Rosseta day tour from Alexandria | Rashid City from Alexandria
Overview
Rosseta day tour from Alexandria
Explore the historic city of Rosetta (Rashid), located about 65 kilometers west of Alexandria, with our unforgettable day tour from Alexandria. Strategically located on the Nile Delta, Rosetta became a prominent trading center during the Middle Ages. Its importance increased with the development of the Mahmoudia Canal and the Port of Alexandria, which facilitates commercial and cultural exchange.
Rosetta Excursion Highlights
During your day tour, you can delve into the rich historical context of Rosetta. Learn about its role during the French conquest of Egypt and explore Islamic monuments showcasing its diverse heritage.
Embark on a scenic boat ride to witness the unique confluence of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. This point, known for its natural beauty and historical significance, offers panoramic views and photo opportunities.
Visit Rashid Castle, a historic fortress that stands as a testament to the city's strategic importance. Marvel at the well-preserved Ottoman houses and citrus orchards that once attracted British visitors during the 19th century.
Discover the renowned Rosetta Stone, found in Rosetta in 1799, which played a pivotal role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. This artifact provided the key to understanding Egypt's ancient history and language.
Rosseta day tour from Alexandria
Explore the historic city of Rosetta (Rashid), located about 65 kilometers west of Alexandria, with our unforgettable day tour from Alexandria. Strategically located on the Nile Delta, Rosetta became a prominent trading center during the Middle Ages. Its importance increased with the development of the Mahmoudia Canal and the Port of Alexandria, which facilitates commercial and cultural exchange.
Rosetta Excursion Highlights
During your day tour, you can delve into the rich historical context of Rosetta. Learn about its role during the French conquest of Egypt and explore Islamic monuments showcasing its diverse heritage.
Embark on a scenic boat ride to witness the unique confluence of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. This point, known for its natural beauty and historical significance, offers panoramic views and photo opportunities.
Visit Rashid Castle, a historic fortress that stands as a testament to the city's strategic importance. Marvel at the well-preserved Ottoman houses and citrus orchards that once attracted British visitors during the 19th century.
Discover the renowned Rosetta Stone, found in Rosetta in 1799, which played a pivotal role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. This artifact provided the key to understanding Egypt's ancient history and language.
Inclusion
Pick up services from your hotel & return to Alexandria.
All transports are by a private air-conditioned vehicle with Cairo Top Tours.
Entrance fees to all sightseeing are mentioned in the above itinerary.
Private Egyptologist tour guide.
Bottled water during your Egypt Day Tours.
All taxes & service charges.
shopping tours in Cairo
Exclusion
Any extras not mentioned in the above-day tour.
Tipping.
Personal activities cost
Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt's Easter tour
Itinerary
On your Rosetta day tour, our guide will meet you in your hotel in Alexandria You will drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Rosetta which is considered a large open-air museum for Islamic architecture.
The Islamic monuments in Rosetta do not exist in any other city in Egypt, except for Cairo. Rosetta is famous for its architecture that dates back to the 18th century.
In the Rosetta museum, you will get to explore a lot of historic information about the French expedition to Egypt, Napoleon’s expedition as well as the British campaign. After your Rosetta museum visit, enjoy a walk in the famous street full of houses that dates back to the 18th century. Rosetta is one of the few cities remaining where houses of ancient Islamic architecture style still exist.
Afterward, you will get to visit the citadel of Qaitbay in Rosetta where the famous Rosetta Stone was found. In the end, you will get to see the meeting point of the Nile and the sea which is considered a very remarkable thing to see. When your Rosetta day tour is finished, you will start your journey back to Alexandria.
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With Cairo Top Tours, you will arrive in Alexandria in the quickest time possible. They provide luxurious, non-smoking, air-conditioned cars and boast an excellent and organized team dedicated to guided tours.
Private vehicle rental, trains, and buses are just a few of the ways you may get from Cairo to Alexandria. The most typical and practical method is to hire a private automobile or sign up for a guided trip.
Private vehicle rental, trains, and buses are just a few of the ways you may get from Cairo to Alexandria. The most typical and practical method is to hire a private automobile or sign up for a guided trip.
However, fish and other seafood are frequently eaten in Alexandria and along Egypt's coast. Gambari Mashway (whole grilled prawns) and Samek Mashway (grilled whole fish) are just two of the many lightly seasoned and modestly cooked dishes that form the foundation of modern Alexandrian cuisine.
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