
Monument visits in Port El Kantaoui-Sousse

Carthage and Sidi Bou Said Tour
Carthage was the capital of ancient Rome's greatest rival and the site of a titanic clash of civilisations. Today, its ruins bear testament to Rome's ultimate victory, as you'll discover during this tour, which also takes in Sidi Bou Said.Under leaders such as Hannibal, Carthage was one of the greatest powers of the ancient world. See ruins such as the Baths of Antoninus, aristocratic villas, the amphitheatre and the Tophet sacrificial site.Next, you'll visit Sidi Bou Said, a clifftop village of cobbled alleys fringed by whitewashed houses with blue doors and window shutters. The views over Tunis Bay are the icing on the cake.
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Kairouan & El Jem Colosseum Tour
The past is part of the landscape in Tunisia and nowhere more so than Kairouan – the country's holiest city – and in the Roman colosseum of El Jem. You'll make a pilgrimage back in time to both during this history-drenched full day excursion.Kick off in the walled city of Kairouan. Visit Africa's second-oldest mosque and explore the crumbling medina quarter. The interior of the Great Mosque is dazzling. The ornate tiles, intricate carpets and pine-shaped chandeliers are beguiling and even the drains are beautifully decorated. Next, marvel at the elaborate tiles and stucco of the Sidi Sahbi mausoleum then wander the medina's meandering alleys of whitewashed houses with faded blue and green doors and window frames.There's a stop for lunch at midday before visiting El Jem Colosseum, the third-largest built by the Romans. During its heyday, up to 35,000 spectators would pack its steep stands to watch gladiatorial fights and chariot races.
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Tunisian Sahara Two-day Tour
The sands of the Tunisian desert are sprinkled with Hollywood stardust – and this two-day tour takes you to some of the country's top silver screen settings. You'll visit a Roman colosseum, troglodyte houses, cross a vast salt lake, discover an oasis and much more.The clapperboard clicks on your adventure at El Jem Colosseum, where up to 35,000 would pack the stands to watch gladiatorial fights and chariot races. In Matmata, you'll have lunch and visit the rock-hewn cave homes that starred in two Star Wars films. In the afternoon, you'll arrive at the fringes of the Sahara desert for an overnight stay at a hotel in Douz, the ‘gateway to the desert'.Early next morning, you'll cross Chott el Djerid – a vast salt lake known for its shimmering mirages and colours. Then jump into a 4x4 for a ride to Onk Jemal, where you'll find the film set city built for Star Wars. There's a stop in Chebika, a palm-studded oasis town, which featured in The English Patient, before lunch in Gafsa.
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El Jem Colosseum Tour
With an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome, El Jem makes for a fascinating trip back in time. You'll travel from Port El Kantaoui to the colosseum to have a look around. Then it's off to the museum to learn even more about the games and battles that took place there.You'll be stepping into the age of Gladiator on this half-day tour, which includes a visit to the largest colosseum in North Africa. Once you arrive, you'll have time to explore, taking in the wonder of this vast historic space. It could once hold up to an incredible 35,000 spectators who came to cheer and jeer the games and battles unfolding on stage.You'll also have the chance to admire how El Jem, formerly Thysdrus, was hugely important during the time of the Roman Empire. Then cap off your visit at nearby El Jem Museum, where a selection of Roman mosaics and exhibitions on the games provide a captivating insight.
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El Jem Colosseum Tour with Pirate Boat Cruise
Prepare for an adventure that takes in Tunisia's Roman roots and pirate past. You'll visit an amphitheatre to rival that of Rome with a tour of El Jem – an ancient colosseum where gladiator games once took place. Then, take to the waves for a swashbuckling afternoon at sea that includes swim stops, lunch and drinks aboard a replica pirate galley.
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