Highlights:
Open-Air Museum: Explore Rosetta, an ancient city considered a large open-air museum for unique Islamic (Ottoman) architecture.
The Stone’s Origin: Visit Qaitbay Fortress, the historical site where the famous Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799.
Ottoman Heritage: Discover the Rosetta National Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved 18th-century archaeological home.
Nile’s End: Experience the powerful junction where the River Nile meets the Mediterranean Sea, including a traditional felucca ride.
Delta Landmarks: See key historical sites like Hammam Azoz, Abu Mandour Mosque, and Zainab House.
Itinerary:
Your expert My Egypt Travel guide will meet you at your hotel around 7:00 AM to commence the journey to Rosetta (Rashid), located approximately 60 km from Alexandria on one of the main Nile distributaries. Founded on the ruins of an ancient Ptolemaic city, Rosetta was established in the 9th century A.D. by order of the Abbasid Caliph as a fort during the Seventh Crusade and now stands as a remarkable open-air museum of Islamic architecture.
The tour begins with a visit to the Qaitbay Fortress, constructed by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay. This fortress is historically significant as the site where the famous Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 A.D.
Next, you will proceed to the Rosetta National Museum, a landmark housed within a beautiful archaeological structure dating back to the mid-18th century. You will also visit other significant historical landmarks of Rosetta, including Hammam Azoz, the Abu Mandour Mosque, and the Zainab House.
The tour continues with a drive through the historical district, observing the archaeological houses and the local Souk (market). The final highlight is a visit to the Nile Mouth, where you can enjoy watching the majestic river conclude its course by merging with the Mediterranean Sea. The experience concludes with a peaceful felucca ride on the Nile itself.
After concluding the tour, you will be transferred back to Alexandria, where you will be dropped off at your hotel for your overnight stay.
Included:
- Meet & greet at airports and all assistance during stay
- All transfers by A/C vehicle
- All entrance fees per itinerary
- Egyptologist tour guide
- lunch during tours
- All taxes and service charges
Excluded:
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Optional tours or activities
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Tipping
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