22 days in Tunisia Itinerary

Explore pristine beaches and charming villages on a vacation on Djerba Island, a small island in the Gulf of Gabes known for its Berber population.

Djerba Island is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at The Crocodile Farm, examine the collection at Musee de Guellala, make a trip to Djerbahood, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Djerba Island trip planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Djerba Island is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. While traveling from Philadelphia, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Djerba Island, ranging from highs of 70°F to lows of 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Tozeur.

With its otherworldly desert atmosphere, Tozeur has served as a filming location for blockbuster movies such as "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "The English Patient." The ancient oasis has successfully preserved its traditional geometric architecture, craftsmanship, and fashion, especially in the medina--the old city--where friendly locals extend a warm welcome to visitors.

Take a break from Tozeur with a short trip to Ksour of Tamerza in Tamerza, about 56 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Chott El Jerid, explore the fascinating landscape at Sahara Desert, see the interesting displays at Chak Wak, and take an exotic tour of Tunisie Reves Day Tours.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tozeur trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Djerba Island to Tozeur in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In March in Tozeur, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to El-Jem.

El Djem is a town in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia, population 21,576 (2014 census). Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of El-Djem and then explore the ancient world of Amphitheatre of El Jem.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our El-Jem trip planning app.

You can drive from Tozeur to El-Jem in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Tozeur in March: highs in El-Jem hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Monastir.

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Monastir side-trips: Sousse (Museum Dar Essid, Sousse Ribat RIBAT, &more), El Kantaoui Golf Course (in Port El Kantaoui) and Passengers Design Store (in Hammam Sousse). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Sousse Archaeological Museum, view the masterpieces at Dar Am Taieb, steep yourself in history at Bourghiba Mausoleum, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Medina of Sousse.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Monastir trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from El-Jem to Monastir takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Monastir can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hammamet.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hammamet: Tunis (Imprimerie Tipografia Finzi, The National Bardo Museum, &more) and L'aqueduc de Zaghouan (in Zaghouan). There's much more to do: visit Yasmin Hammamet, play a few rounds at Citrus Golf Course, take an in-depth tour of Musee Archeologique de Nabeul, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hammamet Beach.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Hammamet trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Monastir to Hammamet in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March in Hammamet, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Beja Governorate.

Béja Governorate is one of the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): explore the ancient world of Ain Tounga, delve into the distant past at Dougga, and then make a trip to Musti.

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Getting from Hammamet to Beja Governorate by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. March in Beja Governorate sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bizerte.

Bizerte; historically: Phoenician: Hippo Acra, Hippo Diarrhytus and Hippo Zarytus), also known in English as Bizerta, is a town of Bizerte Governorate in Tunisia. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): delve into the distant past at Fort d'Espagne, contemplate the waterfront views at Ichkeul National Park, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Musee Oceanographique, then take a leisurely stroll along Qsiba, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bizerte tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Beja Governorate to Bizerte in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March in Bizerte, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Sidi Bou Said.

Sidi Bou Said a town in northern Tunisia located about 20 km from the capital, Tunis.Named for a religious figure who lived there, Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Al-Tamimi Al-Baji|Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia al-Tamimi al-Baji (previously it was called Jabal el-Menar). On the 24th (Wed), explore the different monuments and memorials at North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, browse the exhibits of Efesto Salon des Artistes, then stop by Rose Mandarine, and finally make a trip to Centro storico. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Carthage Museuma, explore the ancient world of Baths of Antoninus, then explore the ancient world of Site Archeologique de Carthage, and finally make a trip to Centre des Musiques Arabes et Mediterraneennes.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Sidi Bou Said itinerary planner.

Getting from Bizerte to Sidi Bou Said by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. March in Sidi Bou Said sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.