AlexandriaAlexandria Day Trip from Cairo
Egypt's Mediterranean city in one private day: the Roman catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Library of Alexandria.
From$90View tour
Overview
Rashid, known in Europe as Rosetta, sits an hour east of Alexandria on the western branch of the Nile. It is famous for the stone found there in 1799 that unlocked hieroglyphs, but the town itself is the reason to go: brick Ottoman houses with carved wooden windows, old mosques, and a short boat ride to Abu Mandour hill, where the Nile meets the Mediterranean.
Before you book
- Meeting pointPick-up from your hotel in Alexandria
- Guide languagesEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic
- CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Highlights
- Ottoman merchant houses, including Arab Killi House
- The Qaitbay fort, near where the Rosetta Stone was found
- Zaghloul Mosque
- A boat ride on the Nile to Abu Mandour hill
- The view of the Nile meeting the Mediterranean
Itinerary
- Hotel pick-up
Leave Alexandria for the drive east.
- The old houses
Walk the old streets and visit Arab Killi House, now a museum.
- Zaghloul Mosque
One of the oldest and largest mosques in the town.
- Qaitbay fort
The fort that guarded the river mouth.
- Boat to Abu Mandour
Sail up the Nile to the hill with the view over the river and the sea.
- Lunch
Fresh fish in Rashid.
- Back in Alexandria
Drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alexandria
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed guide
- Entry tickets to the sites in the itinerary
- Boat ride to Abu Mandour
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not included
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips
- Pick-up from Cairo (available on request)
Good to know
How do I pay?
You can pay by card when booking or in cash to your driver or guide. Prices are fixed and include all fees listed on the tour page.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour or transfer for a full refund.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track every flight. Your driver adjusts automatically and the first 60 minutes of waiting are free.
Are your guides licensed?
All our guides are licensed Egyptologists who studied at Egyptian universities, and they speak English, French, Spanish, German or Italian.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, free of charge. Add the child's age in the booking notes.
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