Culture
UNESCO
Kairouan & El Jem amphitheatre
The holy city of Kairouan and the Roman colosseum of El Jem, two UNESCO sites in one day.
DurationFull day · ~9 h
DepartureFrom your hotel
VehiclePrivate, air-conditioned
from90 €
The excursion
Kairouan, the first capital of Muslim North Africa, is home to the Great Mosque of Okba, the Aghlabid basins and a medina famous for its carpets and makroud pastries. After lunch, head to El Jem and its 3rd-century Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world, which could seat 35,000 spectators.
Programme
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Kairouan: Great Mosque, Aghlabid basins, medina
- Free lunch
- El Jem amphitheatre and museum
- Back to your hotel
Included / not included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Flexible stops for photos and lunch
- Entrance fees to sites and museums
- Meals and drinks
- Official guide (on request, extra cost)
- Hotel night for multi-day trips
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person?
No. The price is per vehicle: up to 4 passengers in an Economy car, up to 8 in a van. The more you are, the less you pay per person.
Is the driver a tour guide?
Our drivers know the sites well and give good advice, but they are not licensed guides. An official guide can be booked on request, at an extra cost.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes. You can add or skip stops with your driver on the day, within the planned duration. For a tailor-made trip, describe it in the message field.
How do I pay?
No online payment for excursions: you pay the driver on the day, in cash, in Tunisian dinars or euros.
Can I cancel?
Cancellation is free more than 24 hours before the excursion; after that, fees may apply.