This has long been the missing piece in the picture of Roman North Africa. Those who have been to Leptis, Carthage and Volubilis have looked longingly at textbook photos of Timgad and Djemila, and wondered when they might get to visit these amazingly well preserved sites in the province of Mauretania with us.
The time has come! Algeria is still one of the least-visited countries in the world, but that is because there is no infrastructure (or presumably desire) for mass tourism. Our Guide Lecturer is experienced in leading Andante tours, is half-Tunisian and speaks fluent Arabic, and we have now together devised an itinerary which allows lots of time at the major sites, includes some beautiful sites which are less well-known, and enables you to enjoy something of contemporary Algeria too - an energetic and vibrant country which is changing very fast.
Security is still quite intense for groups of visitors, and you will have to be prepared to abide by the rules, but the friendliness of the people and the excitement of real travel through terrain untouched by mass tourism brings a sense of adventure and discovery. This is a journey which should only be taken by those who relish such experience. We have chosen new and newish hotels, and have a smart new bus for transporting us over the rapidly developing road network, and the sites and museums are full of amazing artefacts and structures - there will be plenty of great surprises for those who love Roman and Byzantine remains, and for anyone with an interest in the archaeology of the Maghreb.
