Discover Algeria Tour

Grande Poste in Algiers

Welcome to the historic city of Algiers. After meeting your guide, you will transfer to your hotel.

If you have an early arrival, you will take a downtown walking tour, including the Grande Poste, the port and historic mosques. If time permits, you may ascend to the picturesque view from the Basilica Notre Dame d’Afrique.

Today, you will participate in a full-day city tour with your guide. The tour will begin with an exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah, followed by a leisurely stroll through the intricate streets and alleys. Throughout the tour, you will gain insights into the city’s ancient history as you visit historic mosques and museums.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the Bardo Museum or the Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Art.

 Accommodation options: 3, 4, 5-stars

After breakfast, you will explore the pyramid-like structure of the Tomb of the Christian (Royal Mausoleum of Mauritania).

Next, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tipaza, which is arguably one of the most picturesque Roman cities in North Africa. Stroll down the ancient Roman road next to the Mediterranean Sea and gain insight into the life of a Roman settlement. Here you will visit the museum and the archaeological site, which includes the largest basilica in North Africa.

Next, depart for Cherchell which was once the capital of the Numidian kingdoms. Take a guided tour of the museum here.

Continue your journey and arrive in Oran in the late afternoon. Transfer to the hotel for the night.

Harbor of Oran, view from fort above

Today will be a comprehensive full-day tour of Oran. You will visit the Bey’s Palace, a 14th-century fort built by Merinid Sultan Abou Hassan. You will also visit the Church of Santa Cruz, constructed during the second half of the 16th century. The views of the sea and city from the church are sure to impress.

If time permits, you will take a stroll along the harbor and visit the district of Sidi El Houari and its mosque.

Depart early in the morning for the historic city of Tlemcen. Explore this historically rich city with visits to the 13th-century Mosque of Sidi Bel Hassan, the Great Mosque and the 13th-century ruins of ancient Mansourah.

Return to Oran for night.

View of Constantine's city-splitting gorge

Today, you will board a domestic flight from Oran to Constantine. Constantine is sure to impress visitors with its location above the Rhumel Gorge. A walk across the Sidi M’Cid Bridge, once the world’s highest suspension bridge at 175 metres, is a must. If time permits, explore the Museum of Cirta, the Kasbah and the Palace of Ahmed Bey.

Begin your day with a visit to the hillside Roman site of Tiddis. You will commence by walking through the triumphal arch and passing by the sanctuary of Mithras, the Christian basilica and the Roman houses.

Return to Constantine to visit the grand mosque and any other city sites missed on the previous day.

Today will be an early morning start to travel south to the unforgettable historical and archaeological sites of Timgad and Lambaesis. Before you reach Timgad stop at Medracen (Ancient Numidian Tomb), which is 58 meters in diameter and 19 meters in height.

Continue to Timgad and explore this impressive site and museum. Here you will discover the library, temples, amphitheatre, and the arch of Trajan.

You may want to have lunch and then travel to Lambaesis to see the large structure of the legionary base. Return to Timgad for your night in Hotel Trajan

Amphitheater at beautiful Djemila

Today, you will depart early to travel north to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Djemila, meaning ‘Beautiful’ in Arabic. The site lives up to its name as it is uniquely situated amongst rolling hills. You will have a guided tour of both the museum and the historic site. Explore the forum, basilicas, baptisteries, arch of Caracalla, Temple des Septimes, well-preserved Roman market and theatre.

Your next destination will be the city of Setif, where you will take a guided tour of the Museum of Archaeology and view the grand mosaic titled The Triumph of Dionysos.

After breakfast, you will travel back to the Algiers capital. Upon arrival in Algiers, you will embark on a guided tour to explore historical sites such as the Bastion 23 and the Fine Art Museum. If time permits, you may also visit any of the attractions that were not visited during your first day.

*Itinerary subject to modification according to local conditions.