Tour overview

This 10-day tour explores the extraordinary heritage of northern Algeria, from Roman cities to Berber fortress towns, in a country few travellers have visited. A tour leader travels with the group throughout, with local guides at major sites. You stay nine nights in hotels, with breakfast daily, three lunches and a dinner, and a domestic flight to Ghardaïa is included.

After a welcome dinner in Algiers, you visit the Roman ruins of Tipaza and Cherchell on the Mediterranean, then fly to Ghardaïa for a full day in the M’Zab Valley, a World Heritage Site of fortified towns built by the Mozabite people a thousand years ago, including Beni Isguen, Melika and El Ateuf.

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Heading north, you explore the Al Qal’a of Beni Hammad, the first capital of the Hammadid emirs, and the vast Roman city of Timgad. You visit the royal tomb of Madghacen and spend two nights in Constantine, built on a rock above a deep gorge spanned by dramatic bridges. The Roman ruins of Djemila, set in the mountains, are among the best preserved in North Africa, and your trip ends with a tour of Algiers, including the Kasbah, the Martyrs’ Monument and Notre-Dame d’Afrique.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits curious travellers who want to discover Algeria’s outstanding Roman and Islamic heritage.

Trip highlights

  • Roman Tipaza (Day 2)
  • The M’Zab Valley (Day 3)
  • Timgad (Day 5)
  • Constantine’s bridges (Day 7)
  • Djemila (Day 8)
  • The Kasbah of Algiers (Day 9)

Your route

16 stops from Algiers to Algiers

10-day route: Algiers – Tipaza – Ghardaïa – M’sila – Timgad – Constantine – Djemila – Algiers
  1. Algiers Day 1
  2. Tipaza Day 2
  3. Cherchell Day 2
  4. Ghardaia Days 2–3
  5. Beni Isguen Day 3
  6. Laghouat Day 4
  7. Djelfa Day 4
  8. M'Sila Day 4
  9. Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad Day 5
  10. Timgad Day 5
  11. Batna Day 5
  12. Tomb of Madghacen Day 6
  13. Constantine Days 6–7
  14. Djemila Day 8
  15. Setif Day 8
  16. Algiers Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Five World Heritage Sites in ten days. A country very few travellers visit.

Best suited to

  • History and archaeology lovers
  • Well-travelled travellers
  • Culture lovers
  • Solo travellers and couples
The triumphal arch of Trajan at Timgad

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Algiers, Algeria to Algiers, Algeria

  1. Day 1 · Algiers Algiers

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    El Aurassi Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Tipaza, Cherchell, Ghardaïa Tipaza and Ghardaïa

    Roman ruins and a flight south.

    Hotel
    Hotel Le Belvédère
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Ghardaïa, Beni Isguen, El Ateuf M’Zab Valley

    Fortified desert towns.

    Hotel
    Hotel Le Belvédère
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · M’sila M’sila

    A long drive north.

    Hotel
    Hotel K’Sob
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Beni Hammad, Timgad, Batna Timgad

    A vast Roman city.

    Hotel
    Timgad Hotel Hazem
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Madghacen, Constantine Constantine

    A royal tomb.

    Hotel
    Novotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Constantine Constantine

    The city of bridges.

    Hotel
    Novotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Djemila, Sétif Sétif

    Roman Djemila.

    Hotel
    Hotel Tadj El Mouada
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Kasbah, Notre-Dame d’Afrique Algiers

    A tour of the capital.

    Hotel
    El Aurassi Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Algiers Algiers

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The hilltop town of Ghardaïa in the M'Zab Valley

Where you stay

  • Algiers (1 night) El Aurassi Hotel
  • Ghardaïa (2 nights) Hotel Le Belvédère
  • M’sila (1 night) Hotel K’Sob
  • Batna (1 night) Timgad Hotel Hazem
  • Constantine (2 nights) Novotel
  • Sétif (1 night) Hotel Tadj El Mouada
  • Algiers (1 night) El Aurassi Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
  • Meals 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Domestic flight to Ghardaïa
  • Tipaza, Timgad, Djemila and Beni Hammad
  • M’Zab Valley with a local guide
  • Constantine and Algiers city tours
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Old Constantine on the edge of its cliffs

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want international flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Days 2–3 and 9 · Dinner: Day 1
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Algeria
The Roman ruins of Djemila

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,775 per person, twin share, tour only. 22 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is Algeria safe to visit?

Check the latest FCDO advice before you travel. The tour uses local guides and permits.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Algeria, arranged in advance.

Is the flight to Ghardaïa included?

Yes.

Are there long drives?

Yes, a few days include several hours on the road, with stops.

What is the M’Zab Valley?

A World Heritage valley of five fortified towns built around a thousand years ago.

Who leads the trip?

A tour leader, with local guides at major sites.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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