ANTIQUE ALGERIA…THE GARDEN OF THE SAHARA
May 31 to June 15, 2022
Led by Lecturer, Guide and Historian, Mohamed Halouani
Algeria is a vast country of breathtaking scenery, well-preserved Roman ruins, pre-historic cave paintings and a strong Berber culture. Your journey will take you from the sweeping shoreline to the majestic mountains, through the huge wilderness of the Sahara desert into the palm-fringed oases. Some of the highlights include the Roman ruins of Timgad, the former Roman port of Caesarea, the oases towns of Ghardaia and Bou Saada, the gorge of Sisi Meid and the Casbah of Algiers. That unique tour takes you to one of the most pristine and magical deserts in the Sahara with the dunes of Timimoun Oasis and the Adrar Mountains, this part of the country will mesmerize you. This fascinating tour offers the adventurous traveler an alluring blend of art, history, culture and scenery, including the marvelous Moorish city of Tlemcen, voted recently as one of the best 41 places one should see in a lifetime...
Can be combined with the Mauritania portion of our North Africa tour (May 24 to 30, 2022)
Tour cost (Land Only):
4-6 travelers: $5,350.00 (Led by Local guides)
per person sharing in double occupancy
7 - 14 travelers: $5,750 (Led & guided by a Lecturer)
per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $995.00
Trip cost is based on minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 14 participants.
NB: Mohamed Halouani will lead the tour for a minimum of 7 people.
Tour Includes
All mentioned accommodations in a combination of 5* hotels in most of the large cities and some 4* properties in a few of the smaller towns.
Algerian inter-country flights.
All transfers with assistance and luggage porterage.
Transportation by modern A/C motor coach.
All meals as listed with bottled water on touring days.
All entrance fees to visited sites mentioned.
Service of professional guides and lecturers.
All gratuities to your guide, lecturers, porters, drivers, hotel restaurant staff, etc…
Tour Does Not Include
Airfare from USA to Algiers and back
Algerian Visa - $160.00 at time of printing plus mailing, and handling fees.
Beverages with meals and meals not noted.
Any currency fluctuation.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees at sites, & museums, laundry, phone calls, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or early arrival.
Travel protection insurance.
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Trip Grade:
II Active - Some hikes, slightly more demanding walks at or to sites, few elevations, comfortable but busy schedule and some long rides.
LODGING Level:
*** - ****Superior - Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards. (3 or 4 stars)
Special Trip Remarks:
The itinerary is subject to change depending on the schedule of internal flights within Algeria (can only be firmed up around 2 months before departure) and the sequence of the program could change based on domestic flight schedule. Visa for Algeria takes about 10- 12 business days and we need to apply for it around 2 months before the trip and your passport must not include any Israeli stamps
