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1 Daytrip to Kairouan and El Jem Colosseum From Tunis or Hammamet
Tunis, Tunisia
$236.04
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Overview
Founded in 670, Kairouan thrived under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Although the political capital was relocated to Tunis in the 12th century, it remained the most important holy city in the Maghreb. Its rich architectural heritage includes notable sites such as the Great Mosque, which features marble and porphyry columns. Additionally, the ancient El Djem, known as Thysdrus, was one of the most prosperous cities in Roman Africa and is famous for its impressive amphitheater.
During this tour, you will visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in one full day:
1. **Kairouan**: Explore the fourth holiest Islamic city. Discover its Aghlabid Basins, the Great Mosque of Okba, and the Mosque of the Three Doors. You'll have time for independent exploration and shopping.
2. **Thysdrus**: Enjoy a guided tour of the amphitheater, one of the largest in the world, and visit its archaeological museum.
You will also savor local delicacies during a typical culinary experience.
During this tour, you will visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in one full day:
1. **Kairouan**: Explore the fourth holiest Islamic city. Discover its Aghlabid Basins, the Great Mosque of Okba, and the Mosque of the Three Doors. You'll have time for independent exploration and shopping.
2. **Thysdrus**: Enjoy a guided tour of the amphitheater, one of the largest in the world, and visit its archaeological museum.
You will also savor local delicacies during a typical culinary experience.
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1 Daytrip to Kairouan and El Jem Colosseum From Tunis or Hammamet
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- Lunch
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The Great Mosque of KairouanThe Great Mosque of Kairouan, the first in the Maghreb, was founded in 670 and rebuilt in 836. It served as a model for other mosques in the Muslim West, up to Andalusia. The mosque is named after the Arab conqueror Oqba, founder of the city. The minaret is reminiscent of ancient lighthouses, such as the famous lighthouse of Alexandria. 31.50m high, it overlooks the vast courtyard surrounded by arcades. A forest of columns occupies the entire space of the prayer hall, framing the majestic central aisle. Many of these columns were taken from ancient sites like Sbeïtla. The portico surrounding the courtyard, the prayer hall, the harmonious symmetry of the facade with its arched arches and its dome make this mosque a masterpiece of architecture.
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Medina of KairouanVisit of the Aghlabid medieval medina and dive in the middleages history,the three door mosque and its pretty minarets, then to the souks medina's marketplace, where you can take a look in the souks, taste the pastries of Kairouan "The Mekroudhs" and discover its crafts carpet manufacturing.
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Amphitheatre D'el JemA guided visit to the Roman Colosseum, founded in the third century AD and classified as World Heritage in 1972, which can accommodate 30,000 spectators, is tge third in the Roman world by size after that of Rome and that of Capua, the amphitheater of El Djem still the most impressive Roman monument in Africa.
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Archaeological Museum of El-DjemGuided Visit of the archaeological museum of El Jem, installed in a reconstituted Roman villa, where one can discover an important collection of Roman mosaics, covering a period going from the 2nd century to the 5th century, statues, terracotta statuettes, vials with Perfume and many other glassworks and masterpieces mosaics.
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1 Daytrip to Kairouan and El Jem Colosseum From Tunis or Hammamet
Tunis, Tunisia
$236.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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