b'CLASSICAL ALGERIA Scan here for the full NUMIDIANS AND ROMANS IN NORTH AFRICAN SANDS itinerary313 November 2025 Historical Background11 days Algeria, like most of North Africa, suffered a violent early period with Numidian Expert Historian: turncoats and uprisings, betraying first their Carthaginian allies to the Romans, Fars K Moussathen the Roman Empire itself in 105BC before Rome re-established control. The decline of Rome in Africa made way for the Vandal conquest, the destruction Activity Level: 2 of which can still be seen today, after which the Christian Byzantines invaded, leaving behind beautiful basilicas and fortifications in the crumbling Roman In recent years Algeria has opened itself up tocities. Finally, the Arab Conquest in the 8th Century irreversibly changed the the adventurous traveller keen to explore theculture and landscape of the country, arguably the biggest change until the extremes of the Roman Empire that relativelywar of independence from the French ending in 1962. few have visited. Each of these periods has left a treasure trove of ruins, architecture and Compare the lavish life of the ancientartefacts behind to be discovered, showing the ingenuity and vibrancy of life coastal settlements of Tipasa, Cherchell andin this diverse and demanding landscape.Hippo Regius, rich in trade and war, with the challenging remote life at the inland Roman outposts of Tiddis and Timgad. Walk the streets of the vast ruins of Djmila and see the startling mosaics from across the country, showcasing everyday Roman life in all its intimacy. Explore the ancient cities of Constantine, the Roman capital Cirta, Anabba once home to St Augustine, and the modern vibrant capital of Algiers. Through a combination of museum visits, city walks and talks by our expert guide we get close to this fascinating past, with its wealth of Classical heritage, set against the backdrop of a bold and rapidly changing country. Take your time to truly immerse yourself in the rich and intriguing history and culture of North Africas largest country. There has never been a better time to immerse yourself in the rich and complicated history and culture of North Africas largest country. Algeria is waiting to be discovered - this is a tour not to be missed!Day 1Fly LondonAlgiers or make your own arrangements to join the tourat the hotel Explore Casbah Hotel in Algiers - 2 nights (D)Day 2 Mausoleum of Mauretanie, Cherchell, Tipaza (B,L,D)Day 3Fly from AlgiersAnnaba Hippo Regius Hotel in Anabba - 1 night (B,L,D)Day 4 Madauros, Khemissa, El Khroub Constantine Hotel in Constantine -2 nights (B,L,D)Day 5 Tiddis, afternoon in Constantine (B,L,D)Day 6Djmila, Setif Hotel in Setif - 1 night (B,L,D)Day 7Medracen mausoleum, Lambaesis Hotel in Timgad - 2 nights (B,L,D)Day 8Full day at Timgad (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Day 9Balconies of Ghoufi, Biskra, El Kantara, Tahouda4-star or best available hotels, mealsHotel in Biskra - 1 night (B,L,D) as indicated, soft drinks with dinner, allDay 10Fly BiskraAlgiers National Museum of Antiquities, free time in Algiersentrance fees, tour manager and expertHotel in Algiers1 night (B,L,D)historian throughout, all internal travel,Day 11Fly AlgiersLondon or perhaps extend your stay in Algeria (B)optional travel from UK.10 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 10 22/08/2025 13:34'