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From Tunis: Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem and Sousse

1. From Tunis: Day Trip to Kairouan, El Jem and Sousse

Be picked up at your accommodation in Tunis 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

Private Tunis Airport transfers to/from Sousse

2. Private Tunis Airport transfers to/from Sousse

Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer to or from your accommodation. Benefit from vehicle choices tailored to your needs. Be greeted by your driver who will be waiting for you at the arrival hall with a sign displaying your name. Your driver will track your flight so, you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags and navigate the public transportation system and take comfort in knowing that all vehicles are regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Groups of 3 passengers or fewer will travel in a sedan vehicle that can fit 3 standard-sized pieces of luggage. For groups of up to 8 passengers, you will travel in a minivan that can fit 6 standard-sized pieces of luggage.

From Sousse: Day Trip to Carthage, Tunis and Sidi Bou

3. From Sousse: Day Trip to Carthage, Tunis and Sidi Bou

Be picked up at your accommodation in Sousse and head to Carthage. Learn about the history of Carthage and see city ruins at The Carthage National Museum. Visit the American Cemetery, where 3000 WWII soldiers were buried. The Cemetary is a few acres in size and is filled with flowers and a variety of century-old trees. Next, you’ll head to Sidi Bou, known for its blue and white streets. Here you’ll explore the alleyways of the area and see architecture that is typical of the area. Visit the Palace Nejma Ezzahra. Built at the beginning of the 20th Century, it was once the residence of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger. Travel to Dar Alaïa at the peak of the hill in Sidi Bou Saïd. Dar Alaïa is a tribute to Ezzedine Alai. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Bardo Museum. Famous for its collection of Roman mosaics, which is the largest and richest collection in the world. Travel to Tunis and explore Tunis Medina. See Zitouna Mosque, which is the second oldest Mosque in Africa. After you visit, you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation in Sousse.

From Tunis: Sousse and Monastir Sightseeing Tour

4. From Tunis: Sousse and Monastir Sightseeing Tour

Explore the Tunisian Sahel region on this sightseeing tour from Tunis. Visit Sousse and Mounastir, learn about their interesting history and wander through their centers. Depart in the morning with a pickup from your hotel. The first stop on this sightseeing tour is the city of Monastir. See the Ribat, which is the oldest fortification built by Arab conquerors in the 8th-century. After the Ribat this tour takes you to the Bourguiba mausoleum, the final resting place of the first president of the Tunisian republic. Conclude your time in Monastir with a stroll in the marina filled with quaint shops and nice cafes. Head to Sousse to enjoy lunch at a recommended restaurant with a stunning view and culinary specialties of the Mediterranean. After your tasty lunch browse through the medina. During your time in the medina gaze at the majestic minaret of the Grand Mosque of Sousse before it’s time to return to your hotel.

From Tunis: Overnight to Kairouan, El Jem, Monastir & Sousse

5. From Tunis: Overnight to Kairouan, El Jem, Monastir & Sousse

Depart Tunis for Kairouan in an air-conditioned van and explore last two 9th-century Aghlabite Basins which were among the greatest waterworks of the Middle Ages. Proceed to the 7th-century Great Okba Mosque, the oldest mosque in North Africa. Nearby is the Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber), known for its minaret and beautifully tiled courtyards. Walk through the hustle and bustle of the medina (old city) and take a picture of the camel at "Bir Barrouta." Enjoy lunch on your own and free time to explore the medina.  Regroup and travel approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to El Jem and admire its monumental amphitheater. Built in the mid-3rd-century AD, it is the largest Roman monument left in Africa, and ranks 3rd in the Empire after those of Rome and Verona. One of the last large amphitheaters built during the Roman era, its architectural design is an improvement over that of the Colosseum of Rome. After the tour, continue to a guesthouse for dinner and overnight.  The following day, enjoy breakfast in the hotel before travelling 40 km to Mahdia. Visit the Skifa Kahla, a massive fortified gate that survives the original Fatimid city, and spend time exploring the souk (market). Regroup and travel 1 hour and 15 minutes to Monastir to visit its grand cemetery where Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia’s first president, was put to rest.  In Monastir, admire the old Ribat (fortress) which has been used as a location for films such as "Life of Brian" and "Life of Christ." Eat lunch in a local restaurant before travelling 20 km to Sousse. Wander through labyrinthic streets to visit the Grand Mosque, the Ribat, and the Dar Esid, a Tunisian Family House museum. Along with its enchanting medieval Islamic history, Sousse wears another hat as a modern resort filled with hamams and beautiful beaches. Visit the El Kantaoui port before meeting the driver for the return transfer to Tunis.

From Sousse: 2-Day Full Board Sahara Express Experience

6. From Sousse: 2-Day Full Board Sahara Express Experience

Day 01 : Pick up from your place of residence and departure to El Jem, visit of its coliseum , measuring 148 meters long, 122 wide and 36 meters high, served during two centuries. Its capacity estimated at 35,000 spectators and its imposing size class unquestionably among the largest amphitheatres in the world. This building dating from the third century, shows the greatness of the Roman Empire. Continuation to Matmata located at 40 km west of Gabes, on a mountainside, it is a Berber village of 1800 inhabitants, at an altitude of 600 meters. The name Matmata came from a Berber tribe originating from Morocco, descendant of the Temzit. Matmata is very well known for its troglodyts houses. Troglodyte homes are homes built into the ground as a way to escape the heat of the summer sun, creating their own natural air conditioning. As you walk around on the surface of the ground, you can peer down into these craters, which are the courtyards of these homes. Some of the courtyards have sheer drops of up to 30 feet deep. These courtyards have rooms cut into the ground where residents live. Typical Tunisian lunch in Matmata Departure after the lunch towards Douz also called the desert gate, discovery of the city, check in at your hotel, dinner and accommodation Day 02 : Early breakfast and departure for Chott El Djerid to experience the sunrise on this beautiful salt lake, located between the Gulf of Gabes and the Algerian border, for nearly 300 km, the desert is covered with Chotts, desert areas covered with salt deposits that rest on a mass of mud. When it rains, the chott is covered with water and becomes a kind of inland sea. The mirages are frequent on this salted plain, of a brilliant whiteness. Departure for chebika via Dgueche, picturesque small village of the Tunisian south. Arrival in Chebika, discovery of this mountain oasis, formerly a Berber village that was washed away. Visit of Ong Jmal, known as the setting for the famous 'Star Wars' saga. But Ong Jmal is above all a magnificent place, completely disconnected from time and space. Visit of "Mos Espa" Proceed to Gafsa where you will have lunch On the way back to Tunis, panoramic visit of Kairouan a fascinating city still anchored in a distant past. One of Islam’s holy cities, it was the first capital of the Maghreb. Designated a Unesco World Heritage site, it conceals several marvels and it is also Known as Capital of traditional hand made Carpets Back to your place of Residence.

Private Monastir Airport transfers to/from Sousse

7. Private Monastir Airport transfers to/from Sousse

Enjoy a safe and reliable private airport transfer to or from your accommodation. Benefit from vehicle choices tailored to your needs. Be greeted by your driver who will be waiting for you at the arrival hall with a sign displaying your name. Your driver will track your flight so, you won't have to worry in case of a flight delay. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags and navigate the public transportation system and take comfort in knowing that all vehicles are regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Groups of 3 passengers or fewer will travel in a sedan vehicle that can fit 3 standard-sized pieces of luggage. For groups of up to 8 passengers, you will travel in a minivan that can fit 6 standard-sized pieces of luggage.

Sousse & Hammamet: Oudhna, Testour, Djebba & Dougga Day Tour

8. Sousse & Hammamet: Oudhna, Testour, Djebba & Dougga Day Tour

Get picked up directly from your accommodation and travel to the beautiful Oudhna, and ancient Roman-Berber city. Visit the well preserved archaeological site in the heart of the city, and explore the ruins. Discover the amazing amphitheater, which at one time could seat 20,000 spectators.  Next, travel to Testour, a small town nestled in the hills of Medjerda Valley. See the Great Mosque with its unique clock, famous for running counterclockwise. Then, take a break at Verger des Montagnes, a working farm that offers delicious local specialties. Next, climb up the hills for breathtaking views of the beautiful landscape, before heading to the archeological site of Dogga. Here, visit the well-preserved, UNESCO World Heritage Listed Roman ruins.  The last stop on your trip is the small hilltop village of Djebba. It is known for its archeological sites and incredible natural beauty. Check out the wide variety of fruit trees and have a taste-test before being taken back to your accommodation.

From Tunis: Day Trip to Beja, Testour and Dougga with Lunch

9. From Tunis: Day Trip to Beja, Testour and Dougga with Lunch

In the vicinity of Beja, a few kilometers to the east of the region, lies the village of Testour. This small village is the best witness of the Andalusian occupation for certain regions of Tunisia. Here, between the alleys, you will feel a strong Andalusian presence that manifests itself in the urbanistic composition, the Western architectural style, and the crafts still exercised in the village. The next stop of the day will be the archaeological site of Dougga. The World Heritage Site of Ancient Thugga is a Roman archaeological site in Tunisia. An Area of 60 hectares offers both a beautiful landscape of plains that extend on the flanks of the surrounding hills and ruins of Punic, Numidian, Roman and Byzantine monuments that tell you the story of an ancient city as well. Before the end, a little to the north-west of Téboursouk, on the flanks of Jebel Ghorra, the park of Djebba was arranged to facilitate you the hike. Take time to admire the waterfall and take pictures in the wilderness with breathtaking panoramic mountain scenery.

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What people are saying about Sousse

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4.8 / 5

based on 42 reviews

I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Mohammed was very knowledgable, kind and spoke good English. Also the driver was very kind and helpful. The places with visited were very interesting and of much importance in Tunisian history - must see, if you travel here for the first time.

This guided tour was a fantastic way to see some culturally, and historically significant cities and sites in Tunisia. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and made it seem as though you were a friend or relative visiting from a far.

Had a lovely day full of facts and information by the tour guide Boutheina and a comfortable ride with the driver Amin. The duo went above and beyond to make this tour as enjoyable as possible. Many thanks!

Chedli was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed seeing these different parts of Tunisia. This tour is perfect for people staying in Tunis who want to see more of the country.

We loved the experience ! Both our guide and driver were nice and very attentive to our needs !