The Ribat of Monastir view from the sea

Must-see Sousse and Monastir Private Daytrip

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540 minutes
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An essential tourist circuit intended for a clientele in love with discovery and culture. A rich, varied and adopted program for everyone, balanced stages and a pleasant rhythm for a deep approach to the Sahel region.

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Must-see Sousse and Monastir Private Daytrip

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FromCAD $207.86Per Person

What's included in Must-see Sousse and Monastir Private Daytrip

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Itinerary

Monastir Marina

The marina is at the same time a port of call, of passage, of wintering and of regattas, made of the Marin.

Bourghiba Mausoleum

The mausoleum built in Bourguiba's lifetime, in 1963, according to the characteristics of traditional architecture (modern Arab-Muslim style), is located in the western part of the Sidi El Mézeri cemetery, the main burial place of the city, at the end From the main alley, about 200 meters long and thirty meters wide. The building, framed by two 25 meter high minarets, is surmounted by a golden dome that is itself surrounded by two green domes. The entrance door to the mausoleum and the grid that separates it from the rest of the cemetery are two fine examples of Tunisian art.

Ribat of Monastir

It is the oldest and most important of the defensive works erected along the Maghreb coast by the Arab conquerors, at the dawn of Islam. Founded in 796, this building underwent several renovations during the medieval period. Initially, in the form of a quadrilateral, it is made up of four bodies of buildings overlooking two interior courtyards. In addition to the small cells of the "warrior monks" who, while ensuring their military functions, devoted themselves to prayer and contemplation, the Ribat shelters two prayer rooms, the most spacious of which now houses rare collection objects of worship and crafts from medieval times. A hundred spiral steps provide access to the lookout tower from the top of which luminous messages were exchanged at night with the towers of the neighboring ribats and which offers the visitor a superb view of the city of Monastir and the wide.

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Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.

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Pick-up from all hotels or Airbnb around Tunis, Hammamet and Sousse

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Tunisia Guided Tours