Rashid Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria Port

By joining the Rashid Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria Port you will be able to visit the famous Rosetta Stone. Closely associated with the town of Rashid (Rosetta) is the discovery of the Rosetta stone and you will be able to see this firsthand . The stone recorded a decree passed by the priests of Memphis in honor of Ptolemy Epipanes on the occasion of his accession and coronation, for his bounty to the temples and the priesthood. Ptolemy Epipanes was the 5th ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty. He became ruler at the age of five, and under a series of regents the kingdom was paralyzed. Enjoy some other amazing destinations along the way to discover this amazing stone.

Itinerary

At the Alexandria Port a 123EgyptTours.com representative will meet you by the cruise exit door. Then transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to Rashid to visit the most historical and interesting place in this city. First part of your tour will be visiting Qaitbey Fortress that greatly resembles the citadel of Qaitbey in Alexandria.

Afterwards head towards the Rosetta National Museum built inside one of the archeological houses dating back to many centuries ago; it is also considered one of the landmarks of this eternal town. On your way enjoy sights passing by the archaeological houses that reflect the architectural greatness of that period.

For the culmination of the tour, move to the Nile Mouth where you can take a felucca ride and see the end of the course of the Nile River. Return to Alexandria thereafter to board your cruise ship again.