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Travel through Tunisia’s rich heritage on this full-day tour to Kairouan and El Jem. Begin in Kairouan, a UNESCO-listed city and spiritual center of Islam, where you’ll visit the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins, and the beautifully tiled Barber Mosque. After a buffet lunch, head to El Jem to explore its colossal Roman amphitheatre—one of the best-preserved in the world. This tour offers a unique blend of Islamic and Roman history, ideal for culture and archaeology enthusiasts.
• Guided visit to Kairouan’s Great Mosque, Aghlabid Basins, and Barber Mosque
• Explore the iconic El Jem Amphitheatre, a Roman masterpiece
• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ancient architecture
• Ideal for lovers of history, religion, and archaeology
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up is provided from selected hotels only. Your exact pick up time and place depend on the hotel where you stay at. After confirming the booking we will contact you to inform you about the exact pick up time and place. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time, please contact us. If no hotel information is given, we won't be able to provide our services.
Itinerary
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1The Great Mosque of Kairouan
This architectural masterpiece is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic monuments in North Africa, renowned for its serene courtyards and towering minaret.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)
This beautifully decorated Tunisian Zaouia is dedicated to one of the Prophet Muhammad’s companions and is a revered religious site located just outside the ancient medina of Kairouan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Continue to the Aghlabid Basins, a remarkable feat of Islamic hydraulic engineering. These large stone reservoirs were crucial in supplying water to the city and are among the most famous medieval water systems in the Islamic world.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Amphitheatre D'el Jem
Explore this awe-inspiring structure, which once held up to 35,000 spectators, and imagine the dramatic gladiator battles and public events that once echoed through its stone corridors.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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