Is 10 days enough to see all of Tunisia?

Ten days is enough to cover the major highlights from the northern coast to the Sahara, including Tunis, Bizerte, Tabarka, the Roman ruins at Dougga, Kairouan, Sousse, El Jem, the Tozeur desert region, and Djerba. You will not cover every corner but you will see the full range of landscapes and heritage that makes Tunisia distinctive.

What is the best transport for 10 days in Tunisia?

A hire car gives the most flexibility, especially for reaching Tabarka and the northern coast. Without a car, a mix of SNCFT trains (Tunis–Sousse, Sousse–El Jem), louages for intercity hops, and one internal flight (Tunis–Tozeur or Tunis–Djerba) works well. The Sahara section is best done with a local 4x4 tour.

How much does 10 days in Tunisia cost?

A mid-range 10-day trip costs approximately 3,500–5,500 TND (1,100–1,750 USD) per person as of 2026, covering accommodation, meals, intercity transport, entry fees, and one organised desert excursion. Budget travellers using hostels and louages can manage from approximately 1,500 TND (475 USD).

What is the best time of year for a 10-day Tunisia tour?

April to mid-June and mid-September to November offer the best balance — warm enough for beaches and comfortable for desert excursions. July and August bring extreme heat in the south (above 45°C in Tozeur) and crowded resorts on the coast.

10 Days in Tunisia | The Tunisia Guide

Ten days is the right length to cover Tunisia properly — from the Mediterranean north coast down through Roman ruins and Islamic heritage cities to the Sahara, then finishing on the island of Djerba. This route moves in a logical arc that avoids backtracking and gives each stop enough time to feel worthwhile rather than rushed.

All prices listed are approximate as of 2026. Read our guides to flights to Tunisia and getting around Tunisia before booking. An Airalo eSIM for Tunisia gives you data from the moment you land.

Days 1–2: Tunis

Fly into Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN). A taxi to the city centre costs approximately 10–15 TND (3–5 USD).

Day 1 — Tunis Medina

Start in the Tunis medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk to the Zitouna Great Mosque at its centre (exterior free; interior approximately 3 TND for non-Muslims), then explore the surrounding souks — Souk El Attarine for perfumes, Souk El Leffa for textiles.

In the afternoon, visit the Bardo National Museum — one of the world’s most important collections of Roman mosaics.

Bardo entry: approximately 12 TND
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00

Lunch: Café M’Rabet in the medina — main dishes approximately 15–30 TND.

Dinner: Dar El Jeld on Rue Dar El Jeld — fine Tunisian dining in a restored 18th-century palace. Set menus approximately 80–120 TND per person.

Day 2 — Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Take the TGM train from Tunis Marine to Carthage (approximately 1 TND, every 10–15 minutes). Spend the morning at the Antonine Baths, Byrsa Hill, and the Tophet.

Carthage combined ticket: approximately 12 TND
Hours: 08:00–17:00 daily

Continue one stop on the TGM to Sidi Bou Said. Walk the blue-and-white streets, visit Dar El Annabi (approximately 5 TND), and stop at Café des Délices for mint tea with sea views (approximately 8–12 TND).

Dinner: Dar Zarrouk — clifftop restaurant with Gulf of Tunis panorama. Main courses approximately 45–80 TND.

Days 1–2 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Tunis Youth Hostel	from 35 TND (11 USD)
Mid-range	Hôtel Dar El Medina	from 180 TND (57 USD)
Luxury	La Maison Bleue	from 450 TND (143 USD)

Day 3: Bizerte

Drive or take a louage from Tunis to Bizerte — approximately 65 km north, 1–1.5 hours by road. Louage fare approximately 6–9 TND from Tunis Bab Saadoun station.

Bizerte is Tunisia’s northernmost city, built around a picturesque Old Port flanked by the Kasbah and the Spanish Fort (Bordj El Kebir).

Spanish Fort entry: approximately 5 TND
Hours: 09:00–16:30 (closed Mondays)

Walk the Old Port and the Andalusian quarter in the morning, then visit Cap Angela — the northernmost point on the African continent — a short drive or taxi (approximately 10–15 TND round trip) from the city centre.

Lunch: Restaurant Le Sport Nautique overlooking the Old Port — grilled fish and seafood from approximately 20–40 TND per person.

Dinner: La Grotte at the corniche — seafood and Tunisian specialities from approximately 25–45 TND.

Day 3 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Hôtel Continental	from 50 TND (16 USD)
Mid-range	Hôtel Corniche Palace	from 150 TND (48 USD)

Day 4: Tabarka

Drive west from Bizerte to Tabarka — approximately 180 km along the northern coast road (3 hours). Alternatively, take a louage via Jendouba (approximately 15–20 TND total, 3–4 hours with connection).

Tabarka sits at the foot of the Kroumirie Mountains and is known for its Genoese fort, coral reef diving, and cork oak forests. The town has a different character from the rest of Tunisia — cooler, greener, and with a distinct colonial-era seafront.

Spend the afternoon at the Genoese Fort (free to walk around the exterior; rocky island connected to shore) and the Needles rock formations along the coast.

Lunch: Restaurant Khemir — fresh seafood and local specialities from approximately 20–35 TND.

Dinner: Le Corail on Avenue Habib Bourguiba — Mediterranean seafood, approximately 30–50 TND per person.

Day 4 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Hôtel De France	from 60 TND (19 USD)
Mid-range	La Cigale Tabarka	from 200 TND (64 USD)

Day 5: Dougga

Drive south from Tabarka towards Dougga — approximately 200 km (3 hours via Jendouba and Téboursouk). With a hire car this is straightforward; without one, you will need a louage to Téboursouk (change in Jendouba, approximately 12–18 TND total) then a local taxi to the site (approximately 10 TND).

Dougga is the most complete Roman city in North Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Capitol temple, theatre, Licinian Baths, and Libyo-Punic Mausoleum are all in remarkable condition.

Dougga entry: approximately 8 TND
Hours: 08:00–17:00 daily (summer to 19:00)

Allow 2–3 hours. Bring water and sun protection — shade is minimal.

Lunch: Restaurant Thugga in Téboursouk — grilled meats, salads, and bread from approximately 15–25 TND.

After Dougga, drive southeast to Kairouan — approximately 160 km (2 hours). Check in for the night.

Day 5 accommodation (Kairouan)

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Hôtel Sabra	from 45 TND (14 USD)
Mid-range	La Kasbah Kairouan	from 200 TND (64 USD)
Luxury	Dar Alouini	from 350 TND (111 USD)

Day 6: Kairouan

Kairouan is the fourth-holiest city in Islam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great Mosque of Kairouan (Mosque of Uqba) is one of the oldest and most important mosques in the western Islamic world — founded in 670 CE.

Great Mosque entry: approximately 8 TND (combined ticket covering the mosque, Aghlabid Basins, and Sidi Sahbi Zaouia)
Hours: 08:00–14:00 during prayer hours adjustment; outside Ramadan typically 08:00–17:00

Visit the mosque in the morning, then walk to the Aghlabid Basins — massive 9th-century water reservoirs — and the Sidi Sahbi Zaouia (Barber’s Mosque), decorated with intricate tilework.

Spend the afternoon exploring the medina. Kairouan is famous for makroudh (date-filled semolina pastries) — buy them from any bakery in the medina for approximately 1–3 TND per piece.

Lunch: Restaurant Roi du Couscous in the medina — generous portions of traditional couscous from approximately 15–25 TND per person.

Dinner: Restaurant Errachid — Tunisian dishes and grilled meats from approximately 20–35 TND.

After dinner or early the next morning, take a louage to Sousse — approximately 60 km, 1 hour, approximately 5–7 TND.

Day 7: Sousse and El Jem

Morning — El Jem

Take the SNCFT train from Sousse to El Jem — approximately 1 hour, from 6 TND. The El Jem Amphitheatre is the third-largest Roman amphitheatre ever built and the best preserved in Africa.

Combined entry (amphitheatre + museum): approximately 12 TND
Hours: 07:30–17:30 (summer to 19:00)

Allow 1.5–2 hours. The acoustics inside the amphitheatre are extraordinary — stand on the arena floor and clap. The nearby archaeological museum has excellent mosaics from the Thysdrus villas.

Return to Sousse by early afternoon.

Afternoon — Sousse Medina

Explore the Sousse medina: climb the Ribat fortress watchtower (approximately 8 TND), browse the souks, and walk the ramparts.

Lunch (El Jem): Restaurant Julius near the amphitheatre — grilled meats and salads from approximately 15–25 TND.

Dinner (Sousse): Dar Essid — rooftop dining in a restored 10th-century house. Main courses approximately 35–60 TND.

Day 7 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Hôtel Médina Sousse	from 60 TND (19 USD)
Mid-range	Hôtel Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa	from 250 TND (80 USD)

Days 8–9: Tozeur and Chott el Jerid

Getting to Tozeur

From Sousse, take a louage to Tozeur — approximately 25–35 TND, 4–5 hours via Gafsa. Alternatively, Tunisair Express flies Tunis–Tozeur seasonally (approximately 150–250 TND one way). A hire car gives the best flexibility here.

Day 8 — Mountain Oases

Book a 4x4 excursion to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides — approximately 80–150 TND per person through local operators or your hotel. These three canyon oases near the Algerian border feature waterfalls, date palms, and abandoned Berber villages. Allow a full morning.

Afternoon: walk through the Ouled El Hadef quarter in Tozeur old town — geometric yellow brickwork unique to this region. Visit the Dar Cheraït Museum (approximately 5 TND) and the Tozeur Oasis — 1,000+ hectares of date palms.

Dinner: Restaurant Le Petit Prince on Avenue Habib Bourguiba — lamb and couscous from approximately 20–40 TND.

Day 9 — Chott el Jerid and Douz

Drive across the Chott el Jerid salt lake — a vast shimmering flat stretching 250 km². The crossing takes approximately 1 hour and is one of the most visually striking drives in North Africa.

Continue to Douz — the “Gateway to the Sahara” — approximately 1.5 hours from Tozeur. Book a sunset camel trek into the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental: 1–2 hour treks cost approximately 40–80 TND per person. For an overnight desert camp experience, expect approximately 150–300 TND per person including dinner and breakfast.

Lunch: Restaurant Douz on the main square — traditional dishes from approximately 15–25 TND.

Return to Tozeur in the evening (or stay overnight in Douz if doing the camp option).

Days 8–9 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Résidence Warda (Tozeur)	from 50 TND (16 USD)
Mid-range	Dar Horchani (Tozeur)	from 160 TND (51 USD)
Luxury	Anantara Tozeur Resort	from 600 TND (190 USD)

Day 10: Djerba

Getting to Djerba

From Tozeur, take a louage to Gabès (approximately 15–20 TND, 3 hours), then another louage across the Roman causeway to Djerba (approximately 5–8 TND, 1.5 hours). Total journey approximately 4.5 hours. With a hire car, the drive is approximately 350 km (4 hours). Alternatively, Tunisair flies Tozeur–Djerba seasonally.

Djerba

Djerba is Tunisia’s largest island and has a character distinct from the mainland — whitewashed architecture, olive groves, and some of the country’s best beaches.

Spend the morning at the El Ghriba Synagogue in Erriadh — one of the oldest synagogues in Africa, dating to the 6th century BCE (approximately 5 TND entry). Walk through the Djerbahood street art village in Erriadh, where 150+ artists from 30 countries have painted murals on traditional buildings.

In the afternoon, visit Houmt Souk — the island’s capital. The Borj El Kebir fortress (approximately 7 TND entry, 09:00–16:00) overlooks the harbour. Browse the fondouks (traditional market buildings) for ceramics and textiles.

Lunch: Restaurant Haroun in Houmt Souk — seafood and Tunisian dishes from approximately 20–40 TND.

Dinner: Restaurant Dar Dhiafa in Erriadh — refined Djerbian cuisine in a traditional menzel. Main courses approximately 35–60 TND.

Day 10 accommodation

Tier	Hotel	Price per night
Budget	Hôtel Dar Ali	from 55 TND (18 USD)
Mid-range	Dar Dhiafa	from 220 TND (70 USD)
Luxury	Radisson Blu Palace Resort & Thalasso	from 450 TND (143 USD)

Budget Summary (10 days)

Category	Budget	Mid-range	Luxury
Accommodation (10 nights)	from 500 TND (160 USD)	from 2,000 TND (636 USD)	from 4,500 TND (1,430 USD)
Meals (10 days)	from 500 TND (160 USD)	from 1,000 TND (318 USD)	from 2,000 TND (636 USD)
Transport	from 200 TND (64 USD)	from 450 TND (143 USD)	from 800 TND (254 USD)
Entry fees & activities	from 150 TND (48 USD)	from 300 TND (95 USD)	from 500 TND (160 USD)
Total per person	from 1,350 TND (430 USD)	from 3,750 TND (1,192 USD)	from 7,800 TND (2,480 USD)

All figures are approximate as of 2026.

Practical Notes

Departure: Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE) has direct flights to several European cities — you do not need to return to Tunis. Alternatively, take the louage back to Tunis (approximately 30–35 TND, 7 hours).
Hire car: A rental car for 10 days costs approximately 800–1,500 TND depending on vehicle type and season. Fuel is inexpensive at approximately 2.5–3 TND per litre as of 2026.
Cash: ATMs are available in all cities on this route, but Tabarka and Tozeur have fewer options. Withdraw enough TND before heading to smaller towns.
Ramadan: Restaurant availability changes significantly during Ramadan. Hotel restaurants stay open; street-level options may close during daylight hours.

For shorter routes, see our 1 week Tunisia itinerary or 3-day Tunisia itinerary. For more on the desert section, read our Sahara desert tour.

10 Days in Tunisia: The Complete Tour

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