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Dates: March - early June

Along with the Jasmine that is a symbol of the country, the wonderful aromas of rose, orange blossom and geranium give Tunisia its distinctive and lovely smellscape. Floral waters or “hydrolates” produced through steam distillation of fresh flowers in the springtime, as well as herbs like thyme, rosemary or mint, are used to flavor drinks, sweet and savory dishes, and to treat ailments and perform rituals, such as welcoming visitors by sprinkling fragrant water on their head or hands. Based at Lamia’s B&B in the Cap Bon, the region of the country known for the most exceptional floral waters, this itinerary is designed to around the traditional distillation techniques, while also giving you a taste of some of the most typical flavors of Tunisian gastronomy.

The itinerary may vary according to the season and the availability of our partners, as we adapt to the rhythm of local artisans and producers.

Day 1 - Welcome to Tunisia!

After being met at the airport by Lamia, your host, guide and interpreter for the days ahead, you'll travel to her farmhouse in the Cap Bon, where you'll be based for the duration of your stay. A promontory located in the north-east of the country, the Cap Bon region is a vast garden, which was already cultivated with vines, olive trees and fruit trees in the IVe century BC, according to Diodorus of Sicily. The landscapes alternate between plains and mountains, citrus orchards, market gardens and vineyards, with a Mediterranean flair. Enjoy the bucolic atmosphere and, if you arrive early in the day, a cooking workshop with Lamia before dinner.

Day 2 - Organic alchemy: distilling botanic hydrolates

After a typical “Tounsi” (Tunisian) breakfast with fresh produce from the farm and surrounding area, you’ll set off to take part in picking flowers or herbs, sorting, cutting and participating in the entire distillation process right up to the first drop of floral water that lands in the feshka, the name given to the bottle traditionally used for storing and dispensing flower water. Lunch will be at a family-run restaurant in the heart of Nabeul that offers a seasonal rotation of homemade dishes representing the best of traditional Tunisian cuisine.

The ceramic cooking vessels and tableware of the Cap Bon, and Nabeul especially, are famous nationally for their beautiful colors and designs. This afternoon will be an opportunity to visit a pottery workshop where you can paint your own plate or bowl to take home with you. In the evening, a vegetarian dinner, prepared by an exceptional chef, will be served in her beautifully restored home.

Day 3 - The perfumer’s kitchen: cooking with floral waters

Floral waters are used to give an exquisite and distinctively North African flavor to a wide variety of savory dishes, drinks and pastries. After an Arbi breakfast (literally “Arab”, meaning rustic), Lamia will lead a workshop in which you will learn a few of their many uses: rice with dried fruit; Mrouzia, an ancestral sweet and savory dish with hints of honey; “Fatima’s fingers” with chicken, a staple Tunisian appetizer and snack; Bouza with sorghum, a creamy Tunisian desert; and Mesfouf with dates and milk, a fine, sweet couscous, often prepared on Ramadan nights. Lunch will consist of the morning’s preparations.

After lunch, we'll head to the heights of Hammamet for a "Tabouna" and "Mlawi" bread-making workshop, followed by a tasting of local products such as olive oil, olives, harissa (spicy red pepper purée), artichokes, and torchi (turnips and other vegetables pickeld in brine). You'll get hands-on with the kneading, mixing and baking. Then, weather permitting, we aim to have an outdoor dinner with candles and the murmurings of the fountain in the background before returning to Lamia’s home under a starry sky.

Day 4 - Departure

Your culinary journey is coming to an end. After breakfast, or lunch, depending on your flight time, you'll be accompanied to the airport for your departure. If you have a late departure, there are plenty of activities around the farm, or in the capital prior to your departure.

Participants: 2 people minimum, 8 people maximum

Prices (We accept EUR, CAD, USD, and TND)

• 2 personnes : 1400€ par personne
• 4 personnes : 1200€ par personne
• 6 personnes : 1000€ par personne
• 8 personnes : 910€ par personne

Included

• Transfers and ground transportation in Tunisia
• Accommodation
• Meals and snacks
• Visits, workshops, classes, tastings and activities 
• All ingredients and equipment for classes and workshops
• Wines at tastings

Not included

• Flights
• Personal travel insurance (cancellation, health, etc.)
• Tips, should you wish to leave any
• Alcoholic beverages you wish to consume during your stay (other than wine tastings)