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Grand Tour of Algeria 2026-27

ALGIERS–TIPASA–CHERCHELL–TLEMCEN–GHARDAIA–EL OUED–TIMGAD–CONSTANTINE–DJEMILA

Grand Tour of Algeria 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour: 12 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 5 departures scheduled, from 15 October 2026 to 17 April 2027. Participation fee from 3.800,00 € per person. Required document: INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months’ remaining validity + Consular Visa issued on arrival at the airport..

Algiers
Sahara Desert
Algiers
Djemila

Departures

15/26 October 2026
15/26 November 2026
27 December 2026 / 07 January 2027
20/31 March 2027
17/28 April 2027

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Why this tour?

  1. to see the very best of the largest country on the African continent
  2. to discover Algiers, a refined and elegant city full of contrasts
  3. to get to know the vibrant, thousand-year history of a proud and hospitable people

Algeria, a stone’s throw from Europe, has only recently opened up to tourism. This means it is still profoundly authentic, well off the usual mass-tourism circuit. The travel experience is highly rewarding, aimed at the most curious travellers and at lovers of history. We find ourselves in a land that was one of the most important provinces of the Roman Empire, of which unmissable traces remain to this day. It is precisely this historical blend that is one of the reasons for Algeria’s allure. Punic and Roman archaeological sites sit side by side, such as beautiful Tipasa, or Timgad, the archaeological site founded at the behest of Trajan and the best preserved in the whole country. Alongside these and other places, traces of Berber culture surface (suffice it to say that the name “Djemila” means “the beautiful one” in the Berber language). The big cities do not disappoint: Algiers is a very beautiful metropolis, made up of striking contrasts that thrill and disorient even the most seasoned traveller. A very turbulent recent history is reflected in its eclectic architecture: in its rational geometry of boulevards reminiscent of France, in its socialist-style districts, in its Muslim heart, the picturesque Casbah. In the north of the country there are truly breathtaking stretches of coastline, where a tolerant lifestyle open to Western influences goes hand in hand with the hospitality of the inhabitants. Nor does Algeria neglect the palate. The national drink is mint tea, or coffee. Bourek, a little pastry parcel filled with meat, appears very frequently on every table, together with the celebrated tajine, a stew of meat, vegetables and spices served with couscous.

Ghardaia is truly one of the finest experiences Algeria has to offer, so much so that it was chosen as a “top experience” by the famous Lonely Planet. We are in the valley of the Oued M’zab river, on the edge of the Sahara. Ghardaia in fact designates five different towns, all sharing a very similar architecture. Exploring the five ksour of the Mozabite pentapolis (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) allows you to grasp the purity of the forms and colours of this corner of Algeria in the desert. It is no coincidence that the famous architect Le Corbusier drew inspiration from Ghardaia for some of his most celebrated works. Exploring Ghardaia means journeying into a temporal dimension suspended as if by magic, as winding streets and unexpected little squares open up before your eyes. In the main square, the local market comes to life every day, a wonderful opportunity to discover the rhythms of daily life. Here, you have to haggle to buy a colourful rug, or rest in the cool shade of the date palms. Despite the reserve and gentle discretion of its inhabitants, Ghardaia is a pleasant and welcoming destination, a wonderful cultural synthesis of a people.

Djemila, “the beautiful one” in the Berber language, sits in a fantastic mountain setting, amid shades of ochre and an unexpectedly intense green. Together with Timgad, it can be counted among the most beautiful archaeological sites in Africa, easily able to rival Libya’s Leptis Magna. The monuments are in an excellent state of preservation, protected too by the favourable climate. Majestic temples, imposing baths, streets with their original paving, early-Christian basilicas and dazzling mosaics combine with memorable views and a “genius loci” that certainly makes Djemila one of the most fascinating and vibrant places of all.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 12 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.

When does it depart?

5 departures scheduled, from 15 October 2026 to 17 April 2027.

How much does it cost?

The individual participation fee starts from 3.800,00 € by plane.

What does the price include?

return journey Italy/Algiers on scheduled ITA Airways flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; Algeria tour by GT coach; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary; buffet breakfasts; 10 lunches in restaurants; Italian-speaking guide accompanying the group for the entire tour; taxes and VAT; entrance fees to all the sites listed; consular visa; tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome; tour leader Algiers/Algiers for those departing from other airports

What is not included in the price?

tips (in Algeria tipping is a very important custom: on arrival, the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately €40.00, from which tips are given to all the service providers during the tour), drinks with meals, and anything not expressly mentioned.

Which documents are required?

INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months’ remaining validity + Consular Visa issued on arrival at the airport.

Can I cancel?

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