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Ancient Algeria and the Sahara Desert (New)

16 days
Start and end in Algiers
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Algiers

    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Aurassi Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Algiers International Airport (Houari Boumediene International Airport)
    Landmarks
    Kasbah (Citadelle) of Algiers
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Algiers - Tipaza - Cherchell - Ghardaia

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Belvudere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tipaza Roman site
    • Visit Cherchell and its temples and monuments
    • Visit Mausoleum of Mauritania
    Landmarks
    Tipaza
    Cherchell
    Mausoleum of Mauritania
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Ghardaia

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local family home or small restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Belvudere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ghardaia town including mosque (exterior) and local markets
    • Visit Cave of Daia
    • Visit Beni Yezguen
    • Visit Malika
    • Visit El Ateuf
    • View date palm groves
    • Home-cooked lunch at local family home or restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ghardaia
    Beni Yezguen
    Malika
    El Ateuf
    Cave of Daia
  4. Day 4

    Ghardaia - Laghouat - Djelfa - M'sila

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kalaa (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Laghouat
    Djelfa
  5. Day 5

    M'sila - Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad - Timgad - Batna

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Al Qal'a (fortress) of Beni Hammad
    • Visit Al Qal'a museum (if open)
    • Visit UNESCO Roman ruins at Timgad
    • Guided walk through Timgad ruins
    Landmarks
    Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad
    Timgad
    Trajan's Arch
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Batna - Constantine

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit tomb of Madghacen

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Roman ruins at Tiddis
    Landmarks
    Tomb of Madghacen
    Constantine
    Tiddis
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Constantine

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in old town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Ahmed Bey
    • Walking tour of Casbah alleyways
    • Walk Boulevard of the Abyss
    • Cross Sidi M'Cid suspension bridge
    • Visit Monument to the Dead
    • Cross Mellah Slimane footbridge (Passerelle Perregaux)
    • View Great Mosque (exterior) from rue Larbi Ben M'Hidi
    • Explore Souika medina and souks
    • Visit National Museum of Cirta
    • Lunch in old town
    Landmarks
    Palace of Ahmed Bey
    Casbah of Constantine
    Sidi M'Cid Suspension Bridge
    Monument to the Dead
    Mellah Slimane Footbridge (Passerelle Perregaux)
    Great Mosque of Constantine
    National Museum of Cirta
    Bab El Kantara Bridge
    Sidi Rached Viaduct
  8. Day 8

    Constantine - Djemila - Setif

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tadj El Mouada (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Djemila Roman site
    • Visit Djemila museum
    • Visit Setif museum
    • Tour Setif citadel and medina
    Landmarks
    Djemila
    Setif
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Setif - Algiers - Djanet

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tenere (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon tour of Algiers capital
    • Visit Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    • Explore Kasbah (old 10th-century city)
    • Visit Bastion 23 Palace
    • Visit Monument to the Martyrs
    Landmarks
    Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique
    Kasbah (Citadelle) of Algiers
    Bastion 23 Palace
    Monument to the Martyrs
  10. Day 10

    Djanet - El Biredj Canyon - Tadrart

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly cooked by camp crew)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tadrart Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 4WD convoy drive through Sahara
    • Explore Oued El Biredj canyon approach
    • Tuareg mint tea ceremony around campfire
    • Sunset viewing walk
    Landmarks
    El Biredj Oued Canyon
    Tadrart
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Tadrart - Tassili n'Ajjer Plateau - Markawandi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Bread, butter, jams and cheese), Dinner (Three courses: soup, main of couscous/pasta/rice with vegetables and meat (usually lamb stew or chicken) with traditional Tuareg bread cooked on hot coals under sand, dessert of seasonal fruit, followed by mint tea/coffee, dates and cookie)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Markawandi Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tassili n'Ajjer plateau rock art
    • View Tadrart rock forests
    • Walking exploration with 4WD support
    Landmarks
    Tassili n'Ajjer
    Tadrart rock forests
    Markawandi dunes
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Markawandi - Moul El Naga - Tin Koukak

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tin Koukak Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Moul El Naga sand dunes
    • View wind-sculptured arches
    • View ancient rock art at Tin Koukak
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities (wild camels and gazelles)
    Landmarks
    Moul El Naga
    Tin Koukak
  13. Day 13

    Tin Koukak - Djaren Canyon - Djanet

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Djaren Canyon Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • View rock art in Djaren canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning walk to view rock art around Tin Koukak (couple of hours, optional)
    Landmarks
    Djaren Canyon
    Oued Tlafzo
  14. Day 14

    Djaren Canyon - Djanet - Timrass - Tekoubaouine

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious final camping dinner prepared by camp cook with fresh supplies stocked in Djanet)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Tikoubaouine Wildcamp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Return to Djanet hotel
    • Explore Timrass
    • View rock art at Timrass
    • Explore Tekoubaouine landscape
    Landmarks
    Timrass
    Tekoubaouine
  15. Day 15

    Tekoubaouine - Erg Admer - Djanet

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Crying Cows engravings)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk and rock art exploration
    • Visit Erg Admer sand dunes
    • View Crying Cows engravings

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant or hotel to celebrate final night
    Landmarks
    Erg Admer
    Crying Cows engravings
  16. Day 16

    Djanet - Algiers

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    • 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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