Excursion Landmarks & gardens of algiers tour at Algiers

Tour the local gems of Algiers, beginning with lush gardens and continuing with a stroll across the city center. Board your coach for a short drive to the Botanical Gardens known as Jardin d' Essai, created with the concept of testing what would grow best on this land, given the good soil and climate. Today the gardens are a place of outstanding beauty, with avenues of palms, exotic trees, and rows upon rows of plants, considered to be among the finest in the world.

Follow your guide and enjoy a leisurely stroll across this amazing landmark of Algiers; with its 80 acres, the gardens have a micro-climate where an impressive tropical flora skirts along with a beautiful French style garden. Visit the jungle part of the Park, which has been used to shoot sequences of the original movie Tarzan in 1932.

Depart the gardens for a drive through the bustling city center, where your guide points out the numerous sites of interest such as La Grande Poste, the three mosques, Bastion 23 and on to visit the imposing Basilica of Notre Dame D' Afrique (Our Lady of Africa), which lies on a promontory commanding panoramic views. On entering the church, you are at once struck by the numerous marble tablets that cover the walls. These are tokens of gratitude of those whose prayers had been granted. There are also several evocative inscriptions. Have a moment of reflection before visiting the tiny shop selling postcards, religious artifacts, and sacred music.

Board your coach for the return journey to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Botanical Gardens (Jardin d'Essai), Algiers city center, Basilica of Notre Dame D' Afrique (Our Lady of Africa)

Note

Please note: This excursion involves significant walking with 50 moderate steps, making this tour less suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Walking shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.