{"id":875,"date":"2026-05-22T04:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mimovoyages.geekworkers.dev\/?p=875"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:40:32","slug":"excursion-a-sidi-bou-said-le-village-bleu-et-blanc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/excursion-a-sidi-bou-said-le-village-bleu-et-blanc\/","title":{"rendered":"Day trip to Kairouan & El Jem"},"content":{"rendered":"


Discover two of Tunisia\u2019s most iconic sites on a day trip combining heritage, culture and local traditions. This excursion takes you to Kairouan, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage, and then to El Jem, known for its impressive Roman amphitheatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Departure from Hammamet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tour is scheduled to depart at 07:30 from the reception of your hotel in Hammamet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to Kairouan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arrival in Kairouan at around 9.30 am to begin exploring the city with your guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Great Mosque of Kairouan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Aghlabid Pools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Museum of Islamic Culture in Raqqada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The medina of Kairouan and its traditional souks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    There will also be some free time for shopping or simply soaking up the atmosphere of the medina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Optional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You will have the opportunity to visit a factory producing makrouts, a traditional speciality of Kairouan made from dates, with a tasting included. Approximate price of the visit, including a drink and tasting: between 12 and 15 CHF per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Towards El Jem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At 12.00, departure for El Jem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Lunch is scheduled for around 1.30 pm at Dar Ammar, in a typically Tunisian setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A tour of the Roman amphitheatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    At 2.30 pm, a tour of the El Jem Amphitheatre lasting approximately 1\u00bd hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This exceptionally well-preserved monument dating from the Roman era is one of Tunisia\u2019s best-known historical sites. It offers a fascinating insight into ancient architecture and the Roman presence in North Africa. As they wander through its galleries, tiers of seating and underground passages, visitors are immersed in the atmosphere of the Roman spectacles of yesteryear and discover a place steeped in centuries of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Back to Hammamet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The return journey to Hammamet is scheduled for 4.00 pm, so that we can get back to the hotel by late afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What to plan for the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We recommend that you bring the following with you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Comfortable clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shoes suitable for walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A cap or a hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sun cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A camera, if you\u2019d like<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This tour is ideal for travellers wishing to discover another side of Tunisia through its history, religious heritage and local traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Included in the excursion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Admission fees for the various attractions (except the makrouts factory)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Not included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Price of the meal (approximately 20 CHF per person for starter, main course and dessert, excluding drinks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Total price per person: 85 CHF\/euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Booking tee times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          In winter, tee times are rarely fully booked, but it\u2019s still best to book 48 hours in advance to secure your preferred time. Our Mimo team can sort this out for you at the same time as your accommodation \u2014 we have special rates with the three main courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Our recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          For the best possible winter golf break, we recommend a stay of 7 to 10 nights, allowing you to play 5 to 6 rounds and enjoy the destination\u2019s other attractions: a trip to Sidi Bou Sa\u00efd, an evening in the medina, and a seafood lunch by the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Choose a room with a garden or sea view to suit your budget, book a private airport transfer to kick off your adventure stress-free, and ask us to book your tee times in advance. That\u2019s all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Key stages of the excursion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • \u00a007.30: Departure from the hotel reception in Hammamet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 09.30: Arrival in Kairouan, visit to the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Fountain, the Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum, a tour of the RAQADA Museum of Islamic Culture, a tour of the old medina of Kairouan and free time for shopping. Optional: visit to a factory producing makrouts, Kairouan\u2019s traditional date-filled biscuits, including a tasting (price of the visit, including a drink and tasting: between 12\u201315 CHF per person).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 12.00: Onwards to El Jem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 1.30 pm: Lunch in El Jem at the Dar Ammar Restaurant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 2.30 pm: Tour of the Roman amphitheatre (1\u00bd hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 4.00 pm: Return to the hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Forget the summer crowds. Between November and March, Hammamet reveals its true colours: empty fairways, ideal temperatures, and prices halved. A well-kept secret that we\u2019re sharing with you.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1136,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activites","category-excursions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=875"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1146,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/875\/revisions\/1146"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mimo-voyages.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}