7 days in Monastir Itinerary

Known for its imposing 8th-century fortress, the coastal city of Monastir offers visitors pristine beaches, a scenic waterfront, and a number of historic buildings to admire.

Get out of town with these interesting Monastir side-trips: El-Jem (Amphitheatre of El Jem & Archaeological Museum of El-Djem), Hammamet (Hammamet Beach, Yasmin Hammamet, &more) and Mahdia Museum (in Mahdia). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Bourghiba Mausoleum, go for a stroll along the water at Monastir Marina, take an in-depth tour of Sousse Archaeological Museum, and make a splash at Aqua Palace.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Monastir road trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport and Tunis Carthage International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C.