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Ancient Algeria and the Sahara Desert

16 days
Start and end in Algiers
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Algiers

    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Aurassi Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Kasbah
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Algiers - Tipaza - Cherchell - Ghardaia

    Meals
    Lunch (Local seafood restaurant in Tipaza (vegetarian options available))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Belvedere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mausoleum of Mauritania
    • Explore Cherchell museum including white marble copy of Apollo of Phidias, colossal statue of Augustus, and intricate mosaics
    • Visit Place des Martyrs (Martyrs' Square) in Cherchell
    • Guided tour of Tipaza archaeological park including forum, thermal baths, and Christian Basilica ruins
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum of Mauritania
    Cherchell Museum
    Place des Martyrs
    Tipaza Archaeological Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    Ghardaia

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at traditional restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Belvedere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ghardaia town with local guide including visit to mosque exterior and lively markets
    • Bus tour of M'Zab Valley settlements including Beni Yezguen, Malika, and El Ateuf
    • Home-cooked lunch at traditional restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ghardaia Mosque
    Beni Yezguen
    Malika
    El Ateuf
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Ghardaia to M'sila

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel K'Sob (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Laghouat
    Djelfa
  5. Day 5

    M'sila - Timgad - Batna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Batna)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Timgad Hotel Hazem (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Al Qal'a (fortress) of Beni Hammad and small museum if open
    • Guided tour of Timgad Roman ruins including forum, thermal baths, and Triumphal Arch
    • Self-guided exploration of Timgad ancient streets
    Landmarks
    Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
    Timgad Roman Ruins
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    Batna - Constantine

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit tomb of Madghacen
    • Visit Monument to the Dead memorial arch
    • Walk across suspension bridge over Oued Rhumel River ravine
    • Walking tour through old city casbah

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon trip to Roman ruins at Tiddis (approximately 4 hours; approximately €50 per person)
    Landmarks
    Tomb of Madghacen
    Monument to the Dead
    Sidi M'Cid Suspension Bridge
    Tiddis Roman Ruins
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Constantine

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of central Rue Larbi Ben M'Hidi shopping district
    • Visit Palace of Ahmed Bey including courtyards, gardens, and tiled mosaics
    • View Great Mosque from outside
    • Walk through casbah alleyways and Boulevard of the Abyss
    • Visit Sidi M'Cid suspension bridge
    • Visit National Museum of Cirta
    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
  8. Day 8

    Constantine - Djemila - Setif

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch (timing may vary depending on travel schedule))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tadj El Mouada (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Roman ruins of Djemila including temples, forum, basilica, and triumphal arches
    • Visit Djemila museum featuring intricate mosaics
    • Visit Setif museum with Roman mosaics
    Landmarks
    Djemila Roman Ruins
    Djemila Museum
    Setif Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Setif - Algiers - Djanet

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Algiers), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant before airport departure)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tenere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monument to the Martyrs
    • Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    • Explore Kasbah ('The Citadelle') on foot
    • Visit Bastion 23 (Palais des Rais) Ottoman complex
    Landmarks
    Monument to the Martyrs
    Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    Kasbah
    Bastion 23 (Palais des Rais)
  10. Day 10

    Djanet

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in shade of rock outcrop with salad and hot main course), Dinner (Three-course dinner: soup, couscous/pasta/rice with vegetables and meat dish (usually lamb stew or chicken), bread cooked traditional Tuareg way on hot coals under sand, seasonal fruit, mint tea or coffee, dates and cookie)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Djanet town and local market
    • Explore Timrass rock formations by 4WD
    • View rock art paintings and engravings with Tuareg guide
    • Sunset viewing from elevated spot
    Landmarks
    Djanet
    Timrass
  11. Day 11

    Djanet - Tenere Desert - Ali Dema

    Meals
    Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Dinner (Freshly cooked dinner by crew)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ali Dema Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit crying cows engravings
    • Travel through Tenere desert basin
    • Short walk and sunset viewing
    • Evening Tuareg mint tea around campfire
    Landmarks
    Crying Cows Engravings
    Tenere Desert
    Ali Dema
  12. Day 12

    Ali Dema - El Biredj Canyon

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in shaded spot), Dinner (Camp-prepared dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (El Biredj Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Oued El Biredj canyon with stops at prehistoric rock art
    • View eroded sandstone pillars and 'rock forests' of Tardart landscape
    • Walk and climb sand dunes around campsite
    Landmarks
    Oued El Biredj Canyon
    Tardart Landscape
  13. Day 13

    El Biredj - Djaren Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast (Camp breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in wind-sculptured arches area), Dinner (Camp-prepared dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Optional morning walk or 4WD transfer
    • Explore Tassili n'Ajjer plateau
    • Descend steep sand dune into Djaren canyon
    • Drive through wind-sculptured arches
    • View rock art paintings and engravings (best selection of 70+ locations)

    Optional Activities

    • One-hour morning walk (4WD available for those not wishing to walk)
    Landmarks
    Tassili n'Ajjer Plateau
    Moul El Naga Sand Dunes
    Djaren Canyon
  14. Day 14

    Djaren Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast (Camp breakfast), Dinner (Camp-prepared dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Djaren Canyon with focus on rock art discovery
    • Wildlife spotting opportunity (wild camels and gazelles)
    • Sunset viewing from Tin Koukak
    Landmarks
    Djaren Canyon
    Tin Koukak
  15. Day 15

    Tin Koukak - Djanet

    Meals
    Breakfast (Camp breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk in desert
    • Return journey to Djanet with scenic stops
    • Optional celebratory dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of Djanet town
    • Group dinner at local restaurant or hotel
    Landmarks
    Djanet
  16. Day 16

    Algiers

    Optional Activities

    • Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport Hotel day-use room with comprehensive buffet breakfast (approximately £15 / $20 USD starting at 6am)
    Landmarks
    Algiers International Airport

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    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    I've got a window of opportunity to be in Algeria for close to a month but unfortunately, the time is not compatible with your scheduled departures of January 31 or March 20. My timeline is between February 20 and March 18. That said, your itinerary looks fantastic. Is there any possibility of making it a private tour for 16 days within that timeline? If so, what would be the approximate cost?

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      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. I am really sorry we would not be able to offer this trip as a private trip. Of course, if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again via this chat.

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Tour ID: 310011

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Algeria. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Algeria. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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