Alexandria and Rosetta: Unveiling the legends

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.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Booking:

1. To secure your reservation please make a booking through our website or contact our customer service team directly.
2. A confirmed booking requires full payment in advance, which can be made by bank transfer.
3. Once your booking is confirmed and payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email containing all relevant details of the tour.

Cancellation:

1. Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund.
2. Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours before the scheduled tour date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
3. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled tour date, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.
4. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or force majeure, such as extreme weather conditions or government-imposed travel restrictions, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In such cases, a full refund will be provided to the customer.
5. Any changes or cancellations to your booking must be communicated to us in writing via email or phone call.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may affect your travel plans.