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Start
Nov 30, 2026
Algiers
Algiers
2026-11-30
End
Dec 13, 2026
Tripoli
Tripoli
2026-12-13
Duration
14 days
Price
EUR3525.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
Our tour kicks off in the busy capital of Algiers, where we'll take in all the beautiful architecture, soak in the atmosphere, visit the world's tallest minaret, and feast on tasty Algerian snacks. From here we'll head to Constantine, which is maybe the most beautiful city in all of North Africa. This city is famous for its hanging bridges, which dangle over the ravines running throughout this picturesque cliffside city. From there, we'll drive to the impressive Roman ruins of Timgad, before flying down south to Djanet.
In the south, we'll explore Tassili n'Ajjer National Park and see stunning desert rock formations, rolling waves of red and orange sand dunes, and prehistoric rock art that is thousands of years older than the pyramids. Flying back north, we'll visit another gorgeous Roman site, as well as our favorite seafood restaurant, before one last night in Algiers.
Leaving Algeria, we'll make a stop in Tunisia, with a day in the relaxed but bustling capital. We'll explore the ancient streets of the beautiful Tunis Medina. We'll also leave the city to see the ruins of Carthage, and the seaside town of Sidi Bou Said, which is often compared to Santorini for its charming blue and white buildings.
Our next stop will of course be Libya! This incredible country has so much to offer. We'll start in the capital of Tripoli where we'll take in the main sights of the city, as well as hanging out with locals at the always-busy Martyr's Square and visit countless coffee shops. We'll visit the magnificent Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratah, the former being one of the most massive Roman sites in the world, and the latter having one of the most well-preserved Roman theatres you'll ever see.
We'll also head south, stopping at many Berber sites along the way, ending in Ghadames. This extremely impressive city is both beautiful and fascinating and will be one of the highlights of the trip. We'll spend the evening watching the sunset from the Libyan Saharan sand dunes, and maybe even do some dune-bashing for those that are wanting an adreneline rush! Back in Tripoli, we'll have dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the old city before we say our final goodbyes the next morning.
If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.
This tour is made up of our Libya Winter Tour and our Algeria Winter Tour with an added stop in Tunis, and can be done in separate sections if you don't have time for all of it. On the flipside, if you want to see Mauritania as well, have a look at the Extreme North Africa Tour .
| Start | End | Days | Price | Single Sup. | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Nov 29 Nouakchott |
7 | €1575 | €300 | |
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Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 6
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7 | €1695 | €495 | |
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Dec 7
Tripoli |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
7 | €1995 | €600 | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 6
Algiers |
14 | €3195 | €795 | |
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Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour |
Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
14 | €3525 | €825 |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
21 | €5195 | €1295 |
*A small note: there is actually a night in Tunis (Tunisia) between the Algeria and Libya tours. So anyone doing the Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour, or the Extreme North Africa Tour, will also visit Tunisia.
INCLUSIONS:
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Visa pre-approval for Libya |
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Letter of Embarkation for Algeria |
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels/guesthouses, breakfast included |
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Transport, during the tour unless otherwise stated |
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Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary |
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Western and local guides, and all required security precautions |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 825
What is the single supplement? This is paid to guarantee a single room. If you are travelling alone and would like to be roomed with another single traveller, you do not need to pay this.
EXCLUSIONS:
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Algerian visa fee (paid on arrival in Algeria) |
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Libyan visa fee (paid online) |
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Meals other than breakfast |
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Flights from Algiers to Tunis |
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Flights to and from Tripoli from Tunis |
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities |
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Any COVID related expenses or other travel expenses |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the city of Tripoli
Explore the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, Sabratah, Timgad and Tipaza
Journey into the heart of the Sahara and visit the epic Tassili N'Ajjer National Park
Delve into the little known Berber lifestyle , deep in the Libyan desert
*A note about pricing: whilst most of our tours are priced and paid for in USD, EUR is king in North Africa, so it makes much more logical sense to price everything in and receive Euros for our North Africa tours.
Itinerary
Day 1Mon Nov 30
Algiers
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Today we will explore the vibrant Algerian capital of Algiers.
- We'll begin the day with a walk through the botanical gardens of Algiers (which is surprisingly large). This is the site of the filming of the original 1923 Tarzan movie.
- Next, we continue on to visit the amazing architecture of the Martyrs' Memorial, which is one of the most famous symbols of Algeria. The monument was opened in 1982, celebrating 20 years of independence.
- In the afternoon, we will head to the oldest part of Algiers, the kasbah, where we will navigate through the windy streets and learn about the different histories from Arab and Amazigh, to Ottoman and French.
- In the evening, we will have free time for dinner where we can explore one of Algiers' many amazing restaurants and maybe even stop in a brasserie for a beer!
Day 2Tue Dec 1
Algiers, Constantine
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In the morning, we will fly to Constantine, also known as the city of bridges.
- We'll spend the day exploring the amazing beauty of this city by visiting many different viewpoints, both above and below the bridges of the city. The city is built on a massive rock and has seven bridges built during different periods that span a massive chasm that cuts through the city.
- Later on, we will have time to walk through the city and explore the streets of Constantine. We will also get a chance to sample djouzia, which is a famous desert from Constantine.
- Free time in the evening.
- Overnight in Constantine.
Day 3Wed Dec 2
Timgad, Djanet
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In the morning, we will make the two and a half hour drive to Timgad, the premier Roman ruin site in Algeria. Whether you’re a history buff or not, this place is absolutely incredible and show cases some amazing Roman architecture and some of the best preserved mosaics from the Roman period.
- We will have lunch in Timgad before heading back towards Constantine, where we can relax before heading to the airport to fly to Djanet.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 4Thu Dec 3
Djanet, Sahara Desert
- Today we will head out to see the amazing scenery of this region.
- Start the adventure after breakfast, by heading towards the Essendilene canyon and visiting the local nomadic camps.
- In the afternoon, we will head towards the Essendilene dunes to see the amazing rolling orange and red sand sea.
- We will then head back to our accommodation for a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 5Fri Dec 4
Djanet
- Continuing the adventure, we'll start off today with a visit to the site of Tikoubaouine with its magnificent landscapes.
- We will then head over to Tilane or Timghas for a lunch stop.
- After lunch, we will head towards Tegharghart to see the famous Crying Cow, Algeria’s most famous rock carving, believed to be around 7000 years old! Yes, that's the right number of 0s.
- After experiencing more amazing scenery in the desert we will head back to the accommodation in Djanet for a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 6Sat Dec 5
Djanet, Tipasa, Algiers
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This morning we will head to the airport for our midday flight back to Algiers.
- Once we arrive back in Algiers we will head straight to Tipasa to visit the ancient Roman ruins by the sea.
- Here we will also have an opportunity to eat at one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Algeria (in our opinion anyway!).
- On our way back to Algiers we will also stop by the Mausoleum of Cleopatra II who is allegedly the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
- Arriving back in Algiers, tonight we will have a free evening, giving you the opportunity to explore some of the nightlife on offer in Algiers if that's something you're interested in doing.
- Overnight in Algiers.
Day 7Sun Dec 6
Algiers, Tunis
- This morning, we will fly to Tunis for an overnight stop before we continue our journey on to Libya the following day.
- Arriving at Tunis airport, we'll have a quick stop at our hotel before heading out to see the highlights of Tunis, including visiting Sidi Bou Said and the ancient site of Carthage.
- Later in the day we will head to the old Medina to get lost in the winding alleys.
- This evening we'll have some free time so everyone will get a chance to recharge their batteries.
- Overnight in Tunis.
Day 8Mon Dec 7
Tripoli
- We'll take the early morning flight this morning from Tunis to Tripoli.
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Checking into the hotel, we'll spend the rest of the day exploring Tripoli.
- While exploring Tripoli we will visit the Red Castle Museum, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, and the main souq. We will also wander around the streets and get a feel for the unique style of the city with coffee and gelato stops.
- In the evening we'll go to our favourite takeaway burger shop, famous in Tripoli and always busy. The winding queue is one of our favourite parts of it actually, as it's a great opportunity to do some people watching and strike up a conversation with a fellow burger-waitee. All part of the experience! We'll collect our burgers and then go and wander through and sit in a nearby park, to continue soaking in some of the evening atmosphere.
Day 9Tue Dec 8
Tripoli, Sabratah
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In the morning we'll leave the city and visit the UNESCO ancient Roman site of Sabratah. Located right on the Mediterranean Sea, with spectacular views throughout the site, Sabratah is famous for the absolutely magnificently preserved and restored amphitheatre.
- We'll spend several hours exploring this magnificent site, before returning to Tripoli in the afternoon.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 10Wed Dec 9
Tripoli, Berber Granaries and Villages, Ghadames
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Leaving Tripoli we'll make our way south towards Ghadames, spending the day stopping at Berber granaries and villages as we drive through the Nafusa mountains.
Read more about the Berbers here.
- Our first stop will be Qasr Haj, a strikingly large round granary built in the 13 th century.
- After that we will visit a former Amazigh village built on a clifftop with epic views.
- The third village and granary we will stop at is a bit funkier than the others. You will have the opportunity to explore by climbing up the walls or into the chambers of the granary, and can even test your strength by pushing the wheel of an old olive oil press.
- In the evening, we will arrive in Ghadames. For dinner, we will get our first peek of the old city and have a traditional Libyan meal prepared for us at an outdoor café.
- Overnight in Ghadames.
Day 11Thu Dec 10
Ghadames
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We will spend most of the day visiting the fascinating old city of Ghadames.
- We will explore from both above and below, in a very unique double storey maze. There's the labyrinth of covered walkways on the ground that were traditionally used by the men of the city, as well as the narrow pathways above which connect the roofs of the entire city, and were used exclusively by the women.
- After our exploration, we'll have a traditional Libyan meal in one of the homes of the old town.
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Leaving the city itself, we'll take 4x4s out into the desert to slide down the dunes and see the sunset over the Sahara.
Those seeking a thrill can hop into the backseat of a local’s car for some dune bashing.
- On our way to the dunes, we’ll stop at the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress where we can see the neighboring countries of Tunisia and Algeria. Sand dunes, ruins, and an international land border all in one spot!
- After sunset, we'll try a local specialty of bread cooked in the sand and enjoy some peanut tea.
- Overnight in Ghadames.
Day 12Fri Dec 11
Ghadames, Gharyan, Tripoli
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In the morning, we will start to make our way back to Tripoli via Nalut.
- Along the way we will be stopping to see more incredible Berber architecture and more beautiful Saharan desert scenery. We will also be able to catch a glimpse of one of the few remaining posters from the Gaddafi era.
- For lunch, we will have the opportunity to eat in an underground troglodyte home and enjoy a local specialty.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 13Sat Dec 12
Tripoli, Leptis Magna
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Today we head to the highlight of every trip to Libya, the UNESCO site of Leptis Magna.
- We will spend a few hours exploring the ruins of one of the largest Roman ruin sites in the world. Here we will walk down ancient colonnaded streets, see impressive arches, and learn about the uniqueness of this ancient marvel. And all of course without another tourist in sight!
- In the afternoon, we will return to Tripoli and you'll have the chance to do any last minute shopping for souvenirs that you might be looking for.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 14Sun Dec 13
Tripoli, End of Tour
- This brings us to the end of our Libya tour, however for those who would like to explore more parts of this vast and fascinating country, please get in touch about organising an extension.
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