Destination guides

Sousse, Monastir and El Jem: the Sahel coast

The Sahel coast combines lively resorts with some of Tunisia's finest heritage. Sousse and Monastir are close to each other, and the great amphitheatre of El Jem is an easy day trip inland.

18 October 2026

Getting there

Monastir Airport is the closest: €16 to Sousse in a private sedan. From Enfidha-Hammamet it is €24. Your Ventoura driver waits in arrivals with your name.

Getting there: transfer prices

Fixed one-way price for a private sedan (up to 4 passengers). Vans, minibuses and coaches for bigger groups.

Monastir Habib Bourguiba → Monastir20 minfrom €15Book
Monastir Habib Bourguiba → Sousse30 minfrom €16Book
Monastir Habib Bourguiba → Port El Kantaoui40 minfrom €18Book
Enfidha-Hammamet → Port El Kantaoui45 minfrom €24Book
Enfidha-Hammamet → Sousse50 minfrom €24Book
Monastir Habib Bourguiba → Mahdia55 minfrom €26Book

Sousse

The walled medina is busy with souks and dominated by its Ribat and Great Mosque. The archaeological museum in the kasbah holds beautiful Roman mosaics.

Monastir and Mahdia

Monastir's seafront Ribat offers views from its watchtower, and the Bourguiba Mausoleum stands nearby. Mahdia, further south, is a peaceful old town on a peninsula.

El Jem and Kairouan

The amphitheatre of El Jem once seated tens of thousands of spectators and is remarkably well preserved. Combine it with Kairouan, home to one of the oldest mosques in the Muslim world, for a full day with your own driver and a local guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit El Jem and Kairouan in one day?

Yes, from Sousse or Monastir. Leave early, see the amphitheatre in the morning and Kairouan in the afternoon. A private driver makes the 250 km loop comfortable.

Which airport is best for Sousse?

Monastir (MIR), about 25 to 30 minutes away. Enfidha-Hammamet (NBE) is around 45 minutes.

How much is a transfer from Monastir Airport to Sousse?

A private sedan for up to 4 passengers costs €16 one way, fixed in advance.