Exploring Sousse for the first or third time is exciting as there are so many tourist attractions to see and many activities to do. Although is a small city, I recommend a minimum of 5 days in order to get the most out of your trip, to visit as many locations as possible and of course this itinerary in Sousse will help you a lot!
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In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of Tunisia and Sousse as well is that many locations are kept in a traditional way. No modern changes have been made, therefore you can explore a picturesque region.
Seeing the Old Town is a must on your trip, a great way to learn more about the culture, the traditions, and the history. Definitely, here you will find a lot to explore.
When you look at this itinerary, it looks overwhelming with the number of attractions to visit each day. Please don’t force yourself to do everything. Instead, I encourage you to tailor your itinerary based on your interest and how you’re feeling. Now, let’s enjoy this vibrant city!
First Day
Beach and Medina
One of the greatest parts of this city, certainly it’s that you can combine trips and beach relaxing days in the same vacation.
So as soon you are here, after all the transport, airplane checking, luggage, and many other things, the best you can do is to have a relaxing day at the beach.
The hotels have their own swimming pool however the Mediterranean Sea it’s absolutely fabulous in Sousse.
In the afternoon you can visit the Souq, where you can discover many handmade souvenirs. As well you will find lots and lots of condiments that are part of this country’s culture.
In the evening it’s the perfect weather to visit the city and see part of the landmarks here. Sousse Medina or Sousse Archeological Museum has a lot to say about this maritime city.
Second Day
Old Town and Iconic Sights
On the second day, you can spend the first part at the beach or you can continue exploring the city. In the morning the weather it’s perfect as well to round between the landmarks.
Now, if you want to taste the traditional dishes you can have your lunch at Restaurant du Peuple. Indeed a great environment with a variety of local plates you can choose from.
Great time to visit Ribat of Sousse or The Center of Ancient Culture along with the Grand Mosque. You will find here many Instagrammable places so prepare your camera and phone.
Third Day
Sahara Desert
Sousse it’s definitely an amazing place however, there are many other locations to explore outside the city. One of the famous areas here is the desert.
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and the third largest desert overall. Only after the desert of Antarctica and the Northern Arctic is Sahara.
Therefore as you already imagine, a day trip in the Sahara Desert is one of the main activities you must do in Sousse.
Now, of course, you have the option to take a 2-4 day trip to Sahara and enjoy the desert in the night.
Moreover, you can have this trip combined with a visit to a new city. In this way, you can discover more locations at the same time. The options here are endless, so it’s up to you and the time you have set for this vacation.
Fourth Day
Tunis
If this is your first time in Tunisia and you want to explore as many regions as possible, from Sousse you can take a trip to Tunis, the country’s capital. Usually one day trip should be more than enough to visit the main landmarks.
Going to Tunis with a local guide will make your trip as pleasant as possible, although you will have to travel many hours. The main pro aspect here is that the local guide can be really helpful in terms of information. So ask him as many questions as you want in order to discover the county’s culture, traditions, and history.
Fifth Day
Kairouan
Home to the oldest mosque on the African continent and a charming walled city, Kairouan it’s a valuable collection of historical sites and traditional culture.
The Great Mosque of Kairouan is probably the main tourist attraction sights here.
This universal architectural masterpiece is the starting point to discovering the impressive ancient site of Sbeitla in the High Steppes region.
Moreover, a large number of museums, national parks, and mosques which you can explore will complete the image of this unique city.
Various sites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage, so definitely a place you don’t want to miss!
If you still find some time in between all the landmarks I’ve mentioned, you will certainly want to visit Port El Kantaoui and the Catacombs of Sousse.
El Jem Colosseum is another UNESCO World Heritage which is an amazing site to tour.
Zaghouan has a bit of everything, from adventure, nature, history, and culture to the lifestyle of a small town
Overall: Itinerary in Sousse
All in all, this guide gives first-time visitors and not only, a great overview of what this incredible city has to offer.
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