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Algiers is one of the most romantic cities in Africa.

Modern Algiers is built close to the Mediterranean coast, but the more interesting older part – crowned by the Kasbah – climbs the hill behind the new town. In the old quarter are the remains of the citadel, as well as ancient mosques and palaces from the Ottoman era. There are plenty of traditional shops and stalls selling textiles and jewellery in gold and silver, as well as some magnificent mosques. The Ketchaoua Mosque was formerly the Cathedral of St. Philippe, which was itself converted from a mosque built in 1612. The mosque is said to contain the remains of St Geronimo.
The church of Notre Dame d’Afrique, which can be reached by cable car, stands on a 120m-high cliff overlooking the bay, facing Notre-Dame de la Garde across the Mediterranean in Marseille. In the heart of the city is the Monument of Martyrs, a massive concrete structure built to mark the 20th anniversary of Algerian independence.
 

• ALGERIA - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALGIERS

  • Passengers on Fred. Olsen organised tours do not require an Algerian Visa. If you intend to tour independently, or indeed step off the ship alone, a Visa MUST be obtained in advance from the Algerian embassy in London. We suggest that non-British citizens seek advice from their embassy or consulate
  • Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
  • The tourism infrastructure is poor in Algeria so independent travel is not recommended.
  • All tour coaches will be escorted by members of the Algerian tourist Police.

• TOUR A - TOMAN RUINS OF TIPAZA
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• We begin our tour with a drive to the remarkable UNESCO archaeological site of Tipaza. Set on the shores of the Mediterranean, Tipaza was an ancient Punic trading post, which was conquered by Rome and turned into a strategic base for the conquest of the kingdoms of Maurentania.

• TOUR C - LANDMARKS & GARDENS OF ALGIERS
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• We begin our tour with a short drive to Victory Park, high above Algiers, which enables us to view the Bay of Algiers and the iconic Martyrs Monument.

• TOUR B - CITY TOUR
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• We begin our tour with a drive along the Bay of Algiers to the imposing Basilica of Notre Dame D’Afrique (Our Lady of Africa), which lies on a promontory offering panoramic views and is situated in the direction of Rome.

• TOUR D - MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR 2
• Algiers, Algeria, Algeria

• Departing from the quayside we drive to Victory Park to visit the Museum of the Army and view the Martyrs’ Monument, Algeria’s most prominent landmark.