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Itinerary
Day
1
Flight from London to Algiers. Afternoon: short orientation walk in central Algiers followed by visit to Church of Notre-Dame d’Afrique (time permitting). Transfer to Hotel El-Aurassi for overnight.
Day
2
Whole day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage site of Tipasa (Basilica of Saint Salsa, main site and museum).
Day
3
Morning visits in Algiers (exploration of the Casbah and one or more of the Ottoman palaces within it, Jardin d’Essai). Early evening flight to Annaba for two nights at Hotel d’Orient.
Day
4
Morning: colonial era Basilica of St Augustine and site of Hippo Regius (forum, theatre, ancient basilica, market, museum). Afternoon: Annaba and Cap de Garde.
Day
5
Guelma (museum, reconstructed Roman theatre) followed by Khemissa (well-preserved theatre, forum, sacred spring). Transfer to Constantine for overnight at Hotel Ibis.
Day
6
Morning: hillside ruins of Tiddis, home of Quintus Lollius Urbicus (who built the Antonine Wall in Scotland). Afternoon: walking tour of the city of Constantine. Transfer to Sétif for two nights at Hotel Novotel.
Day
7
Sétif and its museum, followed by Roman ruins of Djémila (ancient Cuicul).
Day
8
Via the Medracen (grandiose pre-Roman tumulus-burial) to Lambaesis (civil town and museum – time permitting). Afternoon: Timgad (stunning Roman and Byzantine ruins – subject to confirmation). Continue to Batna for two nights at Hotel Hazem.
Day
9
Drive south, crossing the Aurès Mountains through the Gorge of Tighanimine (Roman road-building inscription), visiting Ghoufi (abandoned village in the canyon of the Oued el-Abiod). Continue to Tahouda (site of ancient Thabudeos) and Sidi Okba. Return to Batna via the Gorge of El-Kantara (Roman bridge).
Day
10
Depart Batna for return visit to Lambaesis (2nd century legionary base, amphitheatre), then transfer to Constantine for flight to Ghardaïa. Two nights at Hotel El Djanoub.
Day
11
Whole day exploration of Ghardaïa and neighbouring towns, including mosque of Sidi Brahim at el-Atteuf (inspiration for Le Corbusier’s Notre-Dame-du-Haut de Ronchamp).
Day
12
Morning flight to Algiers for visit to Mauretanian Royal Tomb followed by Cherchell (museum with wonderful mosaics and sculpture). Overnight at Hotel El-Aurassi, Algiers.
Day
13
Flight from Algiers to London.
Tour Dates
14 Mar — 26 Mar 2022
Days
13
Cost
£3745
Tour Code
ALGE-22
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FLIGHTS
For customers who wish to make their own travel arrangements, ACE are pleased to be able to offer a flight reduction of £230.
FITNESS / PRACTICALITIES
This tour offers a unique opportunity to visit places that are difficult to reach alone, but it will be strenuous, over much rough ground, with some long journeys, and potentially hot in places.
Cost of £3745 includes: return airfare, accommodation based on sharing a twin or double bedded room, full board with water & soft drinks, excursions & admissions, gratuities.
Not included: visa, travel insurance, single room supplement £295.