The capital city of Algeria, Algiers is nestled in the Mediterranean coast. It is popular for its whitewashed buildings, winding streets, and the Ottoman palaces. The city also boasts of French colonies, boulevards, and various monuments. We Trekhops will guide you through the best Algiers vacation packages.
Visit the Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to begin your Algiers sightseeing tour. This ancient place is filled with winding streets, old houses, and secret courtyards from the Ottoman era. You will find several monuments as you stroll through the Casbah. One of which is the Ketchaoua Mosque. It features a stunning art of Islamic as well as Byzantine architecture.
The Notre Dame d'Afrique is another historical site in Algiers. It is one of the most popular Algiers tourist attractions. This basilica is situated on a hilltop. It not only provides spiritual serenity but also breathtaking views of Algiers city and the Mediterranean Sea. It is decorated with delightful mosaic works of art.
Next, enjoy your Algiers city tour with Souk El Had. It is a local market in Algiers where you can buy handmade souvenirs, Algerian showpieces, spices, and traditional craft works. Taste the Algerian cuisine here with dishes like Kalb el Louz, Algerian makroud, Algerian chakhchoukha, Creponne, and Sfenj. The Algiers tour highlights the savories to indulge in as well. Do not miss the most popular couscous here.
Spend your evening with a stroll around Algiers Corniche. It offers the best views of the Mediterranean, during sunset, and is lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés where you can eat local dishes.
Enjoy Algiers's cultural experience with museum and historic tours. Start your cultural tour with the Bardo National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography. It is established in a primitive Ottoman palace. The Bardo Museum showcases a huge collection of artifacts that reminds you of Algeria's history from prehistoric times to the modern days. Add the Museum of Modern Art of Algiers for your Algiers sightseeing tour as well. Explore modern exhibitions along with contemporary Algerian art. End your trip with a walk down Didouche Mourad Street.
