African Excellence Awards 2026 31 Tunisia is renowned for the traditional sun, sand, and sea holiday. But beyond its beaches, the country offers a breathtaking adventure through distinct culture, with a landscape of coastlines, plains, deserts, and mountains waiting to be explored. Showcasing the very best of what this prime location has to offer is Eden Tours, a travel experiences provider that has been recently recognised in the African Excellence Awards 2026. We took a closer look below. Founded in 1998, Eden Tours Tunisia is one of Tunisia’s largest and most experienced incoming and outgoing tour operators. The destination management company caters to corporate and leisure clients, as well as international tour operators. Its team handles more than 60,000 tourists per year visiting Tunisia, with many repeat visitors. Eden Tours offers a comprehensive suite of destination management services to its clients. This includes negotiating charter and co-charter flights with airlines, negotiating and managing allotment contracts with hotels, assisting cruise passengers with personalised services at the harbours of Tunis and Sousse, and synchronising charter programmes with land logistics, such as transfers and assistance at airports and ports. The company also offers special circuits, encompassing cultural, desert, adventure, sports, educational, archaeological, and religious themes. Guests are accompanied by approved professional guides capable of speaking multiple languages. Transport is provided via Eden Tours’ own fleet of modern coaches, minivans, and four-wheel drives, each meticulously maintained and no more than three years old. Eden Tours’ flagship offering is the Classic 7 Nights-8 Days Tour. Guests begin in Tunis, visiting the Carthage Ruins and Sidi Bou Said. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carthage offers once-in-a-lifetime visits to the Amphitheatre and the Antonine Baths, the third-largest bath of the Roman era. A thirty minute drive takes guests to Sidi Bou Said, a charming town overlooking the Gulf of Tunis and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. Day two sees guests travelling from Tunis to Dougga, a World Heritage Site believed by UNESCO to represent the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa. After eating at a local restaurant, the circuit moves to Kairouan, a city recognised as the religious capital of Tunisia. Iconic Kairouan landmarks include the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Mosque of the Barber of Kairouan, and the Carpet Market. On day three, guests head to Tozeur, with a stop in Sbeïtla. Also known as Sufetula, Sbeïtla is an ancient Roman city renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including a forum, temples, and a large basilica. After that, they visit Tozeur, famous for its mountain oases that have been used for the shooting of many movies such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The English Patient. Day four includes a visit to Douz, a major producer of diglat noor dates and the starting point for desert treks by camel, motorcycle, or four-wheel-drive vehicle ATV. Guests have the option to spend an additional day at a desert camp in Douz, such as Ksar Ghilane Camp or Tembaine Camp, with comfortable tents, an evening around the campfire, and good food. On day five, guests travel to Matmata, a rocky desert area whose luna-esque landscape inspired George Lucas whilst creating Star Wars. From there, they visit Chenini, a fortified hilltop Berber Village with structures dating back to the 12th century. Then, they travel to Djerba, the largest island in North Africa and a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day six will see guests heading to Sousse, first visiting El Jem visa Sfax. The El Jem amphitheatre is considered the most spectacular Roman monument of North Africa. The day culminates in Sousse, home to the Medina and the Great Mosque of Sousse. Guests can also attend a Pirate Boat Trip excursion. Finally, day seven begins with travelling to Hammamet, widely regarded as the “Tunisian St Tropez. Guests can browse the markets for local pottery or wander through the old city, before staying in one of Hammamet’s exceptional hotels in preparation for their journey back to Tunis on day eight. Throughout this exceptional trip, Eden Tours recommends an impressive selection of four- and five-star hotels, ranging from local to luxury, as well as an array of eateries that will immerse you in Tunisia’s vibrant culture, and even international cuisine for those who wish for a taste of home. For almost three decades, Eden Tours has allowed people from around the world to authentically experience the beautiful culture, landscapes, and landmarks of Tunisia, whilst boosting the country’s economy through advantageous partnerships with local providers. The company has cemented Tunisia on the map as a destination that offers so much more than the traditional beach holiday, truly earning its status as Tunisia’s Best Tailored Travel Experiences Provider 2026. Contact: Raouf Jaiem- [email protected] Company: Eden Tours Tunisia Web Address: www.edentours.tn Best Tailored Travel Experiences Provider 2026 – Tunisia
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