Tunisia from Jordan — visa-free, Mediterranean, family-friendly

Why Tunisia from Jordan, practically

Jordanian passport holders enter Tunisia visa-free for up to 90 days. The route passes through Cairo, Istanbul or Doha — typically 5 to 7 hours total, with morning flights out of Amman landing you before noon. Arabic is the operating language in hotels, with guides, and at restaurants — no language barrier. The time difference is 1 to 2 hours depending on the season — no jet lag.

Green over sand — the northern angle no one else sells

Every competitor sells "Tunisian beaches" to Arab visitors — but Tunisia isn't just beaches. The Tunisian north is pine and cork-oak forests, mountains, and waterfalls; summers are mild, winters green and wet. For a traveller coming from a hot dry climate, this is the real difference:

• Zaghouan — under an hour from Tunis. Jebel Zaghouan, the Roman nymphaeum, canyon-walking valleys.
• Tabarka — North Africa's only coral coast. Mediterranean pines, rocky beaches, a 16th-century Genoese fort.
• Ain Draham — on the Algerian border at 1000 m altitude. Cork-oak highlands, morning fog, cool nights even in July (16–20 °C).

We're the agency actively arranging these northern routes — as an alternative to classic beaches or as a complement. No one else concentrates on this angle.

Tunis, the capital — the heart of the country

A city that mixes Arab-Islamic character and Mediterranean modernity in 20 minutes of driving:

• The medina (UNESCO) — 7th-century alleys, the Zitouna mosque, perfumers' and coppersmiths' souks.
• Habib Bourguiba Avenue — the old presidential palace, the municipal theatre, terrace cafés.
• The Lake and Gammarth — the premium-hotel and waterfront-restaurant district.
• Sidi Bou Said — white-walled, blue-doored village overlooking the bay.
• Carthage — Roman baths, the Punic port, the national museum.

Capital hotels range from 4★ to 5★ — some overlooking the lake, others in the northern coastal suburb, others downtown near the old medina — we match to your budget and preferred location.

Hammamet, Sousse & the Roman legacy

The most popular coastal strip and its archaeological spine nearby:

• Hammamet — 5★ all-inclusive beachfront resorts, sandy beaches, family activities all day.
• Sousse — medina and ribat (UNESCO), a modern marina, easy evening atmosphere.
• Monastir — Bourguiba's mausoleum, the historic ribat.
• El Jem Roman amphitheatre (UNESCO) — the largest in Africa, one hour from Sousse.
• Uthina — the closest Roman ruins to Tunis (40 minutes).
• Dougga (UNESCO) — the best-preserved Roman site in North Africa, a full-day trip.

The Sahara — winter is the season

Summer is too hot in the south (over 40 °C), but from November to March the climate is ideal — mild days, cool nights under the stars:

• Tozeur — palm-grove oasis, ancient ksour, Star Wars film-set locations.
• Douz — gateway to the greater Sahara, weekly camel market.
• Matmata — Berber troglodyte houses carved underground.
• Chebika and Tamerza — waterfalls and rocky canyons in the Atlas foothills.
• Ain Jamal — a quiet small oasis on the desert edge.

Programmes combine: 4×4 dune safari, camel ride at sunset, night in an authentic Berber camp among the dunes or an oasis hotel deep in the desert. The Sahara is a full trip in itself, not a one-day add-on.

What we handle on the ground

Rinad Tours is a local DMC team based in Tunis and Sousse. We handle:

• Airport meet-and-assist + transfer — named greeter, immigration help, direct transfer.
• Hand-picked hotels — capital, Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba, forested north, or desert camps.
• Arabic-speaking guide for every visit — Carthage, the medina, Kairouan, El Jem, Dougga, the desert.
• Programme built to your family — designed with you around kids' ages, pace, and budget. No cookie-cutter package.

When to travel, how to book

Windows by destination:

• Beaches (Hammamet, Sousse, Djerba): May-June and September-October are mild. July-August is peak (higher prices).
• Cities and sites (Tunis, Sousse, El Jem, Dougga): April-June and September-November ideal.
• Green north (Tabarka, Ain Draham): mild even in summer, green and wet in winter.
• Sahara (Tozeur, Douz, Matmata): November to March only. Summer is too hot.

How to book: message us on WhatsApp with the number of travellers, target dates, and regions you want to see — and if the green north or the desert interests you, say so explicitly. We come back within 24 business hours with an initial quote (hotel + flight + day-by-day programme). Every quote is built to your brief — no off-the-shelf rates.