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Roman Sites, Culture & the Sahara Desert

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Algiers, Algeria → Annaba, Algeria

Country: Algeria
Start: Algiers, Algeria
End: Annaba, Algeria
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 13 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, 4x4 safari jeep, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the Roman city of Timgad, founded by Emperor Trajan around AD 100.
Discover the mountain-set Roman ruins of Djemila (Cuicul), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Hippo Regius, where St Augustine served as bishop until AD 430.
Walk through the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers.
Admire the Ottoman palaces of Bastion 23 overlooking the Bay of Algiers.
Explore the Roman and early Christian ruins of Tipaza.
Visit the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania associated with Cleopatra Selene II.
Traverse the remote sandstone landscapes of the Tadrart region.
Camp beneath the stars in the heart of the Sahara.
Marvel at the red-orange dunes of Tin Merzouga.
View prehistoric rock art depicting giraffes, elephants, cattle, and early Saharan communities.
Walk through the canyon and guelta of Essendilene.
Discover the giant sandstone arch formations of Tikoubaouine.
See the famous Crying Cow engraving at Tegharghart.
Experience Tuareg culture and traditional silver craftsmanship in Djanet.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation throughout the journey
4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser transport during the Sahara expedition
Dedicated support/kitchen vehicle for luggage and expedition logistics
English-speaking guide for the northern Algeria touring section
Specialist Sahara expedition guide in southern Algeria
All entrance fees and site admissions listed in the itinerary
Full camping equipment, including tents and mattresses
Daily bottled water allocation
Tea and coffee during the tour
Guided sightseeing, archaeological visits, and desert excursions as specified

Exclusions

International flights
Algerian visa fees and associated processing costs
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Sleeping bag (required for desert camping)
Personal expenses, including laundry, phone calls, snacks, and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks beyond those specified
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, cooks, camp crew, and hotel staff
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any services not specifically listed under the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Have a strong interest in Roman history and archaeology.
Want to experience some of the Sahara's most remote landscapes.
Enjoy expedition-style travel and desert camping.
Comfortable spending multiple nights in basic camp conditions.
Appreciate prehistoric rock art and cultural heritage.
Enjoy photography, especially landscapes and archaeological sites.
Can manage walking on sand, uneven terrain, and rocky paths.
Want a combination of cultural touring and wilderness exploration.
Prefer luxury accommodation throughout a trip.
Dislike camping or shared expedition facilities.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on soft sand.
Prefer short travel days and minimal road journeys.
Require highly accessible infrastructure.
Uncomfortable in remote regions with limited amenities.
Prefer wildlife-focused safaris rather than archaeology and landscape exploration.

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Roman Sites, Culture & the Sahara Desert

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Algiers– Annaba

Day 2: Annaba – Guelma – Constantine

Day 3: : Constantine

Day 4: Constantine – Timgad – Sétif

Day 5: Djemila – Algiers

Day 6: Algiers

Day 7: Tipaza – Cherchell – Djanet

Day 8: Djanet – El Berdj (Tadrart)

Day 9: El Berdj – Moul n'Aga (Tadrart)

Day 10: Tin Merzouga

Day 11: In Djaren

Day 12: Tadrart – Tassili n'Ajjer

Day 13: Essendilene – Tikoubaouine – Erg Admer

Day 14: Tegharghart – Djanet – Algiers

Day 15: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

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