14 days, 13 nights · from €1,650
Algeria Road Trip
Roman ruins, living traditions and vast desert landscapes
Embark on an extraordinary journey across Algeria, where ancient civilisations, living traditions, and vast desert landscapes unfold day after day. This 14-day road trip blends culture, history, and adventure, taking you from Roman archaeological wonders in the north to the timeless ksars, palm groves, and golden dunes of the Sahara.
Travel through dramatic gorges, cross legendary bridges, explore UNESCO-listed cities, and experience the harmony between humans and nature through ancient irrigation systems still in use today. This is more than a trip — it is a deep cultural immersion into the soul of Algeria.
Day by day
01
Arrival in Algeria
- Arrival at the airport
- Warm reception by our team
- Transfer to hotel
- Dinner and overnight
02
Road to Sétif & Djemila
- Travel to Sétif
- Visit the Roman city of Djemila (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Lunch break
- City tour of Sétif
Sétif, once known as Sitifis, traces its origins back to Roman times. Today, it stands as a vibrant cultural and economic centre of eastern Algeria, where ancient history meets modern life.
03
Road to Constantine, City of Bridges
- Explore the old city of Constantine
- Visit the Palace of the Bey
- Lunch break
- City tour: El Kantara Bridge, Sidi M'Cid Bridge, Monument aux Morts
Perched on a dramatic rocky plateau and carved by the Rhumel Gorge, Constantine is one of the most spectacular cities in North Africa — a masterpiece of natural engineering and human ingenuity.
04
Batna & Timgad
- Road to Batna
- Visit Timgad, the “Pompeii of Africa”
- Lunch break (extra)
- Return to Constantine
- Visit the Emir Abdelkader Mosque
Founded by Emperor Trajan, Timgad is one of the finest examples of Roman urban planning in the world, offering a powerful glimpse into ancient daily life.
05
Flight to Ghardaïa
- Road to Algiers
- Lunch break
- Domestic flight to Ghardaïa
- Overnight
06
The Mzab Valley (UNESCO Site)
- Visit Ksar Tajnint (El Atteuf)
- Mausoleum of Cheikh Ami Brahim
- Visit Ksar At Bounour
- Lunch break
- Discover the traditional water-sharing and irrigation system
The Mzab Valley is a masterpiece of sustainable architecture and social organisation, reflecting centuries of adaptation to desert life.
07
Mzab Valley Traditions
- Visit Ksar Taghardait and its artisanal market
- Lunch break
- Visit the artisanal museum
- Visit Ksar At Izjan (Beni Isguen)
08
Road to El Goléa
- Visit the Church of Saint Joseph
- Lunch in a local guest house
- Visit the salt lake
El Goléa is a serene oasis filled with palm trees, fruit orchards, and rose gardens — a symbol of life flourishing in the Sahara.
09
El Goléa to Timimoun
- Visit the old ksar of El Goléa (Taourirt)
- Lunch break
- Scenic road to Timimoun
10
Timimoun, the Red Oasis
- Visit Ksar Aghlad
- Explore the foggara irrigation system
- Lunch in the palm grove
- Visit Ksar Ighzer
Surrounded by red dunes, Timimoun is a visual and cultural highlight of the Sahara, blending architecture, desert landscapes, and oasis life.
11
Beni Abbès to Taghit
- Road to Beni Abbès
- Visit the Church of Charles de Foucauld
- Lunch break
- Visit the old ksar
- Continue to Taghit
12
Taghit & the Sahara
- Visit the old ksar of Taghit
- Lunch break
- Discover prehistoric rock carvings
- Sunset over the dunes
- Dinner and overnight in a guest house
- Transfer to Béchar airport
- Flight to Algiers
Watching the sun set over the dunes of Taghit is a magical moment — where silence, colour and vastness meet.
13
Tipaza & Roman Coast
- Road to Tipaza
- Visit Roman ruins and the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
- Lunch break
- Visit Cherchell Museum
- Return to Algiers
- Overnight
14
Departure
- Transfer to the airport
- Assistance with departure procedures
- End of the journey — farewell and safe travels
Included
- Visa assistance and invitation
- Domestic flights
- Airport transfers
- Transport by bus and 4×4
- Accommodation in double/twin rooms
- Dinners throughout the trip
- Lunches in southern Algeria
- Entrance fees to cities and museums
- Professional accompaniment throughout the journey
Not included
- International flights to and from Algeria
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional desert activities (camel ride, quad, buggy)
- Lunches in northern Algeria
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