Signature Circuit · Golden Palm’s DMC
Grand South Circuit — 8 Days / 7 Nights
From the jasmine-scented welcome in Tunis to the golden dunes of Douz, by way of Carthage, the holy city of Kairouan and the Sahara’s mountain oases: Golden Palm’s DMC’s signature journey through the very best of Tunisia, in 4★ and 5★ comfort.
Day by day
4★ and 5★ hotels throughout, half-board from Day 2, private transfers and English-speaking guide.
Tunis, a welcome under the stars and jasmine
VIP airport welcome with traditional jasmine bouquets. Private transfer to the Marriott Tunis (5★). Overnight with breakfast.
Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd, Mediterranean heritage
Late breakfast to recover from the journey. Afternoon visit of the UNESCO-listed Carthage site and the iconic village of Sidi Bou Saïd. Dinner and overnight at the Marriott Tunis (5★), half-board.
Kairouan the Holy, the Great Mosque and its lively souks
Visit of the Great Mosque and the Aghlabid Basins, guided walk through the souks (carpet weaving, pastry shops). Dinner and overnight at the Ksar Rouge Hotel (4★), half-board.
Saharan echoes, mountain oases and desert wonders
Signature 4×4 expedition (optional, max. 5 people per vehicle) to Chebika, Tamerza and the Star Wars filming location at Ong Jmal. Afternoon visit of the Dar Cherait museum and Tozeur’s desert zoo. Dinner and overnight at the Ksar Rouge Hotel (4★), half-board.
The salt lake mirage and the golden dunes of Douz
Crossing the Chott El Jérid salt lake. Optional camel trek through the dunes at sunset. Dinner and overnight at the El Mouradi Douz (4★), half-board.
The Roman coliseum, from the desert to the sea
Troglodyte dwellings of Matmata, Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, stops in Monastir and Sousse. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hammamet (5★), half-board.
Hammamet, coastal elegance and golden ramparts
Free morning (beach or spa). Afternoon discovery of Hammamet’s medina. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Hammamet (5★), half-board.
The grand finale, Bardo treasures and gala dinner
Late-morning departure. Afternoon visit of the Bardo National Museum and final shopping in Tunis medina. Farewell gala dinner featuring Tunisian salad, egg brik, fresh fish and seasonal fruit. Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Why travel with Golden Palm’s DMC
Inbound DMC based in Kairouan, Tunisia — 16 years of hands-on experience, licensed travel agency (Licence A), active member of the FTAV. One single point of contact from the first brief to the traveller’s return, with a team reachable 24/7. The programme is fully modular: duration, budget and theme tailored to your brief.