From Tunis: Unesco World Heritage Tour
ID: GYG336476-599666
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour to the amazing sites at Carthage, Kairouan, and El Jem. Discover the diversity of the Tunisian cultural heritage including Islamic mosques, historic holy cities, and the archaeological remains of the Roman Empire.
Start the tour with pick up from your accommodation in Tunis. First, drive to Carthage - a historic city located on a hill next to the Gulf of Tunis. The city was founded by the Phoenicians and contains extensive archaeological ruins. Take a tour through this Unesco listed town, learning about the central role the city played in Antiquity and in the Punic Wars.
Next, set off to explore Kairouan - another historic settlement which was founded in 670 AD and flourished under the Aghlabid Dynasty in the 9th Century. Discover the Great Mosque, the Aglabits Bassins, and Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Also, enjoy a relaxing stroll through the narrow streets of the old Medina. Stop for a typical lunch in a local restaurant to recharge at your own expense.
After lunch, proceed to the small village of El Jem to explore the impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa. Find out about how this huge amphitheater could hold up to 35,000 spectators. Marvel at this 3rd-century monument which illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome. Finally, return to Tunis where you will be dropped back at your accommodation and the tour concludes.
Highlights
- Admire the incredible archaeological ruins in Carthage
- Discover the Unesco World Heritage Site of Kairouan
- Visit the huge spectacular Roman colosseum at El Jem
- Benefit from convenient transfers to and from Tunis
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Your accommodation in Tunis, Gammarth, Sidi Bou Said, or La Marsa
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.