Attractions & guided tours

Kairouan and El Jem guided tour from Hammamet and Nabeul

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£57.00

Language: English, Italian, French, Arabic

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Duration: 12 hours

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Do this because

Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a guided day tour
Admire the Great Mosque and the Shrine of Sidi Sahib in Kairouan
Visit a carpetmaking factory and the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem

What to expect

Delve into history on a guided day tour of Kairouan and El Jem with pickup from your hotel in Hammamet or Nabeul. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the oldest mosque in Africa and the third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world, in just one day.

Discover the highlights of the fourth holy city for Islam: the Great Mosque dating back to the 7th century, the Shrine of Sidi Sahib, a holy companion of prophet Mohamed, and the beautiful Medina surrounded by imposing walls with its carpet and rug-making factory.

Marvel at the majestic Roman amphitheater looming on the horizon from afar as you approach El Jem. Get to know more about the wealthy landlords of El Jem in Roman times by visiting this stunning monument and the collection of ancient mosaics in the local museum.

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Roundtrip transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup is available from hotels in Hammamet and Nabeul areas. Please arrange your pickup directly with the local operator after booking.

What to remember

Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator after booking. You will find the contact details on your voucher
Infants (age 0-1): free of charge, no reservation needed

Provider

TUNISIAN TRAVEL SERVICE

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United Kingdom - April 2024

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Excellent guide and Driver unequivocally superb day
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - January 2023

Great
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4/5

Kairouan and El Jem well worth visiting would be worth considering including the Water Temple nearby as this would help our visit to Carthage. Guide i ...

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Kairouan and El Jem guided tour from Hammamet and Nabeul

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