If you're into movies or just want to see hidden Tunisia, this two-day trip is spot on. It begins at El Djem, the gigantic Roman amphitheatre that was digitally remastered for the film ‘Gladiator'. Explore this awe-inspiring monument and its underground tunnel, where slaves and animals were held before fighting in the arena. Next is Matmata, whose rock-hewn caves starred in the first Star Wars film. After lunch, peer inside one of these dugout homes before travelling to Douz, on the fringes of the Sahara desert, for your hotel stay. Before dinner, take an optional camel or caleche ride over the sands - it's an unforgettable experience. Leaving early the next morning, you'll cross Chott El Djerid - a colossal salt lake known for its shimmering mirages and colours. Then jump into a 4x4 landcruiser to Onk Jemal, where you'll find the film-set city built for ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace'. After exploring its surreal buildings, you'll continue to Chebika. Nestled at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, this palm-swathed oasis town featured in many scenes in ‘The English Patient'.