City of Bridges Expedition

Written by Algeria Compass Editorial Team Reviewed by Algeria Compass Editorial Review Updated June 1, 2026

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The City of Bridges Expedition is a 4-day private tour of Constantine and Algeria's north-east, taking in the gorge and suspension bridges, the Palace of Ahmed Bey, and the surrounding Roman heritage.

From USD 540 per person · 4 days

Highlights

Constantine's gorge and suspension bridges
The Palace of Ahmed Bey
Old medina and Ottoman quarters
Day trip toward the Roman north-east

Day by day

Day 1 — Arrive Constantine

Gorge viewpoints at golden hour.

Day 2 — The bridges & palace

Sidi M'Cid bridge, Ahmed Bey Palace, medina.

Day 3 — Roman north-east

Excursion to nearby ancient sites.

Day 4 — Departure

Final views and onward travel.

A short, dramatic introduction to eastern Algeria, anchored by one of the most spectacularly sited cities on earth.

Where this journey goes

Every stop below is part of this itinerary.

The Sidi M Cid suspension bridge over the Rhumel gorge, Constantine — **Constantine — Sidi M'Cid bridge** — the gorge and suspension bridges

Ornate courtyard of the Ahmed Bey Palace, Constantine — **Palace of Ahmed Bey** — Ottoman Constantine

Pedestrian footbridge across the gorge in Constantine — **Constantine medina** — old quarters and footbridges

The triumphal arch at Timgad, a UNESCO Roman city in Batna state — **Timgad — Trajan's Arch** — the Roman north-east excursion

Rows of columns among the Roman ruins of Timgad, Batna state, Algeria — **Timgad — Roman city** — one of the great Roman sites of Africa

From this journey

The Roman theatre and ruins of Timgad, Algeria

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the expedition start?

In Constantine, which has an international airport and rail links across eastern Algeria.

Best time to go?

Spring and autumn, when the highland climate is mild.

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