Numidia Explorer
Numidia (Algeria) has some of the Roman world's most impressive ruins — Djémila and Timgad are UNESCO masterpieces frozen in time.
Chapter 7 of Roman Wine Odyssey · Tunisia
The stops
- Tour · Price: low Timgad (Thamugadi) The "Pompeii of North Africa" — a perfectly preserved Roman city founded by Trajan in 100 AD. Walk the grid-pattern streets, see the 3,500-seat theatre, the library, and the Arch of Trajan. Wine was central to this legionary colony's social life.
- Tour · Price: low Djémila (Cuicul) Perched on a mountain ridge, Djémila ("the beautiful" in Arabic) offers stunning Roman ruins with Berber influences. The forum, temples, basilicas, and triumphal arch are remarkably preserved. Wine amphorae found here show trade with Italy and Spain.
- Tour · Price: low Tipasa Spectacular ruins on the Mediterranean coast — Roman houses, basilicas, amphitheatre, and baths sprawling along the sea. The sunset views are legendary. Wine amphorae litter the ancient harbor. Albert Camus wrote about this place.
- Adventure · Price: low Constantine & the Gorge Ancient Cirta, capital of Numidia and later renamed for Constantine the Great. Built on a dramatic gorge with bridges spanning 175m drops. Roman ruins include baths and aqueducts. The city's strategic position made it a wine trading hub.
The story
Wine production is extremely limited; this is primarily a side quest adventure to bring wine and toast at these magnificent sites.
Plan the trip
Insider tip Bring wine from Morocco or Tunisia — Algerian wine is rare. These ruins deserve a proper toast.
Getting there and around
- Car required
- Yes
- Parking
- Parking available at sites
- Nearest airport
- Algiers (ALG)
- Drinking and driving
- BYOW - bring wine from elsewhere
Where to stay
- Base yourself in
- Algiers, Sétif, Constantine
- Nightly range
- €50-120/night
What it costs
- Includes
- 3-4 nights, car, sites, meals
- Per person
- €400-700