, steep yourself in history at Bassins Aghlabites, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber), and finally admire the masterpieces at Dar Hassine Allani.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Kairouan travel route planner.

Drive from Beja Governorate to Kairouan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Beja Governorate in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kairouan, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to drive to El-Jem.

El Djem is a town in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia, population 21,576 (2014 census). Venture out of the city with trips to Sfax (Souks, Bab Bhar, &more) and Mahdia (Mahdia Beach & Mahdia's Old Town). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre of El Jem and get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of El-Djem.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the El-Jem planner.

Drive from Kairouan to El-Jem in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. October in El-Jem sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Monastir.

Known for its imposing 8th-century fortress, the coastal city of Monastir offers visitors pristine beaches, a scenic waterfront, and a number of historic buildings to admire.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monastir: Passengers Design Store (in Hammam Sousse), Sousse (Medina of Sousse, Sousse Ribat RIBAT, &more) and Port El Kantaoui (Hannibal Park & Aqua Palace). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Bourghiba Mausoleum, take an in-depth tour of Sousse Archaeological Museum, look for gifts at Imagine Espace Creatif, and go for a stroll along the water at Monastir Marina.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Monastir trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from El-Jem to Monastir in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October in Monastir, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Hammamet.

Budget-constrained beach lovers relish a vacation in Hammamet, one of Tunisia's oldest resort towns known for its lush greenery.

Explore Hammamet's surroundings by going to Tunis (Medina of Tunis, The National Bardo Museum, &more) and D'Enfidha (in Enfidha). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Medina of Hammamet, stroll through Hammamet Beach, tee off at Citrus Golf Club, and find something for the whole family at Carthageland.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hammamet journey site.

You can drive from Monastir to Hammamet in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Carthage.

Carthage is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Centro storico, explore the ancient world of Baths of Antoninus, examine the collection at Carthage Museuma, and look for gifts at D'Art Lella Salha & Des metiers.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Carthage online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Hammamet to Carthage takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and subway. October in Carthage sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.