Overview
Discover the rich heritage of Kairouan and the emblematic El Djem amphitheatre on a guided tour: explore the Great Mosque and Sidi Sahbi, and enjoy an authentic local lunch.
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Itinerary
Hammamet hotel
Hotel pick-up in Hammamet and drive of about 2 hours.
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Prayer hall, arcaded courtyard and minaret; walk in the medina (about 2 hours with Sidi Sahbi).
Sidi Sahbi mausoleum
Ceramics and stucco ornaments; free time in the souks and local lunch. Position approximate.
El Jem Roman Amphitheatre
Third-largest Roman amphitheatre ever built (about 2 hours).
Hammamet hotel
Return to your hotel in Hammamet.
Pickup / drop-off & stopsMain stop
Tour description
Highlights Discover the Great Mosque of Kairouan, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture Stroll through the medina of Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site Visit the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi and its refined decorative art Explore the emblematic El Djem amphitheatre and relive Roman times Taste local cuisine and enjoy the cultural knowledge of your specialist guide Full description From Hammamet, enjoy a full-day excursion to two of the most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites in Tunisia: the holy city of Kairouan and the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem. Your journey starts with a comfortable hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive to Kairouan, the first Islamic capital of the Maghreb. Surrounded by ancient sandstone walls, the old town reveals a fascinating medina: a maze of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses with coloured shutters and elegant brick arcades. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most important monuments of the Islamic world. Walk among its elegant columns and arches, admire the finely carved stone and discover the vast prayer hall, the arcaded courtyard and the iconic minaret that characterise this historic complex. Continue to the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, beautifully decorated and known for its superb ceramics and stucco ornaments. Use your free time to explore the traditional souks before stopping for a local lunch. In the afternoon, go to El Djem to explore its impressive Roman amphitheatre, the third largest ever built by the Roman Empire. Once able to hold up to 35,000 spectators, this monumental structure invites you to imagine the spectacular gladiator fights that once took place within its walls. At the end of the visit, relax on the way back to Hammamet, where you are dropped at your hotel. Good to know Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start Duration: 8.5 hours Live guide: Arabic, French, German, English Minibus transfer of about 2 hours each way
Discover the rich heritage of Kairouan and the emblematic El Djem amphitheatre on a guided tour: explore the Great Mosque and Sidi Sahbi, and enjoy an authentic local lunch.
Highlights
- Discover the Great Mosque of Kairouan, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture
- Stroll through the medina of Kairouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi and its refined decorative art
- Explore the emblematic El Djem amphitheatre and relive Roman times
- Taste local cuisine and enjoy the cultural knowledge of your specialist guide
Full description
From Hammamet, enjoy a full-day excursion to two of the most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites in Tunisia: the holy city of Kairouan and the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem.
Your journey starts with a comfortable hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive to Kairouan, the first Islamic capital of the Maghreb. Surrounded by ancient sandstone walls, the old town reveals a fascinating medina: a maze of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses with coloured shutters and elegant brick arcades.
Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most important monuments of the Islamic world. Walk among its elegant columns and arches, admire the finely carved stone and discover the vast prayer hall, the arcaded courtyard and the iconic minaret that characterise this historic complex.
Continue to the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, beautifully decorated and known for its superb ceramics and stucco ornaments. Use your free time to explore the traditional souks before stopping for a local lunch.
In the afternoon, go to El Djem to explore its impressive Roman amphitheatre, the third largest ever built by the Roman Empire. Once able to hold up to 35,000 spectators, this monumental structure invites you to imagine the spectacular gladiator fights that once took place within its walls.
At the end of the visit, relax on the way back to Hammamet, where you are dropped at your hotel.
Good to know
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
- Duration: 8.5 hours
- Live guide: Arabic, French, German, English
- Minibus transfer of about 2 hours each way
What’s included
4 included · 2 not included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional licensed guide
- Entrance fees to the monuments
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
24%
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