From Tunis
Tunisia Solar Eclipse Adventure 2027: nine days and four minutes of totality
From 30 July to 7 August 2027, this 9-day tour of Tunisia takes you to Tozeur to see the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, with about four minutes of totality, between Tunis, Carthage and the Bardo, Kairouan, the mountain oases, Douz, Matmata, El Jem, Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Sidi Bou Saïd. Hotels, a professional English-speaking guide and the entrance fees are included.
- 9 days
- Private tour
- 8 nights
- Guided tour
- Lunch · included
- Entrance fees · included
Overview
Tunisia Solar Eclipse Adventure 2027: the total eclipse in Tozeur, 30 July – 7 August
On 2 August 2027 the Moon will cover the Sun over southern Tunisia. This journey blends astronomy, ancient history, UNESCO sites, Sahara landscapes and authentic culture around that one extraordinary morning.
You watch the eclipse from Tozeur, inside the path of totality, then explore the canyons of Tamerza and Midès by 4x4 before heading north along the Mediterranean coast.
Highlights
- The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, seen from Tozeur
- Tunis, Carthage and the mosaics of the Bardo
- Kairouan, Chott el Djerid, Douz and Matmata
- A 4x4 Land Rover outing to Tamerza and Midès
- El Jem, Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Sidi Bou Saïd
Photos
The tour, day by day
9 days in this order. Your driver may adapt the order of a day to traffic, weather and opening hours.
The route
9 days · 8 nights
- Pick-upAt your hotel
Day 1Tunis
Day 2Tunis
Day 3Tozeur
Day 4Tozeur
Day 5Douz
Day 6Sousse
Day 7Sousse
Day 8Tunis- Day 9Tunis–Carthage International Airport
- ReturnAt your hotel
Day 1
30 July: arrival in Tunis
- 4-star hotel in Tunis
- None included
Arrival and check-in
Welcome to Tunisia: arrival in Tunis and check-in at your hotel.
Day 2
31 July: Tunis, Carthage and the Bardo
- 4-star hotel in Tunis
- Breakfast, Dinner
The Medina and the Ville Nouvelle
UNESCO World Heritage · 1979
The old city of Tunis, a UNESCO site of narrow streets, traditional markets and Islamic architecture, and the Ville Nouvelle beyond its gates.
Legendary Carthage
UNESCO World Heritage · 1979Entrance included
The ancient city, a UNESCO site famous for its Roman ruins and its role as a great Mediterranean power.
The Bardo National Museum
Entrance included
One of the great collections of Roman mosaics, with ancient artefacts and historical treasures from all over Tunisia.
Day 3
1 August: Kairouan and Tozeur
- 4-star hotel in Tozeur
- Breakfast, Dinner
Kairouan
UNESCO World Heritage · 1988Entrance included
The UNESCO-listed city of the Great Mosque, central to the history of Islam in North Africa.
Tozeur
The southern city of oases, palm groves, traditional brick architecture and desert landscapes, your base for the eclipse.
Day 4
2 August: the total eclipse in Tozeur, Tamerza and Midès
- 4-star hotel in Tozeur
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The total solar eclipse
Tozeur lies within the path of totality, with clear desert skies. Through the morning the partial eclipse unfolds, until totality at about 10:10 local time: for around four minutes daylight turns to twilight, the air cools and stars and planets appear in the sky.
Tamerza by 4x4
After the eclipse, a 4x4 Land Rover takes you to Tamerza, a mountain village of waterfalls, canyons and desert landscapes.
The canyon of Midès
A small mountain village famous for its spectacular canyon and its palm oasis.
Day 5
3 August: the salt lake and Douz
- Hotel in Douz (confirmed with your quote)
- Breakfast
Chott el Djerid
The great salt lake of southern Tunisia, with its vast white plains and salt formations.
Douz, gateway to the Sahara
Known for its desert landscapes, its camel rides and its traditional festivals.
Day 6
4 August: Matmata and El Jem
- 4-star hotel in Sousse
- Dinner
Matmata
The village of underground houses and traditional Berber culture.
The amphitheatre of El Jem
UNESCO World Heritage · 1979Entrance included
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, listed by UNESCO, on the way north to Sousse.
Day 7
5 August: Sousse and Monastir
- 4-star hotel in Sousse
- Breakfast, Dinner
Sousse
UNESCO World Heritage · 1988
The coastal city of beaches and a historic medina listed by UNESCO.
Monastir and its ribat
A seaside city known for its beaches, its Ribat fortress and its long history.
Day 8
6 August: Hammamet and Sidi Bou Saïd
- 4-star hotel in Tunis
- Breakfast
Hammamet
The seaside town of beaches and a charming old medina.
Sidi Bou Saïd
The white-and-blue village near Tunis, with its narrow streets and views over the Mediterranean.
Day 9
7 August: departure
- End of the tour
- Breakfast
Transfer to the airport
Transfer from your hotel to Tunis-Carthage airport.
Nights and meals
Where you sleep each night and which meals are included, day by day.
| Day | Night | Meals included |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 4-star hotel in Tunis | None included |
| Day 2 | 4-star hotel in Tunis | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 3 | 4-star hotel in Tozeur | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 4 | 4-star hotel in Tozeur | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Hotel in Douz (confirmed with your quote) | Breakfast |
| Day 6 | 4-star hotel in Sousse | Dinner |
| Day 7 | 4-star hotel in Sousse | Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 8 | 4-star hotel in Tunis | Breakfast |
| Day 9 | End of the tour | Breakfast |
What is included
The price covers everything listed under "Included". Anything else is up to you.
Included
- Three nights in a 4-star hotel in Tunis, bed and breakfast
- Two nights in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur, half board
- Two nights in a 4-star hotel in Sousse, half board
- Dinner on day 2
- Lunch on day 4
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees in the itinerary
- 4x4 Land Rover outing on day 4
- Air-conditioned private vehicle for your group only
Good to know
- Fixed dates
- The tour runs from 30 July to 7 August 2027, built around the eclipse of 2 August. Book early to secure your place.
- Eye safety
- Never look at the Sun during the partial phases without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2). Only during the few minutes of totality is it safe to look with the naked eye.
- The night in Douz
- The programme sleeps one night in Douz (day 5). The hotel and its meals are confirmed with your quote.
Questions about this tour
When is the eclipse?
On 2 August 2027. In Tozeur, totality is expected at about 10:10 local time and lasts around four minutes.
Which hotels are included?
Three nights in a 4-star hotel in Tunis with breakfast, two in a 4-star hotel in Tozeur and two in a 4-star hotel in Sousse on half board. The night in Douz is confirmed with your quote.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast at the hotels in Tunis, Tozeur and Sousse, dinner in Tozeur and Sousse (half board), dinner on day 2 and lunch on day 4. Meals in Douz are confirmed with your quote.
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