Rosetta City Tour from Alexandria

Prepare yourself for an amazing experience with your expert tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria! He will welcome you warmly and start your adventure with us.

Set off on a picturesque one-hour journey from Alexandria to Rosetta City. Your initial destination will be the Rashid Museum, a beautiful building made of red and black bricks located along the city’s delightful winding streets. At this museum, you’ll get to admire a replica of the renowned Rosetta Stone, as the original is housed at the British Museum.

Then, dive into the local culture while wandering through the lively streets and Souq, filled with vendors offering fresh bread, vegetables, fish, and meats. Discover the preserved Ottoman homes and appreciate the detailed architecture of the House of Amasyali.

Continue your adventure by visiting the historic Mill of Abu Shaheen, a center of commerce for the community. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing stroll to the distinctive ‘Hanging Mosque,’ one of the rare mosques in Egypt constructed on an elevated level, allowing for shops and storage spaces beneath it.

Conclude your tour with a brief drive to the Citadel located on the city’s edge, which presents stunning vistas of the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. Known as Qaitbey, this historic fortress, built in 1479, makes for an ideal photo opportunity.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to a tasty lunch and some much-needed downtime before returning to your hotel in Alexandria. If you have any specific requests or wish to personalize your itinerary, feel free to inform us—we’re dedicated to making your experience memorable!