Tour Detail
Set off on an unforgettable adventure through Tunisia, exploring the iconic filming locations of the Star Wars saga. Experience the breathtaking desert landscapes, ancient ruins, and charming towns that served as the backdrop for scenes in both the original and prequel trilogies. This tour seamlessly blends Tunisia’s rich cultural heritage with cinematic history, featuring stops at renowned sites like the troglodyte homes, desert canyons, and the legendary Mos Espa set. Perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts and adventurers alike, this journey offers a captivating mix of nostalgia, culture, and exploration.
The force is strong in Tunisia. Standing in the actual Boonta Eve pod-racing arena, you’ll almost hear the crowd roar as Anakin Skywalker’s pod racer speeds over the finishing line! As you take a selfie outside Luke Skywalker’s house on the planet of Tatooine, is that distant sand cloud Luke’s landspeeder or approaching Imperial Stormtroopers?
Highlights
– From the Lars Homestead on Chott el Jerid to the Mos Espa set in the Sahara, this tour takes you to the most memorable filming locations from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and A New Hope.
– Marvel at the third-largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Roman architectural brilliance.
– Experience the beauty of Chebika and Tamerza waterfalls, along with the dramatic Mides Canyons, set against stunning desert backdrops.
– Enjoy an unforgettable night at a Sahara desert camp, with drumming under the stars and a choice of 4×4, camel, or quad ride through the golden dunes.
– All-Inclusive Convenience: Relax as your meals, transport, and accommodations are taken care of throughout the journey.
– Visit traditional Berber troglodyte houses and the famous Hotel Sidi Driss, used as Luke Skywalker’s home in A New Hope, offering a deep dive into Tunisia’s cultural and cinematic heritage.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tunis – El Jem – Tozeur
Begin your journey with a visit to the magnificent Roman amphitheater in El Jem, the world’s third-largest and best-preserved.
Enjoy lunch in El Jem before continuing your journey to Tozeur.
Savor dinner at the hotel and prepare for your Star Wars adventure.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel (upgrade options available)
Meals included: Lunch | Dinner
Day 2: Tozeur – Tamerza – Chebika – Mides – Sidi Bouhlel – Chott El Jerid – Nefta – Ong Jemel
Start your day with breakfast, followed by visits to the breathtaking Chebika and Tamerza Waterfalls.
Explore the dramatic Mides Canyons.
Discover Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, a legendary Star Wars filming site featuring scenes with the Jawas and Tusken Raiders.
Visit the Mos Espa film set in the Sahara, where you’ll walk through iconic locations like the Pod-racing arena, Watto’s shop, and the streets of Mos Espa from *The Phantom Menace*.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Ong Jemel, known as “the neck of the camel,” where Darth Maul released the Sith Probes in *The Phantom Menace*.
Stop at Chott El Jerid to see the location of the Lars Family Homestead exterior (*Attack of the Clones*, *Revenge of the Sith*). Experience the unforgettable binary sunset just as Luke Skywalker did.
Return to Tozeur for dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel (upgrade options available)
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3: Tozeur – Douz – Sahara Desert
After breakfast, travel from Tozeur to Douz, transitioning from lush palm groves to golden sand dunes.
Visit the bustling souk in Douz.
Relish lunch at a local restaurant.
Choose between a 4×4, camel, or quad ride to the Sahara camp.
Settle into the camp, enjoy dinner, and immerse yourself in a magical evening with drumming under a starlit desert sky.
Accommodation: Sahara camp (upgrade options available)
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4: Douz – Matmata
Begin the day with breakfast at the camp before heading to Matmata to explore its iconic underground troglodyte houses.
Visit Hotel Sidi Driss, the interior set for the Lars Moisture Farm in *A New Hope*.
Enjoy a Star Wars–themed lunch inside the Lars Homestead dining room (Hotel Sidi Driss).
For the evening, you may choose between a 4-star hotel in Matmata or an optional overnight stay at the Lars Homestead itself at no additional charge — a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sleep where Luke Skywalker lived.
Dinner will be served at your chosen accommodation.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel (upgrade options available) or optional overnight at Lars Homestead
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5: Matmata – Ksar Hadada – Ksar Ouled Soltane – Tataouine – Djerba
After breakfast, visit Ksar Ouled Soltane, featured as the Slave Quarters Row in *The Phantom Menace*.
Continue to Ksar Hadada, where Qui-Gon Jinn conversed with Shmi Skywalker about Anakin.
Stop in Tataouine, the inspiration for the desert planet Tatooine.
Enjoy a unique lunch at Anakin’s hovel courtyard, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Anakin’s early life.
Proceed to Djerba and check into a 4-star hotel for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel (upgrade options available)
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6: Djerba – Medenine – Tunis
Begin with breakfast before visiting Medenine, known for its Slave Quarters Row where Anakin and Shmi Skywalker lived.
On Djerba, see the exterior of the Cantina from *A New Hope*, the site where the Millennium Falcon took off from Mos Eisley, and the historic mosque used as Obi-Wan Kenobi’s home.
Enjoy lunch en route to Tunis, with drop-off at your selected location.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
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⭐ Star Wars Filming Locations on This Tour
This tour takes you to 12 authentic filming sites across Tunisia:
1. Sidi Bouhlel Canyon (Tozeur) – “Star Wars Canyon,” Jawas and Tusken Raiders scenes
2. Mos Espa (Nefta) – Pod-racing arena, Watto’s shop, streets of Mos Espa (*The Phantom Menace*)
3. Ong Jemel (“Camel Neck”) – Darth Maul releases Sith probes (*The Phantom Menace*)
4. Chott El Jerid – Lars Family Homestead exterior (*Attack of the Clones*, *Revenge of the Sith*)
5. Hotel Sidi Driss (Matmata) – Lars Moisture Farm interiors (*A New Hope*)
6. Ksar Ouled Soltane (Tataouine region) – Slave Quarters Row (*The Phantom Menace*)
7. Ksar Hadada (Tataouine region) – Qui-Gon Jinn & Shmi Skywalker scenes (*The Phantom Menace*)
8. Tataouine – Inspiration for the desert planet “Tatooine”
9. Medenine – Slave Quarters Row, Anakin & Shmi’s home (*The Phantom Menace*)
10. Ajim, Djerba – Cantina exterior (*A New Hope*)
11. Ajim, Djerba – Millennium Falcon take-off site (*A New Hope*)
12. Ajim, Djerba – Mosque used as Obi-Wan Kenobi’s home (*A New Hope*)
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation (4 Nights Hotel Accommodation + 1 Night Sahara Desert Camping Accommodation)
- Entrance fees to all locations mentioned including (El-Jem Amphitheater, Tataouine, Matmata, Ksar Hadada, Ksar Ouled Soltane)
- Professional Driver
- Professional Licensed Guide (if option selected)
- 4WD ride of Tamerza, Chebika, Mides and star wars set
- Choice of 4WD, Quad or Camel ride from Douz to the Sahara Camp
- Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals (5 B=breakfast, 6 L=lunch, 5 D=dinner)
- Complimentary Bottled Water during all the tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Insurance (optional)
💡 Tailor-Made Experience
If you’d like to customize this adventure, add extra Star Wars filming sites, or design a private itinerary to match your own galaxy journey, just contact us — we’ll be happy to create a tailor-made tour for you.