Monastir & El Jem Tour

Did you know that Tunisia is home to one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in the world? Discover it on this guided tour of the historic towns of Monastir and El Jem.

Monastir & El Jem Tour Itinerary

At 8 am, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Tunis for a three-hour drive to the archaeological site of El Jem. Here, you will explore the Amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the best preserved Roman stone ruins and the third largest amphitheatre after the Coliseum in Rome and the Verona Arena.

After exploring the amphitheatre, you will learn about El Djem's history and pre-Roman origins as a Carthaginian settlement. At approximately 1 pm, you will enjoy a typical lunch before heading to Monastir, located a little over an hour away.

In Monastir, your tour will include a visit to the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the final resting place of Tunisia's first President. You will also discover the Ribat of Monastir, an 8th-century fortress with views over the Mediterranean, known for its historical significance and as a film location for Monty Python's Life of Brian.

Your tour will conclude with your return to Tunisia around 4 pm.