Tunis
CREATIVE RETREAT
Explore and engage with a culturally vibrant city that has too many tales to tell through the eyes of its creatives, historians, craftsmen and explorers. The retreat will take you through a personal journey of discovery as an individual and as a collective.
2,199
PER PERSON*
6 DAYS
May 3rd, 2023
Overview
Tunis has been the capital of Tunisia since the 13th century and was originally a Berber settlement. Situated on the North West of Tunisia, Tunis serves as an important crossroad between North Africa and the Middle East. The city’s geographical location coupled with the influence of foreign powers has allowed Tunis to flourish as a culturally diverse city that is home to various populations.
During this trip, you will have the opportunity to connect in-person with like-minded people, build everlasting friendships and collaborations while experiencing the cultural and creative heritage of the country through the eyes of its artists, historians, musicians, hosts, craftsmen and gastronomers.
Highlights:
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Enjoy a spectacular experience at Ennejma Ezzahra palace with its former curator Mr. Hentati
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Explore the historical center of Tunis through the eyes of an anthropologist
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Go on a hands-on workshop with the local artisans to unlock mental blocks you’ve been struggling with, learn from others and share your challenges
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Activate all your senses through a unique hammam experience
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Experience local food with a renowned local chef and dive into local taste
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Engage with young and upcoming local designers
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And also you will have lots of fun...
Itinerary Details
Day 1
Arrival to Tunis and transfer to Dar Ben Gacem. No activities for this weloming day, so if you can early, you can roam the city on your own.
Day 4
This special day embraces a unique engagement with the local artisans from shoemakers to book binders. Each artisan will have you work with them to learn a bit about the trade and manage to deconstruct concepts and ideas to their rawest elements to create a product.
After such a traditional experience, you will then go on a gastronomical trip with one of Tunis's famous chefs.
Day 2
On this first day, we will explore how can we be changemakers and how can we manage change as individuals. We shall travel to Sidi Bu Said to explore Ennejma Ezzahra palace with a private tour and special experiences related to sound and music.
The day will then be concluded with a Hammam experience and a special dinner.
Day 5
On this final day of the experience, you will meet up with Tunis's upcoming designers at Collectif Creatif. The experience will include roundtable discussion, a makers workshop and an exploration of modern Tunisian products.
After such an inspiring interaction, the Silverline team will take you into a workshop experience to design a futurstic experience for the next trip.
The day will end with a Gala Dinner.
Day 3
On this day you shall travel in time from present to past as you walk around the city of Tunis with an anthropologist and historian peeling the various layers that make up the fabric of the city.
We will then go through a very local food experience where you get to experiment with local Tunisian cuisine.
Day 6
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport with all the friendships, collaborations and wonderful experience that we hope it will inspire you to be a changemaker in your city.
See you in the next tour!
NOTES
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Accommodation will be in Dar Ben Gacem and Dar AlMédina
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This cost is based on Double Occupancy. Single Occupancy is at EUR 2,799 per person.
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All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation. All prices are subject to change.
PRICE INCLUDES
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Two group airport transfer from and to the Tunis airport upon arrival and departure.
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Daily transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
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5 nights’ accommodation as described at Dar Ben Gacem or at Dar AlMédina on a B&B basis.
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Tickets to all activities as per the itinerary.
PRICE EXCLUDES
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Additional transfers from and to the airport if needed.
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International flights.
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Visa fees.
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PCR test & quarantine expenses.
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Travel Insurance.
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Single Supplement.
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High-Season supplements.
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Personal gear.
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Meals not mentioned above.
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Optional activities.
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Tips and gratuities.
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Personal expenses.
IMPORTANT: The host, itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to availability, weather, road conditions and operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.