Early Morning:

• 6:00 AM: Departure from Tunis to Kairouan (170 km, approximately 2 hours drive).

Morning in Kairouan:

• 8:00 AM: Arrive in Kairouan.
• 8:15 AM: Visit the last two 9th-century Aghlabite Basins.
  • Highlights:
    • Among the greatest waterworks of the Middle Ages.
    • View from the top of the Tourist Information Building, providing an introduction to the foundation of Kairouan and its glorious age.
• 9:00 AM: Visit the 7th-century Great Okba Mosque, the oldest mosque in North Africa.
  • Highlights:
    • Admire the powerful and beautiful expression of faith in the 9th-century building.
• 10:00 AM: Proceed to the nearby Sidi Sahbi.
  • Highlights:
    • Visit the 17th~19th-century building with its minaret and beautiful courtyards lined with green-blue tile work and white plaster stucco.
• 11:00 AM: Explore the entrance of the Medina.
  • Highlights:
    • Guided walk through the main street of the mystic Medina up to "Bir Barrouta".
    • View a camel drawing water from a 13th-century well.
    • Free time for individual discovery and shopping at the Medina.
• 12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon in El Jem:

• 1:30 PM: Departure to El Jem (70 km, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive).
• 2:45 PM: Arrive in El Jem.
• 3:00 PM: Visit the El Jem Amphitheatre.
  • Highlights:
    • The main attraction and one of Tunisia’s most often visited sites.
    • Built in the mid-3rd century AD, the largest Roman monument left in Africa.
    • Ranks 3rd in the Roman Empire after those of Rome and Verona.
    • Architectural design is an improvement over that of the Coliseum of Rome.

Evening:

• 5:00 PM: Departure to Tunis.
• 7:00 PM: Arrive back at the hotel.

Services Included:

• Microbus with air conditioning
• Professional guide in English or French
• Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Water during the excursion

Company Information:

BTE Voyages DMC WORLD TUNISIA is committed to expanding your horizons of discovery and enhancing your travel experience. This guided tour to Kairouan and El Jem offers an enriching journey through some of Tunisia's most significant historical and cultural landmarks.