Ankara to Algeria

Situated in the centre of Turkey and Central Anatolia, Ankara is the second major city in Turkey after Istanbul. Being the capital of Turkey, Ankara is also seen as an important city in the terms of commercial and industrial sector. It also houses many foreign embassies. The history of the city is deep rooted and takes you backs into the Hatti civilisation of the Bronze Age. The city got its name from the word 'Ancyra' literally meaning 'anchor'. It was 13th October, 1923 when Ankara was announced as the capital of Turkey. Moving in and around the city, you will be pleased to see the magical works of Turkey architecture. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit such as Ahi Elvan Camii, Ak Köprü, Alaeddin Camii,Kursunlu Han, Atatürk Çiftligi, Atatürk Evi, Caracalla Baths, War of Independence Museum, METU Science and Technology Museum and many more. The city is also quite religious and you will find popular Mosques here like Alaaddin Mosque, Ahi Elvan Mosque, Hacı Bayram Mosque, Kocatepe Mosque and Yeni (Cenab Ahmet) Mosque. If you are a food lover, then don't miss the chance to taste 'döner kebap'. You will easily find best döner restaurants in every corner of the city. For the shopping freaks, there are old shops in Weavers' Road where you will get everything from traditional to modern things. To enjoy your holidays in frolic way, go out in the pups and clubs with your friends. If you are looking to plan a trip to Ankara, then log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get all relevant information about your destination. MakeMyTrip is one of the leading online travel portals that understand the needs of the today's world. To book your entire Ankara tour package, the portal just takes few minutes which will save your precious time as well as money. Here, you also get some attractive discounts on your booking whether it is hotel booking or air tickets booking. So, plan your trip now with MakeMyTrip and experience the tour of your life.

The largest country in Africa, Algeria lies in the northern tip of the continent with four-fifths of its territory dominated by the Sahara Desert. Featuring mountainous and coastal areas, the nation faces a Mediterranean climate. Algiers, the capital city, is best known for its blend of history and modernity. The historic quarter on the Mediterranean coast, Kasbah of Algiers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Ketchaoua mosque as one of the main attractions. The main city also features other architectural wonders such as Notre Dame d’Afrique and Maqam Echahid. For shopping in Algiers, Didouche Mourad Street, Centre Commercial Bab Ezzouar and Centre Commercial Al Qods are the most sought-after destinations. In the northeastern region of Algeria, Constantine is popularly referred to as the ‘City of Bridges’. This historic Roman city is famous for Sidi M’Cid Bridge and is surrounded by several attractions. Tiddis is an ancient Roman town with most structures now in ruins. National Museum Cirta and the Ottoman-era building, Palace of Ahmed Bey are must-visit attractions for all history and architecture aficionados. In northeastern Algeria, Setif is another important town that was founded by the Romans. The Mediterranean seaport province, Béjaïa features among the best variety of natural wonders in Algeria including Aokas’ Cave, Lake Mézaia and Cap Carbon. Book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip when you are planning to visit Algeria and enjoy the best discounts on accommodation and airfare.