# Béjaïa — Historic City by the Sea (Day Trip)

> A coastal day at Béjaïa — its historic fortress and museum, the rugged Cap Carbon corniche and time on the sand at Les Aiguades, with lunch by the sea.

- Price: from €114 per person (private trip or small group)
- Duration: 1 day
- Starts: Algiers — Airport / hotel pickup
- Best season: May–October for the beach; spring & autumn for walking
- 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/tour-bejaia-historic/
- Book (request, no payment to enquire): https://algeriacompass.com/contact/?tour=tour-bejaia-historic

## Overview

Béjaïa is where the green Djurdjura mountains drop straight into a deep-blue Mediterranean. In a day from Algiers you visit its historic fortress and museum, drive the dramatic Cap Carbon corniche above the cliffs, and unwind on the sand at Les Aiguades, with a traditional lunch by the water. It is the easiest way to taste the Kabyle coast — history, scenery and sea in one relaxed loop.

## Highlights

- The historic fortress of Béjaïa and its sea views
- Museum exhibits on the region's history
- The dramatic Cap Carbon coastline
- Beach time at Les Aiguades
- Authentic local Algerian cuisine

## Day by day

### Day 1 — Béjaïa fortress, Cap Carbon & the coast

Pickup from Algiers, a guided visit of the historic fortress and its museum, a walk along the Cap Carbon corniche, beach time at Les Aiguades, and a traditional lunch before the return transfer.
- **Fort Gouraya and its museum**: The fortress high above Béjaïa, with the bay, the port and the Kabyle mountains laid out below.
- **Cap Carbon**: The cape and its lighthouse set on a natural rock arch — among the highest sea lighthouses in the world.
- **Les Aiguades**: A cove of clear water below the corniche, with time on the beach before a traditional lunch.

## Included

- Air-conditioned vehicle transport
- Multilingual tour guide
- Fortress and museum entrance fees
- Traditional Algerian lunch
- Rest stops along the way

## Not included

- Drinks outside the included meal
- Optional beach activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips

## Questions

**Where does the tour start?**
With pickup in Algiers; the drive to Béjaïa runs through the Kabylie mountains.

**Is lunch included?**
Yes — a traditional Algerian lunch on the coast.

**Can we swim at Les Aiguades?**
In the warm months, yes — bring swimwear; in cooler months it is a scenic stop.

**Is it a long day?**
Yes — a full coastal day with road time each way, so an early start is worth it.

## 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).