How the Sousse and Monastir day runs
The Sousse and Monastir excursion runs from west to east, in geographical order, which avoids a single wasted kilometre. We start at Port El Kantaoui for a gentle opening, then Sousse in mid morning before the medina fills up, and Monastir in the afternoon. Since no transfer takes more than twenty minutes, any time you spend in one place is easily made up in another.
Collected at 08:00 or 09:00, whichever you prefer
Departure from your hotel
Dropped off where you started by 18:00, or earlier if you prefer
Back at your accommodation
Port El Kantaoui, Sousse and Monastir on the map
The three stops line up along the coast, north to south, over about thirty kilometres. Click a stop to see it on its own.
Map from Hammamet. Change your departure city in the booking form to recalculate the route.
Port El Kantaoui, the gentle opening
A marina built in the style of an Andalusian village, with its boats, cafés and shops. An hour is enough for a coffee by the water and a walk around the basin. It is the most relaxed stop of the day and the easiest with children.
Pedestrian marina, no traffic
Cafés and terraces facing the boats
An hour is enough, longer if you want to linger
Boat trips available on request
Sousse, its medina and its ninth-century ribat
The Sousse medina is UNESCO listed and still a working medina rather than a showcase. The ribat of 821 is climbed by a narrow staircase up to a watchtower overlooking the whole port. The Great Mosque next door looks more like a fortress than a place of worship, which the coastal raids of the period explain.
UNESCO listed medina, still lived in
Ribat of 821 and its panoramic watchtower
Great Mosque built like a fortress
About two hours, narrow stairs at the ribat
Monastir, the ribat and the mausoleum
The ribat of Monastir, set right at the water's edge, has served as a film location and can be climbed to its terraces. Next to it, the Bourguiba mausoleum and its golden domes tell the story of the country's independence. The whole area is compact and flat, which makes for an easy end to the day.
Seafront ribat with terraces open to visitors
Bourguiba mausoleum, golden domes and minarets
Flat district, very little walking
An hour and a half on site
Your pace along the Sahel coast
Because the Sousse and Monastir excursion involves so little driving, it is the one where the programme bends most easily. You can spend two hours in the Sousse medina, cut Port El Kantaoui short, eat late on the Monastir waterfront or head back in mid afternoon. The driver follows you and simply tells you where the day stands.
Fifteen to twenty minute transfers between stops
Order of the visits can be changed on the spot
Fish lunch on the harbour, at your own cost
Return possible from mid afternoon onwards
Sousse and Monastir tour price by departure city
The price of the Sousse and Monastir excursion covers the whole vehicle for the day, as on all our outings. From Sousse you are already on the spot, which makes it the cheapest day per person if you are staying on the coast. Entry to the monuments costs around 8 dinars each and is paid on site.
| Departure | 1-4 pers. | 4-6 pers. | 5-8 pers. | 8-12 pers. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammamet | 90 € | 110 € | 130 € | 160 € |
| Sousse | 100 € | 120 € | 140 € | 170 € |
| Tunis | 110 € | 130 € | 150 € | 180 € |
Included in the price
Private air-conditioned vehicle, never shared
English-speaking driver all day
Fuel, tolls and parking
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
Flexible departure between 08:00 and 09:30
Not included
Ribat and Kasbah museum entry (~8 TND each)
Lunch and drinks
Purchases in the medina souks
Three practical details
Two medinas, two religious monuments and a lot of stairs: here is what to plan for.
Narrow stairs at the ribat
The Sousse watchtower is reached by a tight spiral staircase with no continuous handrail. The courtyard remains accessible to everyone.
Quieter souks in the morning
The Sousse medina fills up after 11:00, when the groups arrive. So we pass through late morning rather than at midday.
Modest dress required
The Great Mosque of Sousse and the ribat require covered shoulders and knees. A sarong is enough.
Sousse, Monastir and Port El Kantaoui: your questions
How much walking the medina involves, whether you can climb the ribat, ticket prices and beach time: the answers asked for most.
The other days from your hotel
Staying several days? Most of our guests do two trips in the same week, one cultural and one closer to nature. Here are the other six routes, with their starting price and real duration.
Two UNESCO sites
Carthage, Sidi Bou Said & Tunis Medina Excursion
Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and the Tunis medina: two UNESCO sites in one day.
from 80 € · 7h
Two UNESCO sites
El Jem Amphitheatre & Kairouan Excursion
The El Jem amphitheatre, seating 35,000, and Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam.
from 90 € · 7h45
UNESCO archaeology
Dougga & Bulla Regia Roman Cities Excursion
Dougga, the best-preserved Roman city in North Africa, and the underground villas of Bulla Regia.
from 120 € · 9h45
Punic heritage and coast
Kerkouane, El Haouaria & Korbous: Cap Bon Excursion
Kerkouane, the only Punic town left standing, the El Haouaria caves and the hot springs of Korbous.
from 90 € · 7h30
Mountains and a Berber village
Zaghouan & Zriba Loulia Tour: Temple of Waters Excursion
The abandoned Berber village of Zriba Loulia, the town of Zaghouan and its Roman Temple of Waters.
from 70 € · 6h15
With the family
Friguia Park Safari Excursion from Hammamet
A semi-open safari park at Bouficha: lions, giraffes and African savannah in half a day.
from 45 € · 4h
Worth reading before you book this day
Three guides that answer the questions we get most often: what there is to see in the country, what a day costs and when to go.
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