Tour 4 — Northern Algeria
Grand Northern
Algeria
Tour overview
The prestige tour — three UNESCO sites, four regions, one complete journey
The Grand North is our flagship tour. Over 13 days you traverse the full breadth of Northern Algeria: Algiers and the Casbah, deep Kabylia with the Mekla family residence, Constantine of the bridges suspended over the Rhumel gorges, and the Roman ruins of Djémila, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world.
Three UNESCO World Heritage sites. A journey that leaves a lasting impression.
Highlights
The 4 phases of the tour
Phase 1 — Algiers
D1-D3: Grand Mosque, UNESCO Casbah, Tipaza. The capital in full historical depth.
Phase 2 — Kabylia
D4-D8: Mekla Residence, Djurdjura, Béni Yenni, Kherrata gorges. Deep Algeria.
Phase 3 — Constantine
D9-D11: City of bridges, Rhumel gorges, Ahmed Bey Palace, Emir Abdelkader Mosque.
Phase 4 — Djémila
D12-D13: UNESCO Roman city — forum, thermal baths, triumphal arch. Return to Algiers.
3 UNESCO sites
Algiers Casbah, Tipaza and Djémila — the three greatest listed sites in Northern Algeria.
Prestige tour
Maximum 8 people to preserve quality. The journey that reveals Algeria's full value.
Suggested itinerary
13 days — 4 geographical phases
Flexible programme. Extensions to Annaba or Tlemcen available on request.
J1
Phase 1 — Algiers
Arrival & Grand Mosque
Airport transfer → Saint-Eugène ★★★★. Check-in. Neighbourhood exploration. Welcome dinner.
J2
Algiers
UNESCO Casbah & Bardo Museum
Full Casbah visit — Ottoman labyrinth, palaces, mosques. Bardo Museum in the afternoon.
J3
Algiers
Djamaa el-Djazaïr & Tipaza
Grand Mosque in the morning. Tipaza UNESCO excursion in the afternoon — Roman ruins, Chenoua beach.
J4
Phase 2 — Kabylia
Road to Mekla & Arrival
Depart Algiers. Drive through Chiffa gorges. Arrive at Mekla Residence. Home-cooked Berber dinner.
J5
Kabylia
Djurdjura National Park
Hike in the range — cedar forests, alpine panoramas, wildlife. Mountain picnic.
J6
Kabylia
Béni Yenni & Villages
Silversmiths and potters of Béni Yenni. Ancient stone villages. Craft workshop with locals.
J7
Kabylia
Mekla Market & Kherrata Gorges
Mekla weekly market in the morning. Road to Constantine via the spectacular Kherrata gorges.
J8
Kabylia → Constantine
Road to Constantine
Drive through the high plains. Arrive in Constantine — check-in, first glimpse of the suspended bridges.
J9
Phase 3 — Constantine
Bridges & Rhumel Gorges
Suspended bridges of Constantine — Sidi M'Cid, El Kantara. Vertiginous Rhumel gorges. Viewpoint panoramas.
J10
Constantine
Ahmed Bey Palace & Medina
Ahmed Bey Palace — masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Constantine medina, souks, museums.
J11
Constantine
Emir Abdelkader Mosque & Departure
Visit the grand mosque of Constantine. Road towards Djémila in the late afternoon.
J12
Phase 4 — Djémila
Djémila — UNESCO Roman City
Full day at Djémila — forum, thermal baths, triumphal arch, museum. One of the world's best-preserved Roman sites.
J13
Departure
Return to Algiers & Transfer
Road back to Algiers. Final Algerian meal. Airport transfer. Au revoir Algeria.
Services
Included & Not included
✓ Included
- Accommodation at hotel or residence per itinerary
- All transfers (airport, excursions) in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Francophone guide (or English/Arabic) throughout the stay
- All meals at halal-certified restaurants
- Entrance fees to all listed sites and museums
- 24/7 WhatsApp assistance during your stay
✗ Not included
- Return flights from your country of origin
- Visa for non-Algerian nationals
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Optional activities not listed in the programme
Our commitment
The Zayid Travels Halal Guarantee
Every detail respects your values
- Certified halal dining— every restaurant is personally vetted. No alcohol served at your table. Halal meat guaranteed at every meal.
- Compatible accommodation— single-gender rooms available on request. Meals at nearby certified halal restaurants.
- Prayer times respected— all five daily prayers are built into the schedule. Visited mosques remain accessible to worshippers.
- Aware guide— your guide understands and respects your religious and cultural practices. Discretion and care guaranteed.