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Roman Cites & the Oasis of Ghardaïa

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Algiers, Algeria → Algiers, Algeria

Country: Algeria
Start: Algiers, Algeria
End: Algiers, Algeria
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 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 Roman ruins of Djemila.
Discover the remarkably preserved Roman city of Timgad.
Walk through the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers.
Visit the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania (Tomb of the Christian Woman).
Examine Roman mosaics and sculptures in Cherchell Museum.
Cross Constantine's dramatic bridges spanning the Rhummel Gorge.
Explore the Numidian royal tomb of Medracen.
Visit the Roman legionary headquarters at Lambaesis.
Discover Berber-Roman remains at Tiddis.
Wander the fortified ksour of the UNESCO-listed M'Zab Valley.
Learn about the Mozabite water-management system in Ghardaïa.
Experience the auction market of Béni Izguen.
Visit the National Museum of Antiquities in Algiers.
Explore the National Museum of Fine Arts.
Stroll through the Jardin d'Essai botanical gardens.
Admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique overlooking Algiers Bay.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
Airport and hotel baggage porterage
Meals from Dinner on Day 1 through Breakfast on Day 10
Private transport throughout the itinerary
Services of an English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to all sites, museums, monuments, archaeological parks, and attractions listed in the itinerary
Guided visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Djemila, Tipasa, the Casbah of Algiers, and the M’Zab Valley
All airport transfers
All sightseeing and excursions specifically mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

International airfares
Algerian visa fees and associated application costs
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and bottled beverages with meals
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and snacks
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and porters
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any services, meals, or excursions not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Have a strong interest in Roman archaeology and ancient history.
Want to visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one journey.
Enjoy museum visits and cultural exploration.
Interested in Berber, Numidian, Roman, Ottoman, and French colonial heritage.
Appreciate architecture, archaeology, and historical landscapes.
Enjoy travelling beyond mainstream North African destinations.
Comfortable with full sightseeing days and some long road journeys.
Prefer luxury beach holidays or resort-based travel.
Dislike extended periods of walking on uneven archaeological terrain.
Have mobility limitations that make stairs and cobbled streets difficult.
Prefer wildlife-focused or adventure-based itineraries.
Want a slower-paced holiday with substantial free time.
Uncomfortable with frequent hotel changes and domestic flights.

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Roman Cites & the Oasis of Ghardaïa

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Algiers

Day 2: Cherchell – Tipasa – Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania

Day 3: Algiers – Kasbah

Day 4: Algiers – Djemila – Constantine

Day 5: Constantine – Timgad – Constantine

Day 6: Tiddis – Constantine – Ghardaïa

Day 7: Ghardaïa – El Atteuf

Day 8: Ghardaïa – Béni Isguen – Constantine

Day 9: Algiers – Museums and Jardin d'Essai

Day 10: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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