Customized 11-Day Algeria Family Tour with Private Car

Your adventure will begin in the capital, Algiers, on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival at the airport, your private guide and driver will warmly greet you and escort you to our carefully selected hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace or to relax at the hotel.

This morning, your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel for a 3.5-hour comfortable ride to Djemila, renowned for some of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Algeria.

es a broad collection of artifacts uncovered at the site, especially its well-preserved Roman mosaics.

Next, let’s step into the Roman Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the 2nd century AD. Hidden among the mountains, Djemila boasts the striking 12.5-meter-high (41 ft.) Arch of Caracalla, adorned with detailed carvings still visible above the towering Corinthian columns.

After enjoying the scenic mountain views and admiring the ruins, we’ll drive 2 hours to Constantine, a city perched on a cliff. Upon arrival, your driver and guide will assist with hotel check-in.

It is surrounded by deep picturesque canyons and is connected to other areas by two Bridges over the Rhumel Lake. After breakfast, you will first be led to Cirta Museum, which mainly displays the Roman mosaics.

After that, you will enjoy some leisure time to walk around the city and you will have a chance to see the traditional castle, local market and the art achievements of city bridges.

Next, visit the Great Mosque, the second-largest in Algeria, which exemplifies Islamic architecture with its large dome flanked by two tall, slender minarets, complemented by a beige exterior and intricate geometric patterns that blend elegance with grandeur.

the traditional castle, local markets, and the iconic Sidi M’Cid and Sidi Rached Bridges, immersing yourself in the daily life vibe.

Afterwards, your driver and guide will accompany you to Constantine Airport for your one-hour flight back to Algiers. Upon landing, your local guide and driver will escort you to your hotel.

After an early breakfast, you will be taken to the airport to catch a morning flight to Timimoun, which is the gate to enter the Sahara Desert.

First, let’s head to Ighzer Cave, a peaceful red-ochre cavern that once stored grain for locals. “Ighzer” means riverbed in the local language. Although the river is now dry, you can see remnants of life in the Sahara Desert from the ruins below.

oggara irrigation systems, explore the traditional houses, and interact with the friendly locals. Around midday, as temperatures rise, we’ll head back to Timimoun to escape the heat and enjoy lunch.

Around midday, as temperatures rise, we’ll head back to Timimoun to escape the heat and enjoy lunch. It’s recommended to take an afternoon break at your hotel; once it cools in the evening, you may go out on your own to explore local markets at your leisure.

Today, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for a 4-hour trip to Beni Abbes, the so-called “White Oasis” famed for its light-colored houses that resemble a dazzling pearl amid golden dunes. During the journey, you can admire the stunning Sahara Desert scenery, passing through date palm groves and vast dunes. Due to the lengthy and bumpy desert roads, we suggest bringing motion sickness medication if necessary.

Upon arrival, we will first explore Beni Abbes Ksar, a labyrinthine fortified village built in the 17th century AD and surrounded by vast date palm groves. It is estimated to have over 250,000 date palms, which not only provide abundant, nutritious fruit but also shade for the town.

and insects from the Sahara Desert, including the adorable fennec fox, Algeria’s national animal, recognized for its large ears and small face.

After that, continue our drive for two more hours into the desert to reach Taghit for the night. Your guide and driver will assist with your hotel check-in.

Taghit, located in the west part of Algeria, is another oasis town in vast Sahara. In addition to agriculture, tourism is an important industry in Taghit, since there are many stone carvings from the Neolithic Age. You will spend the whole day here to explore Taghit. First, you will have a leisurely walk at the ancient Ksar, an old town where you can take plenty of artistic photos when walking along the narrow winding street and the red mud buildings. Then, see the splendid scenery of the sand dunes and the Grand Erg, standing at the edge of the town. At last, appreciate the petroglyphs which date back to 10,000 years ago during Neolithic period.

Today, say goodbye to the Sahara and depart for Oran, Algeria’s second-largest city, often called the “Golden Coast.” After a 1.5-hour private transfer with your guide and driver from your hotel to Bechar Airport, you’ll fly 2 hours to Oran. Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will welcome you and accompany you to our carefully selected hotel for a brief rest, then lead you on city sightseeing.

Then, let’s explore the city center landmarks to observe French influences. Place Premier Novembre, built in 1886, is the main intersection where major roads meet. Strolling through the square, you can unwind like a local and admire the elegant architecture, especially the City Hall with its two stone lions at the entrance.

built by France in Algeria and one of the largest in North Africa at that time, symbolizing France’s desire for spiritual dominance in a predominantly Muslim region. Ultimately, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

a Cruz, an old stone architecture standing at the highest of the city, where you can feast your eyes on the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea

The next stop is the Chateau Neuf, the 14th-century fort of Merinid Sultan Abou Hassan.

Your trip in Oran will be ended here.

After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport where you will take your flight to Algiers. Our guide and driver in Algiers will welcome you at the airport and then help you check in at the hotel.

hour drive to Tipasa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. s you wander through the ruins, you’ll feel their calming influence in the sound of the waves.

On the way back to Algiers, we will stop at the 2000-year-old Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, where Queen Cleopatra’s only daughter was laid to rest.

ica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique, perched on a cliff.

Next, we will visit the nearby Kasbah Ancient Town, a significant witness to Algiers’ history through the ages. Built on a hillside, the town is a labyrinth of steps and narrow alleys, with white Islamic-style houses that enhance its allure.

adjacent National Museum of Moudjahid, offering insight into the poignant history of the independence struggle. After that, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Your memorable Algeria trip will come to an end today. We will take you to the airport for your homebound flight. Bon Voyage!