8 Nights – 9 Days
Algiers – Boussaâda
From Mediterranean to the gateway of the desert
Day 1: Arrival in Algiers
Arrival at Algiers international airport
Warm welcome by our team.
Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
In the evening, discover "Algiers by Night", an immersion into the capital’s vibrant night atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Discovering Algiers – History and Panoramas
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning guided tour of the Casbah of Algiers: discover its palaces, traditional houses, and ancient mosques. A UNESCO world heritage site
- Lunch at a traditional restaurant with breathtaking views over Algiers Bay.
- In the afternoon, visit the Palais des Raïs (Bastion 23) and the majestic Basilica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique.
- Late afternoon stroll through the city center, with a refreshing stop at the iconic Grande Poste Square.
- Dinner at a typical local restaurant.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3: Algiers – Boussaâda
Breakfast at the hotel.
Scenic transfer to Boussaâda by comfortable coach (approx. 3.5-hour journey).
Arrival in Boussaâda and traditional lunch.
Check-in at LE CAID Hotel (4 *), part of the prestigious El Djazair chain (formerly Saint George).
Visit of the old town. Steeped in charm and history
Dinner featuring regional specialties
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Exploring Boussaâda and Surroundings
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit to the Étienne Dinet National Museum, dedicated to the famed orientalist painter Visit the historic El Nakhla Mosque.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Excursion to Ouligue, a picturesque historic village known for its gardens and palm grove, passing by the Ferrero waterfalls.
- Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for relaxation.
- In the evening, traditional dinner in a guesthouse, followed by a warm and festive cultural night.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Boussaâda
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Handicraft House “maison de l’artisanat”, highlighting local craftsmanship.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
4x4 Desert/ sahara Adventure: drive across the sand dunes of Boussaâda with a fantasy show.
Return to the hotel for a MECHOUI dinner (traditional spit-roasted lamb) and an animated evening.
Day 6: Boussaâda – Algiers
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free morning to enjoy the hotel and surrounding.
- Lunch at a typical restaurant.
- Afternoon return to Algiers.
- Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Excursion to Tipaza and Cherchell
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure to Tipaza, a coastal city famous for its UNESCO-listed Roman ruins.
- Visit the theater, circus, baths, and Roman ruins—an exceptional site overlooking the sea, with the Chenoua Mountain in the background.
- Lunch at Tipaza port with fresh fish and local specialties.
- Visit to the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, also known as the Tomb of Queen Cleopatra Selene, wife of Juba II.
- Continue to Cherchell, a charming coastal town with ancient remains.
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell.
- Return to Algiers in the late afternoon.
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: gardens and Shopping in Algiers
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit to the magnificent Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, a stunning botanical garden laid out like an amphitheater—one of the most important acclimatization gardens in the world.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Afternoon shopping.
- Farwell dinner with musical entertainment and warm ambiance.
- Overnight stay
Day 9: Farewell and Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport, heart filled with unforgettable memories.
End of your unforgettable Algerian adventure