day 10: djerba – el jem - sousse

After breakfast, we sadly say goodbye to Djerba. Leaving via the Ferry back to the mainland. The Roman Amphitheater's calling, and it's gonna be HUGE. Imagine the roar of the crowds, the thrill of the games – we'll be walking in the footsteps of ancient warriors and chariot racers . 

El Jem’s The amphitheatre was built around 238 AD. It is one of the best preserved Roman stone ruins in the world, and is unique in Africa. As other amphitheatres in the Roman Empire, it was built for spectator events, and it is one of the biggest amphitheatres in the world. The estimated capacity is 35,000. El Jem seems to be in the middle of nowhere surrounded by desert and olive groves. The olives is where the area derived its wealth, such that citizens could build 2 amphitheatres for local amusements. Only one is left today and is in fine order and fascinating to explore. 

First lets take a stroll through the Medina to the Museum Dar Essid - this is a rich merchants house - extraordinary insight into how the rich showed their wealth. Then wander the medina to see what's happening. As the day unfolds, we'll head to Sousse, our final destination in Tunisia. Overnight in your hotel in Sousse.

 Hotel El Mauradi Kantoui or similar. 

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