Tunisia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Kairouan and El Jem UNESCO Tour with Roman Mosaics

8 Hours Round trip from Kairouan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the oldest mosque in North Africa
02 See one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the Roman world
03 Explore Kairouan, considered the fourth holy city of Islam
04 Discover masterpieces of Roman mosaics at the archaeological museum of El Jem

Visit Kairouan, considered the fourth holy city of Islam, to see the Great Mosque, then continue to El Jem to explore its remarkable Roman architecture, including the Roman Amphitheatre and archaeological treasures.

Visit Kairouan, considered the fourth holy city of Islam, to see the Great Mosque, then continue to El Jem to explore its remarkable Roman architecture, including the Roman Amphitheatre and archaeological treasures.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kairouan, El Djem

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kairouan's Great Mosque and El Jem's Roman Treasures

Pick up from your hotel.
Visit:
- The Great Mosque of Kairouan, founded in 672 CE
- The Aghlabid water cisterns
- The Sidi Saheb Mausoleum
- Have lunch on the way.
- The Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem
- The archaeological museum, housing masterpieces of Roman mosaics
- The Villa Africa
Drive back to your hotel.