With its endless beaches bathed in sunshine for around 300 days a year, its unspoilt, diverse hinterland, its colourful villages and rich heritage shaped by historical civilisations, Tunisia is a wonderful place to escape to. Tunisia has a reputation as a global wellness retreat, boasting a unique expertise in physical and mental wellness treatments. Many hotels make this their speciality, offering state-of-the-art facilities where ancestral rituals and the virtues of water are promoted.
This southern Tunisian island owes its nickname "Djerba la Douce" ("Djerba the gentle") to its mild, year-round climate, ever-present sun and pleasant sea breeze. The island is fringed with magnificent sandy beaches leading up to turquoise waters and its inland is dotted with traditional whitewashed houses and lush, green palm groves. Djerba’s charming scenery, rich cultural heritage, strong sense of hospitality and excellent hotel facilities make it an ideal destination for a friendly and relaxing stay at any time of the year.
Midoun is the second biggest town on the island of Djerba. It is located in a region known for its typically Djerbian dwellings known as Menzels and its irrigated gardens. The old town is located inland while the hotel areas are spread along the coast. Midoun is also home to three different souks and an old olive oil mill which dates back three centuries. Distance from the airport: 25 km.
Houmt Souk is the administrative capital of Djerba and its name means "market district". It is famous for its old town, museums, historical monuments and bustling which attract the residents of the neighbouring towns and travellers in search of a change of scenery. Distance from the airport: 8 km.
Zarzis has only recently established itself as a seaside resort and continues to grow into the tourist extension of Djerba on the continent. Located on the mainland opposite Djerba, it boasts long beaches and large palm grove at the gates of its new districts. Distance from the airport: 50 km.
Excursions will allow you to discover your destination from all perspectives. LuxairTours offers a range of selected tours that will allow you to discover unmissable places, paradisiacal beaches, typical dishes... LuxairTours organises a range of quality excursions for you.
This trip begins by crossing the 7 kilometre long Roman road that links Djerba to the mainland. You will then stop at the Berber village of Tamezret to take photos, before continuing to Douz, a sandy village known as the "gateway to the Sahara", where you will have the chance to meet local camel breeders and enjoy a ride on the back of a camel. Afterwards, you will have a break for lunch in a local restaurant in the city centre (drinks included). In the afternoon, the excursion will continue on to the troglodytic village of Matmata, then to the small village of Toujane through the Dahar Mountains. Here, you will be able to stop to take pictures whilst learning more from the guide, before returning to Djerba.
This tour takes you along the Roman road connecting the island to the mainland to Guellala, a mecca for handmade pottery, to visit its cultural heritage museum devoted to traditional arts, customs and folklore. The tour continues with a visit to the village of Erriadh and one of the oldest synagogues in the world, La Ghriba, where pilgrims flock in May every year to pray. During this stop, you can also admire the work of street artists from all over the world in Djerbahood, an open-air art museum. In Houmt Souk, you can wander through the colourful alleys of the souk and be intoxicated by the smell of spices, before visiting the fishing port. After lunch (drinks not included), the trip will end with a visit to the Djerba Explore Park, the largest crocodile farm in the Mediterranean.
This two-day excursion will give you the opportunity to discover another authentic aspect of the country.
Day 1: You will leave the island of Djerba via the Roman road towards the salt lake Chott El Djerid, where you will stop briefly to watch the phenomenon of vaporization, before taking the road to Tozeur. You will then check into a hotel in the city (full board) and after lunch, you will board a jeep to Chebika to explore the beautiful mountain oasis of Tamerza and its waterfalls. The day will end with a visit to the Dar Cherait museum, which celebrates Tunisian traditions and heritage.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will head to the old town of Tozeur, where you will be able to discover its unique architectural heritage and stroll through the charming and extremely well preserved streets. The tour will continue with a visit to Douz and an optional camel ride between the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
You will then head to the Berber village of Matmata for lunch and a visit to the troglodyte dwellings. These unique houses, carved into the side of the mountains, were designed to maintain coolness during the hot spells that the region experiences. At the end of this visit, you will return to Djerba via the Roman road.
At the port of Houmt Souk, you will board a lively pirate boat that will take you to the island of the pink flamingos. During this hour-long journey, keep an eye out for dolphins, which are often spotted on this route and will even let you take their picture. On the island, you can go for a swim or just relax on the sandy beach before sitting down for a delicious lunch prepared by the crew. On the way back to the harbour, you will also be able to watch a net fishing session.
For more information and bookings, please contact your LuxairTours guide on site.
- During Ramadan, the Muslim fasting period, some restaurants and bars in the hotels may remain closed and the entertainment programme may be limited.
- In all the hotels, proper attire is required for dinner (long trousers for gentlemen).
For Tunisia, security measures have been introduced by Luxair (in accordance with the instructions issued by the Directorate of Civil Aviation in Luxembourg).
- To facilitate implementation of these measures, we prefer travelers to use hard cases with integrated locks, or cases that allow a padlock or seal to be attached to prevent any illegal object being inserted into the luggage.
- We encourage our guests to use cases that are in good condition on which these seals can be placed, preventing any opening of more than 1 cm. If a guest is taking bags that cannot be fully secured with seals, the passenger must seal his luggage with plastic film before check-in at Djerba, at the passenger’s own expense.
- In order to ensure that these measures are correctly implemented, we ask guests to follow the instructions received at the airport by the staff in charge. We must inform you that any refusal to cooperate with our local partners may result in the transport of luggage being denied.