Arrive in Algiers and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a city tour, which may include exploring sites such as the Notre-Dame d’Afrique, French colonial architecture, and the Palais des Rais.

If you have an early morning arrival, you will visit the Kasbah in the afternoon.

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After breakfast, you will travel to Tipaza to explore this beautiful Roman site beside the Mediterranean Sea and then visit the museum. Be sure to visit the historic basilica, which is said to be the largest in North Africa. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to try a local restaurant for a fresh fish lunch in Tipaza.

Continue to Cherchell to visit two archaeology museums that host a number of Roman antiquities.

On your way back to Algiers, you will stop at the pyramid-like structure of the Tomb of the Christian (Tombeau de la Chrétienne).

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Today you will take a morning domestic flight from Algiers to Constantine (approx. 1 hour). After arrival and transfer to your hotel, you will begin your tour of the “City of Bridges.” Highlights may include a visit to the Palace of Ahmed Bey and the massive Emir Abdelkader Mosque.

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After breakfast, travel to the hillside Roman site of Tiddis, which offers excellent views over the surrounding region. You will begin by walking through a triumphal arch to a paved Roman road. Follow the path to visit the sanctuary of Mithras, the Christian basilica, Roman homes, water tanks, and a small forum.

Return to Constantine for a half-day city tour. You will explore the breathtaking suspension bridges and gorge, the Kasbah, and the Museum of Cirta.

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Today you will depart early. Begin with a stop at Medracen (Ancient Numidian Tomb), which is 58 meters in diameter and 19 meters tall.

Then travel to the UNESCO site of Timgad, begun by Emperor Trajan in 100 AD. You will discover the library, temples, amphitheater, Arch of Trajan, forum, houses, and basilicas.

If there is additional time, you will visit the legionary base at Lambaesis. You will stay overnight near Timgad.

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After breakfast, you will drive north through the picturesque countryside. Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Djemila, meaning ‘Beautiful’ in Arabic, which is uniquely situated among rolling hills. You will have a guided visit to the museum and the historic site, exploring the forum, basilicas, baptisteries, the Arch of Caracalla, and the theater.

Continue to Setif and visit the National Museum of Archaeology to see the remarkable and intact mosaic ‘Procession of Bacchus’ (if time allows). Overnight in Setif.

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In the morning, drive back to Algiers. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of the historic city, including the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah. If time permits, explore the Bastion 23, and the Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Art.

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***Flight between Algeria and Tunisia is NOT included***

If you have time before your flight, you will take an additional guided city tour in Algiers. Your guide will take you to the airport for your departure flight.

Upon arrival in the Tunis capital, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel.

If you have an early arrival, you may explore the historic Tunis Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Make your way through narrow lanes and alleyways stumbling upon local artisans of copper, leather, and wool. The famous Zitouna Mosque, spice market, and gold market are sites you don’t want to miss. Dinner will be at the hotel.

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After breakfast, you will visit the ancient archaeological sites of Carthage, once the largest ancient city in northern Africa. This site holds ruins from many eras of history; the Punics, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines all made claim to this area at some point.

Continue to the quaint village of Sidi Bou Said which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. You will explore its beautifully paved lanes and spectacular sea views.

Return to Tunis and visit the Bardo Museum. This is a world-class museum featuring the largest collection of mosaics in the world. There are also numerous rooms in the museum featuring artifacts from the Punic to Islamic periods. Dinner will be at the hotel.

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After breakfast, you will travel to Dougga, which is considered one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Tunisia. This enormous Roman archaeological site was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Overlooking the vast surrounding regions, it is not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.

Continue on to the Roman site of Makthar.  There are several notable archaeological wonders including a Trajan forum, large baths, schola juvenum (Roman minor militia club), and other pre-Roman structures. There is also a small museum where you can find some mosaics and other artifacts excavated from this site.

Afterward, you will travel to the important Islamic city of Kairouan. Dinner will be at the hotel.

Accommodation: Kasbah Kairouan 4★ (Half-Board)

This morning, we will visit the grand mosque Okba Ibn Nafaa which was established in 670 AD. You will also visit the mausoleum of the Berber companion of Mohammed and the Aghlabid pool.

In Kairouan, there is an ancient medina with winding streets, well worth a visit! You may want to stop at a carpet-making workshop where you can watch, admire, and learn about this incredible artisan work.

Next, visit the archaeological site of Sbeitla with its ancient church sites along with intricately designed baptisteries, temples, baths, and the Arch of Diocletian.  When you are done exploring, you will travel to Tozeur. Dinner will be at the hotel.

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In the morning, travel to the beautiful mountainside oasis village of Chebika. Chebika was once a Roman outpost, but later became a mountain refuge for the Berber people. You can hike through the Chebika canyon to the source of the mountain oasis.

From Chebika, travel to Tamerza which is the largest mountain oasis in Tunisia. Afterward, travel to Mides where you will have a nice panoramic view of the canyon below. The canyon was used for the filming of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The English Patient.

If time permits, you can explore Ong Jemel, ‘the neck of the camel‘. Travel over barren land and see the Sahara dunes and a Star Wars Mos Espa film location. Return to Tozeur for your night and dinner.

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Today, you will have a morning departure for El Djem. The Roman Coliseum in this city is one of the best-preserved in the world. It was constructed between 230 and 238 AD and is believed to at one time have hosted between 30,000 to 45,000 spectators. Take time exploring this enormous structure and do not forget to go down to the rooms where gladiators awaited their upcoming battle.

Travel to Hammamet and if time remains stop in Sousse along the way to visit the Ribat and Sousse archaeological museum. Finish the day in Hammamet and dinner will be at the hotel.

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Your driver will take you to the Tunis-Carthage International Airport for your departure, thus ending your Classic Algeria and Tunisia tour.