Constantine, Djemila & Timgad

Constantine

Constantine, Djemila & Timgad

The city of bridges and two of the best-preserved Roman towns in the world, in Algeria's green and mountainous east.

Duration
7 days
Price
From €990
Style
Cultural circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Group
2 – 14 travellers
Season
March to June, September to November

Overview

In Algeria's green and mountainous east, this circuit combines Constantine, the city of bridges perched above the Rhumel gorge, with two of the best-preserved Roman towns in the world, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Djémila on its mountain ridge and Timgad with its perfect grid plan.

You cross the Sidi M'Cid bridge, visit the Ahmed Bey Palace and the old medina, then spend a full day at each Roman site with a guide who brings their forums, temples, baths and arches to life. The circuit continues to the balconies of the Ghoufi canyon in the Aurès mountains and the red Roman town of Tiddis.

Our team organises transfers, guides and hotels from start to finish. Every departure can be adapted: travelling as a family, with friends or wanting more time at one site? Ask for a tailor-made version.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Constantine Constantine

    Fly from Algiers; sunset over the Rhummel gorge.

    Constantine Dinner Constantine

  2. Day 2 City of bridges Constantine

    Walk the Sidi M'Cid bridge, the Ahmed Bey Palace and the old medina.

    Constantine Breakfast, lunch Constantine

  3. Day 3 Djemila Djemila

    Full day at Roman Cuicul, set dramatically on a mountain ridge.

    Djemila Breakfast, lunch Djemila

  4. Day 4 Timgad Timgad

    Explore the grid-planned Roman colony and its Arch of Trajan.

    Timgad Breakfast, lunch Timgad

  5. Day 5 Aurès mountains Ghoufi

    The balconies of Ghoufi canyon and Chaoui villages.

    Ghoufi Breakfast, lunch Ghoufi

  6. Day 6 Tiddis Tiddis

    The red Roman town of Tiddis, then free afternoon.

    Tiddis Breakfast, lunch Tiddis

  7. Day 7 Departure Constantine

    Airport transfer.

    Constantine Breakfast Departure

What's included

Included

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • All ground transport in 4x4 vehicles with experienced drivers
  • English- or French-speaking local guide throughout
  • All meals in the desert, breakfast in towns
  • Camping equipment: tents, mattresses, kitchen
  • National park entry fees and permits

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for the crew

Practical information

Departures
Fixed departures every month in season, or private departures on the dates you choose.
Accommodation
Guesthouses in towns; tented camps or open-air bivouac in the desert.
Group size
2 – 14 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.

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