Djemila & Timgad
Two major highlights of the circuit's ancient thread, woven into the progression east.
In the Footsteps of Empires
A grand cultural loop through eastern Algeria
Length12 days / 11 nights
RegionNorth
EffortGentle
From2 750 €
Why you'll love this trip
- Algiers, Tipaza, Djemila, Constantine, Timgad, Guelma and Annaba.
- Several great ancient sites brought together on a single cultural route.
- Constantine and the Rhumel gorges at the heart of the circuit.
- An Annaba–Algiers domestic flight before a last reading of the capital.
About this journey
From Tipaza to Annaba, this circuit follows the great historical layers of northern and eastern Algeria. Roman sites, museums, cliff-top cities and the Mediterranean coast answer one another over twelve days, with Algiers as the point of entry and return. A rich cultural journey, made for those who want to understand the land through its cities and its heritage.
Your day-by-day itinerary
12 daysDay 1Arrival in AlgiersWelcome
Welcome, transfer and a first immersion depending on your arrival time. Night in Algiers.
Day 2Algiers, historic capitalGuided tour of the Casbah and an art or cooking workshop in the afternoon. Night in Algiers.
Guided tour of the Casbah and an art or cooking workshop in the afternoon. Night in Algiers.
Day 3Tipaza and CherchellA coastal excursion
A coastal excursion, visiting Tipaza and Cherchell, back to Algiers.
Day 4Algiers to Sétif via DjemilaEast by road
East by road, visiting the museum and the Roman ruins of Djemila. Night in Sétif.
Day 5Sétif to ConstantineThe museum
The museum, then on to Constantine at the end of the day.
Day 6ConstantineExploring the bridges
Exploring the bridges, the Rhumel gorges, the palace and the old town. Night in Constantine.
Day 7Constantine, Timgad, BatnaOff to Batna and a visit to Timgad. Night in Batna.
Off to Batna and a visit to Timgad. Night in Batna.
Day 8Batna to GuelmaRoad to Guelma
Road to Guelma, discovering the Roman ruins and Numidian history. Night in Guelma.
Day 9Guelma to AnnabaOff to Annaba and a first look at the city and the coast.
Off to Annaba and a first look at the city and the coast.
Day 10AnnabaThe Basilica of Saint Augustine
The Basilica of Saint Augustine, the Hippone site and free time by the sea. Night in Annaba.
Day 11Return to AlgiersAnnaba–Algiers domestic flight
Annaba–Algiers domestic flight, then Notre-Dame d'Afrique, the colonial centre, a museum, the Jardin d'Essai and the Martyrs' Memorial. Night in Algiers.
Day 12DepartureTransfer to the airport and end of the trip.
Transfer to the airport and end of the trip.
What you'll discover
Constantine
A day given to the bridges, the Rhumel gorges, the palace and the old town.
Annaba
The route reaches the Mediterranean for two nights of history, city and coast.
Route map
Where you'll go
A clear look at the In the Footsteps of Empires route — just the key stops along the way.
RouteIn the Footsteps of Empires
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Algiers
The Casbah and a first immersion.
What's included
- Annaba–Algiers flight.
- Accommodation in a double room in hotels or guesthouses.
- Full board: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners.
- Transfers and travel by comfortable coach.
- A local English- and French-speaking guide throughout.
- Excursions, guided tours and workshops.
- Entry to sites and museums.
- A music evening.
- Bottled water during the excursions.
- 24/7 support.
What's not included
- International return flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and personal spending.
- Drinks, meals and services not included in your chosen package.
- Personal equipment to bring.
- Optional excursions or activities not in the programme.
- Any baggage fees charged by the airline.
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