Program
DAY 1: TUNIS
In the morning we will visit contemporary Jewish sites in Tunis, including two active synagogues and a fa- cility where the community takes care of its elderly members. We will also see where the Jewish commu- nity used to live before the emigration, including synagogues that had to be abandoned. In the afternoon we will have a walking tour of general sites in Tunis, including the medina.
DAY 2: TUNIS
In the morning we will visit the famous Bardo Museum which houses an incredible collection of material from the Roman and Islamic eras. In the afternoon we will walk the streets of Sidi Bou Said—near ancient Carthage—famous for its blue and white houses and cobblestone streets. We will then visit the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, a moving site that also includes the graves of Jewish servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice.
DAY 3: TUNIS, SFAX
In the morning we travel to Kairouan, which in medieval times was an important Jewish community
with great rabbinic figures. While the Jewish community no longer exists, we will be able to admire
the wonderful Islamic architecture and historical sites of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon we will visit El Jem where we will see another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous amphitheatre which dates from the third century CE and is one of the best preserved Roman-era sites in the world. We will end our day with a visit to the synagogue in Sfax, whose Jewish community continues to function.
DAY 4: SFAX, DJERBA
In the morning we drive to Djerba where after lunch we will have a short walking tour of Djerba–now a
popular European tourist destination–and then prepare for Shabbat.
DAY 5: SHABBAT, DJERBA
Shabbat will be spent among the Jewish community of Djerba, an experience unlike any other.
DAY 6: DJERBA, TOZEUR
We will visit the famous El Ghriba Synagogue of Djerba, a pilgrimage site for Jews all over the world. We will also see the market, where many Jews have their shops, and the boys and girls schools, where Torah is taught in accord with the special Djerba approach. In the afternoon we travel to Tozeur, on the edge of the Sahara desert.
DAY 7: TOZEUR, DJERBA
Today we experience life in the Sahara, where amidst the magnificent scenery one will find canyons, oases, date palms, and of course camels. It is here that a number of scenes from Star Wars were shot.
DAY 8: DJERBA
We return to Djerba with a stop in Matmata in order to see the famous Berber cave dwellings. (Jews also once dwelled in such caves.) We then drive to Zarzis, near Djerba, where an active Jewish community with a beautiful synagogue still exists.
DAY 9: DJERBA
DJERBA Breakfast, return home.
DAY 1: TUNIS
Land in tunis the capital, visit the big active synagogue, then the Jewish cemetery where big rabbis are buried as רבי חי טייב לא מת.
After that, visit el Medina (the old market), take a lunch break then discover SIDI BOU SAID and head to the airport to fly to djerba to sleep.
DAY 2: DJERBA
Visit EL GHRIBA SYNAGOGUE (2000 years old) , tour djerbahood (street art)
Then visit the souq (market of Jews and Muslims together) and eat in a kosher restaurant there
Later in the afternoon visit the Jewish town and discover the preparation for Shabbat.
DAY 3: DJERBA
Shabbat inside the Jewish town it’s an experience that you can never forget.
DAY 4: DJERBA, TATOUIN
Travel more to the south to Tataouin where you can find the Berber granaries and see how they still live in their traditional way in Chenini then on the way back to djerba you discover the other Jewish town of zarzis and its’ beautiful active synagogue then spend the night in djerba.
Day 1
Thursday land in tunis the capital, visit the big active synagogue, then the Jewish cemetery where big rabbis are buried as רבי חי טייב לא מת.
After that, visit el Medina (the old market), take a lunch break then discover SIDI BOU SAID and head to the airport to fly to djerba to sleep.
Day 2
Friday visit EL GHRIBA SYNAGOGUE (2000 years old) , tour djerbahood (street art)
Then visit the souq (market of Jews and Muslims together) and eat in a kosher restaurant there
Later in the afternoon visit the Jewish town and discover the preparation for Shabbat
Day 3
Shabbat inside the Jewish town it’s an experience that you can never forget.
Day 4
Sunday travel more to the south to Tataouin where you can find the Berber granaries and see how they still live in their traditional way in Chenini then head to the(Ksar Ghilan) desert and natural spring inside where you can swim and sleep inside the desert.
Day 5
Monday on the way back to djerba we visit Matmata where all the houses are troglodytes and parts of the « star wars movie » was filmed there after this we visit another Jewish town in Zarzis and their beautiful synagogue and spend the night in djerba.
Day 1
Land in tunis the capital, visit the big active synagogue, then the Jewish cemetery where big rabbis are buried as רבי חי טייב לא מת.
After that, visit el Medina (the old market), take a lunch break then discover SIDI BOU SAID.
Day 2
In the morning visit the famous Bardo Museum which houses an incredible collection of material from the Roman and Islamic eras then head to ancient Carthage and discover its marvelous history and by end you can see how they make the real color of תכלת של ציצית
Day 3
In the morning we travel to Kairouan, which in medieval times was an important Jewish community
with great rabbinic figures. While the Jewish community no longer exists, we will be able to admire
the wonderful Islamic architecture and historical sites of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon we will visit El Jem where we will see another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous amphitheatre which dates from the third century CE and is one of the best preserved Roman-era sites in the world. We will end our day with a visit to the synagogue in Sfax, whose Jewish community continues to function.
Day 4
Head to beautiful island of djerba
Visit EL GHRIBA SYNAGOGUE (2000 years old) , tour djerbahood (street art)
Then visit the souq (market of Jews and Muslims together) and eat in a kosher restaurant there.
Day 5
discover the Jewish town of djerba and it’s synagogues,בית המדרש and its seminar etc, then have lunch and head to the airport back home.
DAY 1: TUNIS
Land in tunis the capital, visit the big active synagogue, then the Jewish cemetery where big rabbis are buried as רבי חי טייב לא מת.
After that, visit el Medina (the old market), take a lunch break then discover SIDI BOU SAID then sleep the night in tunis.
DAY 2: KAIROUAN
Head south to kairouan where the oldest mosque in North Africa is found (1100 years old)
Then go to Eljem and visit the Roman amphitheater (the 3rd biggest in the world) with a lunch stop there
After this we must visit קבר הצדיק רבי יוסף המערבי תלמיד האריז״ל הקדוש in Elhamma and sleep the night in djerba.
DAY 3: DJERBA
Visit EL GHRIBA SYNAGOGUE (2000 years old) , tour djerbahood (street art)
Then visit the souq (market of Jews and Muslims together) and eat in a kosher restaurant there
Later in the afternoon visit the Jewish town and discover the preparation for Shabbat.
DAY4: DJERBA
Shabbat inside the Jewish town it’s an experience that you can never forget.
DAY 5: DJERBA, TATOUIN
Ttravel more to the south to Tataouin where you can find the Berber granaries and see how they still live in their traditional way in Chenini then head to the(Ksar Ghilan) desert and natural spring inside where you can swim and sleep inside the desert.
DAY 6: TATAOUIN, DJERBA
On the way back to djerba we visit Matmata where all the houses are troglodytes and parts of the « star wars movie » was filmed there after this we visit another Jewish town in Zarzis and their beautiful synagogue and spend the night in djerba.
DAY 7: DJERBA
Fly back home
Day 1 – Tuesday: Arrival in Tunis
Arrival and Welcome
15:00–17:00 – Arrival at Tunis airport and group welcome
17:30 – Transfer to the hotel
18:00–19:30 – Check-in and rest
19:30–21:30 – Welcome dinner & meet and greet with the group
Overnight: The Residence Tunis
Day 2 – Wednesday: Dougga & Jewish Heritage in Tunis
Ancient Ruins and Sacred Sites
09:00 – Departure from hotel
11:00–12:30 – Visit Dougga archaeological site
12:30–14:30 – Return to Tunis
14:30–15:00 – Visit Grand Synagogue of Tunis
15:15–15:45 – Visit Tomb of Rabbi Massaoud Elfassi
16:00–16:30 – Visit Borgel Jewish Cemetery
17:00–17:30 – Mincha prayer at La Goulette Synagogue
18:00–19:30 – Sunset walk in Sidi Bou Said
21:00 – Return to hotel
Overnight: The Residence Tunis
Day 3 – Thursday: Medina, Sousse, Sfax & Journey to Djerba
From the Capital to the Island
08:30 – Departure from hotel
09:00–11:30 – Visit Medina of Tunis
11:30–14:30 – Travel to Sousse
14:30–15:30 – Visit Sousse Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery
15:30–18:00 – Travel to Sfax
18:00–19:30 – Visit The Olive Press
19:30–21:00 – Continue to Djerba via ferry
Overnight: Hasdrubal Prestige, Djerba
Day 4 – Friday: Jewish Life in Djerba
Traditions and Shabbat Preparations
08:30–10:30 – Free time / private pool at the hotel
10:30–12:00 – Visit the large Jewish town and meet the Chief Rabbi
12:30–14:00 – Explore the Jewish market
14:00–15:00 – Visit the small Jewish town
15:00–16:00 – Visit El Ghriba Synagogue (opens at 15:00)
16:30–17:30 – Experience Shabbat preparations and hamin oven tradition
19:00 – Shabbat begins – dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Hasdrubal Prestige, Djerba
Day 5 – Saturday: Shabbat in Djerba
Day of Rest and Cultural Evening
Day of rest, prayers, and meals at the hotel
Evening: Traditional Djerbian Night (20:30–22:30)
Try on traditional Tunisian clothing and take professional photos
Enjoy local sweets – makroud, zlabia, bambalouni
Live show with music and nargila in a festive atmosphere
Overnight: Hasdrubal Prestige, Djerba
Day 6 – Sunday: Community, Culture & Nature
Discovering Djerba’s Spirit
08:30 – Departure from hotel
09:00–09:45 – Visit girls’ seminary in Hara Kabira
10:00–11:00 – Visit silver factory inside the Jewish town
11:30–12:30 – Visit Crocodile Farm
13:00–14:00 – Horseback riding in the lagoon
14:00–16:00 – Lunch at hotel
16:00–17:00 – Visit Guellala pottery village
17:30–18:30 – Visit Zarzis – Mincha & Arvit prayers
19:30 – Return to hotel
Overnight: Hasdrubal Prestige, Djerba
Day 7 – Monday: From Djerba to the Desert (Douz)
Crossing to the Sahara
10:00–11:30 – Traditional boat ride along Djerba’s coast
11:30–13:30 – Travel to Matmata and tour the Berber cave homes
13:30–15:30 – Continue to Douz and check-in
16:00–20:00 – Desert activities: camel rides, dune buggies, sunset views
20:30–22:00 – Dinner + private pool (separate times for men/women)
Overnight: The Residence Douz
Day 8 – Tuesday: Tozeur – Agriculture, Cinema & Nature
Oasis Adventures
10:00 – Departure from Douz
12:00–13:00 – Visit date factory
13:00–14:00 – Visit Eden Palm Oasis & Museum
14:30–15:30 – Visit Star Wars filming sites
16:00–17:00 – Viewpoint at Ain Ghezal (Camel’s Neck)
17:15–18:15 – Explore Midès Canyon
18:30–19:30 – Walk through Chebika waterfalls and oasis
20:30 – Return to hotel
Overnight: The Residence Douz
Day 9 – Wednesday: Return North – Kairouan & El Jem
Historic & Roman Wonders
09:00 – Departure from Douz
12:00–13:30 – Visit Kairouan, the holy city
15:00–16:00 – Tour Roman Amphitheater of El Jem
16:00–19:30 – Travel back to Tunis
Overnight: The Residence Tunis
Day 10 – Thursday: Departure
Farewell Tunisia
08:00–09:30 – Breakfast and check-out
09:30–11:00 – Transfer to Tunis airport
Flight back home (according to schedule)
Day 1 – Djerba: Jewish Roots & Shabbat Magic
Begin your journey on the enchanting island of Djerba, home to one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities. Wander through the large Jewish town, visit its historic school and synagogues, and meet locals who keep centuries-old traditions alive.
Next, unwind by the Mediterranean coast with exciting water activities, before visiting the sacred El Ghriba Synagogue, an ancient site dating back over 2,500 years. As Shabbat approaches, return to the Jewish quarter to experience a meaningful and unforgettable Shabbat surrounded by tradition, community, and song.
Day 2 – Ksar Ghilane: Oasis Adventure in the Sahara
Venture into the breathtaking Sahara Desert to the magical Ksar Ghilane oasis, where a natural spring emerges amid endless dunes. Experience the desert up close with camel encounters, an adrenaline-filled ATV ride across the sands, and a refreshing swim in the spring — a true oasis paradise.
Day 3 – Zarzis: Authentic Henna Celebration
Conclude your journey with an authentic Jewish henna party in Zarzis, celebrating tradition, joy, and local culture in a once-in-a-lifetime setting. The program ends with a relaxing stay in a beautiful hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tunisia’s southern treasures.