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Eclipse in Algeria

Witness one of the longest total solar eclipses of the 21st century from the ancient city of Constantine in northeastern Algeria. On August 2, 2027, the moon’s shadow will sweep across the sky here for nearly six minutes of totality, offering an extraordinary celestial spectacle under Algeria’s typically clear late-summer skies. Before and after this rare event, trace millennia of history at superbly preserved Roman and early Christian sites, wander atmospheric cities shaped by Arab, Berber, Ottoman, and French influences, and savor the flavors of North Africa in a country few travelers have truly explored.

Tour Highlights

  • Marvel at the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse from the ancient Algerian city of Constantine. With a duration of nearly 6 minutes, the totality of this eclipse will be one of the longest of the 21st century. Algeria’s typically clear late-summer skies will provide exceptional viewing conditions with minimal atmospheric interference.
  • Sweep through millennia of history, from the ancient Roman ruins and early Christian churches of Tipasa, overlooking the Mediterranean coast, to the remote and superbly preserved archaeological site at Djémila, described by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention as “one of the world’s most beautiful Roman ruins.”
  • Discover evolving crossroads of culture in thriving yet rarely visited cities that offer an immersive look at Algerian identity shaped by Arab, Berber, Ottoman, and French colonial influences.
  • Visit Constantine, known as the “City of Bridges” due to its dramatic setting perched on a cliff, requiring numerous bridges to cross the deep Rhumal Gorge. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became the capital of the Numidian Kingdom and was rebuilt by Emperor Constantine.
  • Tour the exceptional museums and winding streets of Algiers, with its traditional UNESCO-designated Kasbah and National Museum of Antiquities, one of the oldest museums in Africa.
  • Savor delicious North African flavors and regional dishes throughout your journey.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart gateway city
Day 2: Algiers, Algeria
Day 3: Algiers, Algeria
Day 4: Algiers • Tipaza • Cherchell • Algiers, Algeria
Day 5: Algiers • Constantine, Algeria
Day 6: Constantine • Djémila • Constantine, Algeria
Day 7: Constantine, Algeria (Total Solar Eclipse)
Day 8: Constantine, Algeria • Paris, France
Day 9: Paris, France • Return to gateway city

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Thalassa Journeys