Wakacje Djerba - holidays and trips

Djerba is an island of subtlety: mild climate, endless beaches with delicate sand, shallow, warm sea almost completely lacking waves, low-land landscape created by the greenery of palm trees, the beige of the sandy earth and whiteness of low-rise buildings in which domes and round cubical shapes dominate. All this creates an atmosphere of a strange stillness, magical quiet and unnatural peace. It is no wonder that the largest Tunisian island, located just a few kilometres from the south-eastern coast of the country, aspires to the name of the mythical Island of Lotus Eaters.

Among those visiting the island who decide to go beyond the gardens or hotel beaches, will find interesting historical monuments. In the south of the island small Meninx ruins can be found - a settlement established in the 8th century B.C. by Phoenicians, well-prospering also in the Roman times. The wealth of Meninx's inhabitants can be seen through the levy built by them, joining the island with the mainland, making trade contacts with the African continent easier. Thanks to it you can get to Zarzis Oasis - a less frequented and quieter of the louder resorts, it is an ideal place for people looking for peace and quiet in beautiful, well-maintained palm tree gardens. The hotel base Zarzis is famous for its rich thalassotherapy facilities, using the favourable properties of the gifts of the sea such as salts, algae and clay for beautifying and relaxing purposes. In the centre of Djerba there is Hara Kebira and Hara Sghira, where to this day a small Jewish community lives and a few synagogues function. The history of the most famous of them El Ghriba, meaning "the strange", dates back to 586 BC. Although it is true that the current structure dates back to the beginning of the last century, the Torah kept in its sanctuary is one of the oldest in the world.

Turkish reign on the island began in 1560 from the capture by the Spaniards of the fortress known as Bordj el Ghazi Mustafa, located between the coast and the centre of the town Houmt Souk - the administrative capital of the island. On the north-east and east coast of Djerba are the most beautiful beaches currently belonging to the tourist zone of the island. On a more than 20 km-long strip of the coast there are tens of hotels of various standards, from club hotels to luxurious palaces, concealing wonderful thalassotherapy centres within their interiors. Accommodation on the island gives huge opportunities for playing various sports: tennis, bowling, golf, horse riding, diving, parasailing and windsurfing, as well as sand sailing. Hotel animations programmes, folklore shows, discos and the casino will provide for evening entertainment.

Sahara - Top Tozeur (2 days) — Day 1: ferry passage from Djerba to the mainland. Visit to a traditional souk in Gabes. Free time. Then a passage over the largest salt lake in Tunisia - Chott el Jerid, which shimmers with salt crystals; short stop for photos. Arrive in the afternoon in the village of Tozeur - accommodation in 4* hotel. Lunch. Then a 4x4 jeep expedition to the mountain oases of the Atlas Mountains: Chebika and Tamerza, where scene to the movie "The English Patient" and "In the desert and wilderness" were shot. Return to hotel, dinner, overnight stay. Day 2: breakfast. Visiting the town of Tozeur, the programe includes among others: the old town, market hall, minaret of the Great Mosque (from outside). Then a drive to Douz, a ride on camels (for an extra fee). Lunch. On the way back to the island visiting Matmata with its moon-like landscapes and troglodytes' houses. Visit to a Berber homestead. Return to Djerba by ferry. Price - approx. 96 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - 50% of the price (includes: 2 lunches, dinner, breakfast; does not include: beverages, a camel ride - approx. 20 TND/person)

Matmata – Douz – a ferry passage to the town of Ajim, then drive towards Tamezret – the mountain Berber village with a beautiful panorama of the mountains. Break for photos. Transfer to Douz, called the gate of Sahara, camel ride among the sandy dunes. Return via the rocky Matmata, where we a model from the film "Star Wars" and underground houses typical for this region inhabited by Berbers can be seen. Return by ferry to Djerba at approx. 19.00. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - 50% discount (includes lunch; does not include beverages).

Around the island of Djerba - a trip by coach around the most interesting corners of Djerba. Travel to El Kantara, where the Roman levy begins, which connects the island with the continent. Visit in Guellala - a town of potters, visiting the museum and factory of ceramic products. Visiting the oldest synagogue in North Africa - El Ghriba. Travel to Houmt Souk - the capital of the island, seeing the artistic center and free time. Return to hotel. Half-day trip. Price – approx. 22 EUR, children up to 12 years old - 50% discount.

Tataouine - Chenini – departure towards Medenine on a road called "Roman", connecting the island with mainland since the antiquity. Exploring Ghorfas - olden fortified granaries. Then a visit to the city of Tataouine with a traditional market. Visit to the nearby Berber town Chenini, famous for its traditional handicraft. After lunch, a trip to Ksar Hadada, where the film "Star Wars" was shot. Return by ferry to Djerba at approx. 18.00. Day trip. Price - approx. 40 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - 50% discount (includes lunch; does not include beverages).

Boat trip to Flamingo Island — a boat trip full of fun and joy, pirate-style, to Flamingo Island. During the cruise, in good weather, there will be an opportunity to watch dolphins. Stay on a wonderful, endless sandy beach: time for sunbathing, swimming, lunch and participation in animations prepared by the ship's pirate crew. Day trip. Price - approx. 26 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - 50% discount (includes lunch; does not include beverages).

Ksar Ghilane — Roman road crossing between the island of Djerba and the mainland, in the direction of Medenine, where Ghorfas, the former fortified granaries, can be seen. Then a visit to Ksar Ghilane, the southernmost palm oasis with the ruins of a Roman fort. It is also a gateway to the Tunisian part of the Sahara. Rest in an oasis, relax in a thermal lake, lunch. For volunteers a camel ride (for an extra charge). Return by Roman levy. Day trip. Price - approx. 70 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - 50% discount (includes lunch; does not include beverages).

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.