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.