Day Trip to Rosetta from Cairo
From USD 130
Escape the bustling streets of Cairo and journey north into the serene Nile Delta to uncover the hidden gem of Rosetta (Rashid), a historic port city where the legendary Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799. This immersive day trip takes you to the very site of the discovery—Fort Qaitbay—before wandering through well-preserved Ottoman-era streets lined with merchant mansions adorned with intricate Mashrabiya woodwork. You will step inside the magnificent Al-Amsili House, part of the Rashid National Museum, and marvel at the only remaining "hanging mosque" in the city, the Doumqsis Mosque. Experience the spirit of Egyptian resistance at the historic Zaghloul Mosque, witness the ingenuity of Abu Shahin’s 300-year-old mill, and hear the captivating tale of Commander Menou and Zubayda at Al-Mizouni House. To complete your cultural immersion, you will savor a traditional Hawawshi meal prepared the Rosetta way—a crispy, spice-filled baladi bread delicacy that embodies the soul of this coastal city before your comfortable return to Cairo.
Highlights
- Visit Fort Qaitbay (Fort Julien) –where the Rosetta Stone was unearthed
- : Explore the , housed in the elegant Al-Amsili House with its stunning floors (Salamlik & Haremlik) and carved Mashrabiya balconies.
- Resistance Landmark: Stand at Zaghloul Mosque, the historic meeting point where locals organized their successful 1807 resistance against the British Fraser Campaign.
- Unique "Hanging" Mosque:
- Historical Mills:Abu Shahin's Mill, a 300-year-old charitable mill
- Legendary Story: Discover Al-Mizouni House
- City Gates & Walls
- Savor an authentic lunch featuring Rosetta’s famous Hawawshi, prepared in the local style with spiced meat in crispy baladi bread.
- Comfortable Transfers: Private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo.
Inclusions:
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Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
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Private professional Egyptologist guide.
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Entry/Admission - Citadel of Qaitbay.
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Entry/Admission - Hammam Azouz.
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Entry/Admission - Abou Shaheen Mill.
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Meals: 1 lunch.
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Bottles Of Mineral Water.
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All Taxes And Fees.
Exclusions:
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Please remember to bring:
- Passports
- Sunglasses
- Camera
