# Constantine & Timgad — 2-Day Tour

> Two days pairing Constantine, the dramatic city of bridges above the Rhumel gorge, with Timgad, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in North Africa.

- Price: from €216 per person (private trip or small group)
- Duration: 2 days · 1 night
- Starts: Constantine
- Best season: Spring & autumn
- Guides speak: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German, Russian
- Visa on arrival at Algiers airport possible: no — consulate visa with our invitation letter
- Web page: https://algeriacompass.com/tours/the-beauty-of-algeria/
- Book (request, no payment to enquire): https://algeriacompass.com/contact/?tour=the-beauty-of-algeria

## Overview

This short eastern pairing joins two unforgettable sights. Constantine is the dramatic 'city of bridges', built across the deep Rhumel gorge, with the Ahmed Bey Palace and the Cirta Museum. An hour or so south lies Timgad, the UNESCO Roman colony Trajan founded — its arch, theatre, forum and famous library laid out on a perfect grid. Two days, two of Algeria's most striking places.

## Highlights

- Constantine's bridges and the Rhumel gorge
- Ahmed Bey Palace and the Cirta Museum
- Constantine's old city and markets
- The Roman city of Timgad
- Trajan's Arch, theatre and forum

## Day by day

### Day 1 — Constantine

The Sidi M'Cid and Sidi Rached bridges over the Rhumel gorge, Ahmed Bey Palace, the Cirta National Museum, and the old city and traditional markets.
- **Constantine's bridges**: The 'City of Bridges' spanning the dizzying Rhumel gorge, the Sidi M'Cid footbridge slung high above it.
- **Ahmed Bey Palace**: The early-19th-century Ottoman palace of the last bey, with painted galleries and shaded courtyards.
- **The Cirta National Museum**: Antiquities of ancient Cirta — mosaics, bronzes and Numidian relics.

### Day 2 — Timgad

The Roman city of Timgad — Trajan's Arch, the theatre, forum and public library, its grid plan, baths and temples.
- **Trajan's Arch**: The triumphal arch framing Timgad's main street — the city's iconic silhouette.
- **The Timgad library & theatre**: The ruins of a rare Roman public library and a 3,500-seat theatre still in use today.
- **The Timgad forum & temples**: The grid-planned heart of Trajan's colony, with its baths and temples.

## Included

- Accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Entrance tickets
- Tour guide
- Transportation

## Not included

- Additional programs and activities
- Meals

## Questions

**Is Timgad UNESCO-listed?**
Yes — inscribed in 1982.

**Where does the tour start?**
In Constantine; Timgad is a short drive south via Batna.

**Is accommodation included?**
Yes — one night in a 4-star hotel with breakfast, plus tickets and guide.

**Why is Constantine famous?**
For its setting across the Rhumel gorge and its many dramatic bridges.

## Booking & policies

- Request to book: dates are held free for 72 hours with no payment while availability, permits and flights are confirmed; a 20% deposit paid before arrival then secures the trip, and the balance is paid on arrival in Algeria. Payment by bank transfer, card or PayPal.
- 5% off when booked at least 60 days before departure.
- Free cancellation up to 5 days before departure, full refund. Within 5 days, committed costs may not be recoverable; the rest is refunded.
- If the visa is refused, everything paid to Algeria Compass is refunded.
- Visa: Consulate route: invitation letter 25 USD for a programme of at least 3 days with airport pickup and drop-off. Visa on arrival at Algiers airport for organised programmes that include the Sahara: authorisation 45 USD, plus the arrival stamp paid at the airport (by length of stay).