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Start
Feb 5, 2026
Algiers
Algiers
2026-02-05
End
Feb 11, 2026
Algiers
Algiers
2026-02-11
Duration
7 days
Price
EUR1695.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
This tour is your introduction to Africa's largest country and one of the most exciting countries in Northern Africa. Algeria, which has previously been difficult to travel to, is now open for exploring!
This tour will start in the French and Ottoman inspired streets of Algiers. We'll see a mix of the old, in the winding alleyways of the Kasbah, and the new, with sites like Djamma el Djazaïr (the mosque that houses the world's tallest minaret). We'll then journey to Constantine where we'll see the city's famous epic hanging bridges and stunning cliffside views. We'll dive back in time as we travel through the historical Roman ruins of Tipaza and Timgad. Of course, no trip to Algeria would be complete without a visit to the Sahara, so we will venture down south to Djanet to see some of the most stunning desert scenery in the entire Sahara.
This tour can be done as it stands, or if you'd like to see more of North Africa while you're already in the region, check out our Algeria and Libya Revolution Day Tour .
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.
INCLUSIONS:
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels, breakfast included, except when other accommodation is mentioned in itinerary |
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Transport as per itinerary |
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Entrance fees to sites (as per itinerary) |
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Western and local guides |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 495
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.
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Visa fees if necessary |
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Meals other than breakfast |
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Transport to and from the start and end of tour |
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities |
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Any COVID related expenses |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the amazing streets of Algiers and get lost in the Algiers Kasbah
Visit the huge Roman ruin sites of Timgad and Tipaza
Journey into the heart of the Sahara and visit the epic Tassili N'Ajjar National Park
Traverse the beautiful bridges of Constantine
*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 1Thu Feb 5
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 2Fri Feb 6
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 3Sat Feb 7
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 4Sun Feb 8
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 5Mon Feb 9
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 6Tue Feb 10
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.
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