Itinerary - 2026
The Stars in Tunisia Wellness and Culture Retreat

 

Every day includes movement (such as a walk), movement class, or meditation, and 3-meals daily starting upon arrival at the dar. All classes and activities are optional.

Day 1
Friday, May 22

Depart US

Night: Airplane

 

Day 2
Saturday, May 23

Arrive at Tunis, Tunisia Airport (TUN)

Transfer to Sidi Boy Said, a charming seaside village, a 30 minute drive

Orientation at Dar

Dinner in village
Night: Sidi Bou Said

 

Day 3
Sunday, May 24

Morning walk in Sidi Bou Said

Domestic flight (1 hour) Tunis to Tozeur

Settle in and freshen up

Welcome dinner in Tozeur
Night: Guest house in Tozeur

 

Day 4
Monday, May 25

Optional morning meditation and movement class

Visit Tozeur Medina and oasis
Night: Tozeur

 

Day 5
Tuesday, May 26

Morning jeep tour of to visit the mountainous oasis of Chebika, the waterfalls of Tamerza, and the canyon of Mides

Lunch in Temerza

Afternoon jeep tour to visit Star Wars film set in Nefta
Night: Tozeur

 

Day 6
Wednesday, May 27

Early departure to Douz with photo stop at the salt lake Chott El Jerid famous by its mirage. Optional camel ride on the desert dunes

Visit cave dwellings and one berber family, and lunch at one cave dwelling Hotel in Matmata, Berber (Amazigh) village

Visit Tataouine and Ksar Hadada and Ksar ouled Soltane

Continue to Djerba island via ferry
Night: Djerba Island

 

Day 7
Thursday, May 28

Optional morning meditation and movement class

Free time to enjoy the island and our dar. Optional spa, bike ride, horse ride and more

Night: Djerba Island

 

Day 8
Friday, May 29

Optional morning meditation and movement class

Visit Houmt Souk

Night: Djerba Island

 

Day 9
Saturday, May 30

Tour of Djerba island including Guallala, the museums of arts and traditions , LaGhriba ( Synagogue )
Lunch at a beach-side restaurant
Free-time to explore the island
Night: Djerba Island

 

Day 10
Sunday, May 31

Early departure to El Jem (Roman amphitheater)
Night: Kairouan

 

Day 11
Monday, June 1

Tour of UNESCO sites in Kairouan
Time for shopping in historic souk
Night: Tunis

 

Day 12
Tuesday, June 2

Time for class or spa in the morning
Tour of Tunis Medina and historic souks
Night: Tunis

 

Day 13
Wednesday, June 3

Time for class or spa in the morning
Tour and tasting local Tunisian sweets
Night: Tunis

 

Day 14
Thursday, June 4

Visit to Bardo Museum and Carthage
Time to re-visit anything you like in Tunis, or relax with spa/massage/pool
Night: Tunis

 

Day 15
Friday, June 5

We’ll say our goodbyes and transfer to the Tunis (TUN) airport for departures, about a 30 minute ride.