From Hammamet : Kairouan & El Jem Heritage & Ancient Wonders
ID: GYG1404654-2144689
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Visit Kairouan, the first Arab Muslim foundation in North Africa, the grand mosquee, the shrine of Sidi sahib and the colourful medina, explore the third largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire.
Visit the fourth holy city for Islam, its great mosquee, with old reused roman columns date to the 7th siècle. Then the shrine of Sidi sahib, a holy companion of prophet Mohamed, with laceworks of carved plaster and colourful tiles. Explore the beautiful Medina surrounded by impressive walls and its carpets and rugs making factory. El Jem, from a far you can watch the gigantic roman amphitheater looming out of the horizon , it dates to the 3th c and along the mosaics in display in the local museum tell about life in the wealthy land lords of el Jem
Highlights
- Visit Kairouan, the fourth holiest city in Islam
- Explore the beautiful Medina and traditional carpet workshops
- Visit the Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum with its remarkable decorations
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable transportation
- Professional guide assistance
- Entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the program
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs and shopping
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Tips and gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
