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Tamanrasset and Algiers Tour

8 Days * 7 Nights

Tamanrasset and Algiers Tour

per person
8 Days ~ 7 Nights
Private Tour
Visa Upon Arrival Tour
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  • Included
    Accommodations Described in Tour Plan
    Airport Pick-up & Drop-off
    Breakfasts
    Domestic Flights
    Driver & Private Transportation
    English-Speaking Guide/Manager
    Entrance Fees to Sites
    Letter of Invitation for Visa Application
    Security Escort Where Needed (determined by Tour Manager)
    Site Specific Guides or Local Guides (per itinerary)
  • Not Included
    Airfare & Travel Insurance
    Gratuities
    Lunches, Dinners, and Beverages
    Personal Spending
    Quad or Camel Excursions
    Visa Application Costs

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Tour Plan

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Arrival - Algiers

The city of Algiers at night

Welcome to the historic city of Algiers. Your guide will take you to the hotel for a rest. If you have an early arrival, you will take a downtown walking tour to visit sites including the Grande Poste, the port, and historic mosques. If time permits, you may also visit Basilica Notre Dame d’Afrique for a panoramic view of the city. For those with early morning arrivals, you may want to spend the afternoon on a tour through the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah. Accommodation Options: 3, 4, 5-star Hotel
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Algiers - Tipaza - Tomb of the Christian - Tamanrasset
Roman Ruins along the sea

Tipaza Roman ruins on the Algerian coast

After breakfast, you will travel to Tipaza, where you will enjoy beautiful views and well-preserved Roman ruins along the Mediterranean Sea. Explore its historic basilica, which is said to be the largest in North Africa. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to dine at a local restaurant nearby for a fresh fish lunch. Next, continue to Cherchell to visit two archaeological museums housing many Roman antiquities. Finally, on your way back to Algiers, you will stop at the mysterious pyramid-like structure of the Tomb de le Christian. You will transfer to the airport to board a domestic flight to the deep desert town of Tamanrasset. Most flights depart later in the evening. Upon arrival, transfer to a local guesthouse for the night.

Accommodation: Basic Local Guesthouse

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Tamanrasset - Assekrem - Hoggar
Hermitage of Charles de Foucauld

Hermitage of Charles de Foucauld

***YOUR GUIDE WILL DETERMINE THE EXACT ROUTE IN THE REGION BASED ON LOCAL CONDITIONS***

After breakfast, you will depart for Ahaggar National Park, heading towards the  spectacular lunar-like mountain formations of the Akarakar Plateau. Next, you will make a stop to view the oasis, Water Guelta of Afilal. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Assekrem. You can visit the hermitage of Charles de Foucauld, where the French monk lived in solitude and contemplation in the early 20th century. Travelers can explore the simple stone chapel he built, still tended by monks today. If timed correctly, you can watch the sun set over the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Sahara. Accommodation: Basic Camping (all meals provided on this day)
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Hoggar - Tanguet
Sunrise at Assekrem

Sunrise at Assekrem

If you are an early riser, consider waking up early to climb to a high point to witness the sunrise. It is said that Assekrem is the world’s most beautiful location for sunrises and sunsets. The remainder of your day will be spent exploring local sites, including ancient rock paintings dating back to 6000 BC. Return to Tanguet for dinner. Accommodation: Basic Camping (all meals provided on this day)
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Tanguet - Tahifet
In the morning, depart Tanguet to spend the afternoon passing through and exploring the picturesque regions of Tamekreste. You will make stops at the villages of indigenous Touarègues Indalag and Tahifet. These stops will provide you with valuable insights into life in the Sahara. Along the way, you will view the historic paintings and engravings that are unique to this region.Accommodation: Basic Camping (all meals provided on this day)
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Tahifet - Tamanrasset

Today, you will travel back to Tammanrasset and explore the city if time permits. You will have time to rest at a local guesthouse before your flight to Algiers.

Accommodation: Basic Guesthouse
7
Departure

Today you will take a middle-of-the-night flight back to Algiers. (Most flights to Algiers are after midnight).

Upon arrvival in Algiers, you will have an early check-in at the hotel and rest until noon.

In the afternoon, you will have a guided tour of Algiers’ Kasbah. Afterwards, you may also visit some local museums such as the Bardo Museum and the Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Art.

Accommodation Options: 3, 4, 5-star Hotel
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If you have time before your flight, your guide will show you more of the historical sites in the city. Your driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight.

*Itinerary subject to modification according to local conditions. **This is an adventure tour, please make sure you are physically fit for difficult walking and driving terrain.

*This tour qualifies for an Algerian tourist visa on arrival because more than 70% of this tour is in the southern Algerian region.
**You will be required to pay for the tourist visa in cash upon arrival. The visa-on-arrival fees will vary depending on the number of days you are staying in Algeria.

The itinerary map is provided for general reference purposes only and may not reflect exact geographic accuracy or scale. Tour routing and travel arrangements are subject to change based on operational, seasonal, or local conditions.