Alger La Blanche Tours

Algiers - VIP package

Day 1 – A special visit to the heart of Algiers also known as “ALGER La blanche for the Nostalgics”, lovers of heritage and small Casbah anecdotes.

Algiers was founded by the Phoenicians as one of their numerous North African colonies. It was known to the Carthaginians and the Romans as Icosium. The town was ransacked by the Mauretanian chieftain Firmus in the 3rd  century, and was further damaged by the Vandals in the 5th century, became a French colony in 1830 until the war of independence in 1962.

Arrive at the newly built Houari Boumediene Airport in a VIP lounge style, driven by your personnel chauffeur to your 5 star Sofitel hotel in the heart of the capital with all the amenities for your comfort.

The luxurious 5 star SOFITEL hotel is situated next to the UNESCO registered botanic garden Jardin d’essai which includes a small zoo for your morning walk.

Welcomed with refreshments, you will have the time to relax in the pool before your nice traditional Couscous Royal diner is organised for you in town.

A full program is organised for you with a guide to explore this unique undiscovered destination and its secrets.

Day 2 – Drive to Place des Martyr memori al – Historic visit to Bab El Oued and Casbah.

  •  Start at the Citadel Palace (Sultan’s House, top of the Casbah)
  • Sneak into the maze of El Mahroussa to discover its many treasures
  • Walks include old mosques, Jamaa Elberranni, Sidi Ramdane, Sidi M’hamed Cherif, Essafir, Ibn Fares, Katchaoua, Sidi Abderrahmane Ethaalibi; Ali Betchin, jdid, Kbir.
  • Visit Palaces housing museums such as :
  • The Mustapha Pasha Palace, converted into a museum of illumination, miniature and calligraphy,
  • Dar Khdaouedj El Amia converted into a museum of popular arts and traditions.
  • Palace of Rais also called Bastion 23 with its glorious fountains: Ain Mzeouka and  Ain Birchebbann.
  • The architectural style houses called “dwirettes” – Its craftsmen in leather goods, ceramics and brassware, – Its warm alleyways steeped in history, its inhabitants with the Algiers “Beswi 
  •  Photo shot stops and bay’s view near the monument with explanations about historical Algiers city 
  • Drive by the city centre with view of the French architecture and photo stop at long  the famous GRAND POST colonial building.   
  • Lengthy visit to the famous Bastion 23 and the pirates houses.
  • Tour guide around the Basilic Notre Dame d’Afrique 1655 Cathedral.
  • Lunch Time
  • The new Door (Bab Jedid)
  • Alexandria Street 
  • The ripe of Sous-Estara neighbourhood
  • Timbuktu Street 
  • Bir Jebbah and Rue de Thebes – filming location of the Battle of Algiers –
  • Sidi M’hamed Chérif – filming location of the film ‘The Battle of Algiers
  • The street abdermes and the house witnessing the death of Ali la pointe and his companions –
  •  Magnificent view from a magnificent terrace of a thousand-year-old house
  • (Traditional lunch or dinner depending
  • Various choices of restaurants on offer from Sapouri, Le Repère or Darscana.

Day 3 – Visit to the historical Roman ruins of TIPAZA.

The 7 must-do  in Tipaza This tour will help you discover one of the forgotten paths of the Roman ruins of Tipaza on the Mediterranean coast.
  • Explore the rich cultures of Cherchell and the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania.
  • The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania.
  • The Roman ruins.
  • Tipaza Museum.
  • Port of Tipaza.
  • Visit the The royal Princess Grave 
  • Lunch – Fish Menu
  • Walk the city’s pedestrian streets.
  • The library of Tipaza.
  • Explore the beach or have even a swim

Day 4 – Visit Algiers Landmarks and souks

  • Guided tour of the Historical Jardin D’essai Garden of Hamma.
  • Visit the unique monument “Makkam a Shahid” with its fine museums.
  • Lunch in a Berber restaurant
  • Visit to the the newly inaugurated Jamaa El Kabeer Mosque.
  • Shopping at Ardis Mall.
  • Walk along the shores of Sablette
  • Return to the Hotel to relax in the pool. 
  • Diner at traditional guest houses in the Casbah such as Dar el Baraka,  Dar Esoultan restaurant or Dar Echjour are available on request.

Day 5 – SAHARA Dunes VIP package –

Transfer to Houari Boumediene Airport and Fly to Gazelle d’Or Resort & Spa (El Oued). 

  • VIP flight to El Oued desert resort including the use of the  airport shuttle for your comfort .
  • Located  in the heart of the palm grove of the city of El Oued, the famous city of a thousand domes, LA GAZELLE D’OR has large leisure pools which contains all amenities, various desert activities are also on offer on request.
  • Relax at the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps/
  • Dine at Le Mirage, one of 3 traditional with succulent cuisines. discover the typical cuisine of Oued Souf such as Mrissa couscous, Seffa d’El Oued, Matabigue and its grilled meats, lamb barbecue, traditional soup Tchicha Mfalgua, Tajine Gnaouia, also open for breakfast and lunch. 
  • Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements.

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