Constantine & Eastern Roman Ruins
Based in the canyon city of Constantine, visit Timgad, Djemila, and Tiddis day by day.
Fly into Constantine and stay in the city center, using chartered cars to make day trips to three major Roman ruins in the east, stopping by the Medracen Mausoleum on the way. The round trips to Timgad and Djemila are long and can be tiring, but you won't need to change hotels. This is ideal for travelers who have already visited Algiers and want to focus on ancient Roman ruins and canyon cities.
Winters on the high plateau are cold and can bring snow, while the ruins are exposed to scorching sun in midsummer; spring and autumn are the best seasons.
Day by day
Day 1 · Suspension Bridges, Canyons & Old Town
Constantine（Palace of Ahmed Bey、Souika (Old Medina)、Sidi M'Cid Bridge、Rhumel Gorges & Chemin des Touristes）
Take a taxi from the airport to the city (about 30 minutes). Walk around the Old Town and the bridge area in the afternoon, or take the cable car.
The opening status of the canyon paths varies; confirm locally upon arrival.
Stay: City Centre (Place des Martyrs Area)
Day 2 · Medracen & Timgad
Constantine（Medracen） → Timgad → Constantine
Chartered car heading south, passing Medracen to Timgad (about 2.5–3 hours), returning the same evening.
Depart early and allow at least 3 hours for Timgad.
Stay: City Centre (Place des Martyrs Area)
Day 3 · Djemila Ancient City Day Trip
Chartered car heading west, about 2–2.5 hours one way. Walk inside the ruins and return in the evening.
Allow at least 3 hours, including the mosaic museum.
Stay: City Centre (Place des Martyrs Area)
Day 4 · Tiddis & the Great Mosque
Constantine（Tiddis、Cirta National Museum、Emir Abdelkader Mosque）
Take a chartered car to Tiddis in the morning (about 40 minutes one way), return to the city, and head to the airport in the afternoon.