Timimoun & El-Golea Tour
Timimoun -El-Golea -Algiers
WT-CODE 2802
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For six days , visitor enjoy a dream trip in the two best oases in Southern Algeria : the Red Oasis and the Pearl of Oases .In the Algerian Sahara,we visit the two best destinations known worldwide more than a century ago .The Grand Erg Occidental ,the red houses' architecture, the most brilliant man made irrigation system known as Fougara ,the traditional dances .Also the programme ,include a visit to the Casbah and Test Garden (a botanical garden established in 1832) before leaving Algeria.
Visit & Entertain your self in the the Pearl of Oases and the Red Oasis.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 11 December 2023
Time : 07:00
Algiers-Timimoun
Early in the morning, we drive to Houari Boumeddien domestic airport ( 5 minutes far from the International Airport) to fly to Timimoun . After arriving at Timimoun domestic Airport, we take the transport to residence in the City Centre (5 Kms) of the Red Oasis, Timimoun . After reaching the destination and installation , a short visit to ancient After lunch ,we move to the Taoursit Oasis where having the dinner followed by a traditional folk soirée.Return to the residence or similar.
Day 2
Date : 12 December 2023
Time : 08:00
Timimoun
Early In the morning after breakfast, we visit the famous brilliant irrigation system of the Foggaras (hydraulic heritage) of Ouled Said and the castles of kali, followed with a traditional lunch on the sand dunes. Then, in the afternoon we move to visit Hadj Guelmane, the cave and castles of Ighzer .The day is finished by enjoying the sunstet on the dunes of sand while having the dinner. We return to the residence where we enjoy the traditional dance (using musical instrument Qraqeb and hand-made drum).
Day 3
Date : 13 December 2023
Time : 08:00
Timimoun-El-Golea
After breakfast, we visit the oasis of ksar Kaddour .Then after the lunch we head towards the Pearl of the Oases, El-Meniaa (ex-El- Goléa). The oasis ‘El-Golea’, situated on the Grand Erg Occidental, which is famous for the mineral water and agricultural products including its palm grove of about 180 000 palm trees is a gateway to Southern Algeria. When we reach to El- Goléa after crossing 4 hours by bus. We head to the guest house or similar to have lunch.
Day 4
Date : 14 December 2023
Time : 08:00
El-Golea
Today we leave the residence to visit some places starting by the 9th century Citadel known as 'Vieux ksar ', built on a 75 m high hill. In this old castle which was the refuge for the ancestors for centuries. Next we visit the unique Sahara museum (town centre) where there are lots of collections gathered for decades by René Le Clerc (b.1925-d.2010).After lunch , we go the the church of Bel-Bachir (close to the church, there is tomb of the Catholic priest Charles De Foucauld, then we enjoy the sunset on the dunes while having our dinner.and return to residence.
Day 5
Date : 15 December 2023
Time : 08:00
El-Golea
After breakfast, we drive to the lake (4 kms) from the city centre while going to the beautiful oasis situated on the outskirt of the town (40 kms) where we spend a nice day .Then we move to the hills of the dunes of sands to enjoy the sunset .After we spend the rest in a traditional soirée with the parade of horses and return to the residence.
Day 6
Date : 16 December 2023
Time : 08:00
El-Golea-Algiers
Shortly after breakfast, we visit the town and the souvenirs shops. After the lunch, we move to El-Golea domestic airport (near to the city centre) to fly to Houari Boumediene domestic Airport,then transfer to the hotel or to Houarri Boumeddienne International Airport. Assistance is given until the leave of the guest to their country.
- Airport transfers and assistance - Accommodation in hotels (3-4 stars),traditional guest houses or similar during the tour (Twin share accommodation). -Full board bases: breakfast, lunch and dinner (water & soft drinks only). -Comfort bus or cars+ driver.
- Experienced tour guides. -Domestic Flights: Algiers - Timimoun & El-Golea -Algiers tickets. -Entrance fees to museums or sites included in the itinerary. -Letter of invitation for visa application.
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees -Extras and personal expenses -Single Supplement : € 245
The agency representative will be waiting you at the exit of the arrivals at the relevant airport holding a sign with your name on it.
We arrange our travel packages by combining people depending on the language required and the destination.
To get an entrance visa to Algeria, insurance is required so it is advised to do it by yourself but also, we make insurance for tools used during the tour.
After your booking of a tour we proceed with confirming all services accordingly.
We kindly request a booking deposit (30 %) to be paid to one of our accounts in an EU bank (France at the moment) to secure your reservations then the remaining balance (70 %) to be received no later than 50 days before the start date of the tour.
See below in the FAQ under 'Booking, Cancellation and Refund Policy '
Visa requirements is a must to enter Algeria for most internationals. We cannot on your behalf, but we guide and provide you with the necessary information. Please note that we cannot apply to the various embassies on your behalf for the visas if you need to obtain these before arrival. However, we provide you with official documentation as the invitation letter after the reception of the deposit required by the agency.
Most ATMs are for local money and local credit and debit cards and it is rarely where ATMs for other currencies or cards are to be found .
Except in few places ,foreign credit cards and debit cards are not accepted in purchases. It is advisable to carry some cash with you.
No, most of the international GSM operators do not provide coverage in Algeria but you can receive SMS and MMS and you get the signal .Arrange with your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Algeria and we can supply you with a new SIM card from local operators (conditions) .
Tipping is not common in Algeria and many refuse to accept it.However it is a guesture of satisfaction by the client.
Yes,18 years old when the traveller is alone .
1- As a team of EL-GOLEA Tourism & Travel, we are very pleased to be chosen by travellers to serve them during their visit to Algeria and we consider them as our guests during the whole duration of the trip.
2-When you select the tour, sign the booking document sent by the agency and receive the confirmation by email, you pay the deposit of 30 % of the tour or the whole cost. contacts are made by email.
3-After reception of the deposit or the entire of the trip’s cost, supplying of the requested identity documents, we sent the letter of invitation to the Algerian consulate in your country of residence for the visa. The agency helps you to get the necessary information on the issue, but it is the traveller’s responsibility to apply earlier and be fully aware of all requirements for visiting Algeria. However, the agency is ready to provide the necessary information on the tour.
4-The rest of the tour cost must be received 45 to 50 days prior to the start date. For any case of non-majeure force, if you do not pay the rest, it is considered as wish of cancellation to cancel your booking.
5-We hope that the visitor can come but in case of contrary, the cancellation must be made by writing in advance. Be aware there are cancellation and charges requested by the service providers. consequently, the charges are cut off the deposit and can go higher when it is made few days or weeks before the start date.
6-Cancellation charges are calculated as follow:
45 days before the start date of the tour - loss of deposit
30 days before the start date of the tour - 50% of tour cost
15 days before the start date of the tour - 75% of tour cost
7 days before the start date of the tour- No refund.
7-Although the above-mentioned measures are to be applied as explained before. But as our main goal is to serve and satisfy our clients, we often take their circumstances in consideration, and we try to find a better solution for them.
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