Ancient Algeria: Oasis and Desert Tour
16 Days / 15 Nights
Cultural Journey Through Ancient Algeria, Its Oases, and the Desert
(Algiers - Djemila – El Kantara - Batna-Timgad – Constantine - Ghardaïa – Timimoun -Taghit – Bechar – Oran – Tipaza – Djanet - Tassili)
Your receptive in Algeria offers you : 16 Days / 15 Nights
Historical Algeria and it's amazing dunes and deserts
With Algeria DMC, experience Algeria in the most authentic way.
On this “Ancient Algeria, Oasis, and Desert” tour, follow in the footsteps of the Romans while exploring UNESCO-listed archaeological sites. Immerse yourself in the vast deserts and lush oases, and discover the rich history of Algeria’s most important cities.
Cultural travel program in Algeria with Algeria DMC
Day 1 : Algiers
We will welcome and assist you upon arrival at Algiers Airport.
Then, transfer to your hotel followed by dinner in the city center.
Day 2 : Algiers
In the morning, explore the Casbah, beginning with the Dey Palace and the Ketchoua Mosque.
Enjoy lunch in the Fishery District, followed by a city tour through Bab El Oued and Zighoud Youcef Boulevard.
Continue to visit the Opera, Emir Abdelkader Square, and the Grande Poste, then explore the Bardo Museum and the Museum of Antiquities.
Conclude the day with a visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame d’Afrique and a delightful dinner in a Casbah restaurant.
Day 3 : Djemila – El Kantara - Batna
Today, travel 130 km to Djemila, where you will enjoy lunch upon arrival.
Spend the afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed archaeological park of Djemila.
Afterward, continue 140 km to Batna and settle into your hotel.
Day 4 : Timgad – Constantine
Discover another remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site: the ancient Roman city of Timgad, originally named Thamugadi and founded by Emperor Trajan.
Afterward, travel 110 km to Constantine, where you will visit the Bey Palace and the Cirta Museum.
Day 5 : Constantine – Ghardaïa
Enjoy an exciting morning visiting the famous suspended bridges of Constantine spanning the Rhumel Gorges.
Continue to the Monument to the Dead and the stunning Emir Abdelkader Mosque.
Take a flight from Constantine to Ghardaïa, then transfer to your guesthouse in the Beni Isguen palm grove.
Conclude the day with a visit to the oasis and a traditional dinner.
Day 6 : Ghardaïa
Today, explore the traditional market of Ghardaïa and discover the city’s remarkable irrigation system.
Then, visit the city of Beni Isguen, strolling through its auction market and admiring the historic Boulila Tower.
Day 7 : Ghardaïa – Timimoun
Today, embark on an 8-hour scenic drive through diverse landscapes en route to Timimoun.
Enjoy a packed lunch along the way.
Arrive by the end of the day and settle into your guesthouse.
Day 8 : Timimoun - Taghit
Begin the day with a visit to the local market and the Timimoun Museum.
Continue your journey toward Taghit, making stops along the way to admire the stunning views.
Arrive in the evening and settle into your guesthouse.
Day 9 : Taghit
Start the day exploring the old Ksar, wandering through its narrow alleys and admiring the traditional mud houses.
Then, enjoy a traditional lunch before venturing to the towering dunes of the Grand Erg Desert and discovering ancient cave paintings.
Day 10 : Taghit – Bechar – Oran
Enjoy a free morning before transferring to Bechar Airport for your flight to Oran.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and embark on a city tour.
Stroll past the City Hall, the theater, and along the scenic seafront.
Conclude the day with a traditional dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11 : Oran
Start the day with a visit to the Fort of Santa Cruz, perched on the heights of the city.
Continue to the Chapel of Our Lady of Santa Cruz, built in 1849.
In the afternoon, explore the old town, including the Sidi El Houari district, the Bey Palace, and the Pasha Mosque with its famous octagonal minaret showcasing classic Arab-Andalusian architecture.
Finish the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 12 : Oran – Tipaza – Djanet
Begin the day with a road trip to Tipaza, where you will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch upon arrival.
Spend an exciting afternoon exploring the ancient site of Tipaza and its museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the Tomb of the Christian Women before transferring to Algiers Airport for your flight to Djanet.
End the day at your guesthouse in Djanet.
Day 13 : Tassili
Begin the day with an early departure in 4×4 vehicles for an extraordinary journey through diverse landscapes: desert mountains, canyons, natural rock arches, vast sand dunes, and ancient cave paintings depicting cattle, giraffes, and humans.
Continue to In-Djarena, navigating between wadis and canyons, and discover the rich history and rock art, including engravings at In Ahahar featuring giraffes and elephants.
End the day at Camp Moula Naga, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a bivouac.
Day 14 : Tassili
Spend the day in 4×4 vehicles heading toward Oaun Zouatane, crossing the impressive dunes of Moula Naga in a spectacular desert setting.
End the day with check-in at the bivouac.
Day 15 : Tassili
On the way to Tin Merzouga, marvel at the magical Tadrat and its majestic dunes, ever-changing in color. Admire striking rock formations resembling vessels or castles.
Travel along Oued Eghergher and the dunes of Erg Admer, and behold the famous rock engraving known as “The Crying Cow.”
Return to Djanet to refresh, rest, and enjoy a special dinner with a local group from the region.
Day 16 : Djanet – Algiers
Conclude your journey with a flight from Djanet to Algiers.
Program of your cultural trip to Algeria :
The itinerary may be subject to change depending on airline schedules.
Notes with our receptive in Algeria, Algeria DMC :
This Algeria tour is confirmed for a minimum of 8 participants and accommodates up to 20 people.
All tours can be customized or made private upon request.
There is also the option to extend your stay in Algiers or combine this tour with another itinerary.
Highlights of the “Ancient Algeria: Oasis and Desert” Cultural Tour
- Visit the main cities of Algeria : Algiers, Constantine, Ghardaia, Oran
- Discover UNESCO-listed Roman cities, including Tipaza and Djanet.
- Experience Algeria’s diverse landscapes: oases and sand dunes
- Discover Algeria of Yesterday and Today
- Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers
- Admire the suspended bridges of Constantine
- Ghardaia's irrigation system
- Taghit magical dunes
- Explore the Spanish-influenced city of Oran
- Visit the fort and the Chapel of Santa Cruz
- Explore Tipaza and its museum
- The Tassili canyons and dunes
On this “Ancient Algeria, Oasis, and Desert” tour, you will explore the rich heritage and stunning landscapes of Algeria.
Visit Algiers, home to the Neo-Byzantine Notre Dame d’Afrique Cathedral and the UNESCO-listed Casbah.
Discover Djemila with its spectacular, well-preserved Roman ruins, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore El Kantara, an oasis with significant Roman heritage, and Timgad, featuring impressive Roman ruins including the famous Arch of Trajan.
Experience Constantine, one of the world’s oldest cities, famed for its dramatic suspension bridges.
Visit Ghardaïa, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its remarkable Mozabite irrigation system.
Journey to Taghit, a captivating destination with vast dunes, lush palm groves, and millennia-old rock engravings.
Explore Oran, with its Spanish-rebuilt Ottoman citadel and vibrant traditional Raï music.
Discover Djanet, the main city of the southeastern Algerian Sahara, known for its oasis and prehistoric rock engravings.
Finally, marvel at the Tassili region, home to a national park in the Sahara Desert with a lunar landscape and one of the world’s most important prehistoric rock art collections.
Prices and notes :
Price includes:
Reception and assistance at the airport
Round-trip airport/hotel transfers with assistance
2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Algiers
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Batna
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Constantine
Flight from Constantine to Ghardaïa
2 nights in a guesthouse in Ghardaïa
1 night in a guesthouse in Timimoun
2 nights in a guesthouse in Taghit
Flight from Béchar to Oran
2 nights at Hotel II Horloges in Oran
Flight from Djanet to Algiers
Permanent logistics support
Guides speaking English, French, or Spanish
Entry fees to all included sites
Algeria DMC provides all necessary documents for your visa application
Price per person does not includes:
- International flight
- Multi-risk cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Drinks, extras and personal expenses
- Visa fees
Contact your travel agency for Algeria :
Please contact us to receive a personalized quotation based on your request.
Our email: algeria.dmc@gmail.com
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