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15 Day itinerary in Algeria, Africa

Algeria Essential Tour

A circuit that will allow you to discover the cultural, tourist and ecological diversity of Algeria.

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By Amine

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Minimum 18
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Maximum 80
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Operated in

English, Spanish, Arabic, French

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide

starting point

Oran

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Wellness retreat

Visit markets

Meet local people

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Visit of the most important cities of Algeria

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Discovery of the Roman cities of Algeria

3

The Oasis of Biskra and the Palm Grove of Tolga

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The grand canyon of Algeria: The balconies of Ghouffi

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Friday: Oran

Arrival at Oran airport. Reception and assistance at Oran airport. Then city tour with the Town Hall and its two lions, the Theater, then the Seafront for a stroll that will take us on the famous Boulevard de l'ALN with Haussmannian and Art Nouveau architecture. Continuation to the Karguentah station in Oran, in neo-Moorish style. The building was designed by architect Albert Ballu and its architecture incorporates the symbols of the three religions of the book. Its exterior appearance is that of a mosque, the clock in the form of a minaret; the gates of the doors, windows and ceiling of the Qoubba (dome) bear the Star of David, while the interior paintings of the ceilings bear Christian crosses. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Sofi Hotel
Day 2

place Saturday: Arzew - Mostaganem

Departure towards Arzew by the coast, passing through the villages of Canastel and Krystel. Visit of the village of Arzew and its pretty fishing port. Indeed, Arzew, formerly Portus Magnus was an ancient Roman port in antiquity. Breakfast. Afternoon: continuation towards Mostaganem with a visit of the city, its town hall designed by the French architect Monthalant or the Grand Mosque built in 1340 by Sultan Méréinde Abu al-Hasan ben Uthman. After the city tour, return to Oran. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Sofi Hotel
Day 3

place Sunday: Tlemcen - Oran

Departure for Tlemcen, stopping by the Eiffel Bridge. Beginning of the visit with the mosque of Sidi Boumediene, considered one of the most beautiful monuments in Algeria. Then, continuation with the site of Mansourah and its remains of a mosque built by the Sultan of Fez in the 14th century. Lunch at the restaurant. The afternoon will be devoted to the "new" part of the city which is organized from Méchouar, a fortified citadel from the 12th century. On the square of the Emir Abdelkader with a view of the Great Mosque, built at the end of the 11th century under the reign of the Almoravids. Passage through the Lalla Setti plateau then return to Oran. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Sofi Hotel
Day 4

place Monday: Flight Oran - Annaba

Morning: visit of the Fort of Santa Cruz on the heights of the city. Continuation with a visit to the Chapel of Our Lady of Santa Cruz, built in 1849. Passage through the Sidi el Houari district with the Pasha Mosque. Breakfast. Airport transfer for Oran flight 3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Annaba. Reception & assistance at Annaba airport. Transfer to the hotel and walk for a first contact with the city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: المشرق
Day 5

place Tuesday: Annaba

Breakfast. Morning: visit of the Basilica of St Augustine as well as the Antique site of Hippone with its museum. Breakfast. Afternoon: City tour via the corniche to Cap de Garde. Then head to Seraïdi to admire the sunset on the terrace of the Hotel El Mountazah, built by the architect Fernand Pouillon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: المشرق
Day 6

place Wednesday: Guelma - Hammam Meskoutine – Constantine

Departure at 8:30 am for the visit of the Ancient Theater of Guelma, built in 201. The theater also houses the Roman museum which has a large collection of coins. Lunch. Then direction the Petrified Waterfalls of Hammam Meskoutine. Its therapeutic virtues were appreciated by the Romans who called this place Aqua Tibatanae. Continuation on Constantine. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Constantine

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: فندق الباي
Day 7

place Thursday: Constantine

City tour starting with the Palais du Bey then the market. Continue with the city's suspension bridges. Lunch. Afternoon: discovery of the Rhummel gorges, the Cirta museum before going up to the old war memorial which offers magnificent panoramas. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hotel ELBEY Constantine
Day 8

place Friday: Constantine - Timgad – Batna

Departure to Batna with a stop in the Saltworks (big Chott where salt is produced). Then continue with a visit to the Médracen which is a famous Berber tomb. Lunch. Afternoon: Visit of the city of Timgad. The Roman city that was named Thamugadi in ancient times, founded by Emperor Trajan. Finally, continue with a visit to Lambèse, the former Lambaesis. Arrival in Batna. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: HÔTEL MESSAOUDI
Day 9

place Saturday: Batna - Ghouffi Balcony – Biskra

Departure from Biskra via the Massif des Aurès, passing through the Balcons du Ghouffi. Lunch at the Balcons du Ghouffi. Magnificent view of the Ghouffi Canyon. Afternoon: departure towards Biskra. Once arrived, stroll around town for a first contact with the city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hôtel Sidi Yahia, biskra Algeria
Day 10

place Sunday: Biskra - Djamila – Sétif

Morning: Visit to the Tolga palm grove then departure towards Sétif via the El Kantara gorges. Lunch in Djemila. Afternoon: Visit of the archaeological park of "Djemila", classified in the world heritage of UNESCO. Ancient Cuicul, it is one of the most beautiful sets of Roman ruins in the world (Caracala arch, large thermal baths, Christian basilica, the 4th century baptistery and the museum with its mosaic paintings). Continue to Sétif with its famous Ain El Fouara fountain. Installation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL SETIF
Day 11

place Monday: Sétif - Bejaïa

Direction Béjaïa for a visit to Cap Carbon and its lighthouse built in 1906. Continuation with the sea breeze, a street running along the port between the fishery and the oil port: it is an essential place in the city which allows a pleasant walk on the fishing port. Lunch. Afternoon: Continue to Pic des Singes, a captivating and enchanting place: from where it is possible to have a breathtaking view of hills and cliffs. Arrival in Béjaïa. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hotel Chrea
Day 12

place Tuesday: Bejaïa - Algiers

Visit of Bejaïa and the old city. The Casbah of Béjaïa is a citadel of medieval times which was built by the Almohads with in particular the place Gueydon, essential element of the city which offers a view overhanging the port. Lunch. Then departure in the direction of Algiers. Installation at the hotel. Small stroll for a first contact with the city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hôtel ST
Day 13

place Wednesday: Cherchell - Tipaza - Tomb of the Christian

Morning: direction Cherchell, the former Caesarea to visit the roman site and its museum. Continuation with Tipasa, city famous for its Roman archaeological remains and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site (theater, circus, thermal baths ...) as well as many other Punic, Roman, Christian and African vestiges which attest to the richness of the history of this region. It was on this site that Albert Camus wrote "Noces" there in 1939. Lunch. Afternoon: on the way back, small detour to visit the tomb of the Christian, otherwise known as the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania (tomb of Queen Selene wife of Juba II). Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hôtel ST
Day 14

place Thursday: Casbah - Our Lady of Africa

Visit of the Casbah starting with the Dey Palace which is nicknamed "Dar Essoltane", the Centennial house, the Sidi Ramdane mosque (and Bir Chebana fountain), the Palace of Princess Khedaoudj, the Jamaa mosque al-Jdid and the Mustapha Pacha Palace. Then we will meet cabinetmaker Khaled Mahiout who will introduce us to his craft workshop. Lunch. Afternoon: Pass by the seafront with bastion 23 before climbing the heights of Algiers to visit Our Lady of Africa, overcoming the district of Bâb El Oued. Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Price per person in double room: Hôtel ST
Day 15

place Friday: Fine Arts & Jardin d’Essai

Morning: head to the National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers, which has works of art by painters such as Monet, Pissaro, Delacroix and Brugghen, before discovering the Jardin d’Essai. A lush garden, a real ecological gem, with more than 3,000 species. Finally, transfer to Algiers airport with departure assistance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Sofi Hotel
  • المشرق
  • فندق الباي
  • Hotel ELBEY Constantine
  • HÔTEL MESSAOUDI
  • Hôtel Sidi Yahia, biskra Algeria
  • BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL SETIF
  • Hotel Chrea
  • Hôtel ST

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (15)
  • Breakfast (14)
  • Lunch (14)
  • Snacks (14)

Transport expand_less

  • - Reception & assistance in Oran’s airport by our team. - Assistance + airport / hotel transfers A /

Activities expand_less

  • - English speaking guide during the whole tour - Specialized guide on each site - Visits included

Extras expand_less

  • - Visa documentation inquiry included

Not Included expand_less

  • International flight
  • Multi-risk cancellation & repatriation insurance
  • Extra activities
  • Personal expenses

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