El Jem, Kairouan and Sousse
A full-day trip departing from your location (Tunis, Hammamet or nearby).
Details of the visit
Kairouan, the fourth most honored city in the Islamic world. The tour begins with a view of the 9th-century Aghlabid basins from above, accompanied by a presentation of the creation of Kairouan and its periods of glory. Subsequently, you will visit the Great Mosque, the oldest in North Africa, followed by Sidi Sahbi (a companion of the Prophet Muhammad), where you will have the opportunity to explore various Tunisian customs. Conclude your visit with a stroll thru the medina, enchanting with its exotic charm. Visit the El Jem amphitheater (Thysdrus), the third most impressive and best-preserved of Roman antiquity. Conclude your tour with a visit to the renowned El Jem museum.
Highlights
- Discover the historic city of El Jem: Immerse yourself in its fascinating history and admire the remarkable ancient amphitheater of El Jem.
- Explore the heritage of Kairouan: Excursion to the holy city of Kairouan, known for its ancient mosques and distinctive architecture.
- Accompanied by a driver-guide: Enjoy personalized service with a professional driver-guide throughout your experience.
- Hotel pick-up and transfer service: Enjoy convenient transportation from your place of stay in Tunis or Hammamet.
- Meal in Kairouan or El Jem: Enjoy a typical meal in Kairouan or El Jem.
- Entrance fees included: Explore each site while benefiting from all access fees included.
- Travel in comfort: Enjoy air-conditioned comfort in a vehicle throughout the excursion.
What the experience entails
- 100% private activity, exclusively for your group.
- Travel at your own pace, without waiting or other participants. Voyage at your own pace, without waiting or other participants.
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Airbnb, or chosen address.
- Recent private vehicle, air-conditioned and comfortable.
- Possibility to adjust the stops and the time spent at each site.
- Experienced chauffeur sharing information and anecdotes about Tunisia during the ride.
- WhatsApp support 24/7 before, during, and after the experience.
🔹 Private experience
🔹 Comfortable transport
🔹 Flexible visit
🔹 Driver – Host
🔹 Support
Inclusions
✔ Transfer and return to your accommodation in Tunis or Hammamet
✔ Transport in a vehicle with air conditioning
✔ Insurance
✔ Help with photos at viewpoints.
✔ Lunch recommendations according to your preferences.
✔ Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (upon request, subject to availability).
✔ Pickup information sent the day before via WhatsApp.
✔ E-book offered with interesting facts about Tunisia.
Exclusions
✖ Lunch and additional drinks
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs or handicrafts)
✖ Tips for the driver-guide (optional)
✖ Optional activities not mentioned in the program
✖ Pickup in certain remote areas (additional fees may apply)
✖ Entrance tickets to monuments (approximately €3.5 per person).
✖ Meals and drinks.
✖ Professional historical guide (optional).
Itinerary
Departure from your accommodation in Tunis or Hammamet to reach Kairouan in a two-hour journey. Your visit can begin with the discovery of the Aghlabid basins, which date back to the 9th century and are among the most impressive hydraulic works of the Middle Ages. The view of these basins is accessible from the tourist information building.
These basins offer a glimpse into the foundation and golden age of Kairouan.
Continue to the Great Mosque of Okba from the 7th century, which is the oldest mosque in North Africa. Continue to the Great Mosque of Okba from the 7th century, which is the oldest mosque in North Africa. Visitors have the opportunity to admire the profound beauty and spiritual significance of this 9th-century monument. Then, take a tour of the Sidi Sahbi mosque, a structure dating from the 17th to the 19th century featuring a minaret and beautiful courtyards adorned with green-blue tiles and white stucco. Meet at the entrance of the medina for a guided tour along the main artery of this mysterious place. You will have free time for personal exploration and shopping in the medina.
Take your lunch at a local establishment before heading to El Jem (located about 70 km away, which is approximately a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive). Have your lunch at a local establishment before heading to El Jem (located about 70 km away, which is approximately a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive). The most popular site in Tunisia and the largest Roman structure in Africa, the El Jem amphitheater, is a masterpiece from the 3rd century CE (230-240 AD). Third in importance in the Roman Empire, after Rome and Verona, its architecture represents an advancement compared to the Colosseum in Rome.
The visit concludes with a return trip to your hotel in Tunis or Hammamet, located three hours' drive from El Jem.
