9 days in Tunisia Itinerary

The Mediterranean port city of Tunis, Tunisia's bustling capital, boasts a vibrant mix of cultures and architectural styles, enchanting visitors with its historical attractions, picturesque beaches, and laidback vibe.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take a stroll through Medina of Tunis, then see the interesting displays at The National Bardo Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Zitouna Mosque, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Zoological Gardens.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Tunis vacation maker site.

Athens, Greece to Tunis is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Athens to Tunis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In October, daily temperatures in Tunis can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Sousse.

Known for its historic medina quarter, a World Heritage Site, the city of Sousse boasts a rich history that dates back to the 11th century BCE. The maze-like streets of the walled medina reveal a number of Sousse attractions, from historic mosques and landmark buildings, to the well-preserved "ribat" fortress and a vibrant, bustling marketplace.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of El-Djem and then explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre of El Jem.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Sousse online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Tunis to Sousse in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daytime highs in Sousse are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Hammamet.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Musee Archeologique de Nabeul.

For reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Hammamet tour itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Sousse to Hammamet takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. October in Hammamet sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sfax.

Sfax is a city in Tunisia, located 270km southeast of Tunis. To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Sfax day trip site.

Getting from Hammamet to Sfax by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 21°C. You'll set off for Monastir on the 12th (Wed).

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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Ribat of Monastir and then steep yourself in history at Bourghiba Mausoleum.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Monastir tour planner.

Getting from Sfax to Monastir by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. October in Monastir sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Douz.

Douz is a town in the Kebili Governorate in the south of Tunisia, known as the "gateway to the Sahara." By road it is located southwest of Blidet, southeast of Tozeur, and south of the Tunisian capital of Tunis. For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Douz online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Monastir to Douz takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You will leave for Matmata on the 13th (Thu).

Matmata is a small Berber speaking town in southern Tunisia. On the 13th (Thu), delve into the distant past at Casas Trogloditas de Matmata, then explore the world behind art at Musee Berbere de Tamezret, and then take some stellar pictures from Matmata Welcome Sign.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Matmata tour planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Douz to Matmata. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.