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Guided tour in the footsteps of Albert Camus

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In the footsteps of Albert Camus

We have put together a 10 day tour to trace and relive Camus’ life. Adventure Algeria’s tour includes visits to many of the places associated with Camus' life and work, visiting scenes from Inter Alia, l'Etranger, The Plague and The First Man.

Duration: 10 Days
Key Features: Oran, Annaba, Drean and Algiers
Accommodation: Hotels
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12-Day Albert Camus Tour Itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of Nobel Prize-winning author Albert Camus on this unique literary journey across Algeria. Discover the places that shaped his life and inspired his greatest works, from the streets of Algiers and the Roman ruins of Tipasa to Oran, Annaba and his birthplace at Dréan.

Central Algiers at the beginning of the Albert Camus tour
Day 1
Arrival in Algiers Transfer to your hotel in central Algiers for a four-night stay, followed by a walking tour including the Esplanade, Place des Martyrs, Place Emir Abdelkader and the Grande Poste.
Casbah of Algiers and Notre Dame d'Afrique
Day 2
The Casbah and Bab El Oued Explore the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers, enjoy lunch in a private home and visit the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Continue to Bab El Oued, Algiers Lycée, Marengo Gardens, Padovani Beach and Notre Dame d'Afrique.
Tipasa and the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania in Algeria
Day 3
Tipasa, Cherchell and the Royal Mausoleum Visit the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, the seaside town of Cherchell and the Roman ruins of Tipasa, a landscape celebrated by Camus and closely associated with some of his most memorable essays.
Belcourt district of Algiers associated with Albert Camus
Day 4
Camus' Algiers and Belcourt Follow the traces of Albert Camus through Belcourt, his childhood quarter, and Rue Mohamed Belouizdad, formerly Rue de Lyon. Continue to the Bardo Museum before enjoying free time in central Algiers.
Oran locations connected with Albert Camus
Day 5
Fly to Oran Take an internal flight to Oran for a two-night stay. Begin exploring the places connected with Camus, including his former apartment, Place des Armes, the seafront, cafés, the town hall and Michelet Market.
Santa Cruz and the Mediterranean city of Oran
Day 6
Historic Oran Continue exploring Oran, including the Murdjadjo Massif, the Church of Santa Cruz, the port, the archaeology museum, the Palais du Bey and Mers El Kebir.
Annaba and Cap de Garde in eastern Algeria
Day 7
Fly to Annaba Fly to Annaba for a two-night stay. Explore central Annaba, including its mosque and Casbah, before continuing to the dramatic coastal scenery of Cap de Garde.
Drean formerly Mondovi birthplace of Albert Camus
Day 8
Dréan, Camus' Birthplace Travel to Dréan, formerly Mondovi, the birthplace of Albert Camus. Visit the family home and Chapeau du Gendarme, where his father, Lucien Camus, once worked.
Basilica of Saint Augustine and Hippo Regius in Annaba
Day 9
Hippo Regius and Saint Augustine Visit the Basilica of Saint Augustine, the ancient Roman settlement of Hippo Regius and the mountain village of Seraïdi. Later, fly back to Algiers for a two-night stay.
Martyrs Memorial and museums in Algiers
Day 10
Return to Algiers Return to Algiers and settle into your hotel. Depending on flight times, enjoy further independent exploration of the city or time at leisure.
Jardin d'Essai botanical gardens in Algiers
Day 11
Algiers Museums and Jardin d'Essai Visit the Martyrs' Memorial, the Museum of the Liberation and the Museum of Fine Arts before continuing to the Jardin d'Essai, renowned for its grand avenues and remarkable collection of plants.
Final day in Algiers before departure
Day 12
Departure from Algiers Enjoy free time for bookshops, shopping or a final walk through central Algiers before transferring to the airport for your return flight.

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.

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

Albert Camus, son of Algeria

Like many Algerian writers, Albert Camus described his love of his native Algeria and in particular of Tipasa in one of his most nostalgic essays. He portrayed euphorically what he had experienced there as “the happy lassitude of a wedding day with the world”. Camus wrote in his essay in 1938 “Tipasa is inhabited by the gods and that the gods speak in the sun, the sea armoured with silver, in the raw blue sky over the ruins, and it’s easy to believe the gods still live here”.

Tipasa remains a stunning beauty spot enticing visitors with its perfumed paradise of expressionist colours where sky, sea and ancient and modern history still meet. Once Camus exulted “Here, I understand this thing they call glory: the right to love without measure”.

Samia Bahar- Adventure Algeria Tour Guide

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