7 days in Algeria Itinerary

Overlooking a scenic bay, the Mediterranean port city of Algiers enthralls visitors with its imposing skyline, a blend of French colonial buildings, run-down high-rises, and whitewashed Islamic architecture nestled on the hillside.

Explore Algiers' surroundings by going to Tipasa (Tipasa Archaeological Park & Tombeau de la Chretienne). Spend the 10th (Tue) exploring nature at Tassili n'Ajjer. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame d'Afrique, pause for some photo ops at Memorial du Martyr, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin d'Essai du Hamma, and wander the streets of Kasbah of Algiers.

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Constantine to Algiers is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and flight; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Algiers are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Tlemcen.

Tlemcen is a city in north-western Algeria, and the capital of the province of the same name. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Citadelle et Palais El Mechouar and then get outside with Les Grottes de Beni Add.

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You can fly from Algiers to Tlemcen in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Algiers to Tlemcen is minus 1 hour. April in Tlemcen sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Oran.

A cultural hub of Algeria, the coastal city of Oran boasts a long and varied history, from its founding by Moorish merchants in the 10th century, through centuries of Spanish, Ottoman, and French rule, and Algeria's bloody war for independence.

On the 12th (Thu), make a trip to La Gare d'Oran, get to know the fascinating history of Place du 1er Novembre, and then steep yourself in history at Fort Santa Cruz.

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Drive from Tlemcen to Oran in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Tlemcen to Oran is 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Oran are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Constantine.

Not to be confused with Constantinople, the historical city from 330 to 1453 in Thrace, now Istanbul, Turkey.Constantine is the capital of Constantine Province in north-eastern Algeria. Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Monument Aux Morts, snap pictures at Pont Sidi M’Cid, and then admire the landmark architecture of Palais d'Ahmed Bey.

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Traveling by flight from Oran to Constantine takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Oran in April since evenings lows in Constantine dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.