From Hammamet: Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem and Sousse From Hammamet : Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem and Sousse
ID: GYG644382-1068575
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Spend your day exploring 3 of Tunisia's historic towns, Kairouan, El Jem and Sousse.
Be picked up at your accommodation in Hammamet and head to Kairouan. Kairouan was established in 670 AD and flourished under the Aghlabid Dynasty. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Aglabits Bassins, and Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Spend some time exploring the Kairouan Medina and enjoy a typical Kairouan lunch.
After lunch, head to the small village of El Jem. Here you’ll have the opportunity to see the El Jem Amphitheater ruins. The Amphitheater is the largest colosseum in North Africa and could hold up to 35,000 people.
Your next stop is Sousse. Here you’ll visit the Sousse Old Medina and the Port of El Kantaoui.
Head back to Tunis and be dropped off at your accommodation in the city
Highlights
- Discover Kairouan and its historic sites
- Visit the Great Roman Coliseum of El Jem
- Explore the city of Sousse, known as the Pearl of Sahel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To enter the grand mosque of Kairaouan, you must be wearing pants; people wearing shorts will not be able to enter the mosque.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
