Fifteen days from Algeria's Mediterranean coast through six UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the Saharan oases and sand seas of the Grand Erg Occidental.
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Algeria’s rich past, as part of the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis, lies beneath layers of Christian and Islamic conquest, and more recent Ottoman and French colonisation. A remarkable mix of Arab, Berber, and French cultural influences, Algeria’s political evolution is ongoing. To visit now offers not only a chance to explore Algeria’s remarkable and complex heritage, but also to experience history being made. From the cities of the coast with their colonial architecture, Roman ruins and cosmopolitan atmosphere to the oases tucked away among mighty sand seas, we encompass the very best that the country has to offer.
For a first-hand insight into the journey, read our traveller review from the April 2026 Algeria – Desert and History tour.
Algeria – Desert and History
Drawn from the full tour dossier — the standout days, encounters and views our specialists keep coming back to.
The highlights
Explore Algiers across two days - visiting Notre Dame d'Afrique, the Martyrs Monument and the Botanic Gardens before wandering the UNESCO-listed Casbah, an outstanding example of Maghreb architecture. Also visit Bastion 23, the Palais des Rais, notable for its architecture and as the last surviving quarter of the lower Casbah.
Visit the National Museum of Setif, home to impressive mosaics from the local Roman period. Continue to Djemila, a UNESCO-listed Berbero-Roman site where the ancient garrison of Cuicul reveals forums, temples, basilicas and triumphal arches set in mountain scenery.
Discover Constantine, capital of eastern Algeria and named after Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Visits include the WW1 memorial with views over the Rhumel river, the archaeological museum, the Palace of Ahmed Bey and the famous Sidi M'Cid suspension bridge spanning the dramatic Rhumel Gorge.
Head south to Timgad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from 100 AD and a remarkable example of ancient town planning. The site includes a library, colonnaded streets, temples, an amphitheatre, the Arch of Trajan and a basilica. On the way, stop at the Medracen - the Tomb of the Numidian Kings.
Pass through the gorges of Tighanimine and the breathtaking Canyon of Ghoufi before continuing past the ancient Sidi Okba mosque to El Oued, a city encircled by the sands of the Grand Erg Oriental. If time allows, watch the sunset over the Saharan dunes.
Spend two days in the M'Zab Valley and its largest city Ghardaia, which has maintained a distinctive Mozabite culture unlike the rest of Algeria. The time is spent observing day-to-day routines and exploring the surrounding area.
Trip highlights for Algeria – Desert and History
Full itinerary · 15 days
Reserve your place with a £350 per-person deposit; the balance is due 70 days before departure. Prefer your own space? A single room is available on every departure.
Not every departure follows the same route — where one differs it’s marked below, and the itinerary shown is the one you’d travel.
| Departs | Returns | Status | Price pp | Single supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | Guaranteed | £3,895 | +£535 | Contact for availability |
| 17 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | Sold out | £3,895 | +£535 | Closed |
| 11 Apr 2027 | 25 Apr 2027 | Guaranteed | £3,895 | +£535 | Book now |
| 17 Oct 2027 | 31 Oct 2027 | Guaranteed | £3,895 | +£535 | Book now |
| 26 Mar 2028 | 9 Apr 2028 | Guaranteed | £3,895 | +£535 | Book now |
| 8 Oct 2028 | 22 Oct 2028 | Guaranteed | £3,895 | +£535 | Book now |
Every one of our Algeria journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
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The FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria's borders with Libya, Mauritania, Mali, Niger and parts of Tunisia. None of these areas are visited on any Undiscovered Destinations Algeria tour. We monitor FCDO guidance continuously and will contact you directly if advice changes in relation to any area on your itinerary.
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Common questions
Maximum 12 travellers — that's the cap on every Undiscovered Destinations small-group tour. Small enough to eat in a local family home; large enough to share the wonder with other like-minded travellers.
Yes — there's no compulsory single supplement on our small-group tours. You get your own room at no extra cost. About 60% of UD travellers come solo, so you'll be in good company.
Fitness requirements vary by itinerary, from gentle to demanding. The day-by-day tour dossier sets out walking distances, terrain and any altitude so you know what to expect. If you have specific concerns, speak to our team before booking — they can talk you through a typical day.
The next available departures are 26 September 2026; 11 April 2027; 17 October 2027. See the "Choose your departure" table further up the page for the full schedule and per-departure pricing.
Included items vary by tour — see the full list above. On this trip, expect: Arrival and departure transfers; Overland transport throughout with professional driver; All accommodation; and more. International flights and travel insurance are not included.
This tour visits Algeria. Each destination has its own page with practical information, climate, and the attractions our specialists recommend — linked from the itinerary above.
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