Splendours of the Early African Church: Algeria and Tunisia - 10 Day
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Overview
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of St. Augustine
- Visit North Africa's largest basilica
- Experience the world's best-preserved coliseum in El Jem
- Marvel at the numerous baptisteries spread across these lands
- Enjoy world class museums
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Trip includes
- Service of a French Speaking tour manager in Algeria
- English Speaking Translator/Guide
- All Transportation and driver fees
- All Hotels at Half board rates
- Site and Museum Entrance Fees
- Water in the vehicle
- Letters to apply for Algeria tourist visa
- Security Escort when needed during tour your Algeria portion of the tour
Itinerary
Arrive to Algiers and transfer to hotel for two nights. Depending on your arrival time we can take a city tour, which will visit sites such as the Notre Dame d'Afrique, the French colonial architecture, and the Palais des Rais. If you have an early morning arrival you will visit the Kasbah in the afternoon. Dinner will be taken at your hotel.
After breakfast your group will depart for the Roman sites of Tipaza. Here you will visit the museum and the archeological site. Here you will find the largest basilica in North Africa and the Basilica of St Salsa, who was a local martyr in the 4th century. Your group...
Accommodation: Hotel Rabi
Today you will have an early morning departure in order to wind through the Kabilye mountain range and then on to Djemila. The site of Djemila has two basilicas and a covered baptistery. You will have guided visit of Djemila, includin...
Accommodation: Hotel Cirta: Hotel Ibis: Hotel Novotel
After breakfast you will travel south to the large site of Timgad. At this site your group will discover the library, temples, amphitheatere, and arch of Trajan. The city was an important center of Christia...
Accommodation: Hotel Rym Djemil : Hotel Sabri
Today you will want to have an early start to travel in the 'footsteps of Augustine.' After breakfast you will drive to Guelma to visit the large theatre and musuems. Guelma was where Possidius, Augustine's friend ...
Today in the morning you will visit the archeological site of Hippo Regius. Here you will find the Basilica of Peace where Augustine was bishop from AD 395-430. You will also tour the museum, and the Cathedral of St. Augustine, which was renovated and reopened 2012. A...
After breakfast the group will visit Bulla Regia, where you will find a basilica and a theatre that Augustine spoke out against in one of his sermons. Here you will also explore unique underground villas. When you have completed your visit you will travel to Dougga fo...
This morning will take you underground to the Sousse catacombs. Here you will learn about the early church in Sousse. Although only 100 meters is open to the public, it should not be missed. Then you will enjoy the Sousse archeological museum, which has a room, dedica...
Today in the morning your group will travel to Carthage in order to visit the sites such as the Roman Amphitheater (where Felicity and her companions were martyred in March 207AD), the Roman baths, and early churches. Be sure not to miss the Carthage Museum found on B...
After breakfast your driver will take you to the airport, thus ending your Tunisia Heritage Tour.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
Mosaic North Africa is a Canadian-based tour company specializing in culturally engaging custom-designed tours in North Africa. All tours and Map of Nort Africaprograms enable the clients to learn from and experience North Africa's rich cultural and religious heritage. Our study tours are very diverse and range from travel photography tours, religious heritage tours, and more.
Why 'Mosaic North Africa'?
Buried beneath the earth, expertly mounted on museum walls, or artistically accenting a fountain in a secret corner of an ancient medina, mosaics are found throughout North Africa. A mosaic is an intricately designed picture or pattern created with hundreds, even thousands of smaller objects like coloured tiles or stones. The Romans would use mosaics to decorate houses, depict their gods, and beautify places of worship.
This ancient art is still being practiced and they flood mosques, homes and public spaces with colour and artistry. A good mosaic is a miracle of unity, using a myriad of smaller fragments to paint a bigger picture. Just like a beautiful mosaic, North Africa is a fusion of languages, cultures, traditions, history, and religions that has created one of the most fascinating masterpieces on earth. Each exotic element contributes to this unique world that is awaiting your discovery...
Our Business Principles:
Mosaic North Africa has a Canadian representative, Kevin Dyck, living in Tunisia. Kevin spent three and a half years in Morocco and now lives in and works for Mosaic North Africa from Djerba, Tunisia. Andrew Epp, is our Canadian operations manager. Kevin is an Arabic speaker with over six years experience living in North African countries. As we continue to live, work, study, and travel in North Africa we are continually amazed to discover and learn from the rich traditions and cultures found throughout these lands.
We are both committed to valuing and growing in our understanding of the language, cultures and peoples of this region. MNA foundational business principles are a commitment to integrity, openness and honesty in all business dealings. We believe in responsible tourism and desire that all of our clients respect the traditions, cultures, and country laws of their travel destinations.
Our aim is that all of our work be done trustworthily and with accountability. It is our hope that all our travelers will come as learners ready for a wonderful adventure. Whatever you hope to glean from your encounter with this region, we trust you will see, experience and ENJOY the many pieces that make up the beautiful 'Mosaic' of North Africa.
Engaging North Africa Tours…
Come and visit Morocco, Algeria, or Tunisia! Wind your way through ancient cities, get lost in incredible historical sites, savour scrumptious North African cuisine or scale Sahara dunes while riding a camel, and much more… Visit our complete list of Morocco Itineraries, Algeria Itineraries, and Tunisia Itineraries or custom-design your own private tour through Morocco, Algeria, or Tunisia.
Specialty Tours…
Experience, learn, and capture the beauty and diversity of North Africa. Our specialty tours are professionally guided and/or pre-planned programs for in-depth study of North Africa history, customs, and cultures. Some of our 'specialty tours' include: early African Christian heritage tours, photography tours, culture and language tours, and religious heritage tours…
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Have you ever dreamed of traveling across multiple North African countries in a single trip? Why not visit the ancient medinas in Morocco, see archeological sites in Algeria, relax in Tunisia, and explore Egypt’s ancient history in one amazing tour? Mosaic North Africa can arrange your travels across North Africa for any combination of countries.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Airfare
- Personal Items
- Travel Insurance
- Visas
- Drinks with your meal
- Departure Tax: 30 Tunisian Dinar stamp purchased at the airport and select hotels. Present the stamp with your passport to the customs officer when departing Tunisia
If you must cancel your reservation after making a deposit the following fees apply for normal groups.
Dates/Services received and Cancellation fee/Refund per person
45+ will be $350 of deposit is forfeited
31-45 days before Travel: 75% of total invoice is refundable
15-30 days before Travel: 50% Invoice is forfeit – (refund 50%)
0-14 days before Travel is 100% Invoice is lost – no refund
Note:
There are no photographs allowed in Algeria museums unless site guide gives the group permission
Itinerary subject to modification according to local conditions
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