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MATMATA AND GABÈS DAY TRIP FROM ZARZIS
FROM ZARZIS DAY TOUR TO GABÈS AND MATMATA
Departing from Zarzis, enjoy a captivating day exploring coastal oases, wartime history, and unique underground dwellings.
Discover Gabès, the only city in the world where a palm grove meets the sea, and visit the Mareth Line Museum, a key WWII site.
In the afternoon, head to Matmata to explore its astonishing troglodyte homes carved into the rock.
A full-day journey blending nature, history, and Berber heritage.
ITINERARY OF THE GABÈS AND MATMATA DAY TOUR FROM ZARZIS
Duration: 10h00
Distance traveled: 400 km
Lunch: At the Restaurant
Sites visited: 7
PROGRAM OF THE DAY TOUR TO GABÈS AND MATMATA
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Pick-up at 7:30 a.m. in front of your place of stay at Zarzis.
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Departure for Gabès (Zarzis > Gabès, 140 km - 1h45).
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Photo stop on the road.
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Visit to the military museum of Mareth, (Second World War).
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Gabès, visit to the Chenini Nahal oasis.
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Lunch at the restaurant on the port.
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Departure for Matmata: (Gabès > Matmata, 40 km, 0h45).
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Visit to Matmata and the troglodyte houses.
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Visit of Toujane (27 km. 34 min).
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Return and drop-off around 5:30 p.m. in front of your place of stay. (Ksar Médenine > Zarzis, 70 km, 1 hour).
Information:
Transportation is either by 4x4 or minibus depending on the number of participants.
Our vehicles can be equipped with baby seats on request.
This day tour is open to people with reduced mobility under certain conditions (contact us).
Do not forget:
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Solar cream.
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Hat or cap
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Pair of sunglasses.
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Camera.
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Some cash for your personal expenses.
PRICE OF THE DAY TOUR TO GABÈS AND MATMATA
Our prices are incl. VAT and in €, they decrease depending on the number of participants:
Consult us |
For more than 5 people and a single person, contact us!
For private day trips, reductions for children under 11 only apply to groups of 4 or more paying adults.
The price includes:
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Pick-up and drop-off at your place of stay.
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Transport by 4x4 or private minibus, with driver.
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The services of a guide approved by the ONTT*, speaking French, English, German or Italian.
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Lunch at the restaurant.
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Entrance fees to planned visits in the program.
Excluded from the price:
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Domestic or international flights.
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The drinks other than water.
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Optional extra activities.
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Tips and personal purchases.
*Tunisian National Tourism Office
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY TOUR FROM ZARZISTO GABÈS AND MATMATA
Here is a detailed visit program that explores several interesting sites in the region, focusing on history, culture, and picturesque landscapes.
Here is a detailed description of the program:
Pick-up: Start of the day at 7:30 AM with a pick-up in front of your place of stay.
Photo Stops on the Route:
Breaks will be scheduled to allow participants to capture memorable moments of the beautiful region traversed.
Visit to the Mareth Military Museum:
Exploration of the museum dedicated to World War II, offering insights into the military history of the region.
Gabès - Chenini Nahal Oasis:
Visit to the Chenini Nahal Oasis in Gabès, offering a unique glimpse into life in a traditional oasis.
Lunch at a Restaurant on the Port:
Lunch in a restaurant located on the port of Gabès, offering a local culinary experience.
Journey to Matmata:
Departure for Matmata from Gabès. Distance: 40 km. Travel time: 45 minutes.
Visit to Matmata and the Troglodyte Houses:
Exploration of Matmata, known for its traditional troglodyte houses. A dive into the unique architecture of the region.
Visit to Toujane:
Road to Toujane. Distance: 27 km. Travel time: 34 minutes. Visit to Toujane, offering insights into the local culture and history of the region.
Return and Drop-off:
Return via Médenine to Zarzis. Distance: 70 km. Travel time: 1 hour.
Drop-off in front of your place of stay around 5:30 PM.
This program offers a varied experience, combining historical, cultural, and natural elements, allowing participants to discover the diversity of the region.
The travel times and planned stops are carefully scheduled to ensure a complete and enriching day.
