Kairouan & El Djem Day Trip with Lunch

You will be picked up directly from your accommodation in Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse by your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a full-day cultural journey to Kairouan, the first Muslim capital of the Maghreb.

Your visit begins with the impressive Aghlabid Basins, a remarkable hydraulic system from the 9th century, considered one of the greatest engineering achievements of medieval Islamic civilization.

You will then visit the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi, the most revered saint of Kairouan, traditionally associated with blessings for weddings and regional celebrations.

Continue to the majestic Great Mosque of Kairouan, the fourth most important mosque in the Sunni Muslim world, admired for its architectural precision, antique columns and spiritual atmosphere.

Next, explore the UNESCO-listed Medina of Kairouan, with its narrow streets, traditional craft shops and authentic ambiance. A final stop will be made at Bir Barrouta, the legendary well where you can still see a camel drawing water according to ancestral tradition.

A traditional Tunisian lunch is then served in a local restaurant (drinks not included).

In the afternoon, departure to El Djem to visit the spectacular Roman Colosseum, the largest in Africa and one of the best preserved in the world. You will also explore the El Djem Archaeological Museum, home to magnificent Roman mosaics.

Return to your hotel in Tunis, Hammamet or Sousse at the end of the day.