Tunisia: A Heimishe Journey Together
Historic cities, Sahara adventures, and a meaningful Shabbos in Djerba
Fri 1 Jan · Jewish Heritage & Shabbos Welcome
Sat 2 Jan · A Shabbos to Remember in Djerba
Radisson Blu Athénée Palace Resort & Thalasso · Desert Overnight · El Mouradi Gammarth
Discover Tunisia’s living heritage on a journey with Reb Yoely Lebovits, bringing together Jewish history, desert adventure, and island life.
Begin in Djerba, exploring the markets of Houmt Souk, the colourful murals of Djerbahood, and El Ghriba Synagogue, subject to visitor access. Enjoy the island’s coastal scenery and welcome a memorable Shabbos with davening, festive kosher meals prepared by private chefs, and time to relax with the chevra.
Continue to Douz for a guided ATV adventure across the Sahara dunes, sunset views, and an overnight stay at the desert’s edge. Round off the journey in Tunis, discovering the remarkable mosaics of the Bardo Museum, the winding lanes of the Medina, and its bustling traditional souks.
Welcome to Tunisia! Meet your driver at Djerba Airport for a private transfer to the hotel. Settle in and enjoy time to relax before gathering for a kosher welcome dinner prepared by our private chefs. Meet the chevra and ease into the journey together.
A warm welcome dinner and your first evening with the chevra.
After breakfast, explore Houmt Souk with your guide, discovering its traditional markets, little streets, and fishing harbour. Browse local crafts and enjoy a first taste of island life. After a kosher lunch, set off on a guided horse or camel ride along Djerba’s sandy coastal trails, subject to weather conditions. Return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxed evening together.
Houmt Souk’s markets and a coastal horse or camel ride.
Discover Djerba’s Jewish heritage with a planned visit to El Ghriba Synagogue, subject to visitor access. Continue through Erriadh and Djerbahood, exploring colourful murals and village lanes. Return early for lunch and time to prepare for Shabbos. Welcome the evening with licht bentshen, davening, and a festive seudah together.
Djerba’s Jewish heritage and a warm Shabbos welcome with the chevra.
Experience Shabbos in a place where Jewish life has deep roots. Gather for davening, traditional seudos, zemiros, and a good vort around the table. Enjoy time to rest, schmooze, and spend time with the chevra. After nightfall, come together for Havdalah, taking a little of this special Shabbos into the week ahead.
Shared seudos, zemiros, and Shabbos moments with Reb Yoely.
Depart Djerba early and travel to Douz, the gateway to the Sahara, with a packed kosher lunch for the road. In the afternoon, head into the dunes for a guided ATV adventure, enjoying open desert views and photo stops along the way. Watch the sun set over the Sahara before gathering for a kosher dinner and an overnight desert stay.
A guided ATV adventure and sunset over the Sahara dunes.
After breakfast, leave Douz by private bus and travel north to Tunis, with a kosher lunch and comfort stops along the way. Check in at El Mouradi Gammarth and take time to settle in before a guided evening walk along Avenue Habib Bourguiba. Take in the city’s atmosphere and stop for photographs outside the Municipal Theatre. Return to the hotel for a kosher dinner prepared by our private chefs.
An evening introduction to Tunis along Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
After breakfast, visit the Bardo Museum to discover Tunisia’s remarkable mosaics and history. Continue into the Medina with your guide, exploring winding lanes, traditional souks, and bustling little shops. Browse local crafts and enjoy the sights and sounds of the old city, with a kosher lunch during the day. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner and share favourite moments from the journey.
