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Start
Nov 28, 2025
Algiers
Algiers
2025-11-28
End
Dec 11, 2025
Tripoli
Tripoli
2025-12-11
Duration
14 days
Price
EUR3525.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
We begin this tour in the super fun city of Algiers with its Berber, French and Arab influences. We then head down to Tassili N'Ajjer National Park where we will see some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire Sahara.
After exploring the highlights of Algeria we will pop over to Tunis for a quick stop, taking in the sites and recharging our batteries before moving onto Libya!
Starting in Tripoli we will move around the top sites in the Tripolitania region, before heading south to see the Berber granaries and the maze-like streets of Ghadames.
This tour is made up of our Libya Winter Tour and our Algeria Winter Tour with an added stop in Tunis, and can be done in separate sections if you don't have time for all of it. On the flipside, if you want to see Mauritania as well, have a look at the Extreme North Africa Tour .
If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.
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Visa pre-approval for Libya |
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Letter of Embarkation for Algeria |
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels/guesthouses, breakfast included |
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Transport, during the tour unless otherwise stated |
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Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary |
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SAIGA guide, local guides, and all required security precautions |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 825
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Algerian visa fee (paid on arrival in Algeria) |
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Libyan visa fee (paid online) |
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Meals other than breakfast |
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Flights from Algiers to Tunis |
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Flights to and from Tripoli from Tunis |
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities |
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Any COVID related expenses or other travel expenses |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the city of Tripoli
Explore the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, Sabratah, Timgad and Tipaza
Journey into the heart of the Sahara and visit the epic Tassili N'Ajjer National Park
Delve into the little known Berber lifestyle , deep in the Libyan desert
*A note about pricing: whilst most of our tours are priced and paid for in USD, EUR is king in North Africa, so it makes much more logical sense to price everything in and receive Euros for our North Africa tours.
Itinerary
Day 1Fri Nov 28
Algiers
- Today we will explore the vibrant Algerian capital of Algiers.
- We'll begin the day with a walk through the botanical gardens of Algiers (which is surprisingly large). This is the site of the filming of the original 1923 Tarzan movie.
- Next, we continue on to visit the amazing architecture of the Martyrs monuments which is one of the most famous symbols of Algeria. The monument was opened in 1982, celebrating 20 years of independence.
- In the afternoon, we will head to the oldest part of Algiers, the kasbah, where we will navigate through the windy streets and learn about the different histories from Arab and Amazigh, to Ottoman and French.
- In the evening, we will have free time for dinner where we can explore one of Algiers' many amazing restaurants and maybe even stop in a brasserie for a beer!
Day 2Sat Nov 29
Algiers, Constantine
- In the morning, we will fly to Constantine, also known as the city of bridges.
- We'll spend the day exploring the amazing beauty of this city by visiting many different viewpoints, both above and below the bridges of the city. The city is built on a massive rock and has seven bridges built during different periods that span a massive chasm that cuts through the city.
- Later on, we will have time to walk through the city and explore the streets of Constantine. We will also get a chance to sample djouzia, which is a famous desert from Constantine.
- Free time in the evening.
- Overnight in Constantine.
Day 3Sun Nov 30
Timgad, Djanet
- In the morning, we will make the two and a half hour drive to Timgad, the premier Roman ruin site in Algeria. Whether you’re a history buff or not, this place is absolutely incredible and show cases some amazing Roman architecture and some of the best preserved mosaics from the Roman period.
- We will have lunch in Timgad before heading back towards Constantine, where we can relax before heading to the airport to fly to Djanet.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 4Mon Dec 1
Djanet, Sahara Desert
- Today we will head out to see the amazing scenery of this region.
- Start the adventure after breakfast, by heading towards the Essendilene canyon and visiting the local nomadic camps.
- In the afternoon, we will head towards the Essendilene dunes to see the amazing rolling orange and red sand sea.
- We will then head back to our accommodation for a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 5Tue Dec 2
Djanet
- Continuing the adventure, we'll start off today with a visit to the site of Tikoubaouine with its magnificent landscapes.
- We will then head over to Tilane or Timghas for a lunch stop.
- After lunch, we will head towards Tegharghart to see the famous Crying Cow, Algeria’s most famous rock carving, believed to be around 7000 years old! Yes, that's the right number of 0s.
- After experiencing more amazing scenery in the desert we will head back to the accommodation in Djanet for a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Djanet.
Day 6Wed Dec 3
Djanet, Tipasa, Algiers
- This morning we will head to the airport for our midday flight back to Algiers.
- Once we arrive back in Algiers we will head straight to Tipasa to visit the ancient Roman ruins by the sea.
- Here we will also have an opportunity to eat at one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Algeria (in our opinion anyway!).
- On our way back to Algiers we will also stop by the Mausoleum of Cleopatra II who is allegedly the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
- Arriving back in Algiers, tonight we will have a free evening, giving you the opportunity to explore some of the nightlife on offer in Algiers if that's something you're interested in doing.
- Overnight in Algiers.
Day 7Thu Dec 4
Algiers, Tunis
- This morning, we will fly to Tunis for an overnight stop before we continue our journey on to Libya the following day.
- Arriving at Tunis airport, we'll have a quick stop at our hotel before heading out to see the highlights of Tunis, including visiting Sidi Bou Said and the ancient site of Carthage.
- Later in the day we will head to the old Medina to get lost in the winding alleys.
- This evening we'll have some free time so everyone will get a chance to recharge their batteries.
- Overnight in Tunis.
Day 8Fri Dec 5
Tripoli
- We'll take the early morning flight this morning from Tunis to Tripoli.
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Checking into the hotel, we'll spend the rest of the day exploring Tripoli.
- While exploring Tripoli we will visit the Red Castle Museum, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, and the main souq. We will also wander around the streets and get a feel for the unique style of the city with coffee and gelato stops.
- In the evening we'll go to our favourite takeaway burger shop, famous in Tripoli and always busy. The winding queue is one of our favourite parts of it actually, as it's a great opportunity to do some people watching and strike up a conversation with a fellow burger-waitee. All part of the experience! We'll collect our burgers and then go and wander through and sit in a nearby park, to continue soaking in some of the evening atmosphere.
Day 9Sat Dec 6
Tripoli, Sabratah
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In the morning we'll leave the city and visit the UNESCO ancient Roman site of Sabratah. Located right on the Mediterranean Sea, with spectacular views throughout the site, Sabratah is famous for the absolutely magnificently preserved and restored amphitheatre.
- We'll spend several hours exploring this magnificent site, before returning to Tripoli in the afternoon.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 10Sun Dec 7
Tripoli, Berber Granaries and Villages, Ghadames
- Leaving Tripoli we'll make our way south towards Ghadames, spending the day stopping at Berder granaries and villages. Read more about the Berbers here.
- Overnight in Ghadames.
Day 11Mon Dec 8
Ghadames
- Spend the day exploring the old town of Ghadames.
- Leaving the city itself we'll take 4x4s out into the desert to explore the nearby lakes and see the sunset over the Sahara.
- We'll try a local speciality of bread cooked in the sand.
- Overnight in Ghadames
Day 12Tue Dec 9
Ghadames, Gharyan, Tripoli
- In the morning we will start to make our way back to Tripoli via Gharyan.
- Along the way we will be stopping to see more incredible Berber architecture and some more beautiful Saharan desert scenery.
- In the afternoon, we will arrive back in Tripoli where we can do some more sightseeing or souvenir shopping.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 13Wed Dec 10
Tripoli, Leptis Magna
- Today we head to the highlight of every trip to Libya, the UNESCO site of Leptis Magna.
- We will spend a few hours exploring the ruins of one of the largest Roman ruin sites in the world. Here we will walk down ancient colonnaded streets, see impressive arches, and learn about the uniqueness of this ancient marvel. And all of course without another tourist in sight!
- In the afternoon, we will return to Tripoli and you'll have the chance to do any last minute shopping for souvenirs that you might be looking for.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
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