About
Oran
Oran (Wahran) is the second largest city in Algeria after Algiers. The so-called "El Bahia" which means "the radiant", It was founded in Medieval times by Moorish Andalusian traders and then captured by Spaniards, Turks then French. It has some fascinating monuments, influential French architecture, interesting shops and restaurants. It has also an older Spanish-style quarter where you can explore the Spanish heritage. The city itself is fantastic, modern with an outstanding geography, splendid ocean views featuring some of the most beautiful bay and seaside. It is the ideal place to spend your vacations and romantic moments. It offers many interesting historical attractions like the old Great Mosque of the 18th century, the sumptuous Cathedral of Sacre Coeur, the elegant Theater, the luxurious Bey Castle of the 17th century, the scenic Church of Santa Cruz overlooking the beautiful bay with a nice panoramic view, the admirable Spanish fortress and a two giant lion statues of the Town hall.
If you want to visit the radiant city of Algeria. Our travel experts will be happy to assist you to plan a memorable moment.
旅程
09h00
After breakfast, you will meet your guide in the hotel's lobby at 9h00.
We drive up to the hilltop about 400 meters to visit the Fort of Santa Cruz and from this vantage point you can have a magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful bay and the city altogether.
Then we go to Sidi El Houari old town which is a home to many historic buildings and landmarks. It's an ideal spot to discover the real-life of its inhabitants. The Bey Palace is not to be missed, a wonderful historical mension from the Ottoman time.
We go then to Oran's national museum of Ahmed Zabana, named after the Algerian national emblematic hero who was executed by the French on May 19, 1956, in Algiers.
After the tour we take lunch at a local restaurant where you are going to taste the traditional Oran cuisine.
We finish our tour by visiting the local liveliest market place of Beni Isguen. The market square of Criée is far from the city center and is located on the outskirts of Ksar. It's the best place where you can buy goods and souvenirs. This place opens daily just after the "Asr" prayer except on Fridays.
13h50
Return back to the hotel.
Price
100€
What is included ?
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Invitation letter and visa assistance.
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All transfers.
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Professional English speaking guide.
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Entrance fees to museums
Duration : between 7 to 8 hours.
Accommodations: 3★, 4★, or 5★ options
PLEASE NOTE
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This is not a fixed itinerary tour so depending on your choice. We can adopt a flexible itinerary and we are open to any other suggestions.
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Tour subject to change based on local conditions
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