Northern Archaeological Tour

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Ghardaia -Timimoun -El-Goléa-Algiers

Trip code WT-CODE 3417
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´Algeria ,with its strategic location, is to be considered as one of the rare lands that have marked the installation and the passing of many civilasations over thousands of years .Ruins stretch in different corners of country inform us about the great empires established  on Algeria ,from Numudian , Roman to Arabo-islamic civilisation.

   Really ,Algeria is  an open theatre of civilisations…………..

    Are you ready to explore the displays and these archeological sites of those empires classified by the UNESCO  Heritage Committes ?

             Welcome   Travellers to Algeria

For ten days, Either traveller or expert enjoys a visit to the unique places of  archaelogy sites that chronicles to the ancient big oldest empires passed on Algeria during the past centuries .It worths to discover the many UNESCO  classified sites........

Itineraries

Day 1

Time : 18:00

Algiers

Reception and assistance at Houari Boumeddiene Airport (Algiers), then drive to the hotel or guest house . After a short rest, we head to the city centre for a discovery visit (Martyrs Monument ) and having our meal . Later we return for an overnight .

Day 2

Time : 08:00

Algiers - Tipaza - Cherchell

After breakfast, for about we drive to explore the theatre,the circus and the thermal baths of Roman archeological site of Tipaza (UNESCO World Heritage) founded by the Phoenicians including the North Africa’s largest basilica and the Basilica of St Salsa, and of Cherchell (archaeological museums) ,Tomb of the Christian (royal mausoleum of Mauritania).Then we return to Algiers ‘s city centre : the Hamma Experimental Garden ‘(Jardin d’Essai ) the Grande poste and the Place des Martyrs including the El Djedid Mosque.Then we return to the hotel or residence for an overnight.

Day 3

Time : 08:00

Cherchell- Medéa – Sétif-Constantine

Shortly after lunch,we head towards Constantine (460 kms).In our way ,we stop in some places as the rose garden in Boufarik, the Gorges de la Chiffa and the Monastery of Thibérine( 70 Kms-Médéa).When we reach Sétif’s city centre (337 kms ) we have lunch .After a rest, we continue to Djemila (50 kms- formerly Cuicul) where we explore this roman city classified by UNESCO then we drive to Constantine (124 kms) for an overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Time : 08:00

Constantine

Early after breakfast, we head to Constantine city to visit the Madrasa ( place of knowledge),the Palais du Bey, Cirta National Museum (exhibits a remarkable archaeological collection tracing the history of the city of Constantine and its surroundings)and at the the end of the day we walk through the high suspension bridge of Sidi M'Cid ( 168 m ) which connects the city to the hill and traditional houses. Return to the hotel for an overnight.

Day 5

Time : 08:00

Constantine- Tiddis -Annaba

After breakfast, We drive to Roman Ruins ,Tiddis(30 kms) for 2 hours, then we continue to Annaba (145 kms) .After arriving, we start visiting the ancient Roman city of Hippo Regius, the museum (house of precious statuaries, mosaics and relics), Saint Augustine Basilica  (Moorish and Byzantine architecture).Later,we drive up to Cap de Garde and the Belvedere of Seraidi . Return back to the hotel. 

Day 6

Time : 08:00

Annaba -Madaure- Guelma-Souk Ahras

After breakfast,we drive Southwards to Guelma ( 64 Kms) where we visit the museum, the Roman theatre,and thermal of Hammam Meskhoutine then we visit Thibilis (28,5 Kms-Numudian City ) for about 2 hours then continue to the Roman Theatre ,Maduare ( 99,5 Kms).In our route ,following the rest of lunch, we head to the ancient Numidian city ,Souk Ahras (ancient time: Thagaste) where we explore the Roman ruins,  Khemissa (Thubursicum Numidarium)  the museum of Thagaste (Souk Ahras Museum ).The day ends with a visit to the city centre , dinner and an overnight in the hotel or guest house.

Day 7

Time : 08:00

Souk Ahras-Tebessa -Timgad-Batna

Today we leave ,after breakfast, the residence towards Tebessa (125 Kms) where we visit the followings : the Roman theatre and Amphitheatre (4th Century AD), the Temple of Minerva ( with mosaics’ decorated walls) ,the Arch of Caracalla,the remains of the St Crispina basilica, Byzantine walls (Solomon’s Walls) and the Archeological Museum. Then we drive to discover Timgad (UNESCO World Heritage Site kwown as Thamugadi -183 Kms) .After spending amazing experience in visiting :the Mausoleum of Medghassen ( a place of pilgrimage),the Timgad Museum(displays Roman artifacts).then we move to Batna (37 Kms) for an overnight.

Day 8

Time : 08:00

Batna-Tazoult -Algiers

Early In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Roman archaeological site , Lambaesis (Lambèse- Ville Basse ) located in Tazoult,(11 kms ,southeast of Batna) ,then we continue north (about 45,5 Kms) to visit the royal mausoleum-temple of the Berber Numidian  Kings in Médracen (Imedghassen ).Following that, our trip ends in the Northern Algiers.After lunch, we drive to Algiers (388 Kms) . Arriving in our destination ,we head to the hotel or the guest house for an overnight.

Day 9

Time : 08:00

Algiers

After breakfast ,we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Casbah for 2 hours ( the Palace of the Dey, the Centenary House, the Sidi Ramdane Mosque, the Palace of Princess Khedaoudj, the Jamaa-al-Jdid Mosque and the Mustapha Pasha Palace ).After lunch, we continue our programme by visiting the Museum of Antiquities and the National Museum of Bardo and Notre Dame d'Afrique Cathederal. We return to the hotel, after having our dinner at the restaurant, for an overnight.

Day 10

Time : 08:00

Algiers-Airport

In the last day of the visit, after breakfast ,we visit the the Martyrs’ Monument and Hamma Experimental Garden (Jardin d’Essai) . Then visitors are to be transferred to Houari Boumediene International Airport for departure. Assistance is given until the boarding.

- Airport transfers and assistance                                                                                                                                                                                                                              - Accommodation in hotels (3-4 stars),traditional guest houses or similar during the tour (Twin share accommodation).                                                                                    -Full board bases: breakfast, lunch and dinner (water & soft drinks only).                                                                                                                                                             -Comfort bus or cars+ driver.
- Experienced  tour guides.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary.                                                                                                                                                                               - Applying for visa and/ or  supplying visa application/documents.

- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -Extras and personal expenses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  -Single Supplement : € 245

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The agency representative will be waiting you at the exit of the arrivals at the relevant airport holding a sign with your name on it.

We arrange our travel packages by combining people depending on the language required and the destination.

To get an entrance visa to Algeria, insurance is required so it is advised to do it by yourself but also, we make insurance for tools used during the tour.

After your booking of a tour we proceed with confirming all services accordingly.

We kindly request a booking deposit (30 %) to be paid to one of our accounts in an EU bank (France at the moment) to secure your reservations then the remaining balance (70 %) to be received no later than 50 days before the start date of the tour.

See below in the FAQ under 'Booking, Cancellation and Refund Policy '

Visa requirements is a must to enter Algeria for most internationals. In some case,you book a trip with us , as an official fully licenced tourism and travel agency , we can apply for an entrance visa on your behalf which guarantees a quick response and providing you with the necessary information and official documentation as the invitation letter after the reception of the deposit required by the agency.

Most ATMs are for local money and local credit and debit cards and it is rarely where ATMs for other currencies or cards are to be found .

Except in few places ,foreign credit cards and debit cards are not accepted in purchases. It is advisable to carry some cash with you.

No, most of the international GSM operators do not provide coverage in Algeria but you can receive SMS and MMS and you get the signal .Arrange with your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Algeria and we can supply you with a new SIM card from local operators (conditions) .

Tipping is not common in Algeria and many refuse to accept it.However it is a guesture of satisfaction by the client.

Yes,18 years old when the traveller is alone .

1- As a team of EL-GOLEA Tourism & Travel, we are very pleased to be chosen by travellers to serve them during their visit to Algeria and we consider them as our guests during the whole duration of the trip.

2-When you select the tour, sign the booking document sent by the agency and receive the confirmation by email, you pay the deposit of 30 % of the tour or the whole cost. contacts are made by email.

3-After reception of the deposit or the entire of the trip’s cost, supplying of the requested identity documents, we sent the letter of invitation to the Algerian consulate in your country of residence for the visa. The agency helps you to get the necessary information on the issue, but it is the traveller’s responsibility to apply earlier and be fully aware of all requirements for visiting Algeria. However, the agency is ready to provide the necessary information on the tour.

4-The rest of the tour cost must be received 45 to 50 days prior to the start date. For any case of non-majeure force, if you do not pay the rest, it is considered as wish of cancellation to cancel your booking.

5-We hope that the visitor can come but in case of contrary, the cancellation must be made by writing in advance. Be aware there are cancellation and charges requested by the service providers. consequently, the charges are cut off the deposit and can go higher when it is made few days or weeks before the start date.

6-Cancellation charges are calculated as follow:
45 days before the start date of the tour - loss of deposit
30 days before the start date of the tour - 50% of tour cost
15 days before the start date of the tour - 75% of tour cost
7 days before the start date of the tour- No refund.

7-Although the above-mentioned measures are to be applied as explained before. But as our main goal is to serve and satisfy our clients, we often take their circumstances in consideration, and we try to find a better solution for them.