Rosetta old city
Ancient houses and Hammams

Start driving to the city where the famous Rosetta stone was found declined, its grimy facade guards some of the most amazing architecture found in Egypt. Rural countryside unfolds in glorious patterns of richly cultivated fields, Rosetta Founded in 853, it offers a strategic location between the Mediterranean and the western arm of the Nile, protecting Egypt from sea invasions. It was recognized as an extremely important trading post and military site by the Mameluks who flocked into town building beautiful houses, mosques, inns and public baths. Under the Ottomans it remained a prosperous trading post, turning into one of the most flourishing harbors in the Mediterranean, In July 1799, a dramatic discovery by some of Napoleons soldiers stationed at Rosetta brought to light a stone slab inscribed in three languages; hieroglyphics, Greek and demotic. Known worldwide as the Rosetta stone, its text remained a mystery until many years later when a gifted French scholar succeeded to decipher the hieroglyphics enabling Egyptologists and the rest of the world’s scholars to understand and read the Pharaonic symbols , Such architectural style is found nowhere else in Egypt. The houses reveal superb Islamic architecture, with geometrically shaped Mushrabiyyas (oriels), decorative inscriptions, ornate doors, inlaid seashell woodworks, domes and large reception rooms. Well insulated fresh water tanks provided the house with fresh drinking water, and a drinking fountain offered a refreshing drink to thirsty passersby, free of charge. Most of these houses are currently under restoration and only two of them are open to visitors. Today, you’ll visit the houses and the nearby mosque, all situated in the same street. Drive to the outskirts of the town to visit Abu Madour Tower from where the major historian of the French Expedition, Vivian Dinon, monitored the famous Abu Kir naval battle between the British and French fleets. An orientation drive of Rosetta will complete your visit to this very interesting, yet somehow overlooked destination. Before arriving at the pier in Alexandria, you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the city’s highlights.

Inclusions :

Pick up services from your port or hotel & return
1 day Tour in Alexandria with a private guide.
An Egyptology tour guide
Sightseeing fees
Lunch during the tour
All taxes and service charges.
All the transfers are by A/C coaches.
Private A/C vehicle for during the tour

Exclusions :

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tipping for driver / guide, etc

Shore Excursions payment policy

To secure your payment you must initially notify the company with your cruise ship schedules for arrival and departure, cabin numbers, guest name & available phone/cell number then the company representative will discuss & finalize with you the final arrangement & send you the details in the final confirmation. You must confirm these details and make the correct, as discussed in your details

Payment Policy:

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired tour,  the payment will be made on arrival

Cancellation:

Cancellation should be received by fax or email 7 days before the tour date

For the one-day tour :

• The prices given are per person
• Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
• Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.

For the overnight tours

• The prices given are per person, the ‘twin/double’ prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, and sharing a room.
• ‘Single supplement’ applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
• Kindly note that the tour prices are varying from season to season. For the hotel bookings
• Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
• Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.

Transportation:

All the transportation during the tour is based on private air-conditioned modern vehicles

Children Policy: 

1. 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge,
2. 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price,
3. 12+ pay full tour price per adult person,

All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
Tours are available all over the year
Any tour is subject tobe customizable according to your needs

How to confirm a tour:

For confirmation, we need the names of your group & a copy of your passports to confirm the tour, arrival, and departure dates.

Flexibility:

All our tours are private, the vehicles and the tour guide are working only with you and your group, you are free to add or remove any item and match it with your own arrival & departure dates, And accordingly, if there are any changes will accrue in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation

Entry Visa info:

The Egyptian entry visa is obtainable onboard the cruise before your pick-up, which is operated by the Egyptian Immigration Association. It would be just a stamp put into your passport.

Cruise Ship returns 

If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will cover the necessary expenses to transport you to the next port of call

Excursions listed for a port may not be available for every cruise

Hotel Rating in Egypt:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so 5* hotels are always recommended. The 3* & 4 * hotels aren’t recommended as we receive complaints from our guests about them.

Overnight Sleeping Trains:

We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours on a very crowded train. The toilets are not clean enough and smelly. Food is not good in general. The beds are not that comfortable. Comment from a client: “However, I am 6’0″ (183 cm) tall and barely fit into the bed — anyone taller would have to curl up.”

We recommend upgrading your reservation to a domestic flight.

Additional Entry Tickets

All tours don’t include entrance fees to some special archaeological sites such as visiting inside one of the pyramids to see the deep burial chambers, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor ….etc are also available at extra cost.

Alexandria library:

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday. Entering the reading area will need an extra ticket cost.

Hotels & Cruises we deal with:

Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids – Steigenberger – Ramses Hilton.

Fairmont Nile City Cairo – Kempinski Nile

Marriott Mena House – The Nile Ritz-Carlton- Four Seasons – Fairmont Nile Premium.

OR SIMILAR …

Alexandria:

Four Seasons hotel . Palestine hotel

OR SIMILAR …

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Hilton-Jolie Ville – Sonesta St. George.

Sofitel Winter Palace.

OR SIMILAR …..

Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara

MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.

Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises – Sonesta Cruises – Le Fayan – Ms Farah -MS Amarco suites.

OR SIMILAR …..

Aswan: Helnan Aswan Resort- Movenpick Resort Aswan

OR SIMILAR …..

Lake Nasser Nile cruises:

Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise

OR SIMILAR …..

Make the most of your time, listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip.

Sound & Light at Karank Temples

The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs,

Hot air Balloon :

Early morning pick from your hotel in Luxor to the west bank. Some refreshments (tea, coffee, cake, and sweets) will be served before you start your balloon ride in the skies of Egypt’s biggest open-air museum, Luxor. The “balloon ride” trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes, before your land again, to catch your pick-up and return to your hotel.

Luxor Museum :

One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is located at the Luxor Museum opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the collection is limited in the number of items, but they are beautifully displayed.