Algiers
Algiers, Tipaza & the Casbah
Four days in the white city: the Casbah's palaces, the bay from Notre-Dame d'Afrique and the Roman ruins of Tipaza by the sea.
From €590
City break
Algiers the White: from the Ottoman Casbah to Roman Tipaza
Seven easy days around Algiers: the Casbah and its palaces, the museums and botanical garden, Tipaza and Cherchell by the sea, the western coast and the Chiffa gorges.
Overview
This circuit shows the many faces of the capital region. In Algiers you walk the stairways of the Casbah to the Palais des Raïs and Notre-Dame d'Afrique, and visit the Bardo, the Fine Arts museum and the Jardin d'Essai. Then you head west to the Roman ruins of Tipaza and Cherchell, sleeping by the sea.
The return follows the coast via Sidi Fredj, and a last excursion takes you inland to the Chiffa gorges, home to Barbary macaques, and the market of Blida. Flat walking only, apart from the Casbah steps.
Day by day
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Day 1 Arrival in Algiers Algiers
Welcome at the airport, transfer to your hotel and a walk on the seafront.
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Day 2 The Casbah Algiers
The historic medina, the Palais des Raïs and Notre-Dame d'Afrique with its view over the bay.
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Day 3 Museums and the Jardin d'Essai Algiers
The Bardo, the Fine Arts museum and the Hamma botanical garden.
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Day 4 Tipaza and Cherchell Tipaza
The Roman ruins by the sea at Tipaza and the museum of Cherchell; night in Tipaza.
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Day 5 The western coast Algiers
Back to Algiers along the coast via Sidi Fredj, Staouéli and Zéralda.
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Day 6 Chiffa gorges and Blida Blida
The Chiffa gorges and their Barbary macaques, then the covered market of Blida.
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Day 7 Departure Algiers
Transfer to Algiers airport for your flight.
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All road transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English- or French-speaking local guide throughout
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees to the sites in the programme
Not included
- International and domestic flights (unless stated)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
Practical information
- Departures
- Private departures on the dates you choose. Ask us about small-group dates in season.
- Accommodation
- Selected hotels and guesthouses in double or twin rooms, with breakfast.
- Group size
- 1 – 12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
A valid passport (6 months) and an Algerian visa or visa-on-arrival authorisation are required. We send the invitation documents you need once your booking is confirmed. See our practical information (checked 19 October 2026).
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7 days
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