Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Algiers – Welcome to Algeria

   • Arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG).

   • VIP meet & greet and transfer to your 3-star hotel.

   • Rest or enjoy a short walk around the hotel area.

   Overnight stay in Algiers.

2. Day 2: Algiers – Constantine – City of Bridges

   • Morning departure by private Land Cruiser (approx. 5.5-hour drive).

   • Scenic drive through the high plateaus, with stops along the way.

   Afternoon visit of Constantine

   • Sidi M’Cid & Sidi Rached Bridges

   • Emir Abdelkader Mosque

   • Cirta Museum

   • Lunch at panoramic Restaurant Igherssan.

   • Monument of the Martyrs overlooking the gorges.

   • Evening transfer to Batna (2.5-hour drive).

   Overnight stay at 3-star hotel in Batna.

3. Day 3: Batna – Timgad – El Oued (Saharan Gateway)

   Morning visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Timgad:

   • Explore Roman ruins.
   • Arch of Trajan and Timgad Museum.
   • Depart to Biskra (2-hour drive).

   • Visit El Kantara Gorge and the "Red Village" (Dachra Hamra).

   • Continue south to El Oued through the palm groves (3-hour drive).

   • Sunset safari over the golden sand dunes in 4x4.

   Overnight stay at 3-star hotel in El Oued.

4. Day 4: El Oued – Ghardaia – M'zab Valley

   • Early morning departure to Ghardaia (approx. 5.5-hour drive).

   • Arrival and traditional Mozabite lunch.

   Visit the UNESCO-listed fortified cities of the M’Zab Valley:

   • Taghardayt Market

   • Beni Isguen (with local guide).

   • Optional sunset from the heights of El Atteuf.

   Overnight in a charming traditional guesthouse (Akham).

5. Day 5: Ghardaia – Beni Hammad – Algiers

   • Early departure north via M’Sila (approx. 8-hour drive including stops).

   • Visit the ruins of Beni Hammad Fort (UNESCO World Heritage) – a hidden medieval gem in the Hodna Mountains.

   • Lunch in the M’Sila region en route.

   • Late afternoon arrival in Algiers.

   Overnight stay at 3-star hotel in Algiers.

6. Day 6: Algiers – Oran – Mediterranean Drive

   • Scenic westbound road trip along the Mediterranean coast (approx. 5.5-hour drive)

   • Stop at Tipaza or Cherchell ruins (optional depending on timing).

   • Arrival in Oran in the afternoon.

   • Visit Santa Cruz Fort & Chapel.

   • Stroll along the corniche and Place 1er Novembre.

   Overnight stay in Oran.

7. Day 7: Oran – Tlemcen – Back to Algiers

   • Morning departure to Tlemcen (approx. 2-hour drive).

   Explore the rich Moorish heritage of the region:

   • Mansourah ruins and minaret

   • Mechouar Palace

   • Lalla Setti Plateau

   • Lunch in Tlemcen.

   • Return to Algiers by road (approx. 6 hours).

   • Farewell dinner (optional).

   Overnight stay at 3-star hotel in Algiers.

8. Day 8: Departure

   • Morning transfer to Houari Boumediene International Airport.

   • Assistance with departure formalities.