Algeria

New Beginnings in Algeria: December 2024

Dates: 7th December - 19th December 2024
Theme: New Starts

Overview:
Step into a journey of renewal and discovery in Algeria, a country where the past and future coexist in harmony. This 13-day immersive experience is designed to inspire new beginnings, offering a unique blend of cultural exploration, personal growth, and serene moments in stunning landscapes. Highlights include a life-coaching session with Samar Al-Mutawa during a sunset tea break in the Sahara, visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and deep dives into Algeria’s rich history and vibrant culture.

Hotels


1) Alger / Sofitel
2) Oran / Le Royal
3) Sétif. /. Park-Mall
4) Ghardaia / Maison d'hôtes Taghist
5) Timimoun Dar El Hakim

7 December
Group arrival and check in to Sofitel Hotel.
After some rest visit Jardin d’essais
Dinner at Dar Zelik

8 December

Casbah visit
House of Ali la Pointe (Algerian independence fighter)
Visit to copper artisan
Visit to artisan who makes traditional clothing with gold thread
Ketchaoua Mosque
Lunch at DAR EL Mahroussa
Grand Post Office and Isly Road walk until statue of Emir Abdelkader.
Return to hotel
Dinner at Sapori

9 December

Bardo Museum and Palace
Martyr’s Monument and Museum
Lunch at Le Normand
Notre Dame d'Afrique Cathedral
Ceramic painting workshop at L'atelier Boumehdi
Coffee break at Noor El Hani.
Return to hotel
Dinner at Potager (owned and run by Warda’s son – he is frequently spotted there)

10 December

Visit to Aith Yenni Kabyle village known for jewellery (silver and coral) – jewellery workshop.
Traditional Lunch
Continue to Sétif.
Check in to Park Mall Hotel
Dinner at la Citadelle

11 December
Visit to El Djamila Roman Ruins
Lunch at la Citadelle
Head to airport to fly to Ghardaia.
Dinner will be deteremined according to flight schedule (either in Setif or Ghardaia)



12 December

Visit to the Citadelle
Auction market
Lunch at la Kheima
Visit to old town
Visit underground mosque
Time to buy souvernirs
Return to accommodation

13 December

Early flight to Oran
Check in to Le Royal Hotel
Visit nearby sites (Abdelkader Alloula Theater, Town Hall, Basillica / Library, Train Station)
Lunch at a restaurant on the coast
Pacha Mosque
Bey’s Palace
Return to Hotel
Dinner at Le Cintra

14 December

Santa Cruz Basillica and fort
Drive through Mers El Kbeir
Lunch at le Châlet
Yves Saint Laurent House
Return to Hôtel
Dinner at le Magnolia

15 December

Early flight to Timimoun
Check in to Dar El Hakim
Lunch on site
Visit to traditional fabric dying workshop
Sand Dune Driving and tea break during sunset
Life coaching session with Samar Al-Mutawa
Dinner at Accommodation

16 December

Drive to Ksar Draa
Picnic lunch
More dune driving
Stop at desert rose field – pick your own
Return to Accommodation
Dînner.

17 December

Timimoun valley and palm tree fields
Ksar Faoun fort
Ancient water systems visit
Lunch at Kali
Green fort visits
Date cultivation fields
Tea at Kheima Lalla Farida
Return to Accommodation
Dinner

18 December

Flight back to Algiers
Free day to explore and shop for souvenirs

19 December

Transfer to Airport for flight back home


Accommodations:

Algiers: Sofitel Hotel
Oran: Le Royal Hotel
Ghardaia:
Timimoun: Dar El Hakim
Sétif: Park Mall Hotel


Breakfast and Lunch: Included daily in all cities.
Dinner: Included only in Timimoun and Ghardaia.

Pricing:

Early Bird Pricing (First 4 to sign up):
Single: KD 1480
Double: KD 920

Regular Pricing:
Single: KD 1715
Double: KD 1200

Price includes-

5 star accommodation with breakfast in Algiers and Oran.
4 star accommodation with breakfast in Setif
Comfortable authentic accommodation with breakfast in Ghardaia and Timimoun
Meals (as indicated in program)
Domestic flights in First Class
Airport pickup and drop-offs
On-hand local travel coordinator
Separate professional, experienced, English or Arabic speaking local guide in each city
Private local transportation to all activities and places of interest
Entry and admission fees to all locations, activities, and places of interest during the itinerary.
Domestic flight tickets
Workshops (fabric dying and jewellry)
Daily water
Blue Book gift


Price does not include

International flights
Visa costs fees
Travel / health insurance
Personal expenses and purchases
early check in / late check out fees**


Sign Up By: 23rd November


Note: For payments made by credit card, a 3% charge will be added to the total cost. Customers who prefer to make a bank transfer may do so but must bear the cost of the transfer fee.

*Clients who wish to be placed in a twin room must sign up with their travel partner. Blue Book does not room strangers together.

** Depending on your flight schedule, it may be advisable to book an extra night at the start and/or end of the tour if your flight into Algiera arrives in the early morning and/or departs late at night.

***Clients will have time to explore bazars and markets during free time and during the free day.

****Blue Book reserves the right to make changes to the program as is fit for practical reasons, time constraints, or in response to factors beyond our control (i.e. inclement weather, road closures, heavy traffic, illness, etc).

***** For clients arriving outside of the program’s dates, accommodations may be booked for them at the same hotel upon request (depending on availability). The rates will be determined at the time of booking and must be paid by the client. If there is no availability at the same hotel, the client must book his/her own accommodation.

****** For clients arriving outside of the program’s dates, airport pickup/drop off will be arranged at an extra cost.