- The Great Mosque of Kairouan - Departure to Kairouan from your Tunis centrally located accommodation. The tour starts with the last two 9th century Aghlabid Basins which were among the greatest waterworks of the Middle Ages. The basins are seen from the top of the Tourist Information Building and they form an introduction to the foundation of Kairouan and its glorious age.
Proceed to visit the 7th-century Great Okba Mosque, the oldest one in North Africa. Appreciate the powerful and beautiful expression of faith inherent in the 9th-century building. Proceed to the nearby Sidi Sahbi, to visit the 17th-19th-century building with its minaret & beautiful courtyards lined with green-blue tile work & white plaster stucco. Free time is given for individual discovery & shopping at the Medina.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Moving to El Jem (70 km / 1h 15mn drive). El Jem’s amphitheater is the main attraction and is one of Tunisia’s most often visited sites. This monumental amphitheater, built in the mid 3rd century AD (230-240 AD), is the largest Roman monument left in Africa and ranks 3rd in the Empire after those of Rome and Verona. Being one of the last large amphitheaters built during the Roman era, its architectural design is an improvement over that of the Coliseum of Rome.
- Transportation in a tourism approved vehicle (insured for tourists)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tunis or Hammamet
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch included
- Entrance fees to Kairouan and El Jem covered
- Guidance from a licensed tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in other cities
- Gratuities
Discover Kairouan, the fourth most sacred city in the realm of Islam. The tour begins at the 9th-century Aghlabid basins, providing insight into Kairouan and its illustrious past. Progress to the grand mosque- the oldest in North Africa, and soon after the neighboring Sidi Sahbi, offering a glimpse into some Tunisian customs. Conclude the tour with a stroll through the medina, be enchanted by its exotic allure. Explore El Jem (Thysdrus) Roman amphitheater, ranked third in size and unrivaled in preservation within the Roman empire. Cap off with a visit to the renowned El Jem Museum.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.