50th Anniversary Franchise Filming Group Tour (2026)

Summary: All-inclusive 5-day/6-night Star Wars & Indiana Jones group tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of Star Wars franchise filming in Tunisia (1976-2026). Led by Galaxy Tours creator Davin Anderson. Original, one-of-a-kind, premium holiday package to all Star Wars film sites (12 total), more than half of the identified Star Wars scouted locations (6 total), and all primary Indiana Jones film sites (3 total) in Tunisia. Includes stops at a full collection of Tatooine-style Djerban architectural landmarks (5 total) as well as the essential hotels in the Tozeur region historically associated with Lucasfilm cast/crew activity (2 total). Unrivaled behind-the-scenes insights paired with in-depth historical/cultural context. Comprehensive Galaxy Tours digital reference guides. Exact set, scene, and sequence locations. Exclusive 5-star/4-star accommodations and top-quality dining. Fan-centric cinematic immersion. Adventure of a lifetime.

 

Sold Out: This group tour has reached maximum capacity. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.

 

Tour dates: 26-30 March 2026

 

Historic event: Joined by a live musical ensemble on the Chott el-Djerid salt flats, celebrate on-location the franchise-defining Lars Homestead sunset on 29 March 2026, the exact 50th anniversary filming date of Luke’s iconic binary sunset scene (29 March 1976).

 

Movie event: Enjoy a traditional troglodyte dinner while viewing the original film in the subterranean courtyard of the Lars Homestead interior film site at Hotel Sidi Idriss in Matmata.

 

Lead guide: Davin Anderson | Galaxy Tours creator/co-founder — Film tourism innovator — Star Wars Celebration exhibitor and panelist — Focal point for all Galaxy Tours research, reference material, field work, travel itineraries, guide team selection/training, and strategic partnering

 

Film sites: All Star Wars film sites in Tunisia plus three Indiana Jones film sites [view map]. Itinerary mirrors our 6-Day Twin Suns Expedition private tour.

 

Highlights: Overnight experience with blue milk at Luke’s home. Iconic binary sunset ambience at the Lars Homestead set. Desert journey to the remote Mos Espa marketplace set with Watto’s junk shop. ATV landspeeder desert and salt flats circuit. Lightsaber duel in the Mos Espa desert outskirts. Podrace arena starting grid dune derby on ATVs. Podrace Tusken Raider sniper positions. Darth Maul’s probe droid vantage point over Tatooine. Jundland Wastes canyon exploration. Mos Eisley overlook summit hike. Lost ark procession RPG encounter. Ksar rooftop views over Anakin’s hovel. Traditional meal at Anakin’s hovel courtyard in Mos Espa slave quarters. Mos Eisley Cantina neighborhood. Jedi mind trick stormtrooper checkpoint. Old Ben’s hut in the Jundland Wastes. Tosche Station hangout in Anchorhead. Map Room & Well of the Souls discovery at Tanis digs. Indy’s Cairo souk shopping. Indy vs. swordsman face-off. Home-made pastries on Sallah’s rooftop terrace. Meet-and-greet session with Tunisian stormtrooper TK-1.

 

Group size: This group tour can accommodate up to 30 travelers. Solo travelers will be paired in shared rooms (separate beds). No single supplement charge added.

 

Start/end: Tour starts in Djerba, ends in Tunis. Pre-tour/post-tour international or domestic travel not included.

 

Meeting point: Dar Dhiafa (Erriadh, Djerba) at 19:00 on 25 March 2026. Welcome dinner and overnight stay at Dar Dhiafa on 25 March 2026 included in tour package.

 

Arrival/departure: Arrival on Djerba island must be before 26 March 2026. Departure from Tunis must be after 30 March 2026.

 

Ground transfer add-on (Tunis to Djerba): If Tunis is your entry point into Tunisia, we offer a private ground transfer option from Tunis to Djerba on 25 March 2026 with pick-up directly at the Tunis airport or your hotel in Tunis. The 7-hour drive includes a 1-hour stop at El Djem for a self-guided tour of the famous El Djem Roman amphitheater. Contact us in advance for pricing and details. If multiple guests request this transfer service, we can arrange a larger vehicle at a shared rate to reduce individual cost.

 

ATVs: Tour includes ATV half-day circuit over dunes, salt flats, and paved roads in the Tozeur region. Each ATV can accommodate two travelers: driver plus one rider. ATV tutorial and safety helmet (with face shield) provided. Drivers required to be at least 16 years old. Riders should be at least 12 years old.

 

Reference material: Tour includes access to our library of proprietary digital reference material via the Galaxy Tours app. This “secret sauce” content—legally protected as intellectual property for Galaxy Tours official use only—matches the hardcopy booklets used at each itinerary location.

 

Languages: Tour offered in English, to include Galaxy Tours digital reference material.

 

Discounts: 10% off for bookings with at least 5 adults. 10% off for youth (ages 12-17) traveling with at least one adult. Tour not recommended for children under age 12. Contact us for exceptions. Discounts automatically calculated at check-out.

 

Check-out: Select the tour start date in the calendar to book the entire group tour package. Check-out page by default only displays the tour start date (“booking date”).

 

Waiver: All participants are required to sign the Twin Suns Expedition agreement/liability waiver. Adults may opt to list participating minors on their waiver.