Berber day in Zriba Ollya, Takrouna and Zaghouan
A full-day trip departing from your location (Tunis, Hammamet or nearby).
Details of the visit
Embark on a journey to discover the authentic soul of Tunisia thru a unique excursion into the heart of the mountain Berber villages. Embark on a journey to discover the authentic soul of Tunisia thru a unique excursion into the heart of the Berber mountain villages. This experience takes you to three emblematic sites of Tunisian heritage: Zriba Olia, Takrouna, and Zaghouan.
Entre paysages panoramiques, villages anciens et traditions locales, cette excursion vous plonge dans l’histoire et la culture berbère. Vous découvrirez des maisons en pierre traditionnelles, des ruelles authentiques et des panoramas spectaculaires sur les montagnes et les plaines tunisiennes.
Accompagné par un chauffeur-guide expérimenté, profitez d’une expérience flexible en journée complète ou demi-journée, avec transport confortable et arrêts pour découvrir les trésors culturels de la région.
Highlights
- Berber village of Zriba Olia: Explore this abandoned village perched in the mountains, famous for its stone houses and its exceptional panoramic view.
- Discovery of Takrouna: Visit this historic village built on a rock offering a spectacular view of the plains and the sea.
- Historic city of Zaghouan: Walk through this city known for its Andalusian architecture and rich cultural heritage.
- Immersion in local culture: Meet the locals, enjoy a traditional mint tea, and discover artisanal craftsmanship.
- Comfortable and flexible excursion: Enjoy air-conditioned transportation and a tour adaptable as a half-day or full-day experience.
What the experience entails
- 100% private activity, exclusively for your group.
- Travel at your own pace, without waiting or other participants. Voyage at your own pace, without waiting or other participants.
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Airbnb, or chosen address.
- Recent private vehicle, air-conditioned and comfortable.
- Possibility to adjust the stops and the time spent at each site.
- Experienced chauffeur sharing information and anecdotes about Tunisia during the ride.
- WhatsApp support 24/7 before, during, and after the experience.
🔹 Private experience
🔹 Comfortable transport
🔹 Flexible visit
🔹 Driver – Host
🔹 Support
Inclusions
✔ Transfer and return to your accommodation in Tunis or Hammamet
✔ Transport in a vehicle with air conditioning
✔ Insurance
✔ Help with photos at viewpoints.
✔ Lunch recommendations according to your preferences.
✔ Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (upon request, subject to availability).
✔ Pickup information sent the day before via WhatsApp.
✔ E-book offered with interesting facts about Tunisia.
Exclusions
✖ Lunch and additional drinks
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs or handicrafts)
✖ Tips for the driver-guide (optional)
✖ Optional activities not mentioned in the program
✖ Pickup in certain remote areas (additional fees may apply)
✖ Entrance tickets to monuments (approximately €3.5 per person).
✖ Meals and drinks.
✖ Professional historical guide (optional).
Itinerary
Your excursion begins with a pickup from your hotel or place of stay in Tunis, Hammamet, or Mrezga. Your driver-guide will accompany you for a day of exploration thru the mountains of the Zaghouan governorate. Please provide the text you would like me to translate. The first stop will be the Berber village of Zriba Olia, an ancient abandoned village built on the heights. You will discover traditional stone houses, narrow alleys, and a spectacular panorama of the surrounding mountains. Please provide the text you would like to have translated. Next, you will continue to Takrouna, a historic village built on top of a rock. This place offers one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region and is a unique testament to Berber and Andalusian culture. Please provide the text you would like to have translated. The final stop will be the city of Zaghouan, famous for its historical heritage and architecture influenced by Andalusian culture. You can stroll thru the city, explore its local markets, and visit a traditional Tunisian pastry workshop, particularly the preparation of the famous Kaak Warka . Please provide the text you would like to have translated. After this immersion in the local culture and traditions, you will resume your journey to your departure point.
