Roman Ruins & Sahara Sands Tour

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

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

For those with early morning arrivals, you may want to spend the afternoon on a tour through the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah.

Today you will have a full day city tour with your guide. You may start the day off exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah and wind your way through the labyrinth of streets and alleys. Enjoy learning about its ancient past as you visit ancient mosques and museums.

In the afternoon, you may want to visit the Bardo Museum or the Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Art.

Amphitheater at Tipasa Roman Ruins

After breakfast, you will depart for Cherchell, which was once the capital of the Numidian kingdoms. Take a guided tour of the museum before traveling to your next destination, the UNESCO World Heritage Roman site of Tipaza. Tipaza is arguably one of the most picturesque Roman cities in North Africa. Stroll down the ancient Roman road next to the clear Mediterranean Sea and get a glimpse of what it would have been like to live in this Roman settlement. Here you will visit the museum and the archeological site, which includes the largest basilica in North Africa

When you are ready you will travel back to Algiers. On the way, you will explore the pyramid-like structure of the Tomb of the Christian (Royal Mausoleum of Mauritania).

When you are ready, return to Algiers for the night.

Take an early morning flight to Constantine. When you arrive you will take a trip to the hillside Roman site of Tiddis.. You will begin by walking through the triumphal arch and passing by the sanctuary of Mithras, the Christian basilica, and the Roman houses.

After, return to Constantine for a tour of this historic city. Constantine is sure to impress any visitor as it is located above the Rhumel Gorge. You’ll want to walk over the  Sidi M'Cid Bridge, once the highest suspension bridge in the world at 175 meters. If time remains explore the Museum of Cirta, explore the Kasbah, and the Palace of Ahmed Bey.

Roman ruins, columns in Timgad

You will want to get an early start today 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 tall.

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

Your group 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.

Mosaic of Dionysus in Setif Museum

Today you will want an early start 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 visit to 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 stop will be the city of Setif where you will take a guided tour through the Museum of Archaeology and see the grand mosaic called ‘The Triumph of Dionysos’.

Travel to Algiers for an evening flight to Ghardaia.

Begin the day in Ghardaïa and set out to explore the M’zab Valley, taking in its unique desert architecture, palm-filled oases, and traditional way of life. Spend the morning visiting several historic towns and learning about the region’s Ibadi culture.

After a local lunch, continue through the valley’s settlements, enjoying panoramic views and glimpses of daily life in this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ghardaia

Today you will step back in time as you enjoy the local customs and culture while visiting the historic cities and sites in the M’Zab Valley. Visit traditional markets, enjoy the lively atmosphere colors, and unique architecture. You will explore important religious monuments and mosques, while admiring this region’s natural beauty.

Today you will have a half-day visit in the M’Zab valley. Visit traditional markets, enjoy the lively atmosphere colors, and unique architecture. You will explore important religious monuments and mosques, while admiring this region’s natural beauty.  In the afternoon drive to El Ménia for night.

Enjoy a relaxed morning. When you are ready you will journey across the wild beauty of the Sahara region to the small Oasis town of Timimoun.

After breakfast, you will visit the beautiful palmary, the ‘red’ building architecture, dunes, the 9^th century hillside Ksour, and the fascinating caves and village of Tindjillet.

When you are ready, return to Timimoun for the night.

Today you will begin the day with a trip to the Beni Abbes, a village found in the 11^th century. Here you will also visit the historic Hermitage of Father Charles de Foucauld.

Once you are ready, continue to the beautiful town of Taghit for the night.

Saharan Oasis Town of Taghit | Larry Koester [CC BY 2.0], via Flickr

Taghit is said to be one of the most beautiful Oasis towns in the Sahara region. You will visit the Old Ksar (fort), and walk through the old town with the mud-brick houses and narrow alleyways. Be sure you climb up the imposing dunes or the Grand Erg.

Continue with your tour to see the unique cave paintings (camels and ostriches). Taghit is the beginning of a 600km stretch of dunes forming the Great Erg Occidental.

Today you will travel to Bechar for your departure flight to Algiers.

If you have time before your flight, your guide will take you to the market in Bechar.

Meet your guide at the airport in Algiers and transfer back to your hotel.

*Itinerary subject to modification according to local conditions