a day in Ksar Ghilane Star Wars Tours departing from Djerba
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- 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
he Ksar Ghilane excursion from Djerba is unique because of its immersive and authentic desert experience. This excursion takes you to the Tunisian desert to discover golden sand dunes and verdant oases, as well as the thermal baths of Ksar Ghilane, a natural hot spring in the middle of the desert. You will also have the chance to meet Berber nomads and discover their traditional way of life in the desert. This excursion is ideal for those looking to get off the beaten track and experience the natural beauty and unique culture of Tunisia.
Inclusions
What's included
- a very good Tunisian couscous
What's not
- excursions to ksar ghilaine camel and quad rides
Itinerary
Medenine is the prefecture of the region, a governorate, which Djerba also depends on. With its Ksour and Ghorfas, these semicylindrical storehouses, whose early constructions date back to the 17th century, Medenine is also the starting point for visiting the region.
The most southern of Tunisian oases Ksar Ghilane is one of the doors of the desert of the Tunisian Sahara, the oasis is fed by a source of hot water, source from a failed oil drilling in 1953, instead of finding oil the drillers found a captive water table 700 m deep. The water flows to the surface at 32 °, it is very sulfur, you can swim there, it would have thermal virtues. You can also do a camel ride or quad.
Tisavar is a rectangular construction, the walls, built in stone to a height of 1.50 m, in smaller rubble above. It served as an advanced post and base camp for their Saharan expeditions. it also allowed to control the caravans that carried their wealth to the coast. The old building is then occupied in the Middle Ages, before being restored by the French during the Second World War, the fort served in the column Leclerc during the maneuver bypassing the line Mareth.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.2
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- GTH voyages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Djerba
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 29 day trips we list in Djerba.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 29.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Djerba
Djerba is a flat island in the Gulf of Gabès in southern Tunisia, with whitewashed villages, sandy beaches, potters and an old synagogue.
Djerba lies off the south-east coast of Tunisia, linked to the mainland by a Roman causeway and by a short ferry crossing. The island is flat and sunny, with palm and olive groves, whitewashed houses with domed roofs and fortress-like mosques. Houmt Souk, the main town, has a lively souk and a harbour with a sea fort, the Borj el Kebir, and the village of Guellala is known for its pottery.
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