Full-Day Rosetta Tour from Alexandria with Qaitbay Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, where the Rosetta Stone was found
• 02 Explore the beautiful historic centre of Rosetta on foot
• 03 Walk among Rosetta's old houses and Ottoman architecture
• 04 See the meeting point of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea

Embark on a full-day excursion from Alexandria to explore the beautiful historic centre of Rosetta. Enjoy a walking tour among the old houses, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, where the Rosetta Stone was found, and discover the meeting point of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea.

Embark on a walking tour of the old houses and the Citadel of Qaitbay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Rosetta

Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rosetta Heritage Walk from Alexandria

• Get picked up from the agreed-upon location in Alexandria and drive for 45 minutes to reach Rosetta.

• Visit Rosetta Port, a charming Ottoman mansion, citrus groves, and enjoy the town's comparative cleanliness.

• Embark on a walking tour of the old houses and the Citadel of Qaitbay.

• Explore the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea, and witness the natural beauty.

The tour ends here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Arabic-, Italian-, or English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Car rental
• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.