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Catamaran from Port El Kantaoui: Dolphins, Swimming and What to Expect

Three catamaran cruises from Port El Kantaoui compared: a two-hour sail, a three-hour dolphin-spotting trip and a private cruise with snorkelling. Prices, ratings and the honest odds.

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Is the El Jem and Kairouan Day Trip from Sousse Worth It?

El Jem's Roman amphitheatre and the holy city of Kairouan in one day from Sousse: four day trips compared on price, duration and reviews, and who should skip it.

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Horse Riding on the Beach in Sousse and Monastir: Which Ride to Book

Beach rides, sunset rides and horse swimming around Sousse and Monastir cost about €29 to €51. What the listings say, what they leave out, and why a 5.0 from two reviews proves little.

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Kuriat Islands from Monastir: What the Yacht Trip Offers and What It Doesn't

The Kuriat Islands are Tunisia's main loggerhead turtle nesting site. What the 7-hour yacht trip from Monastir (€69, rated 3.5) promises, what it doesn't, and who it suits.

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Monastir Ribat and the Bourguiba Mausoleum: Visit on Your Own or With a Tour?

The Ribat and the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba stand next to each other in Monastir, about 20 km from Sousse. Four Monastir day trips compared, from €30 to €62.

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Pirate Boat Trip from Sousse with Children: What the Listing Promises

A pirate ship cruise with a live show, a swim and a fish lunch from €27.84, rated 4.5 from only 6 reviews. What is described, what is missing for families, and the better-reviewed alternative.

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Quad Tour in Sousse or Monastir: How Long, How Much, Who Is It For?

Four quad tours from Sousse compared: two-hour rides from €25.60, a longer Flamingo Lake route, and a quad-and-camel combination. What the listings say and what they leave open.

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Sahara from Sousse: Is the 2-Day Tour to Douz and Tozeur Worth It?

Five Sahara tours from Sousse compared, from €94.17 for two days to a three-day loop at €280: what they cover, how far you drive, and who should stay on the coast.

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Sousse Medina and Ribat on Your Own: Do You Need a Guide?

How the UNESCO-listed medina and the Ribat of Sousse work as a self-guided walk, and when a guided half-day tour or a souk tour with tasting is the better use of €24.

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Sousse with Kids: Which Tours Work for a Family and What to Check First

Boat cruises, a pirate ship, a camel and carriage ride and a wildlife park, from €27.84 per person. What families can book around Sousse and the details no description gives.

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