 Tunisia: Oases & Sahara: 10 nights from £4190By: Corinthian Travel There will also be a visit to locations famously used in the Star Wars and The English Patient blockbuster films It commences in Tunis, to discover one of the region's finest medinas before exploring the UNESCO-listed Carthaginian Roman ruins at Carthage. Next is a drive south via El Djem, where the ancient colosseum is said to be more intact than that in Rome and the Roman Pools at Gafsa. Continue to the oasis town of Tozeur, to spend a relaxing couple of days discovering the best of what this region has to offer, including world-class desert scenery, breathtaking film locations, and stunning mountain oases. Visit Tozeur, Ong Jemel and Nefta before crossing the immense salt pan of the Chott el Djerid. Heading into the Sahara Desert proper, experience a memorable stay in a comfortable desert camp in the heart of the captivating terrain known as the Grand Erg Oriental. Travel from Tembaine to Matmata and Tataouine to encounter notable landscapes featuring troglodyte houses, Berber villages, and unique fortified granaries. The concluding part of the route takes you to sunny Djerba Island, celebrated as the 'land of dreams' in Homer's Odyssey, with time to explore the island before flying back to Tunis for the final nights. The holiday costs from £4190 per person, based on two sharing a room. This includes private transportation throughout, 10 nights' B&B accommodation (plus two lunches and three dinners), and sightseeing with a guide. For further information or bookings, Call 020 3583 6089 or visit www.corinthiantravel.co.uk. Flights not included (bookable through Corinthian Travel). End
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