Kairouan, El Djem, Monastir Self-Guided Excursion from Hammamet

Kairouan the fourth holy city of Islam and spiritual capital of Tunisia, then El Djem the ancient city of Thysdrus, one of the most prosperous of Roman Africa for the visit of its amphitheater, and finish the excursion by ancient Monastir Punic then Roman city of Ruspina. A diversified tour between Tunisia during the Arab-Muslim (Kairouan), Roman (El Jem amphitheater) and contemporary (Monastir), will be a good idea to spend a pleasant day in Tunisia during your stay.

1. 1

   Bassins Aghlabites

   30 min

   Dating from the beginning of the second half of the ninth century and located outside the ramparts of the medina of Kairouan, they are considered as the most important hydraulic works in the history of the Muslim world

2. 2

   Mosque of the Barber

   1 hour

   The Barbier mosque, known as the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, located in Kairouan, outside the walls of the medina.

3. 3

   Medina of Kairouan

   1 hour

   Visiting the mosque with three gates and the Medina and its narrow streets and markets since December 9, 1988, the Medina is on the UNESCO World Heritage List by responding to five of the six evaluation criteria.

4. 4

   Amphitheatre D'el Jem

   2 hours

   Arrival in El Djem, a visit to the Roman Coliseum, founded in the third century AD and classified World Heritage in 1972, can accommodate 30000 spectators, third in the Roman world after the size of Rome and that of Capua, the amphitheater of El Djem and the most impressive Roman monument in Africa.

5. 5

   Archaeological Museum of El-Djem

   1 hour

   Visit of the archaeological museum of El Jem, installed in a reconstructed Roman villa, where we can discover an important collection of Roman mosaics, covering a period going from the 11th century to the 5th century, statues, terracotta statuettes, vials perfume and many other glassworks.

6. 6

   Marina Cap Monastir

   1 hour

   Arrival in Monastir, passage in front of the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba, first president of the Tunisian Republic, visit the mausoleum of Bourguiba and free time to visit the ribat and the marina.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.