Known as “Alger la Blanche” for its white buildings gleaming on the Mediterranean, Algiers is a heady mix of ancient and modern. Today’s bustling city hugs the shore and boasts many gracious French accents from colonial days such as the Grand Poste and generous wide boulevards and gardens. Districts from the city’s pre-colonial Ottoman past rise from the coast upon the slopes of the hillside beyond. The city’s pinnacle of historic splendor, Algiers’s casbah, crowns this hilltop. Its maze of stone warrens offers an ideal setting in which to pause for mint tea and kebabs.
*Please note: Viking guests may go ashore only as part of a Viking shore excursion. Independent exploration is not permitted at this time.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Impressions of Algiers
Get acquainted with Algiers’ Berber, Arabic and French heritage during a panoramic drive through key historic sites.
The Gardens of Algiers
Explore the lush gardens of Jardin d’Essai and view the elegant facade of La Grande Poste.
Tipasa & the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
Step outside Algiers to visit a remarkable royal tomb and a former outpost of the Roman Empire.
Casbah Stroll & Traditional House
Venture into the heart of daily life in Algiers: its vibrant hillside Casbah.
Memories of World War II
Uncover local military history on this enlightening excursion through the city’s wartime past.
Treasures of Algiers
Explore two of Algiers’s important attractions in depth: a splendidly landscaped garden and a majestic basilica.
