Day Trip: Sfax – Mahdia – El Jem – Sfax

Morning – Sfax Medina

Start with pickup from your hotel in Sfax and meet your professional guide before exploring the historic city center.

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the Sfax Medina, one of Tunisia’s best-preserved historic medinas, where traditional markets and everyday local life come together.

Visit Bab Diwan, admire the Great Mosque from outside, and walk through the traditional souks. Discover the Gold Souk, known for its jewelry craftsmen, and Souk Erbaa, famous for traditional clothing, fabrics, and handmade textiles.

Mahdia – Coastal & Historical Heritage

Continue to Mahdia, a charming coastal city rich in history.

Explore Skifa El Kahla, the impressive gateway to the old Medina, then wander through the narrow streets of the Old Medina.

Visit Borj El Kebir, the historic fortress overlooking the sea, and enjoy views of the Mediterranean coastline. Continue to the peaceful Seaside Cemetery and discover the historic Port of Mahdia, one of the city’s most important maritime landmarks.

Lunch

Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant, with seafood recommended.

Afternoon – El Jem

Continue to El Jem for a journey into Tunisia’s Roman past.

Visit the spectacular El Jem Amphitheatre, one of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then visit the El Jem Archaeological Museum, where you can admire an outstanding collection of Roman mosaics discovered in the ancient villas of Thysdrus.

End of Tour

Return to Sfax after a full day combining Tunisian local life, coastal heritage, and Roman history.

9. Included

• Professional licensed tour guide
• English/French-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Comfortable car, minivan, or minibus
• Entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums
• Lunch

Your source specifies a professional guide approved by the Tunisian National Tourism Office, English/French guidance, air-conditioned transportation, entrance tickets, and lunch.

10. Not Included

• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Extra activities