8-Hour Rosetta Sightseeing and Nile Boat Tour from Alexandria

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Gain insight into the mystery of the Rosetta Stone at the place where it was found
• 02 Explore Rashid, a small northern Egyptian city known for its simple local life
• 03 Enjoy a motorboat ride on the Nile to the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean
• 04 Visit the castle where the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799
• 05 See many famous Islamic monuments in Rosetta

Visit Rosetta on this full-day tour from Alexandria and gain a fascinating insight into the place where the Rosetta Stone was discovered. Travel to the small northern Egyptian city of Rashid and experience its simple local life along the way. On arrival, enjoy a motorboat ride on the Nile River and see the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean. You will also visit the castle where the Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 and see many famous Islamic monuments.

On arrival, take a motorboat on the Nile, where you will see the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Rosetta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rosetta Discovery Tour from Alexandria

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. Your guide will be holding a sign, so you do not need to look for them. From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about the sights along the way, as well as other aspects of your tour that may interest you.

• Drive 60 km from Alexandria to see the simple life of Rosetta.

• On arrival, take a motorboat on the Nile, where you will see the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean.

• See the castle where the Rosetta Stone was found. It was discovered in 1799.

• See many famous Islamic monuments.

• Travel back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

• Any extras and personal expenses

• Tips

Know before you go

• The prices quoted per person per tour are all-inclusive, and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible.

• The price for a private tour is 65 USD per adult and 40 USD per child.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.