6 days in Tunisia Private Tour
During this 6-day private trip, you’ll explore a long list of Tunisia’s ‘Star Wars’ film sites, from ‘Star Wars Canyon’ to Mos Espa.
Tour overview
6 days in Tunisia Private Tour, during this 6-day private trip, you’ll explore a long list of Tunisia‘s ‘Star Wars’ film sites, from ‘Star Wars Canyon’ to Mos Espa. Inclusive lodging, food, and transportation combine all of your trip preparation into a single booking, allowing you to focus on seeing the stunning desert landscapes. A personal driver/guide will help guarantee your trip is seamless and enjoyable from the collection in Tunis through drop-off. Choose a private trip for more personalized treatment, lodging in hotels and a luxury Desert camp, transportation in a climate-controlled car for a pleasant journey, and easy collection and drop-off at your Tunis hotel.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Tunis - Kairouan - Tozeur
Visit the historic city of Kairouan and the Great Mosque
Day 2:Tozeur - Tamerza - Chebika - Mides - Sidi Bouhlel - Chott el Jerid - Nefta - Ong Jemel
Visit Tamerza Canyons, Mides Valley, and Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, where 9 scenes were filmed, including when the Jawas were attacked and buried, Jawa Rock, and Tusken Raiders scenes, as well as the Dune Sea, Krayt Dragon Ridge, and the location of the igloo of Lars Family Homestead exterior on the Chott El Jerid. The site was also utilized in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith’s last shot. The Mos Espa film location is stunningly placed in the Desert sands. The Pod-racing arena, the Mos Espa streets, Watto’s store, the market, and Sebulba’s Café are all located here. The Yardangs, located east of the set, are where the Jedi combat between Qui-Gonn and Darth Maul in Episode I was filmed. It was also home to the Queen’s Royal Starship. Ong Jemel, often known as “the neck of the camel,” lies nearby, and it is here that Darth Maul lands on Tatooine and releases the Sith Probes. Darth Maul is seen soaring over the rocks after locating Anakin and Qui-Gon.
Day 3: Tozeur - Douz - Sahara Desert
Private 4×4 car transfer from Tozeur to Douz. Your tour begins with a breathtaking panorama, transitioning from lush palm fields to golden sand dunes. Go across the lovely dunes. Enjoying a wonderful Supper and spend the night drumming around the campfire Check in for a one-night stay in Douz (SAHARANSKY Luxury desert Camping)
Day 4:Douz - Matmata
Explore Matmata and its Troglodytes dwellings, as well as Hotel Sidi Driss, which served as the interior set for the Lars Moisture Farm and Luke Skywalker’s residence at the start of Star Wars Episode III: A New Hope. Overnight at Hotel Sidi Driss (inside of Lars Homestead) or another three-star establishment.
Day 5: Matmata - Ksar Hadada - Ksar Oued Soltane - Tataouine
The best-preserved Ksar in southern Tunisia is Ksar Ouled Soltane. Ksar Hadada is another film site of the Slave Quarters Row in Star Wars Episode I. It was also one of the locations of the Slave Quarters Row in the Phantom Menace. Inside Ksar Hadada, a balcony was utilized to film Shmi and Qui-Gon Jin discussing Anakin as he works on his Podracer, Called Tataouine. While the film was not shot in this city, the name was used to inspire the name of a desert planet.
Day 6:
Your first destination will be Medenine, where you will begin your tour of the Slave Quarters Row and where Anakin and Shmi dwelt. Examine the Cantina’s exterior. The filming site for the Millenium Falcon taking off from Mos Eisley is near the Cantina. A medieval mosque located just outside of Ajim town was utilized for exterior shots of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s residence where he dwelt during his exile.
Includes:
- 4 nights hotel accomodation + 1 night luxury Sahara camping accommodation = 5 nights total.
- Professional motorist.
- Licensed Professional Guide.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
- Throughout the trip, you will be provided with complimentary bottled water.
- Breakfast (5). Lunch (6). Dinner (5).
Excludes:
- Gratuities
Important details
Point of convergence:
Any hotel or address in Tunis or Hammamet.
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- When you book, you will receive confirmation.
- Wheelchair access is not available.
- Accessible for strollers.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Close to public transit.
- There are infant seats available.
- The majority of passengers are able to participate.
- This is an exclusive tour/activity. Just your group will be present.