Tunisia · Archaeology

7-Day Tunisia Heritage Tour with Kairouan, Dougga and El Jem

7 Days Round trip from Tunis Moderate pace

Mediterranean Architecture Sidi Bou Said

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore ancient sites like Oudhna, Dougga, and Bulla Regia
02 Marvel at Kairouan's grand Great Mosque
03 Wander Tunis' old medina, immersing in its vibrant, labyrinthine alleys
04 Discover Monastir's Ribat and Sousse's archaeological marvels
05 Enjoy leisurely moments at picturesque Kantaoui port

Discover Tunisia's rich heritage on a 7-day journey from Tunis through some of the country's most important archaeological and cultural sites. Explore Oudhna, Carthage, Sidi Bousaid, Testour, Dougga, and Bulla Regia, then continue to the holy city of Kairouan to marvel at its Great Mosque and other historic landmarks. The tour also takes you to El Jem, Mahdia, Monastir, Sousse, and Kantaoui port, blending ancient history, medinas, and coastal charm before your departure from Tunis.

Explore Oudhna, Carthage, Sidi Bousaid, Testour, Dougga, and Bulla Regia, then continue to the holy city of Kairouan to marvel at its Great Mosque and other historic landmarks.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Monastir, Kairouan, Sousse, Tunis, Mahdia, El Djem, Dougga, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tunisia and Transfer to Tunis

Upon arrival, you will meet our representative, who will assist you with any formalities and transfer you to your booked hotel.

Accommodation: Hôtel belvédère Fourati

Day 02

Oudhna, Tunis Medina, Carthage, and Sidi Bousaid

Spend the day visiting the archaeological site of Oudhna "Uthina" and the old medina of Tunis.
Visit the different components of Carthage's archaeological site and Sidi Bousaid.

Accommodation: Hôtel belvédère Fourati

Day 03

Testour, Dougga, and Bulla Regia to Kairouan

Begin your day with a visit to the Andalusian city of Testour, then continue to the archaeological site of Dougga.
Later, head to the archaeological site and museum of Bulla Regia.
Continue to Kairouan for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hôtel kasbah Kairouan

Day 04

Kairouan, El Jem, and Mahdia

Today, you will head to Kairouan.
Kairouan was established in 670 AD and flourished under the Aghlabid Dynasty.
Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the Aglabits Bassins, and the Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum.
Spend some time exploring the Kairouan Medina and enjoy a typical Kairouan lunch before returning to your hotel accommodation later.
Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
Visit Bir Barouta, a water mill that, according to legend, is related to ZemZem in Mecca.
Head to El Jem and visit the Coliseum.
Proceed to Mahdia for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hôtel Royal Mansour Mahdia

Day 05

Monastir, Sousse, and Kantaoui Port

After breakfast, depart for the old medina of Monastir and stroll through the Ribat of Monastir and the archaeological site of Sousse.
Later, proceed to Kantaoui port and spend the rest of the hours at leisure.
Return to Tunis for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hôtel Belvédère Fourati

Day 06