10-Day Algeria Heritage and Sahara Tour with UNESCO Sites

10 Days Round trip from Wilaya d'Alger Moderate pace
From Algiers to the Sahara
From Algiers to the Sahara
From Algiers to the Sahara
From Algiers to the Sahara
From Algiers to the Sahara
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Casbah of Algiers, Tassili n'Ajjer, M'Zab Valley, Djemila, and Tipaza
  • 02 Spend two days in the Sahara with 4x4 desert excursions and an overnight stay in traditional tents
  • 03 Discover Algeria's Roman heritage at Tiddis, Cherchell, Djemila, and Tipaza
  • 04 Explore Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Ghardaïa, and Djanet with expert local guides
  • 05 Experience a blend of Mediterranean cities, archaeology, museums, and breathtaking desert landscapes

Discover Algeria's rich cultural heritage on a 10-day journey through Algiers, Oran, Djanet, Constantine, and Ghardaïa. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Casbah of Algiers, Tassili n'Ajjer, the M'Zab Valley, Djemila, and Tipaza, while also uncovering Algeria's remarkable Roman legacy at Tiddis and Cherchell. The experience blends Mediterranean city life, museums, religious landmarks, and breathtaking Sahara landscapes, with two unforgettable days in the desert by 4x4 and an overnight stay in traditional tents. With domestic flights, guided visits, and carefully planned logistics throughout, this group tour offers a wide-ranging introduction to Algeria's history, archaeology, and living traditions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Algiers, Constantine, Ghardaia, Oran, Cherchell, Tipaza, Djanet, Tassili n'Ajjer
Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Algiers, Casbah Visit, and Flight to Oran

  • Arrive at Algiers International Airport.

  • Meet and greet with assistance upon arrival.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Algiers.

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Casbah of Algiers.

  • Explore Ketchaoua Mosque.

  • Have a traditional lunch inside the Casbah.

  • Visit Jardin d'Essai (El Hamma Garden).

  • Stop at the Martyrs' Memorial (Maqam Echahid).

  • Visit Grande Poste.

  • Transfer to Algiers Airport.

  • Take a domestic flight to Oran.

  • Overnight in Oran at Hotel Ibis or similar.

2
Day 02

Oran City Tour and Overnight Flight to Djanet

  • Breakfast.

  • Enjoy a guided city tour of Oran.

  • Visit Santa Cruz Fortress.

  • Explore Place d'Armes.

  • Visit Bey's Palace.

  • Enjoy a seafood lunch.

  • Evening transfer to the airport.

  • Take an overnight domestic flight to Djanet.

  • Transfer to Hotel Ambassadeur.

3
Day 03

Tassili n'Ajjer 4x4 Sahara Adventure

  • Breakfast.

  • Set out on a 4x4 excursion into Tassili n'Ajjer National Park.

  • Visit prehistoric rock art sites.

  • Discover sandstone formations.

  • Explore natural arches and canyons.

  • Enjoy lunch in the desert.

  • Watch the sunset over the Sahara.

  • Have a traditional Tuareg dinner.

  • Overnight in desert tents.

4
Day 04

Deep Sahara Exploration and Return to Djanet

  • Sunrise breakfast.

  • Continue exploring the Sahara, including natural arches, canyons, rock engravings, and additional prehistoric paintings.

  • Return to Djanet.

  • Visit the local market if time permits.

  • Dinner.

  • Overnight at Hotel Ambassadeur.

5
Day 05

Constantine Arrival and Tiddis Roman Ruins

  • Arrive early in the morning at Constantine Airport following your domestic flight from Djanet.

  • Transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to rest after the overnight journey.

  • In the afternoon, depart for a guided excursion to Tiddis, one of Algeria's most remarkable Roman archaeological sites, dramatically built into the mountainside overlooking the Rhummel Valley.

  • Explore its ancient streets, temples, Roman houses, cisterns, baths, and the unique blend of Roman and Numidian heritage while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  • Return to Constantine.

  • Overnight stay in Constantine.

6
Day 06

Djemila UNESCO Site and Scenic Drive to Algiers

  • Breakfast.

  • Enjoy a full-day excursion to Djemila.

  • Visit the Roman Forum, temples, basilicas, Mosaic Museum, and Triumphal Arch.

  • Lunch.

  • Take a scenic drive back to Algiers.

  • Overnight in Algiers.

7
Day 07

Museums of Algiers and Flight to Ghardaïa

  • Breakfast.

  • Continue exploring Algiers.

  • Visit the Bardo National Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Notre Dame d'Afrique, Bastion 23, and the Great Mosque of Algiers.

  • Take an evening domestic flight to Ghardaïa.

  • Overnight stay in Ghardaïa at Hotel Belvedere.

8
Day 08

Ghardaïa and the UNESCO M'Zab Valley

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Ghardaïa and the M'Zab Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Explore Ghardaïa old town.

  • Visit the ksour fortified villages.

  • Discover traditional Mozabite architecture.

  • Visit the local market.

  • Have lunch during the tour.

  • Transfer to Ghardaïa Airport.

  • Take a domestic flight from Ghardaïa to Algiers at 21:15.

  • Arrive in Algiers and transfer to the hotel.

  • Overnight stay in Algiers at Hotel Ralf.

9
Day 09

Tipaza and Cherchell UNESCO Excursion

  • Breakfast.

  • Drive along the Mediterranean coast.

  • Visit Cherchell Museum and the Roman ruins.

  • Continue to the Tipaza UNESCO Archaeological Site.

  • Explore the Roman basilicas, amphitheatre, thermal baths, and coastal archaeological park.

  • Farewell dinner.

  • Overnight in Algiers.

10
Day 10

Departure from Algiers

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer to Algiers International Airport for your international departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Wilaya d'Alger 8 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport meet and greet, with assistance upon arrival and departure

  • Accommodation in the mentioned hotels and guest houses throughout the programme

  • Daily breakfast at hotels

  • Two days in Djanet, including 4x4 transportation for desert excursions

  • Full board in the desert, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • One night of accommodation in desert tents

  • Domestic flights as per the itinerary

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • All entrance fees to the sites and monuments mentioned in the programme

  • Visa assistance for Algeria

  • One night of hotel accommodation in Algiers on a bed and breakfast basis for travellers arriving one day before the tour

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

What to bring

  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Layered clothing

  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Personal toiletries and medication

  • Travel adapter

  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Visa assistance must begin at least 20 days before arrival.

  • Desert regions have warm days and cool nights.

  • Modest dress is recommended at cultural and religious sites.

  • This tour involves long drives and varied terrain.

  • Other languages are available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Houari Boumédiène, Algérie
Tour start
Wilaya d'Alger, Algérie
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Wilaya d'Alger.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,810.00 — €1,830.00
Double Sharing €1,680.00 — €1,810.00

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