5 Days Explore Algeria’s West Tour
About This Tour
This Algeria tour will take you traveling from Algiers toward the port city of Oran, while exploring spectacular Roman sites such as Tipaza and Tlemcen along the way.
Tour Highlights
Stroll Through the Historic Kasbah
Encounter Punic, Roman and Islamic History
Savour Delicious Algerian Cuisine
Itinerary
Arrive in Algiers
Welcome to Algeria! Arrive to Algiers and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will take a city tour to a number of sites such as the Notre Dame d’Afrique, the historic Grand poste, and the Palais des Rais.
If you have an early morning arrival, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah in the afternoon.
Accommodation: 3★, 4★ or 5★ options
Algiers / Tipaza / Cherchell / Oran
After breakfast, you will depart for the Roman sites of Tipaza. Here you will visit the museum and the archeological site. Tipaza archeological site holds the largest basilica in North Africa and the Basilica of St Salsa, who was a local martyr in the 4th century.
Your next stop will be Cherchell, where you will learn about the ancient Roman past and visit two archaeological museums. When you are ready continue by road to Oran, the second largest city in Algeria.
Accommodation: 3★, 4★ or 5★ options
Oran / Tlemcen / Oran
After breakfast take an early morning departure to the historic city of Tlemcen. This city was once an important center for Islam in the region. Explore the 13th century Mosque of Sidi Bel Hassan, Great Mosque, and the 13th century ruins of ancient Mansourah. Return to Oran for night.
Accommodation: 3★, 4★ or 5★ options
Oran / Algiers
Today you will enjoy the historic and modern sites in Oran. You will explore the Bey’s Palace, the 14th century fort of Merinid Sultan Abou Hassan, Cathedral de Sacre Coeur, and the Ahmed Zabana National Museum. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from mountainside site of the Cathedral of Sacre Coeur. When you have visited the sites in Oran return back to Algiers for night.
Accommodation: 3★, 4★ or 5★ options
Departure from Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport
If time remains before your departure flight, you will take an Algiers city tour. Transfer to Algiers International airport for departure.
* Option to add an extra day for sites missed in Algiers *