Day Trip to Rashid Rosetta from Alexandria

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 8 to 9 Hours

Pickup Time: 08:00 AM (Customizable to your preference)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Alexandria Port (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Highlights

Discover the historic port city where the Nile meets the Mediterranean on a private day excursion from Alexandria to Rashid (Rosetta). Located approximately 65 km east of Alexandria, Rosetta is internationally famous as the site where French soldiers unearthed the Rosetta Stone in 1799—the key that unlocked ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Explore centuries of maritime trade, iconic Ottoman-era brick architecture, and tranquil Nile waterways.

• Fort of Qaitbay (Citadel of Rosetta): Tour the 15th-century Mamluk river fortress where French officer Pierre-François Bouchard discovered the trilingual Rosetta Stone during Napoleon's Egyptian expedition.
• Scenic Nile & Mediterranean Boat Cruise: Board a private motorboat along the western branch of the Nile Delta to view the natural meeting point where the River Nile flows directly into the Mediterranean Sea.
• Ottoman-Era Mansions & Islamic Architecture: Walk through Rosetta's historic quarters to admire the world’s second-largest open-air collection of Islamic domestic architecture outside Cairo, featuring distinctive red-and-black pointed brickwork, intricate mashrabiya lattice screens, and grand merchant residences (such as Arab Killy House and Amasyali House).
• Local Delta Life & Traditional Boat Building: Observe traditional fishing fleets, riverside date palm orchards, and skilled local craftsmen constructing wooden Nile vessels.

Detailed Day Tour Itinerary

Morning: Alexandria to Rashid (Rosetta)

• Your dedicated Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and driver greet you directly at your Alexandria hotel or the cruise port passenger terminal holding a personalized sign.
• Board a private, climate-controlled vehicle for a scenic drive eastward across the fertile northern edge of the Nile Delta (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).
• Along the route, your guide introduces the strategic role Rosetta played as Egypt's primary Mediterranean trade port prior to Alexandria's modern resurgence under Muhammad Ali.

Fort of Rosetta & Nile Boat Excursion

• Citadel of Qaitbay at Rosetta (Fort Julien): Arrive at the defensive stone fort situated on the western bank of the Nile. Explore the battlements and underground chambers, standing at the precise archaeological discovery site of the Rosetta Stone.
• Motorboat Cruise to the Nile-Mediterranean Confluence: Step aboard a private river motorboat for a relaxing cruise toward the river mouth, viewing where the fresh currents of the Nile merge into the open Mediterranean Sea, passing lush delta shores, quiet fishing villages, and anchored trawlers.

Historic Islamic Quarters & Merchant Houses

• Rosetta National Museum (Arab Killy House): Step inside the restored four-story Ottoman mansion of Arab Killy, a former city governor. Inspect exhibits featuring Ottoman weaponry, historic coins, ceramic tiles, and artifacts detailing the heroic 1807 Battle of Rosetta against the British Fraser expedition.
• Historic Ottoman Residences: Stroll through Rosetta's preserved town center to inspect notable residences like the House of Amasyali and the House of Hassiba Ghazal, admiring elaborate inlaid woodwork, marble reception fountains, and multi-story wooden mashrabiya windows designed for cross-ventilation and privacy.
• Abu Shaheen Mill & Historic Mosques: View ancient granite-wheeled mills and the minarets of historic mosques built with repurposed Greco-Roman columns.
• Enjoy a local lunch stop or sample traditional delta pastries and fresh dates.

Afternoon: Return to Alexandria

• Rejoin your private vehicle for a comfortable return drive back to Alexandria, dropping off directly at your hotel or cruise ship.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transfers from Alexandria to Rashid (Rosetta) in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
• Private motorboat cruise on the Nile to the Mediterranean confluence
• All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary (Fort of Qaitbay, Arab Killy House Museum, and Ottoman residences)
• Chilled bottled mineral water provided in the vehicle
• All service charges, road tolls, parking fees, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Personal purchases, snacks, and beverages outside vehicle refreshments
• Optional lunch
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your Delta transfer to an executive luxury minivan or Mercedes Sprinter equipped with extra legroom, plush reclining captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a professional photographer to accompany your tour across Rosetta’s historic brick mansions and scenic riverside for $50 per day to capture high-resolution portraits.

Port Shore Excursion Assurance

For cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port, this excursion offers gate-side pickup and guaranteed on-time return well ahead of your ship’s scheduled departure.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized departure hours, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]