Timeless Tunisia · Summer

An Unforgettable Cultural and Educational Journey for French Teachers

Join us on an 11-day immersive journey through Tunisia, designed exclusively for French language educators and retirees. This unique travel experience blends professional development, cultural exploration, and meaningful connections with local educators, students, and experts.

Highlights

• Collaborate with fellow educators to develop shareable curriculum units and lessons
• Immerse yourself in Tunisia’s rich history, diverse cultures, and vibrant language communities
• Explore breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic medinas
• Engage in hands-on workshops, local school visits, and inspiring artistic encounters

From the ancient ruins of Carthage to the stunning Sahara Desert, this trip is more than just an adventure — it’s an opportunity to transform your teaching and bring real-world experiences back to your classroom.

Day by day

1. Day 1 · Arrive Tunis & CarthageAirport welcome and transfer, then — depending on your arrival time — Carthage’s Roman baths, amphitheatre and temples above the Mediterranean.
2. Day 2 · Sidi Bou Saïd & a school visitThe blue-and-white lanes of Sidi Bou Saïd above the Gulf of Tunis and lunch by the sea, then an afternoon exchange with teachers and students at a local school.
3. Day 3 · Bardo & the Medina of TunisThe Bardo Museum’s Roman mosaics — the finest collection in the world — then the UNESCO medina of Tunis, its souks, bookshops and the Zitouna Mosque.
4. Day 4 · Kairouan & TozeurKairouan’s Great Mosque, Aghlabid Basins and Barbier Mausoleum tilework, a hands-on carpet-weaving workshop with local artisans, then south to the oasis of Tozeur.
5. Day 5 · Tozeur & the mountain oasesA cooking class with a Tunisian chef and a tasting of the “queen of all dates”, then a 4WD safari to Chebika, Tamerza and Ong Jemal.
6. Day 6 · Chott El Jerid & DouzThe mirages of the Chott El Jerid salt lake, then Douz at the edge of the Sahara — camel or ATV into the dunes, and dinner under the stars with nomadic music.
7. Day 7 · Matmata & Berber villagesThe troglodyte dwellings of Matmata and hilltop Chenini, meeting the families who live there, plus Ksar Hadada — both Star Wars filming locations — before crossing to Djerba.
8. Day 8 · DjerbaA morning in a Djerba private elementary school, then Houmt Souk’s pottery workshops, the El Ghriba synagogue — among the oldest in the world — and the street art of Djerbahood.
9. Day 9 · Chenini oasis & SousseA morning cycling through the palm groves and hidden springs of the Chenini oasis, then north to Sousse, its UNESCO medina and dinner overlooking the sea.
10. Day 10 · El Jem & HammametEl Jem’s Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved anywhere, then Hammamet’s 9th-century kasbah and the Mediterranean coast.
11. Day 11 · HammametA rest day by the sea — swim, wander Hammamet’s old streets, and turn the trip into plans for your classroom, before an evening transfer to the airport.

Itineraries are subject to change. Day order, specific sites and visits can shift with school calendars, local conditions and travel logistics.

What’s included