Explore Algeria's Roman heritage, historic cities and Mediterranean coast on an 11-day small-group journey with Algerian Adventure. The route combines Algiers, Tipaza, Djemila, Constantine and Timgad before travelling through Jijel and the Kabyle region to Bejaia. The published maximum group size is 14; the tour code is COT.
Highlights
- Explore Algiers and the UNESCO-listed Casbah.
- Discover Tipaza's Roman ruins beside the Mediterranean.
- Visit Djemila and the ancient Roman city of Timgad.
- See Constantine's bridges and the Rhumel gorge.
- Travel through Jijel and the Kabyle mountains.
- Explore Bejaia's coastal scenery, Gouraya National Park and beaches.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Algiers
Meet the team at the airport, receive assistance with arrival formalities and take a panoramic city tour before dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Algiers, the Casbah and Bab El Oued
Explore the Casbah's palaces, traditional houses, fountains and historic religious buildings, including the Palace of Princess Khedaoudj.
Day 3: Tipaza and Algiers
Visit the Roman archaeological remains at Tipaza on the coast. Return towards Algiers and visit Notre-Dame d'Afrique overlooking the bay.
Day 4: Algiers' European quarter
Discover the Grande Poste and the European district, then explore the port and Jardin d'Essai.
Day 5: Djemila and Constantine
Travel east from Algiers to the UNESCO-listed Roman remains at Djemila before continuing to Constantine.
Day 6: Timgad and Lambaesis
Visit the Medghassen mausoleum, the Roman city of Timgad and the remains of Lambaesis before returning to Constantine.
Day 7: Constantine and Tiddis
Explore Constantine's districts, bridges and the Rhumel gorge, then visit the Roman site of Tiddis.
Day 8: Jijel and Bejaia
Journey along the Mediterranean through Jijel and the Kabyle region, with coastal views, olive groves and mountain scenery en route to Bejaia.
Day 9: Explore Bejaia
Visit Cap Carbon, Gouraya National Park and the Yemma Gouraya shrine. The itinerary also includes Bejaia's historic casbah, the remains of Saldae and an artisan market.
Day 10: Bejaia's beaches
Spend a relaxed day on the coast, with Tichy or Boulimat suggested by the seller. Optional beach activities can be discussed locally.
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Before you book
The seller rates the tour's fitness level as low, but city walks and archaeological sites involve uneven ground, steps and slopes. Some journeys can be lengthy and the itinerary may change for local or security reasons. Discuss dietary requirements and accessibility needs before booking.
This is a land-only offer: international flights are excluded. Algerian Adventure advertises visa-on-arrival support, but eligibility and required documents must be confirmed for your nationality and travel arrangements. The seller requests a 10% deposit to confirm a booking; ask for the current departure dates, full quote and booking conditions.
