Itinerary
- Day 1
Algiers
You'll arrive in Algiers and get transferred to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and get your bearings in Algeria's capital city.
- Accommodation
- (Ralph Hotel oder ähnlich), (ABC Hotel oder ähnlich)
- Day 2
Algiers
Spend the day walking through historic Algiers and its Kasbah district, which is a UNESCO site. You'll see buildings that reflect Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and European influences. The area has synagogues, churches, and mosques mixed together, showing how many different communities shaped the city over centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ralph Hotel oder ähnlich), (ABC Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kasbah district
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Algiers
Landmarks Kasbah of Algiers - Day 3
Algiers to Constantine
Head east to visit Djemila, a Roman archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage location. From there, continue to Constantine, the third-largest city, which sits above spectacular gorges with dramatic suspension bridges. You'll check in for two nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ibis Hotel oder ähnlich), (Protea Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Djemila archaeological excavations
Landmarks Djemila 
- Day 4
Constantine
Start by exploring Constantine's gardens and the Ha-rem palace of Hadj Ahmed Bey, then see the Emir Abdelkader Mosque. After lunch, drive south to see the Medracen Mausoleum from the 3rd century BC, then visit Timgad, a UNESCO site with Roman baths, a library, a triumphal arch, and an ancient fortress before heading back to Constantine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ibis Hotel oder ähnlich), (Protea Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ha-rem and palace of Hadj Ahmed Bey
- Visit to Emir Abdelkader Mosque
- Visit to Medracen Mausoleum
- Visit to Timgad Roman site
Landmarks Emir Abdelkader Mosque Medracen Mausoleum Timgad - Day 5
Constantine to Ghardaia
Spend the morning in Constantine touring the Cirta Museum and old town alleyways. You'll see the 160-meter gorges carved by the River Rhummel and the distinctive suspension and stone bridges. In the afternoon, visit the Roman site of Tiddis about 30 km north, then head to the airport for your evening flight south to Ghardaia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Djanoub Hotel oder ähnlich), (Belvedere Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cirta Museum
- Walking tour of Constantine old town
- Visit to Tiddis Roman site
Landmarks Cirta Museum Tiddis - Day 6
Ghardaia
Explore Ghardaia, a UNESCO oasis town in the desert with five ancient settlements. You can walk through Beni Isguen, a fortified religious town, and check out the busy market in Ghardaia where traders sell carpets and spices. The Ibadite Muslim community here has preserved their traditions and architecture for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Djanoub Hotel oder ähnlich), (Belvedere Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beni Isguen village
- Visit to Ghardaia market and settlements
- Exploration of M'Zab Valley settlements
Landmarks M'Zab Valley Beni Isguen Ghardaia Market - Day 7
Ghardaia to El Goléa
Travel southwest to El Golea, called the 'city of one hundred thousand palm trees' because of all its date palms and gardens. Visit the steeple of Saint Joseph church where Charles de Foucauld is buried, and in the afternoon, go up to the old castle that overlooks the oasis to learn about the area's historical importance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Al Boustan Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint Joseph Church
- Visit to El Goléa castle
Landmarks Saint Joseph Church - Day 8
El Goléa to Timimoun
Drive to Timimoun, recognizable by its distinctive ochre-red clay buildings that seem to blend into the desert. The town sits at a salt lake on the border of the Western Great Erg and has both an old Berber fortress and a newer French-built center. You'll explore the market and learn about traditional underground irrigation systems called Foggara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Gourara Hotel oder ähnlich), (Djenane Ahid Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Timimoun old town (Ksour)
- Visit to Timimoun market
- Exploration of traditional Foggara irrigation systems
Landmarks Timimoun - Day 9
Timimoun
Spend the day driving through the Sebkha desert region in an off-road vehicle. You'll visit the Ighzer citadel and cave, then Ksar Faoun in a palm oasis and the Sahara's sand dunes. Stop at Badriane, Semouta, and Ouled Said before returning to relax by the pool at your hotel with views of the palm oasis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Gourara Hotel oder ähnlich), (Djenane Ahid Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Off-road desert exploration on Sebkha circuit
- Visit to Ighzer citadel
- Visit to Ighzer cave
- Visit to Ksar Faoun
- Visit to Badriane
- Visit to Semouta
- Visit to Ouled Said
Landmarks Ighzer citadel Ighzer cave Ksar Faoun - Day 10
Timimoun to Algiers
Another day exploring the Erg Occidental desert, this time seeing the old clay fortresses of Ksar Lichta and Ksar Beni Mlouk at the edge of the dunes. These were once key stops on caravan routes. Enjoy your last moments in the desert, then fly back to Algiers in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ralph Hotel oder ähnlich), (ABC Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ksar Lichta
- Visit to Ksar Beni Mlouk
Landmarks Ksar Lichta Ksar Beni Mlouk - Day 11
Algiers to Tipaza
Travel to Tipaza, a UNESCO ruins about 50 km west of Algiers. Founded by Phoenicians and later developed by Romans, it has an amphitheater, 4th-century basilica, forum, and museum. If time allows, you might visit the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, the Roman port at Caesarea in Cherchel, or the Jardin d'Essai botanical garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ralph Hotel oder ähnlich), (ABC Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tipaza ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit to Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
- Visit to Caesarea Roman port in Cherchel
- Visit to Jardin d'Essai botanical garden
- Visit to Martyrs' Monument
Landmarks Tipaza Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania Caesarea Jardin d'Essai 
- Day 12
Algiers
Your tour of Algeria ends today. You'll head to the airport and travel home with memories from your time exploring the country's ancient sites, desert landscapes, and historic cities.
