Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Algiers
Algiers- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (El Aurassi Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG) to hotel
Landmarks Kasbah (The Citadelle) - Day 2
Algiers - Tipaza - Cherchell - Ghardaia
Algiers - Tipaza - Cherchell - Ghardaia- Meals
- Lunch (Local seafood restaurant in Tipaza (vegetarian options available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Le Belvedere)
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Mauritania
- Visit Cherchell Museum with white marble Apollo sculpture and statue of Augustus
- Visit Place des Martyrs (Martyrs' Square) in Cherchell
- Visit Tipaza Archaeological Park including forum, thermal baths, and Christian Basilica ruins
- Flight from Algiers to Ghardaia
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mauritania Cherchell Museum Place des Martyrs Tipaza Archaeological Park - Day 3
Ghardaia
Ghardaia- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at a traditional restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Le Belvedere)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ghardaia's historic mosque (exterior) and markets with local guide
- Visit Beni Isguen (exterior only - sacred town prohibiting overnight stays for foreigners)
- Visit Malika settlement
- Visit El Ateuf scenic settlement
- View date palm groves between settlements
Landmarks Ghardaia Historic Mosque Beni Isguen Malika El Ateuf - Day 4
Ouargla - Touggourt
Ouargla - Touggourt- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Saharan lunch in a Palmeraie including grilled meats, vegetables, local flatbreads, and fresh mint tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oasis Hotel)
Included Activities
- View sand dunes at Ouargla
- Traditional Saharan lunch in a Palmeraie with grilled meats, vegetables, local flatbreads, and mint tea
- Orientation walk in Touggourt to see desert architecture
Landmarks Ouargla Sand Dunes Touggourt - Day 5
Ghoufi Canyon - Batna
Ghoufi Canyon - Batna- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Timgad Hotel Hazem)
Included Activities
- Explore Ghoufi Canyon
- Visit troglodyte cliff dwellings
Landmarks Ghoufi Canyon Oued River - Day 6
Batna - Timgad - Constantine
Batna - Timgad - Constantine- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Novotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Timgad Roman ruins including forum, thermal baths, and Triumphal Arch
- Self-paced exploration of Timgad ancient streets
- Stop at tomb of Madghacen
- Visit Monument to the Dead in Constantine
- Walk across suspension bridge in Constantine
- Walk through old city of Constantine to hotel
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tour to Roman ruins at Tiddis (30 km each way from Constantine, approximately 4 hours) - €50 per person approximately
Landmarks Timgad Triumphal Arch, Timgad Tomb of Madghacen Monument to the Dead, Constantine Sidi M'Cid Suspension Bridge Constantine - Day 7
Constantine
Constantine- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Novotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour along Rue Larbi Ben M'Hidi shopping street
- Visit Palace of Ahmed Bey including courtyards and gardens
- Stop at 11th-century Great Mosque
- Walk through casbah alleyways to Sidi M'Cid suspension bridge
- Visit National Museum of Cirta
Optional Activities
- Afternoon trip to Roman ruins at Tiddis (30 km each way from Constantine, approximately 4 hours) - €50 per person approximately
Landmarks Palace of Ahmed Bey Great Mosque of Constantine Sidi M'Cid Suspension Bridge Bab El Kantara Bridge Sidi Rached Viaduct National Museum of Cirta Tiddis - Day 8
Constantine to Setif
Constantine to Setif- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch (timing may vary - possibly in Setif depending on itinerary))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Tadj El Mouada)
Included Activities
- Visit Djemila archaeological site including houses, temples, forum, basilica, and triumphal arches
- Visit Djemila Museum with intricate mosaic collections
- Visit Setif Museum with Roman mosaics
Landmarks Djemila Archaeological Site Djemila Museum Setif Museum - Day 9
Setif to Algiers to Djanet
Setif to Algiers to Djanet- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Algiers), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant before flight)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tenere)
Included Activities
- Visit Monument to the Martyrs
- Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
- Walking tour of Kasbah (old city) with cobbled streets, palaces, and mosques
- Visit Bastion 23 (Palais des Rais) with three palaces and secret rooms
- Flight from Algiers to Djanet (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Monument to the Martyrs Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique Kasbah Bastion 23 (Palais des Rais) - Day 10
Djanet - Timrass - Tekoubaouine
Djanet - Timrass - Tekoubaouine- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Salad accompanied by hot main course option, served in the shade of a rock outcrop), Dinner (Three courses: soup to start, followed by main course of couscous, pasta or rice accompanied by vegetables and meat-based dish (usually lamb stew or chicken) and bread cooked in traditional Tuareg way on hot coals under sand. Dessert of seasonal fruit, followed by mint tea or coffee, dates and cookie)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Visit local market in Djanet
- Explore Timrass rock formations
- View rock art paintings and engravings with local Tuareg guide interpretation
- Sunset viewing from elevated spot
Optional Activities
- Upgraded spacious camping tent with enhanced mattresses and sleeping bags (€80 twin share / €50 solo occupancy, paid locally)
Landmarks Djanet Timrass Tassili n'Ajjer - Day 11
Tenere region
Tenere region- Meals
- Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Lunch, Dinner (Freshly cooked by camp crew)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Ali Dema Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Visit crying cows engravings
- Explore Tenere region
- Sunset viewing
- Tuareg mint tea experience around campfire
Optional Activities
- Short walk from camp to find sunset viewing spot
- Sleep in basic stone huts (available in addition to tent options)
Landmarks Crying cows engravings Tenere Ali Dema - Day 12
El Biredj Canyon
El Biredj Canyon- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in shaded spot during travel), Dinner (Dinner prepared by camp crew)
- Accommodation
- Camping (El Biredj Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Travel through Oued El Biredj canyon
- View prehistoric rock art in Tardart area
- View eroded sandstone pillar formations ('rock forests')
- Experience dramatic sand dune landscapes
- Sunset and campsite exploration at El Biredj camp
Landmarks Oued El Biredj Canyon Tardart - Day 13
El Biredj and Djaren Canyons
El Biredj and Djaren Canyons- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast (timing may vary if morning walk taken)), Lunch (Lunch under wind-sculptured arches in Djaren canyon), Dinner (Dinner prepared by camp crew)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Optional early morning walk (4WD vehicles available for those not walking)
- Travel through end of El Biredj canyon to Moul El Naga dunes
- Steep descent into Djaren canyon
- View wind-sculptured arches in valley
- Visit multiple rock art painting and engraving sites
- Lunch under wind-sculptured arches
Optional Activities
- Early morning one-hour walk (4WD vehicles available as alternative)
Landmarks El Biredj Canyon Moul El Naga Sand Dunes Djaren Canyon 
- Day 14
Djaren Canyon
Djaren Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Dinner (Dinner prepared by camp crew)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp)
Included Activities
- Explore Djaren Canyon rock art locations
- Wildlife spotting (wild camels and gazelles)
- Move camp to Tin Koukak location
- Sunset viewing at Tin Koukak among dunes, hills, and rock formations
Landmarks Djaren Canyon Tin Koukak - Day 15
Tin Koukak to Djanet
Tin Koukak to Djanet- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at camp before final desert drive)
Included Activities
- Final morning walk in desert
- Drive back to Djanet (30 km off-road, 120 km paved highway)
- Return to Tentere Village Hotel
Optional Activities
- Celebratory dinner at local restaurant or hotel with group
- Day 16
Djanet to Algiers
Djanet to AlgiersIncluded Activities
- Flight from Djanet to Algiers
Optional Activities
- Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel day-use room with buffet breakfast (approximately £15/$20 USD, available from 6am)
