Présentation
- Durée / Prix:5 days / 620 €
- Langue:English, French, Italian
• Visa on arrival: Not available for this destination (see FAQ).
• Best period / temperatures: Year-round. Mild Mediterranean climate (20–28°C). Hot summer (up to 35°C), some winter rain.
• Recommended stay: minimum 3 days to visit the city, up to 5 days with excursions to Tipaza and Cherchell.
• Accommodation: modern hotels, guesthouses, city-centre apartments.
• Activities: UNESCO-listed Casbah, Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique, Palais des Raïs, Bardo Museum, Roman ruins of Tipaza, archaeological museum of Cherchell, Tomb of the Christian, Chiffa Gorges.
• The + of Algiers: A vibrant, contrasting capital combining Ottoman heritage, colonial architecture and Mediterranean modernity — nicknamed "Algiers the White" for its immaculate facades overlooking the sea.
Highlights
- The Casbah of Algiers — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique on the heights of Algiers
- Memorial of the Martyr and panorama over the Bay of Algiers
- Bardo Museum — ethnography and Saharan prehistory
- Palais des Raïs — jewel of Ottoman architecture
- Roman ruins of Tipaza immortalised by Albert Camus
- Archaeological museum of Cherchell and Roman mosaic park
- Tomb of the Christian and Chiffa Gorges
Inclus / Non inclus
- Airport assistance and transfers
- Hotel accommodation (4 nights)
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner)
- Local French-speaking guide throughout the circuit
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport
- International flights
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Personal expenses and souvenir shopping
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Museum and site entrance fees not mentioned in the programme
Politique d'annulation
Itinéraire
Expand allDay 1 — Arrival in Algiers, First Steps in the Capital
- Welcome at Houari Boumedienne Airport by your local guide
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Stroll around the main monuments of the city centre
- Visit to the Memorial of the Martyr (Maqam Echahid) and appreciation of the magnificent views over the Bay of Algiers
- Dinner at restaurant
- Night at hotel in Algiers
Day 2 — The Casbah, Museums and Notre-Dame d'Afrique
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning: visit to the Bardo Museum (ethnography and Saharan prehistory)
- Ascent to the pre-colonial upper city — exploration of the Casbah, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Visit to the Palais des Raïs (Bastion 23), masterpiece of Ottoman architecture
- Afternoon: National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts
- Ascent to the Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique, perched on the heights of Algiers with a breathtaking view over the Mediterranean
- Return to hotel, dinner and night in Algiers
Day 3 — Algiers → Blida → Chiffa Gorges
- Breakfast and departure for Blida (~45 km south-west of Algiers)
- Discovery of Blida, the "City of Roses", and its lively market
- Crossing the fertile Mitidja plain
- Excursion in the Chiffa Gorges — verdant canyon crossed by the Chiffa wadi, natural habitat of Barbary macaques
- Return to Algiers, dinner and night at hotel
Day 4 — Coastal Excursion: Cherchell and Tipaza
- Breakfast and departure for Cherchell (~100 km west of Algiers)
- Visit to the ancient capital of Mauretania Caesariensis, founded in the 4th century BC
- Archaeological museum of Cherchell and its exceptional Roman mosaic park
- Road to Tipaza: exploration of the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins, immortalised by Albert Camus
- Visit to the Tipaza Museum housing the precious Captives mosaic
- On the way back: stop at the mysterious Tomb of the Christian (Kbour er-Roumia), royal Numidian mausoleum from the 1st century BC
- Return to Algiers, dinner and night at hotel
Day 5 — Folk Arts, Free Time and Departure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit to the Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions, located at the foot of the Casbah
- Free time in the afternoon: stroll along the seafront, shopping in the central districts
- Transfer to Houari Boumedienne Airport and departure assistance
Questions fréquentes
When is this circuit available?
By contacting the travel agency, it will take your availability into account and propose suitable dates, ensuring smooth organisation.
Note: price calculated on the basis of a minimum of 2 persons.
How does the visa process work?
To benefit from visa on arrival, you must begin your stay at a southern destination eligible for this scheme. Once there, you can then continue your journey northwards (Algiers, Oran, Annaba).
Two options are therefore available to you:
* Either begin your itinerary in the south to obtain a visa on arrival, then continue northwards.
* Or apply for a standard visa at the consulate before your departure.
What should I know before leaving?
• The Casbah: The historic district is UNESCO-listed but its alleyways are steep and sometimes narrow — bring good walking shoes.
• Respect for local customs: Algiers is a city with conservative culture. Respect local traditions, particularly regarding dress and behaviour, especially in historic districts and places of worship.
• Currency: The Algerian dinar (DZD) is the local currency. Exchange money on arrival.
• Outdoor sites: For excursions to Tipaza and Cherchell, bring sun protection — the archaeological sites are in the open air.
What to pack for this circuit?
❄️ In winter (December – January – February)
Average temperatures in Algiers: 10°C to 17°C
Mornings and evenings can be cool
Often windy and rainy (especially November–January)
👉 What to pack:
Warm jacket or coat
Jumpers / warm layers
Closed shoes or boots (frequent rain)
Umbrella or waterproof jacket
Light scarf (useful in the wind)
☀️ In spring – summer (April to September)
Spring: 15°C to 25°C
Summer: up to 32–35°C during the day
Sea breeze makes coastal areas pleasant
👉 What to pack:
Light clothing (t-shirts, dresses, linen, cotton)
Sun cream (essential)
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Sandals or breathable shoes
Swimwear (sea pleasant in summer)
✔️ Quick summary
Winter: mild but wet → warm clothing + rain gear
Summer: hot and sunny → light clothing + sun protection
This circuit is available year-round. Algiers enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate in every season: spring and autumn are ideal, summer is hot and sunny, winter remains mild with some rain.
By contacting the travel agency, it will take your availability into account and propose suitable dates, ensuring smooth organisation.
Note: price calculated on the basis of a minimum of 2 persons.
Visa on arrival is not available for stays starting directly in northern cities such as Algiers, Oran or Annaba.
To benefit from visa on arrival, you must begin your stay at a southern destination eligible for this scheme. Once there, you can then continue your journey northwards (Algiers, Oran, Annaba).
Two options are therefore available to you:
* Either begin your itinerary in the south to obtain a visa on arrival, then continue northwards.
* Or apply for a standard visa at the consulate before your departure.
• Best period: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Summer is hot and sunny. Winter is mild with some rain (especially November–January).
• The Casbah: The historic district is UNESCO-listed but its alleyways are steep and sometimes narrow — bring good walking shoes.
• Respect for local customs: Algiers is a city with conservative culture. Respect local traditions, particularly regarding dress and behaviour, especially in historic districts and places of worship.
• Currency: The Algerian dinar (DZD) is the local currency. Exchange money on arrival.
• Outdoor sites: For excursions to Tipaza and Cherchell, bring sun protection — the archaeological sites are in the open air.
This list is not exhaustive; your travel agent will give you the complete list of essentials to bring with you.
❄️ In winter (December – January – February)
Average temperatures in Algiers: 10°C to 17°C
Mornings and evenings can be cool
Often windy and rainy (especially November–January)
👉 What to pack:
Warm jacket or coat
Jumpers / warm layers
Closed shoes or boots (frequent rain)
Umbrella or waterproof jacket
Light scarf (useful in the wind)
☀️ In spring – summer (April to September)
Spring: 15°C to 25°C
Summer: up to 32–35°C during the day
Sea breeze makes coastal areas pleasant
👉 What to pack:
Light clothing (t-shirts, dresses, linen, cotton)
Sun cream (essential)
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Sandals or breathable shoes
Swimwear (sea pleasant in summer)
✔️ Quick summary
Winter: mild but wet → warm clothing + rain gear
Summer: hot and sunny → light clothing + sun protection
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