El Jem’s Roman Colosseum And Monastir’s Ribat: A Day Trip Through Tunisia’s History
A day trip through Tunisia’s El Jem amphitheater and Monastir’s ribat, from Roman ruins to a sandwich mishap and a rushed but cool tour.
9 October 2026
A day trip through Tunisia’s El Jem amphitheater and Monastir’s ribat, from Roman ruins to a sandwich mishap and a rushed but cool tour.
In April 2026, I took my first trip to Tunisia. From Tunis, I explored other cities, including Kairouan, in the center of the country.
For 99 euros, I got a guide and a packed itinerary that took me through Tunis’ medina, the Bardo Museum, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.
After falling in love with Morocco, I wanted to explore more of North Africa. Tunisia felt like the natural next step.