Ancient Algeria and the Sahara Desert

Algeria

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Tour length 16 days

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Our comprehensive two week Algeria tour takes you on a journey through Africa's largest country, from the Mediterranean coastline and stunning Islamic architecture of Algiers, the vibrant city of Constantine with its nearby ancient cities of Tipaza, Timgad and Dijemila to the breath-taking landscapes of the Algerian Sahara. Discover ancient rock paintings, witness mesmerizing sunsets over rolling sand dunes, and spend nights camping under a spectacular star-filled sky. Roman ruins - Uncover the finest collection of Roman ruins in North Africa. Desert rock art - Algeria has one of the richest collections of pre-historic rock art in the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau, remarkably well preserved in the arid desert environment. Thriving cities - Soak up the atmosphere in Algiers and Constantine, enjoying great food and warm hospitality. Digital detox - Switch off and embrace a slower pace (with no mobile signal) as we spend five nights wild camping in the desert with our crew.
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Tour ID 310011
Tour length 16 days
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85

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Day 1: Join trip in Algiers
Day 2: Visit the Roman sites of Tipaza and Cherchell on the Mediterranean coast. Evening flight to Ghardaia
Day 3: Full day exploring Ghardaia and the settlements of Beni Isguen, Malika and El Ateuf in the M’Zab Valley
Day 4: Drive to M'sila
Day 5: Visit Al Qal'a (fortress) of Beni Hammad and the vast Roman ruins at Timgad, overnight in Batna
Day 6: Visit the tomb of Madghacen near Batna, continue to Constantine, the city of bridges
Day 7: Full day to explore Constantine
Day 8: Explore the Roman ruins of Djemila, continue to Setif
Day 9: Return to Algiers afternoon tour of the capital. Fly to Djanet deep in the Sahara
Day 10: El Biredj canyon first night wild camping in the desert
Day 11: Witness the pre historic rock art in the Tassili n'Ajjer plateau, a UNESCO world heritage site
Day 12: Head deeper into the Sahara desert, into the vast sand dunes at Moul El Naga. Overnight at Tin Koukak
Day 13: Visit the striking Djaren Canyon and see desert rock art around Tin Koukak
Day 14: Return to Djanet to freshen up. Afternoon head out to explore Timrass and Tekoubaouine
Day 15: Erg Admer, crying cows engravings. Return to Djanet
Day 16: Fly back to Algiers where the trip ends

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