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Alexandria and Rosetta
Cairo to Alexandria - Day 1
Meet at 9:00 AM at Cafe Greco, Maadi, Street 9. Enjoy a 3-hour drive to Alexandria. Explore key sites, including the catacombs, Sawari Tower, Library, and Citadel.
Overnight stay in private accommodation (B)
Alexandria to Rosetta and Back to Cairo - Day 2
After breakfast you will drive a short distance to the lovely town of Rosetta.
House of Amasyali
Start with a walking tour through Rosetta's vibrant streets and markets. Admire Ottoman architecture, including the House of Amasyali and the Mill of Abu Shaheen. Enjoy fresh produce, fish, and bread from local vendors.
Castle Rashid Mosque
Visit the “Hanging Mosque” and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Climb the citadel walls, which stand where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood.
This 7-hour tour ends with drop-off at your departure point.
Rosetta Stone
In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered here. This granite stele, inscribed in three languages, helped decipher hieroglyphs. Although Rosetta houses many Islamic monuments, urbanization has caused significant damage. You will need efforts to preserve these historic treasures.
Alexandria and Rosetta: Finally the tour concludes with transfer back to your Cairo hotel.
- Private Tour
- Entry Fees
- Bottle Water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Meals 1x B / 1x D
- Double-rooms in private accommodation,
- Travel insurance and all kind of insurances.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Tips for guide, drivers...
- Anything that is not mentioned in the program.
The tour starts at 9:00 AM. The meeting point is Cafe Greco, Maadi, Street 9 in Cairo.
The drive from Cairo to Alexandria takes approximately 3 hours.
n Alexandria, we will visit the catacombs, Sawari Tower, the Library of Alexandria, and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
You will stay overnight in private accommodation in Alexandria. Breakfast is included.
In Rosetta, you will start with a walking tour through the town's vibrant streets and markets. You will visit the House of Amasyali, the Mill of Abu Shaheen, the "Hanging Mosque," and the Citadel of Qaitbay. You will also learn about the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799.
The tour in Rosetta is approximately 7 hours long.
Yes, you will have the chance to explore Rosetta's vibrant streets and markets, where you can admire Ottoman architecture and enjoy fresh produce, fish, and bread from local vendors.
The Citadel of Qaitbay in Rosetta stands where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. You will have the opportunity to climb the citadel walls during the tour.
The Rosetta Stone, discovered in Rosetta in 1799, is a granite stele inscribed in three languages. It played a crucial role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The tour will conclude with a transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
es, although urbanization has caused significant damage, there are ongoing efforts to preserve the historic Islamic monuments in Rosetta.
It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. You might also want to carry some local currency for purchases at the markets.
Lunch is not included, but you will have the opportunity to purchase fresh local produce and food from vendors in Rosetta.
Our guides are happy to accommodate reasonable special requests whenever possible. Please inform us in advance if you have any specific needs or preferences.
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