We set down in the heart and capital of Algeria, Algiers, once a Barbary pirate stronghold and famed for the exploits of the pirate "Redbeard", who claimed dominion over it for the Ottoman Empire when he expelled the Spanish in 1529. After exploring the maze of small alleys and whitewashed houses and getting our first taste of the unique Algerian culture, we head east to Setif, the commercial center of the region built by the French on the ruins of a Roman town that was founded in the 1st century AD, stopping at various coastal towns along the way to soak in the sights.
The next few days are spent strolling through some of the best-preserved Roman sites in North Africa, gazing at magnificent mosques and typically Algerian architecture, and taking in the natural splendor of Tassili National Park, where we stay at a 'luxury camp' in the desert. Tassili National Park amazes visitors with memorable vistas and fascinating prehistoric rock- and cave paintings and from there, we fly back to Algiers before catching a flight bound for Tunis, Tunisia. The 10 remaining days of our tour are spent familiarizing ourselves with the abundant bounties on offer in Tunisia, from the historic sights like those in Carthage or the ancient trading region of Sousse, to the lively, colourful markets that buzz with the activity of the friendly locals. Add to the mix ample time to enjoy the marvelous natural wonders, more highly educational and enlightening attractions than you can dream of, and unforgettable experiences left, right and center, and you have all the ingredients that constitute our Algeria and Tunisia tours.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (hotels & local restaurants) daily.
- All sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as ‘visited’ in the detailed itinerary.
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, restaurant staff, porters.
- Domestic flights via local scheduled carriers as per the itinerary.
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, visa fees, excursions referenced as ‘optional’.
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers.
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal costs, shopping and visas.
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Algeria
Tunisia
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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