Cultural adventure tours
Arrival at Algiers airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel, then, depending on arrival time, visit to the city's hills to discover the Makam Echahid. This monument, erected in the early 1980s, in memory of the Algerian fighters who fell for the liberation of the country, dominates the city from a height of 92 meters. It consists of three joined concrete palms, symbolizing the three revolutions. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
A tour of the Kasbah, starting with the Dey's Palace, nicknamed "Dar Essoltane." A visit to the centennial house, then a meeting with cabinetmaker Khaled Mahiout, who will show us his workshop and terrace, which offers a panoramic view. A visit to the Sidi Ramdane Mosque and the "Bir Chebana" fountain, a visit to the Princess Khedaoudj Palace and the Mustapha Pasha Palace, and a visit to the Kasbah's artisans. We will have lunch in a traditional Algiers house,
located in the fishing district where the New Mosque (Djamâa el-Djedid) stands.
After lunch, we will depart for a city tour of Algiers, where we will see the famous Grand Post Office,
the National Theater, the wilaya (prefecture of Algiers), and the Galeries de France,
converted into a Museum of Modern Art.
Finally, we will climb to the heights of Algiers to admire the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa,
which overlooks the famous Bab el Oued district. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Departure for Cherchell. Visit the archaeological park (amphitheater, ancient theater, forum, thermal baths, etc.) and the museum, home to one of the finest collections of ancient sculptures and beautiful mosaics. Continue to Tipaza. Explore the archaeological site by the sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: temples, theater, forum, nymphaeum, thermal baths, and a basilica whose remains are those of the largest Christian building. A little further along the seafront, the Villa of Frescoes stretches over 1,000 square meters. Visit the museum. Drive to Algiers and stop at the royal mausoleum, also known as the "Tomb of the Christian Woman."
A two-hour drive from Algiers will take us to the small hilltop villages "Les béni-yenni" or Ath Yenni, in the local Kabyle dialect, southeast of Tizi Ouzou, where a week-long local craft fair takes place every year in August.
Before considering booking a room at the inn, our eyes were captivated by the beautiful landscapes of the DJURDJURA mountains, with the highest peak, Lala Khedidja, overlooking the Jew's Hand rock.
The Tell Atlas in Algeria is represented by alpine formations similar to those of the Alps in Europe; As far as the eye can see, villages rise atop every hill. We move from village to village, following the ridgeline.
The villages of the Beni Yenni remain the most authentic and offer opportunities to immerse oneself in traditional Kabyle life and discover many local crafts.
Further on, in the region of Ain Elhammam, formerly Michelet, we approach the Tirourda Pass via a pretty road
connecting the region's villages, offering a view south over the Soumam Valley;
And leaving the hotel, we set off to visit the region's villages;
Among the region's villages, don't miss "Zuvga," remarkably well-maintained
by its inhabitants who also display great hospitality;
In the center of this village, don't miss a visit to
the Villagers' Association office, which can provide a guide
to tour the village; and the famous: Azro N'Thor.
From the top of this rock, we have an extraordinary view of the Djurdjura mountain range and the Babor Mountains. The landscape is enhanced by beautiful young cedars.
Embedded in the heart of Djurdjura, Tamda Ouguelmim (Lake Ougoulmim) sparkles like an emerald in the heart of the mountains, offering a picturesque landscape that invites rest and contemplation. Tamda Ouguelmim, like any precious object, is not easily acquired…
To reach this idyllic site, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters, requires strong legs and an adventurous spirit to brave the steep and rugged mountain trails, which jealously preserve it. This adventure is honored to invite us on a guided hike of approximately 7 hours. A 12km round-trip hike to the lake.
End of the day, continue towards Akbou, check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for a visit to the Tichy Haf Dam, which offers a unique panorama. Lunch in a restaurant dedicated to the authors of the Soummam and the history of the city. Continue to the Ifri Revolution Museum, a landmark that hosted the historic Soummam congress. The end of the day, depart for Bejaia. Check in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we'll depart for a guided tour of the city of Bejaia and its various natural sites. We'll begin our visit along the seafront, at the Saracen Gate, and then head up to Gouraya Park, the Monkey Peak, Cap Carbon, and the Aguades. Return to the hotel, have lunch, and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Our itinerary continues to explore the Jijilian Corniche all the way to the beach.
From the aftis, we enter a sublime region with breathtaking landscapes.
Lunch on site; afternoon departure for Sétif, arrival in the late evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Djémila, meaning "the beautiful," is an ancient city located 50 km northeast of the city of Sétif, on the
border of the Constantine region of Algeria.
The Djémila site houses the remains of the ancient city of Cuicul, renowned for being one of the most
beautiful sets of Roman ruins in the world, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its temples, basilicas, triumphal arches, and houses offer a remarkable panorama
of the surrounding mountains. The archaeological site has also been marked by a Christian touch with its cathedral, church, and baptistery from the early Christian period. In addition, the Djémila Museum is located in the heart of the ancient city and displays spectacular archaeological finds. Lunch at a palace in the afternoon. Return to Sétif. Free time at the Parc Mall, a shopping and leisure center.
