Tour Highlights
- 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.
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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 in by fax or email 7 days before the tour date
For the overnight tours
Hotels:
We offer a wide range of hotels starting from non ranked accommodations up to 5 star deluxe hotels, all our packages are based on 4 star standard hotels and upgrade is available upon request
Transportation :
All the transportation during the tour based on private air conditioned vehicles
All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
You will have the opportunity to take a 15-minute short camel safari from the pyramids down to the sphinx. This is a great photo opportunity!
Traditional felucca ride :
There's no better way to appreciate the easy pace of life on the Nile than to join a felucca sail trek. The felucca has been the most popular vessel on the Nile for centuries and is still widely used today. About 11m long and rigged with a tall lateen or triangular sail, it has no motor and relies only on the steady north wind. We use up to three feluccas for our leisurely sail trek
The sound and light show at the pyramids :
You will attend the English version of the sound and light show. the magnificent history and achievements of the ancient Egyptians come to life as the illuminated pyramids and the impressive mysterious sphinx dominate the surrounding darkness, check in into you hotel , ( sound and light schedule could be changed without prior notice )
Nile dinner cruise on the Nile maxim or similar :
These cruises are known to offer one of the most luxurious dinner cruises on the Nile with the best service. The food and the entertainment (belly dancers, twirling dervishes and singers) are known to be excellent. This is a dinner option for the tour . www.maximrestaurants.com dinner cruise booking will be according to the available schedule on the arrival day (5:45 pm to 7:30 pm & 8:15pm to 10:00 pm & 10:30 pm to 12:30 am & dinner cruise schedules could be changed without prior notice)
Dinner in old Cairo :
Enjoy Cairo's most spectacular open air view. Serves fresh salads and delicious oriental and international dishes, you will enjoy the medieval atmosphere and the view to the old mosques and churches in old Cairo
Dinner in local restaurant :
Near to the hotel to taste the local food &. Here you have a choice of red meat, chicken, or fish, calamari & shrimps
Dinner or lunch on board a private yacht:
Enjoy your dinner or lunch on board a private yacht cursing the Nile up and down, only for your group
How to confirm the tour :
For the confirmation we need the names of your group to confirm the tour, arrival and departure dates and please check the payment methods
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 you own arrival and departure dates, And accordingly if there are any changes will accrued in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation
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
Activity level: 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria
Group size: Min 2 People
Activity level: 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria
Group size: Min 2 People