From Tunis: Unesco World Heritage Tour

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Price varies by group size

From $338.0

Duration

1 day

Max People

Tour Type

private

Location

Tunisia

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Overview

From Tunis: Unesco World Heritage Tour

Start your tour with a pickup from your accommodation in Tunis. First, head to Kairouan, a historic settlement founded in 670 AD that flourished under the Aghlabid Dynasty in the 9th century. Discover the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins, and the Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets of the old Medina. After, continue to the village of El Jem to explore the impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa. Learn how this enormous amphitheater, built in the 3rd century, could hold up to 35,000 spectators, showcasing the grandeur of Imperial Rome. Next, drive to Carthage, a historic city situated on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Tunis. Founded by the Phoenicians, Carthage boasts extensive archaeological ruins. Explore this UNESCO-listed town and learn about its pivotal role in antiquity and the Punic Wars.
Finally, return to Tunis and be dropped off at your accommodation, concluding the tour.

Included/Excluded

Transportation in a private air-conditioned car and driver
Guide during the whole excursion
Entrances fees
Water during the excursion

Tour Plan

Hotel Pickup

Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Tunis. Meet your professional guide and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle toward the historic city of Kairouan.

Explore Kairouan

Arrive in Kairouan, one of Tunisia's holiest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour through its ancient streets, discovering its rich Islamic heritage, impressive monuments, traditional architecture, and vibrant local atmosphere.

Lunch Break (Optional)

Take a break to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional and at an additional cost), where you can sample authentic Tunisian cuisine.

Visit El Jem Amphitheatre

Continue to El Jem, home to one of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters. Explore this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site while learning about its fascinating Roman history and architectural significance.

Discover Carthage

Travel to the legendary archaeological site of Carthage, once one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Enjoy a guided tour through its remarkable ruins, learning about the city's Punic and Roman heritage while admiring its historic landmarks overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.