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Port of the Week: Algiers, Algeria

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Algiers, Algeria.

August 16, 2025

Why go: Nicknamed "Alger la Blanche" for its gleaming white buildings, Algiers blends ancient Ottoman districts and French colonial elegance with wide boulevards, gardens and a vibrant cityscape hugging the Mediterranean.

The ultimate arrival: Delve into the centuries-old history of Algiers on Viking's Malta, Morocco & the Mediterranean voyage.

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Destination highlights: The 92-metre-high Martyrs' Memorial honours Algeria's independence heroes, and overlooks the Bay of Algiers and the historic quarter of Casbah. The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, built in 3BCE, entombs ancient royalty and is UNESCO World Heritage-listed.

Do not miss: The vibrant hillside Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness daily life in Algiers. Its labyrinth of winding streets and narrow warrens hosts quaint homes and boutique shops. Enjoy mint tea and explore its cobblestone streets of handicrafts and local workshops.