1-Day Excursion to El Jem and Kairouan from Tunis or Hammamet
from €140 (≈ 476 TND) per person, all taxes included
Overview
A seamless day trip to two of Tunisia's most iconic UNESCO landmarks: Kairouan, Islam's fourth-holiest city, and the colossal Roman amphitheatre of El Jem.
Highlights
- Islam's fourth-holiest city, Kairouan
- The Aghlabid Basins and Great Mosque of Okba
- The colossal El Jem Roman amphitheatre
- Authentic Kairouanese "Kaftagi" tasting
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Bottled water & WiFi on board
- Authentic Kaftagi lunch tasting
- Licensed guide
Not Included
- Tips & gratuity
- Hotel accommodation
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your Tunis or Hammamet hotel/Airbnb, confirmed by WhatsApp the day before travel.
- 2
Kairouan — Aghlabid Basins
Visit the 9th-century Aghlabid water basins, an engineering marvel of the Aghlabid dynasty.
- 3
Great Mosque of Okba
Explore one of the oldest and most important mosques in North Africa, in Islam's fourth-holiest city.
- 4
Mosque of the Three Doors & medina
Wander Kairouan's medina, see the Mosque of the Three Doors, and browse local carpet and craft shops.
- 5
Kaftagi lunch stop
Taste authentic Kairouanese "Kaftagi" — grilled vegetables, harissa, egg and cheese with mlawi bread.
- 6
El Jem Amphitheatre
Guided tour of the colossal Roman amphitheatre of El Jem (ancient Thysdrus), one of the best-preserved in the world.
- 7
El Jem Archaeological Museum
Finish with the on-site museum's Roman mosaics before the drive back.
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