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Desert Oases of Algeria

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Algiers, Algeria → Algiers, Algeria

Country: Algeria
Start: Algiers, Algeria
End: Algiers, Algeria
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers and its Ottoman palaces, mosques, and historic residences.
Admire the view from the Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique.
Discover the Saharan oasis of Taghit and its six fortified ksour.
Climb dunes overlooking the Saoura Valley.
Examine prehistoric rock engravings around Taghit.
Visit the oasis town of Béni Abbès and the former hermitage of Charles de Foucauld.
Journey through the red oasis landscapes of Timimoun and the Gourara region.
Learn how the centuries-old foggara irrigation system sustains desert agriculture.
Explore El Goléa's salt lake, oasis, and migratory bird habitats.
Discover the UNESCO-listed M'Zab Valley and its 11th-century Ibadi settlements.
Visit Ghardaïa and Béni Izguen, renowned for their desert urban planning.
Experience the traditional Criée auction market of Béni Izguen.
Explore Roman Caesarea at Cherchell and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Tipasa.
Visit museums showcasing Algeria's archaeology, ethnography, and fine arts.
Wander through the 58-hectare Jardin d'Essai du Hamma botanical garden.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
Baggage porterage at airports and hotels
Full-board meals from Dinner on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 12
Private ground transportation throughout the tour
English-speaking tour guide throughout the 12-day journey
Airport transfers
Entrance fees to all sites, monuments, museums, archaeological parks, and attractions listed in the itinerary
Guided sightseeing and cultural visits as outlined in the itinerary

Exclusions

International airfares
Algerian visa fees and related application costs
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and other beverages not included with meals
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and incidentals
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and baggage handlers
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any items or services not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Have a strong interest in Roman history, archaeology, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Want to explore Algeria's lesser-visited Saharan oasis regions.
Enjoy cultural immersion rather than luxury-focused travel.
Appreciate architecture, including Ottoman, Roman, Ibadi, and Saharan styles.
Comfortable with several domestic flights and long overland journeys.
Enjoy walking through historic towns, archaeological sites, and desert landscapes.
Want a combination of cities, desert scenery, museums, and cultural heritage.
Prefer a fast-paced adventure or wildlife-focused itinerary.
Dislike long driving days across remote desert regions.
Have mobility limitations affecting walking on uneven surfaces, dunes, or archaeological sites.
Looking primarily for luxury resorts or beach holidays.
Prefer destinations with extensive nightlife and entertainment options.
Uncomfortable travelling in remote Saharan environments.

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Desert Oases of Algeria

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Algiers

Day 2: Algiers & the Casbah

Day 3: Algiers – Béchar – Taghit

Day 4: Taghit – Béni Abbès

Day 5: Béni Abbès – Timimoun

Day 6: Timimoun & the Gourara Region

Day 7: Timimoun – El Goléa

Day 8: El Goléa – Ghardaïa

Day 9: Ghardaïa & Béni Izguen

Day 10: Ghardaïa – Algiers – Cherchell – Tipasa

Day 11: Algiers Museums & Jardin d'Essai

Day 12: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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