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Kairouan & El Jem Day Trips

Islam’s fourth-holiest city and Rome’s great arena: day trips reach Kairouan, with its magnificent Great Mosque, and the vast, superbly preserved Roman amphitheatre of El Jem, one of the largest in the world. Two UNESCO wonders.

2 turer · prices per person, book with partner

Kairouan & El Jem in Tunis — FAQ

What is Kairouan known for?
Its Great Mosque; Kairouan is Islam’s fourth-holiest city.
What is El Jem?
A vast, well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Can you visit Kairouan and El Jem from Tunis?
Yes — day trips combine both, often with Sousse or Monastir.