Itinerary

1. Algiers

   This Algeria tour will take you from Algiers to the port city of Oran while exploring spectacular Roman sites such as Tipaza and Tlemcen. If you arrive early, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah in the afternoon.

2. Algiers / Tipaza / Cherchell / Oran

   After breakfast, you will depart for the Roman sites of Tipaza.  Here you will visit the museum and the archaeological site. Tipaza archaeological site holds the largest basilica in North Africa and the Basilica of St Salsa, a local martyr in the 4th century. Your next stop will be Cherchell, where you will learn about the ancient Roman past and visit two archaeological museums. When ready,, continue by road to Oran, the second-largest city in Algeria.

3. Oran / Tlemcen / Oran

   After breakfast, take an early morning departure to the historic city of Tlemcen. This city was once an important center for Islam in the region. Explore the 13th-century Mosque of Sidi Bel Hassan, the Great Mosque, and the 13th-century ruins of ancient Mansourah. Return to Oran for the night.

4. Oran / Algiers

   Today you will enjoy the historic and modern sites in Oran. You will explore Bey’s Palace, the 14th-century fort of Merinid Sultan Abou Hassan, the Cathedral de Sacre Coeur, and the Ahmed Zabana National Museum. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from the Cathedral of Sacre Coeur mountainside site. When you have visited the sites in Oran, return to Algiers for the night.

5. Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport

   If time remains before your departure flight, you will take an Algiers city mini-tour. Transfer to Algiers International Airport for departure.