Tour Detail
Kairouan, the 4th holiest city in the Islamic world. The visit starts from the 9Th century Aghlabides basins seen from the top with an introduction to the foundation of Kairouan and its glorious ages. Moving to the grand mosque, the oldest in North Africa, continue to the nearby Sidi Sahbi (a companion of prophet Mohamed) with an introduction to some Tunisian traditions. End the visit with a walk through the medina and its exotic charm. Visit of El Jem (Thysdrus) Roman amphitheater, the third biggest & the best-preserved one in the Roman world. Terminate with the visit of the famous Museum of El Jem.
Highlights
Full-day Kairouan and El Jem Tour
Visit Kairouan, the 4th holiest city in the Islamic world
Visit El Jem amphitheater and museum
Lunch
Explore the Kairouan Medina with a licensed tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Tunis
Itinerary
Departure to Kairouan from your Tunis centrally located accommodation. The visit starts with the last two 9th century Aghlabite 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. The clients will 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. Then on to the entrance of the Medina and the guided walk through the main street of the mystic Medina. 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.
Price Includes
Licensed Tour Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Tunis
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in other cities
Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
Bookings are confirmed 72 Hours before tour date as this is a small-group Tour.
