Unesco World Heritage Tour

Tour Highlights

• Admire the incredible archaeological ruins in Carthage
• Discover the Unesco World Heritage Site of Kairouan
• Visit the huge spectacular Roman colosseum at El Jem
• Benefit from convenient transfers to and from Tunis

Tour Details

Start the tour with pick up from your accommodation in Tunis. First, drive to Carthage - a historic city located on a hill next to the Gulf of Tunis. The city was founded by the Phoenicians and contains extensive archaeological ruins. Take a tour through this Unesco listed town, learning about the central role the city played in Antiquity and in the Punic Wars. 

Next, set off to explore Kairouan - another historic settlement which was founded in 670 AD and flourished under the Aghlabid Dynasty in the 9th Century. Discover the Great Mosque, the Aglabits Bassins, and Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Also, enjoy a relaxing stroll through the narrow streets of the old Medina. Stop for a typical lunch in a local restaurant to recharge at your own expense.

After lunch, proceed to the small village of El Jem to explore the impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa. Find out about how this huge amphitheater could hold up to 35,000 spectators. Marvel at this 3rd-century monument which illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome. Finally, return to Tunis where you will be dropped back at your accommodation and the tour concludes.

Tour Include

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

Tour Exclude

• Tips for guide and driver
• Other expenses not cited in the program
• Lunch in local a restaurant in Kairouan

Important Notes

What to bring

• Passport or ID card

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women.