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Coast, Casbah and Sahara Tour

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Coast, Casbah and Sahara Tour

Culture, coast and landscape

This 15-day circuit offers a delightful taste of Algeria’s landscape and culture from the Mediterranean coast to the fringes of the Sahara desert. It include no less then five UNESCO sites, the jewel of Algiers the old casbah ; the Roman antiquities of Tipasa, Djemila , and Timgad “ Pompeii of Africa”: the M’Zab Vally and the Sarah towns of Biskra and El Oued “town of a thousand domes”.

Duration: 15 Days
Key Features: Algiers, Oran, Annaba, Constantine, Timgad
Accommodation: Hotels
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Discover Algeria
From the Mediterranean Coast to the Sahara Desert

Experience the incredible diversity of Algeria on this unforgettable 15-day journey through ancient Roman cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, vibrant coastal towns, dramatic mountain scenery and the vast Sahara Desert. From the historic streets of Algiers and the Mediterranean coastline to the timeless M’Zab Valley and the golden dunes of southern Algeria, this expertly guided tour showcases the country’s rich history, fascinating culture and spectacular landscapes.Every Adventure Algeria itinerary is tailor-made and led by experienced local guides. Whether you’re interested in archaeology, history, culture, photography or desert exploration, we can customise your itinerary from three days to three weeks. Contact us to discuss your perfect Algerian adventure and we’ll prepare a personalised quotation.

Central Algiers at the beginning of the Algeria tour
Day 1
Arrival in Algiers Arrive in Algiers and transfer to your city-centre hotel. After check-in, enjoy a walking and driving orientation tour of central Algiers.
Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania near Tipasa in Algeria
Day 2
Royal Mausoleum and Tipasa Travel west along Algeria’s Mediterranean coast to the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania and the UNESCO-listed Roman city of Tipasa, including its amphitheatre, basilica, forum and museum.
Historic Casbah of Algiers UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 3
The Casbah and Museums of Algiers Explore the historic Casbah of Algiers, beginning at the Palace of the Dey, Dar Essoltane, before visiting the Bardo Museum and the Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts.
Roman ruins of Hippo Regius in Annaba Algeria
Day 4
Annaba and Hippo Regius Visit the ancient city of Hippo Regius in Annaba, shaped by Phoenician, Berber, Roman and Vandal history and closely associated with the philosopher and theologian St Augustine.
Constantine City of Bridges and Roman Tiddis in Algeria
Day 5
Roman Tiddis and Constantine Discover the extraordinary Roman site of Tiddis, including its monumental gateway, baptistery and Villa of the Mosaics, followed by a tour of Constantine and its dramatic bridges.
Roman ruins of Djemila UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 6
UNESCO Djemila and Beni Fouda Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Djemila, formerly Cuicul, including its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and superb mosaic museum, before continuing to Beni Fouda.
Ancient Roman city of Timgad UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 7
UNESCO Timgad, Lambaesis and Medracen Spend the day exploring the Roman city of Timgad, the legionary fortress of Lambaesis and Medracen, the impressive royal tomb of the ancient Numidian kings.
Tighanimine Valley and the journey towards Biskra and El Oued
Day 8
Tighanimine, Rhoufi and Biskra Visit the spectacular Tighanimine Valley, the troglodyte village of Rhoufi and El Kantara, known in Roman times as Calceus Herculis, before continuing through Biskra and into the Sahara towards El Oued.
Guemar and El Oued in the Algerian Sahara
Day 9
El Oued and Guemar Experience El Oued’s camel market before visiting Guemar, including the Zaouia Tidjania, local museum and Jewish heritage sites. The afternoon is free to relax among the hotel’s gardens, pool and surrounding dunes.
Journey across the Algerian Sahara Desert
Day 10
Touggourt, Temacine and Beni Isguen Journey across the Sahara to Touggourt, an important centre of the date trade, and Temacine, where you will visit the historic Zaouia, before continuing to Beni Isguen for a three-night stay in a remote palm grove.
MZab Valley and Ghardaia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 11
UNESCO M’Zab Valley and Ghardaia Explore the UNESCO-listed M’Zab Valley and Ghardaia, including its old town, market square, distinctive four-fingered mosque, historic tombs and a traditional date farm.
Palm grove and the walled town of Beni Isguen
Day 12
Palm Grove and Beni Isguen Enjoy a leisurely morning among the palm groves before visiting the historic walled town of Beni Isguen, one of the most distinctive settlements in the M’Zab Valley.
Mediterranean coastline in Algiers Algeria
Day 13
Return to Algiers Fly from Ghardaia to Algiers and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. The remainder of the day is free for bookshops, shopping or independent exploration.
Martyrs Memorial and museums in Algiers Algeria
Day 14
Algiers Museums and Botanical Gardens Visit the Martyrs’ Memorial, the Museum of the Liberation and the Museum of Fine Arts, home to works by Algerian artists and European painters including Pissarro, Gauguin and Monet. Continue to the Jardin d’Essai botanical gardens.
Notre Dame dAfrique basilica overlooking Algiers
Day 15
Departure from Algiers Transfer from your hotel to Algiers International Airport for your return flight and onward journey.

Included In This Tour

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • English Speaking Tour Guide/Manager
  • Domestic Airfares
  • Site guides at the sites and museums
  • Private transportation
  • All entrance fees to sites and museums
  • Security escort during tour
  • Letter to apply for Algerian visa

Not Included In This Tour

  • Visas
  • International Airfare
  • Beverages
  • Personal Spending
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Lunch & Dinner (except in south Algeria)
  • Covid tests

Depsit Payment:
Once you obtain your visa, a 10% deposit payment will be due, payable in GBP via Bank transfer to a UK Bank (details will be sent to you).

Balancing Payment
-The balance: payable in cash (EU/GBP/USD) on arrival if you wish,
or
-Via Bank transfer, (two weeks prior to arrival) whatever is suitable for You.

Refunds:
The deposit is fully refundable up to day of travel.

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Testimonials

Some kind words

Wanted to emphasise that I enjoyed last years‘ trip enormously. It was extremely well organised by you and your team. I was amazed by the variety found in Algeria and believe I have to return to see more at some point in time. Please do pass on greetings to my guide Soumia and driver Mohammed as well as the colourful character in Ghardaia who was about to get married. TAM was an experience as well. Greetings to the owner of Mouflon- I must admit that I forgot his name- and his kind wife who invited me to her house. Everybody was so friendly.

 

Ursula

Rob and I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our travels in Algeria.  Both Azzedine and Mustafa were excellent.  Azzedine was efficient, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble.  Mustafa, too, could not have been more helpful and did a superb job of looking after us.  All the hotels in which we stayed met our expectations.  We would have no hesitation at all in recommending Algeria and your company to others.

Jane & Rob

I am deeply indebted to my friend Ahcicene Segouini, who hasn’t only taken exemplary care of my tour groups through his company but also, at his expense, facilitated this journey. I was driven skilfully and with good humor over a very large distances by Mustapha Gueraini and was accompanied for the much of the time by Abdelkader Bensalah, who I have also long counted as a friend and whose acquaintance with antiquities staff through the country greatly facilitated my task.

Dr Philip Kenrick

From the Mediterranean Coast to the Grandeur Sahara

A beautiful itinerary filled with romance and culture that will give you a real experience of ancient Algeria. With Roman antiquities at the UNESCO world heritage site of M'Zab Valley in Ghardaia and Beskra the gateway to the Dessert.
This 15-day circuit offers a delightful taste of Algeria’s landscape and culture from the Mediterranean coast to the fringes of the Sahara desert. It includes

  • no less than five UNESCO sites
  • the jewel of Algiers the old casbah
  • the Roman antiquities of Tipasa, Djemila
  • Timgad the Pompeii of Africa
  • The M’Zab Vally the Sarah towns of Biskra and El Oued “town of a thousand domes

Ahcicene - Adventure Algeria Tour Guide

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    Your 11-Day Roman Algeria Tour at a Glance

    Follow in the footsteps of the Roman Empire on this carefully planned 11-day journey through Algeria. From the magnificent Roman cities of Tipasa, Timgad and Djemila to the spectacular Aures Mountains and Constantine, each day combines outstanding archaeology, dramatic scenery and expert local guiding.

    Algiers at the beginning of the Roman Algeria Tour
    Day 1
    Arrival in Algiers
    Arrive in Algiers, transfer to your city-centre hotel and, subject to arrival time, enjoy an orientation walk through central Algiers.
    Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania near Cherchell in Algeria
    Day 2
    Cherchell and the Royal Mausoleum
    Travel west from Algiers to the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania before continuing to Cherchell, the ancient Roman city of Caesarea.
    Historic Casbah of Algiers in Algeria
    Day 3
    The Casbah and Museums of Algiers
    Explore the historic Casbah, Dar Essoltane, the Bardo Museum and the Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts.
    Roman ruins of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria
    Day 4
    Annaba and Hippo Regius
    Visit the ancient city of Hippo Regius, associated with St Augustine and shaped by Phoenician, Berber, Roman and Vandal history.
    Historic Souk Ahras, birthplace of St Augustine
    Day 5
    Souk Ahras, Madauros and Tebessa
    Discover Thagaste, the birthplace of St Augustine, before continuing to Roman Madauros and the historic city of Tebessa.
    Roman ruins of Timgad UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Day 6
    UNESCO Timgad and Lambaesis
    Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Timgad, the Roman legionary town of Lambaesis and the Numidian royal tomb of Medracen.
    Aures Mountains scenery on the journey to Biskra
    Day 7
    The Aures Mountains and Biskra
    Journey through the breathtaking scenery of the Aures Mountains towards Biskra, widely known as the gateway to the Sahara.
    Roman ruins of Tiddis in the hills of Algeria
    Day 8
    Medracen and Roman Tiddis
    Visit the ancient mausoleum of Medracen and the remarkable hillside Roman settlement of Tiddis, with sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.
    Constantine, the City of Bridges in Algeria
    Day 9
    Constantine, City of Bridges
    Explore Constantine, formerly Cirta, a dramatic cliff-top city famous for its deep gorge and historic bridges.
    Roman ruins of Djemila UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Day 10
    UNESCO Djemila
    Discover the ancient Roman city of Cuicul, including its forum, temples, basilicas, triumphal arches and outstanding mosaic museum.
    Martyrs’ Memorial in Algiers, Algeria
    Day 11
    Algiers and Departure
    Visit the Martyrs’ Memorial, the Museum of the Liberation and the Museum of Fine Arts before your departure arrangements.