Culture
Sahel coast
Monastir & Mahdia
The Ribat and Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir, then the Fatimid medina of Mahdia.
DurationFull day · ~7 h
DepartureFrom your hotel
VehiclePrivate, air-conditioned
from60 €
The excursion
Along the Sahel coast, Monastir reveals its 8th-century Ribat and the golden-domed mausoleum of President Bourguiba. Continue to Mahdia, the former Fatimid capital: the Skifa El Kahla gate, the great mosque, the seaside cemetery and Cap Afrique, then a fish lunch at the harbour.
Programme
- Pick-up at your hotel
- Ribat and Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir
- Mahdia: Skifa El Kahla, medina, free lunch
- Cap Afrique and Borj El Kebir
- 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.
