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Sousse and Monastir Day Trip With Port El Kantaoui

This Sousse and Monastir day trip follows the Sahel coast, with short hops between its three towns. You start at the marina of Port El Kantaoui, explore the UNESCO medina and ribat of Sousse, then finish at the seafront ribat of Monastir. A private driver picks you up at your hotel, and you pay one price for the car, not per person.

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The turquoise bay and seafront of Monastir seen from above, the last stop of the Sousse day trip

Your day

  1. 08:00
  2. Port El Kantaoui
  3. Sousse
  4. Monastir
Duration
8h30
From
€90 per car, 1 to 4 people
Pickup
Your hotel at 08:00
Group
1 to 12 travellers
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h

How the Sousse and Monastir Day Trip Runs

The Sousse and Monastir day trip runs north to south along one stretch of coast. From Hammamet it takes about 1 h 15 to get there, then no drive between stops takes more than 20 minutes. You start gently at Port El Kantaoui, reach the Sousse medina before the tour groups arrive and keep Monastir for the afternoon. Because the drives are so short, the plan bends easily: spend longer in one place and the driver simply trims another.

How the day is spent

Drive there
1h15
At the sites
5h30
Between stops
30 min
Drive back
1h15
Door to door
8h30
  1. 08:00

    Pickup at your hotel

    About 1 h 15 from Hammamet. From Sousse you are already there.

  2. 09:15

    Port El Kantaoui

    Coffee by the marina and a walk around the harbour. About 1 hour.

  3. 10:30

    Sousse

    Medina, ribat, Great Mosque and the mosaic museum. About 2 hours.

  4. 12:45

    Lunch on the coast

    Fish on the Monastir waterfront or in the Sousse medina, at your own cost.

  5. 14:00

    Monastir

    Ribat, Bourguiba Mausoleum and the seafront. About 1 h 30.

  6. 16:45

    Back at your hotel

    About 1 h 15 back to Hammamet. From Sousse you are home in 15 minutes.

Route shown from Hammamet.
Yachts moored in the marina of Port El Kantaoui

Stop 1

Stop 1: Port El Kantaoui, the Marina

Port El Kantaoui is a resort built in the 1970s in the style of an Andalusian village. Its car-free marina is lined with white houses, cafés and hundreds of boats. An hour is enough for a coffee by the water and a walk around the harbour. It is the easiest stop of the day, and the one children like best.

Time here
About 1 hour
Entry
Free
Walking
Flat, car-free
Extra
Boat trips on request

What you’ll see

  • The marina, full of yachts and fishing boats
  • White Andalusian-style lanes with bougainvillea
  • Café terraces facing the harbour
Walls and watchtower of the Ribat of Sousse

Stop 2

Stop 2: The Sousse Medina and Its Ribat

The medina of Sousse is on the UNESCO list and still lived in, not a showcase. A narrow staircase takes you up the ribat of 821 to a watchtower above the whole port. Next door, the Great Mosque looks more like a fort than a place of prayer, because the coast faced constant raids. Then the Kasbah museum shows some of the finest Roman mosaics in Tunisia.

Time here
About 2 hours
Tickets
About 8 TND per monument
Best time
Before 11:00
Dress
Shoulders and knees covered

What you’ll see

  • The ribat of 821 and its watchtower over the port
  • The Great Mosque, built like a fortress
  • The Sousse Archaeological Museum in the Kasbah, with its Roman mosaics
  • Souks that sell to locals as much as to visitors
The Monastir ribat across the calm water of the harbour on a Sousse and Monastir day trip

Stop 3

Stop 3: The Monastir Ribat and Bourguiba Mausoleum

The ribat of Monastir, built in 796, stands right at the water’s edge. You can climb to its terraces, and its walls have appeared in films such as Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Next to it, the Bourguiba Mausoleum and its golden domes tell the story of Tunisia’s first president. The area is flat and compact, which makes for an easy end to the day.

Time here
About 1 h 30
Ticket
About 8 TND for the ribat
Walking
Flat, very little
Built
796 AD

What you’ll see

  • The ribat’s terraces and sea views
  • The Bourguiba Mausoleum, white marble and golden domes
  • The seafront promenade and the small medina

What the price includes

One price covers the car, the driver and the road. Here is exactly what is in it, and what you pay on the spot.

Included in your price

From €90 per vehicle

  • Private air-conditioned car or van, never shared
  • Your driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
  • Flexible start between 08:00 and 09:30

Not included

Paid on the spot, usually in dinars.

  • Ribat and museum tickets, about 8 TND each
  • Lunch and drinks
  • A licensed guide (we can add one for a fee)

Sousse and Monastir Day Trip Price per Vehicle

The Sousse and Monastir day trip costs €90 per car from Hammamet, Sousse or Port El Kantaoui, and €140 from Tunis. For a family of four, that is €22.50 each. As with all our days, you pay for the vehicle, not for each seat. Monument tickets are paid on site, and you pay no deposit.

Pickup from1–4 travellers4–6 travellers5–8 travellers8–12 travellers
Hammamet€90€22.50 each€120€20 each€130€16.25 each€160€13.33 each
Sousse / Port El Kantaoui€90€22.50 each€120€20 each€130€16.25 each€160€13.33 each
Tunis€140€35 each€170€28.33 each€180€22.50 each€210€17.50 each

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Tips for Your Sahel Coast Day

Two medinas, two ribats and a lot of stairs. Here is what to plan for.

  • Expect narrow stairs

    The Sousse watchtower is reached by a tight spiral staircase. The ribat courtyard is open to everyone.

  • Dress modestly

    The Great Mosque and the ribats ask for covered shoulders and knees. A light scarf or sarong is enough.

  • Wear good shoes

    Both medinas are cobbled from end to end.

  • Make it your first day

    Short hops between three towns give you a good feel for Tunisia before you head further inland.

Sousse, Monastir and Port El Kantaoui: Common Questions

What the day covers, what it costs and who it suits.

What does the Sousse and Monastir day trip include?

Three coastal towns: the marina of Port El Kantaoui, the medina, ribat and museum of Sousse, then the ribat and Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir. Count about 8 h 30 door to door from Hammamet, with about 2 h 30 of that on the road, or about 6 h 30 from Sousse.

How much does a Sousse and Monastir day trip cost?

€90 per car for 1 to 4 people from Hammamet or Sousse, and €140 from Tunis. The price covers the car, fuel and the driver. Monument tickets, about 8 dinars each, are paid on site.

Is it suitable for people with limited mobility?

Partly. Port El Kantaoui and the Monastir seafront are flat and easy. The Sousse watchtower has a narrow spiral staircase and the medinas are cobbled. Tell us, and the driver will adapt the route.

Can it be done as a half day?

Yes. Keep Sousse and Monastir and drop Port El Kantaoui, for about four hours at the sites. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel for a price.

Was the Monastir ribat used in films?

Yes, several times. Its walls appear in Monty Python’s Life of Brian and in Zeffirelli’s Jesus of Nazareth.

When is the Sousse medina quietest?

Before 11:00, before the hotel groups arrive. That is why we visit Sousse in mid-morning and keep Port El Kantaoui as a short first stop.

More Day Trips From Your Hotel

Staying in Sousse? The Kairouan and El Jem day trip is only 1 h 15 away and pairs well with this day. Families often add the Friguia Park excursion for a half day with the animals. See all routes in our full list of excursions.

Book Your Sousse and Monastir Day Trip

Send us your hotel, your date and the number of travellers. We confirm by email within two hours with a fixed price for the car and no deposit. Pick your date and book your Sousse and Monastir day trip.

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