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Tunisian Journeys: Private Tours for the Intrepid Traveller

Name: Tunisian Journeys: Private Tours for the Intrepid Traveller
Address: Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Houmt Souq, 4176, TN
Telephone: +21624372803
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Private Trips in Tunisia for Solo & Independent Travelers, Women Travelers, Small Groups, since 2009. We love what we do.
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, we provide Fixer, Translating & Interpreting Services in Tunisia. Please refer to the “NOTES” section and Photo Albums on this page for more about our suggested itineraries, about what we do, and about Tunisia. We believe in:
• Responsible & Fair Tourism
• Supporting local communities, charities, NGO’s & small businesses
• Encouraging direct interaction between you and the local people
• Facilitating solo & individual travellers and foreign residents in Tunisia – we know well that Tunisia is not so easy to navigate as an independent traveller. We can help, and design trips according to your tastes & budget.
• Alternative tourism & Eco Tourism: we love to bring travellers authentic, memorable experiences, such as staying in small, charming B&B's beyond the tourist trail, visit remote villages, meet the local people, go to weekly markets, try the local food and specialties along the way, etc....
WHO WE ARE:
We are a collaboration of professional tour guides, who have a passion for what we do. We specialize in privately guided tours for solo & individual travellers, couples, families and small groups throughout all of Tunisia - including foreign residents in Tunisia. We enjoy working with travellers who wish to see more of Tunisia, to learn about the cultures, lifestyle, history and archaeology: to go to off-the-beaten-track places, stay in small charming B&B’s, see the rich archaeological sites of the interior, discover the natural beauty of the country, participate in agritourism activities, visit wonderful villages, meet the people - and provide more meaningful and memorable experiences. We are always scouting out new places in our free time, and are always looking for new experiences to share. We also work with local associations & NGO’s to promote community & environmental projects , and with individual traditional artisans. Tell us your interests and your budget, and we’ll create your trip. We design, create and organize:
Cultural Tours
Archaeological Tours
Alternative Tours
Walking Tours and Treks -
Agritourism Activities
Day Trips -
Hands-On
The Wine Routes
Bicycle Tours
Boat Excursions with local fishermen
Village Visits
Stays in Charming Rural Maisons D’hotes
Desert Excursions
Star Wars Tours

These are only a few suggestions – do contact us for more information, or to create your own itinerary. WHO WE ARE
Yvette Haakmeester:
Originally from Canada and with an MA in Classical Archaeology, she has over 20 years of experiences as a Professional Tour Guide, having designed and lead Archaeological & Cultural tours throughout the Ancient Mediterranean, including Turkey (West & East), Greece, Italy & Sicily, Croatia, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Morocco, Egypt, Libya - and of course, Tunisia. She has lived in Turkey for many years, Greece and Tunisia since 2008. Yvette conceived the philosophy of Tunisian Journeys in 2011, having been a single female traveller for many years - and from reflecting on her most memorable travel experiences and of those who travelled with her in various countries. We work together with a collaboration of excellent, professionally licensed, freelance tour guides, drivers and small agencies in providing the best cultural, archaeological experiences of Tunisia. We have worked with solo & individual travellers from all over the world, foreign residents in Tunisia, and also with various international associations, government institutions, foreign Embassies in Tunis, journalists, photographers, media agencies, authors, academics, and film producers, including:
Embassy of Canada in Tunis - Embassy of Germany in Tunis - the National Democratic Institute in Tunis (USA) - The American Cooperative School in Tunis (ACST)

Journalistic / News Agencies : The New York Times, Il Giornale, CNN, Sydney Morning Herald, Südwest Presse

Television & Cinema: The History Channel (Canada) & Saloon Media, Maria TV (Brazil), TV5

Art / Culture: Brian Dailey: “Words”, Milkstreet Magazine

12/03/2024

Wishing everyone a blessed Ramadan, from all of us .journeys

09/03/2024

Feeling wonderful 😍 on top of the of

05/02/2024

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Thank you from all of us for travelling with us at Tunisian Journeys: Private Tours for the Intrepid Traveller . We strive to make every trip full of interesting, fun and memorable experiences; your feedback always helps us improve.

in for Independent Travellers, since 2009

15/01/2024

In Tunisia, as in many Muslim countries, (and food in general) is treated with respect. For example, food is not to be wasted; one does not take more than one can eat (that is, food is not left uneaten on a plate). One should not waste bread, nor disregard it, nor step on it if it is in the path, because sustenance comes from the earth and is a blessing from Allah. For this reason, you might find pieces of bread which were picked up, and put somewhere for the birds, sheep, etc.

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14/01/2024

We experienced the warm hospitality at the home of Mrs. Fettin and her family, where we were welcomed at the end of our of Djerba's rural interior, by bicycle 🚲.
Here she us showing us how / is made. 😋❤️

14/01/2024

of by bicycle, with our extraordinary cycling guide and 3 great travellers from 🇺🇸 . What a wonderful day, to experience the culture, traditions, cuisine and life in the villages! Here at a medieval mosque.
Fabulous Travellers, Excellent Guides !
Go and Discover More with us

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11/01/2024

Under the magnificent Zitounet el Akarit", the enormous olive tree known as “Akarit”. The circumference of the tree covers an area of 2000 m2 !Not the oldest in (which is in Cap Bon) but certainly the largest.
The largest known harvest was in 1992, when this single tree produced no less than 1,520 litres of oil !!!

Go off the beaten path and Discover More with us 😍

11/01/2024

Trekking the in the mountains, from Douiret to Chenini. A wonderful way to spend a sunny morning, to understand the culture of this region
With our faithful companion and 3 great travelers from 🇺🇸 😃

Fabulous Travellers, Excellent Guides!

10/01/2024

Sweet pastries are the specialty of Ghomrassen, pastries (different than those of Kairouan).

10/01/2024

At the hot springs of Ksar Ghilane, an in the desert.

07/01/2024

Looking forward to 2024 !
Personally designed trips for independent and solo travellers, according to what YOU would love to do.

19/12/2023

Saharan sunset

19/12/2023

The hospitality of Tunisia's south ...in the mountain village of Toujane on a misty December morning. Radhi our driver, a fabulous from 🇺🇸, with our friends there Tarek, Hassan & Husein who always prepare the local rosemary tea for us. ❤️
Go off the beaten path and Discover More with us!

18/12/2023

The Great Sahara, indeed.
On a 2 day trip from Djerba to the and ksar region. Somewhere not far from Ksar Ghilane.

16/12/2023

Leblebi, the perfect Tunisian traditional breakfast in winter! Warm chick peas, day old bread, cumin, , garlic, capers, eggs, and whatever else you choose 😋
First day of a 3 day trip to the south with a great lady from 🇺🇸

01/11/2023

It's the season of the havest in southern . The regions from to produce the finest dates, the ("fingers of light") variety.
😋🌴
With a great couple from 🇰🇪 🇩🇪 today, near and

31/10/2023

"In the Old Medina of Tunis, a spooky tale of a daughter led astray keeps young women out of one particular hammam."

Happy Halloween 🦇

In the Old Medina of Tunis, a spooky tale of a daughter led astray keeps young women out of one particular hammam.

25/10/2023

We apologize to all of you who have not received a prompt response from us. 🙏
Due to an emergency medical situation, Yvette has been unable to respond. I promise, I will be at your service to plan your itineraries in Tunisia , starting Oct 28, 2023.

Thank you so much for your understanding 🙏

12/10/2023

The exquisite Roman mosaics at : detail of the grape harvest and a cricket

Discover More, with us!

12/10/2023

The majestic triple temple of the Roman Capitolium at - ancient

12/10/2023

Strike a pose 😆.
Tombs of the Giants, near

12/10/2023

At the end of a week-long trip in Tunisia, with 2 fun travelers from 🇺🇸
ErRiadh village, the project.

02/10/2023

In Sidi Driss hotel, the troglodyte home famous for being a in 1976.
With some fabulous travelers from 🇦🇺 🇸🇬😃

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Using the wind and a ghorbel - a sieve made from a single dare branch - to separate the olives from leaves. The #oliveharvest is done manually in #tunisia, using age-old techniques, which preserves the trees and their fruit. Thank you to Fettin and @ben_yagoub_samir, we had a fabulous cultural excursion. #meetthepeople #culturaltourstunisia #sustainabletourismtunisia #traditionallife

Highlights of our Cultural Tour of the interior villages of #djerba by Bicycle 🚲 with our excellent cycling guide, Samir. With great travellers from 🇺🇸 , we had so many memorable experiences: we met the local people, learned about daily life, culture, #traditionalcostumes, cuisine. We visited medieval #ibadite mosques, a traditional #oliveoil press in a village, and were warmly welcomed by Mrs. Fettin and her family to their home. Here we participated in the #oliveharvest, were offered home-made #couscous with fennel and wild scallions, #bsissa and tea. We thank you, Ben Yagoub Samir and Fettin, for your warm hospitality and for creating such memorable experiences ❤️❤️🤗🤗 #bicycletourstunisia #culturaltourstunisia #sustainabletourismtunisia #tourismdurabletunisie #meetthepeople #villagelife #djerba

At a traditional #oliveoil press, in a rural village. Go off the beaten path and Discover More with us! #bicycletourstunisia #CulturalToursTunisia #sustainabletourism #privateguidetunisia

We experienced the warm hospitality at the home of Mrs. Fettin and her family, where we were welcomed at the end of our #culturaltour of Djerba's rural interior, by bicycle 🚲. Here she us showing us how #bsissa / #zumeta is made. 😋❤️ #privatetourstunisia #meetthepeople #alternativetraveltunisia #tourguidetunisia #offthebwatenpathtravel #tunisia

As part of our Cultural Excursion by bicycle, we were invited by our dear friend Fettin to her home, where we learned about REAL life, culture, cuisine, the olive harvest, and traditional dress of the villages of #djerba, first-hand! We also learned of the beauty (and weight!) of bridal jewelry. This is the fabulous daughter of Fettin. Thank you to the whole family for making us feel so welcome ! ❤️🙏

Our fabulous guesthouse in the ancient #berbervillage of Douiret, with cozy #troglodyte rooms. Waiting for sunrise to the chirping of stone chats. Go off the beaten path and Discover More with us! #offthebeatenpathtunisia #privatetourstunisia for #independenttravelers #alternativetraveltunisia

A glimpse into the Catholic Church of St. Joseph on the island of Djerba, just before Christmas. The #presepe / nativity scene was prepared by the parish priest (originally from Italy), showing Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Djerba (to where Christianity has travelled). Inside one can find iconography from both Eastern and Western Christian traditions, as well as modern Tunisian mosaics of St. Joseph, Santa Lucia, Saints Perpetua & Felicitas (martyred in Carthage), and the Stations of the Cross. Historically built for the Maltese community at the end of the 19th century, it now serves the community of foreign residents. The historic mosques, synagogues and the churches represent the #convivencia of the island's inhabitants. #culturaltourstunisia #alternativetraveltunisia #djerba #tunisia #christmas2023

5 Days / 4 Nights in Tunisia's South: #djerba, #matmata, #tozeur and the Mountain Oases of #chebika , #tamerza & #mides, the #sahara Desert, the #ksarhaddada #ksarouledsoltane and #chenini. With 2 wonderful travellers from 🇰🇪 🇩🇪 , and great guides, Rathi, Adel and Yvette. Many thanks to Saagar for sending us some of these wonderful photos! Go off the Beaten Path and Discover More with us! #privatetourstunisia #independenttravellerstunisia #privateguidedtourstunisia #tourguideTunisia #slowtraveltunisia #offthebeatenpathtunisia

Day Trip from Tunis, to visit #bizerte, #capangela (the northernmost point of Africa), and the women potters in #sejnane. Their work has been recognized as #unescointangibleculturalheritage, as they have continued to produce pottery using the same techniques and designs for at least 3000 years. Thank you to M. Trahan for her wonderful photos and feedback, who did this trip with 3 of her companions, with Tarek as their guide. Fabulous Travellers, Excellent Guides! Private Tours for Independent Travellers, since 2009... #slowtraveltunisia #privatetourstunisia #tourguideTunisia #alternativetraveltunisia #daytripsfromtunis #sejnanepottery

A big thank you to my fine friends, colleagues, Excellent guides - for stepping in while I fell ill. You are my brothers in Tunisia. Thank you Adel, Tarek, Mohamed and Radhi ❤️. And thank you to our travellers for your understanding and compassion 🙏 Our travellers make us love what we do. #privatetourstunisia #individualtravellerstunisia #solotravelerstunisia #slowtraveltunisia #backatwork

A new #travelreview from a #solowomentraveller from 🇬🇧 , about her recent 5 day tour of #tunisia with us. From Sousse to Sbeitla, Mactar, el Kef, Bulla Regia, Dougga, Carthage, Uthina and El Djem. By her request. ❤️❤️❤️ "I really enjoyed the tour. The sites were incredible and I have already been telling and showing everyone how amazing the sites are. Adel was a great guide I felt very safe and informed about the schedule and the sites and was able to ask questions about the itinerary and general questions about Tunisia etc." #privatetourstunisia #tourguideTunisia #independenttravellerstunisia #solotravelerstunisia Since 2009

Visiting #Sejnane, famous for the traditional pottery produced by women. Production techniques, materials and designs have remained intact for more than 5,000 years, "without great technical or aesthetic changes". Their works are thus recognized by #unesco as #intangibleculturalheritage of Humanity. Go off the beaten path and Discover More with us! #alternativetravel #tunisia #womenpotters #womentravellerstunisia #offthebeatentracktunisia #solotravelerstunisia

Visiting the women of #Sejnane, who have been creating pottery for millenia, using the same ancient techniques and styles. Their works are thus recognized by #unesco as World Intangible Cultural Heritage. #womenpotters #privatetourstunisia #daytripsfromtunis #tunisia #alternativetravel #intangibleculturalheritage

Watering hole in the #sahara 🐑 🐐 😃 #slowtraveltunisia #offthebeatentracktunisia #privatetourstunisia

Traditional #mezoued music of Tunisia's #sahara 😃 #alternativetours #offthebeatentracktunisia #privatetourstunisia #tourguideTunisia #culturaltourstunisia

Traditional music of the Tunisian #sahara , a #mezwed (a giatskin bagpipe) #privatetourstunisia #offthebeatentracktunisia #tourguideTunisia #alternativetours

Traditional Sub-Saharan Music of the region of #tozeur southern #tunisia Go #offthebeatenpath and Discover More with us! #tunisianjourneys #sahara #saharanmusic

#scarab at work, at the petrified dunes near Debabcha / Fetnessa #offthebeatentracktunisia #privatetourstunisia #independenttravellerstunisia

The Tunisian Scouts giving a warm welcome to our special guests from Tanzania 🇹🇿, in the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem. This is the kind of tourism that we love, that we strive to always do. 🤗❤️ #privatetourstunisia #specialinteresttours #tunisia #tunisianscouts #eldjem #slowtravel #tunisianjourneys #CulturalToursTunisia #culturalexchange

Making #koucha - slow roasted lamb in a traditional #tandour oven, using bread dough to seal the lid.😃 😋 In the #Berbervillage of #Toujane , with our friends Hassan and Houssein. #tunisianjourneys #privatetourstunisia #offthebeatentracktunisia #independenttravellerstunisia #tourguideTunisia #slowtravelTunisia

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We offer professionally guided, tailor-made, in-depth tours for solo & individual travellers, and small groups, in English, French, German & Italian (and Arabic). We design special Cultural, Archaeological and Alternative Tours and Agritourism experiences & activities throughout all of Tunisia. We love to share our favourite off-the beaten track places and hidden gems of this country. In addition, we provide Fixer, Translating & Interpreting Services in Tunisia. Please refer to the “NOTES” section and Photo Albums on this page for more about our suggested itineraries, about what we do, and about Tunisia. We believe in: • Responsible & Fair Tourism • Supporting local communities, charities, NGO’s & small businesses • Encouraging direct interaction between you and the local people • Facilitating solo & individual travellers and foreign residents in Tunisia – we know well that Tunisia is not so easy to navigate as an independent traveller. We can help, and design trips according to your tastes & budget. • Alternative tourism & Eco Tourism: we love to bring travellers authentic, memorable experiences, such as staying in small, charming B&B's beyond the tourist trail, visit remote villages, meet the local people, go to weekly markets, try the local food and specialties along the way, etc....

WHO WE ARE: We are a collaboration of professional tour guides, who have a passion for what we do. We specialize in privately guided tours for solo & individual travellers, couples, families and small groups throughout all of Tunisia - including foreign residents in Tunisia. We enjoy working with travellers who wish to see more of Tunisia, to learn about the cultures, lifestyle, history and archaeology: to go to off-the-beaten-track places, stay in small charming B&B’s, see the rich archaeological sites of the interior, discover the natural beauty of the country, participate in agritourism activities, visit wonderful villages, meet the people - and provide more meaningful and memorable experiences. We are always scouting out new places in our free time, and are always looking for new experiences to share. We also work with local associations & NGO’s to promote community & environmental projects , and with individual traditional artisans. Tell us your interests and your budget, and we’ll create your trip.

We design, create and organize:

Cultural Tours - Archaeological Tours - Alternative Tours - Walking Tours - Thematic History Tours - Treks - Agritourism Activities - Day Trips - Hands-On - The Wine Routes - Bicycle Tours - Boat Excursions with local fishermen - Village Visits - Stays in Charming Rural Maisons D’hotes - Desert Excursions - Star Wars Tours - private Cruise Ship Excursions for individuals who wish to see more - etc.