From Tunis: Kairouan and El Jem Private Day-Trip with Lunch From Tunis: Kairouan and El Jem Private Day Tour with Lunch

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ID: GYG385177-697311
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Country: Tunisia

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Combine a visit to Kairouan, a holy Islamic city, and El Jem in a full-day tour from Tunis. Discover the Aghlabides Basins, the Great Okba Mosque, and Sidi Sahbi, with free time for exploration.
Explore Kairousan on a day-trip from Tunis, that includes the greatest waterworks of the middle ages, the Aghlabite Basins. Discover the Great Okba Mosque, one of the oldest in North Africa, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, plus lunch at a local restaurant.
Depart from Tunis by getting picked up from your accommodation and head toward Kairouan. Once there, transport back in time to the 9th-century Aghlabite Basins, that are witnessed from the top of the Tourist Information Building. Take this first visit as the introduction to the foundation of Kairouan and its glorious age.
Next, proceed to the 7th-century Great Okba Mosque, the oldest in all of North Africa. Appreciate the powerful and beautiful expression of faith inherent in the 9th-century building. Find next the nearby Sidi Sahbi, and explore the building with its minaret and stunning courtyards, lined with green-blue tile work and white plaster stucco.
Upon the entrance to the Medina, enjoy a guided walk through the main street of this mystical place. Take advantage of the free time available to embark on a quest for individual discovery and shopping nearby. Stop at a local restaurant and taste new flavors at a local restaurant.
Relax during the hour and fifteen-minute drive toward El Jem's amphitheater. As one of the main attractions in Tunisia, this monumental site is the most commonly visited by tourists from around the world. Learn its ancient history, from its construction in the mid 3rd-century AD to understanding how it became the largest Roman monument in Africa.
As of the last large amphitheaters built during the Roman era, its architectural design is an improvement over that of the Coliseum of Rome. After fulfilling your thirst for knowledge about this spectacular place, ride back to Tunis in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a comprehensive day tour of Kairouan and El Jem from Tunis
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, included in the price
  • Relax with convenient transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Stare in awe at the 9th-century Aghlabite Basins
  • Discover the Great Okba Mosque, one of the oldest in North Africa

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.