ALGERIA Northern
North Algeria West to East
From Tlemcen to Annaba
12
DAYS
Start / end Algiers
Day 1: ALGIERS
Arrival at Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and transfer to your hotel. Meet your tour leader and fellow travelers at 7:00 PM for a welcome dinner and tour briefing.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Algiers.
Day 2: ALGIERS
Full-day sightseeing tour of the capital. Discover the Monument to the Martyrs, Notre-Dame d’Afrique Basilica, Palais des Raïs (Bastion 23), and the UNESCO-listed Casbah. Following a lunch break, visit the Djamaa el-Djazaïr (Great Mosque of Algeria), the Hamma Botanical Garden, and the iconic Grand Post Office.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Algiers.
Day 3: CHERCHELL / TIPAZA / ORAN
Travel along the coast to view the ancient Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania. Continue to Cherchell to tour its archaeological museum and historic harbor. After a seafood lunch in Tipaza, enjoy a guided exploration of its seaside Roman archaeological park (UNESCO). In the afternoon, journey west across the highway to Oran.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Oran.
Day 4: ORAN
Full-day tour of Oran, the «Radiant City.» Visit Santa Cruz Fort and Chapel for sweeping views of the city and bay, explore the Bey’s Palace, Place du 1er Novembre, and the historic town center. Walk down Boulevard de la Soummam, view the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and end with a scenic stroll along the seafront promenade.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Oran.
Day 5: ORAN / TLEMCEN
Drive inland toward the historic kingdom of Tlemcen. Stop to view the dramatic El-Ourit Waterfalls before continuing into Tlemcen. Following lunch, explore the Mechouar Sultanate Palace, the historic Grand Mosque, and a local art gallery showcasing regional craft heritage.
Overnight: Comfortable Hotel, Tlemcen.
Day 6: TLEMCEN / ALGIERS
Enjoy a relaxed morning to explore Tlemcen’s vibrant avenues and local markets at your own pace. Transfer to Tlemcen Airport (TLM) for your short domestic flight back to Algiers (ALG). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a free afternoon in the capital.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Algiers.
Day 7: ALGIERS / DJEMILA / BATNA
Depart Algiers and travel east toward the soaring mountains of Kabylie to reach Djemila (UNESCO). After lunch, enjoy a full guided tour of Cuicul, one of the best-preserved Roman mountain cities in North Africa, including its renowned archaeological museum. Later, drive south through the Aurès region to Batna.
Overnight: Comfortable Hotel, Batna.
Day 8: BATNA / TIMGAD / CONSTANTINE
Drive to Timgad (UNESCO), the famous «Pompeii of North Africa,» for a guided tour through its perfectly grid-planned Roman streets, forum, and triumphal arch. After lunch, stop at the ancient Royal Numidian tomb of Madghacen before continuing to Constantine. Upon arrival, walk across its famous suspension bridges to the Monument to the Dead for panoramic city views.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Constantine.
Day 9: CONSTANTINE
Half-day sightseeing tour of Constantine, the «City of Bridges.» Highlights include Ahmed Bey Palace, the Perrégaux Footbridge, El-Kantara Bridge, the Great Mosque, and the Cirta National Museum. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the cliffside quarters and local markets at leisure.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Constantine.
Day 10: CONSTANTINE / TIDDIS / ANNABA
Excursion to the cliffside Roman ruins of Tiddis, built into the red terraced slopes of the Rhumel gorge. After exploring the site and enjoying lunch, travel northeast through the coastal mountain passes to the Mediterranean city of Annaba.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Annaba.
Day 11: ANNABA
Full day exploring coastal Annaba. Visit the Basilica of Saint Augustine perched on Mount Hippo, tour the adjacent Roman ruins of Hippo Regius, and stroll along the lively, tree-lined Cours de la Révolution. Enjoy a coffee break with panoramic coastal views at Hotel El-Montazeh, followed by a free afternoon to relax along the beach.
Overnight: Premium Hotel, Annaba.
Day 12: ANNABA / ALGIERS
Transfer to Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE) for your departure flight home or your connecting flight to Algiers. End of tour services.
Hotel 11 Nigths Bus / Private Car All Included Mandatory
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:
– Algiers: Casbah / Notre-Dame d’Afrique / Great Mosque.
– Tipaza & Cherchell: Seaside Roman ruins / Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania.
– Oran: Santa Cruz Fort / Bey’s Palace / Mediterranean seafront.
– Tlemcen: Mechouar Palace / Grand Mosque / El-Ourit Waterfalls.
– Djemila: Mountain Roman city / Archaeological Museum.
– Timgad & Madghacen: Roman grid city / Numidian royal tomb.
– Constantine: Suspension bridges / Rhumel Gorge / Ahmed Bey Palace.
– Tiddis: Terraced Roman ruins.
– Annaba: Basilica of St. Augustine / Hippo Regius ruins / Coastal promenade.
LEVEL:
Easy. Air conditioned transport, good quality hotels throughout.
ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel x 11 nights quality hotels
Accommodation is based on twin share. Single travellers are required to pay a single supplement. If you would prefer to share we will try to match you with another single traveller of the same sex. If we find a suitable sharing partner for you the single supplement will be refunded.
GUIDE:
English / French speaking guide. For any other language please contact us.
GROUP SIZE:
4 to 8 pax
Also possible to arrange for private groups (minimum 2 pax).
TRANSPORTATION:
Bus for groups.
Private car for 2-3 people.
FLIGHTS:
1- Tlemcen – Algiers
2- Annaba – Algiers
NOT INCLUDED:
– Personal travel insurance.
– All airport taxes and visas.
– All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral water, wet wipes, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips, portage, etc.
MEALS INCLUDED:
All Included
While we endeavor to cater to special dietary requirements, we do ask clients to be understanding since the choice of food available is often limited.
Please advise us at the time of booking of your special dietary needs.
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