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Shore trip to Rashid from Alexandria port, shore excursion to visit the historical & interesting place of that beautiful city

Shore trip to Rashid from Alexandria port, shore excursion to visit the historical & interesting place of that beautiful city

With its deep-rooted history, unmatchable civilization and everlasting monuments, Egypt has always attracted the attention and admiration of Egyptologists as well as fans from all corners of the globe. This has developed into what came to be known as Egyptomania. In this context, celebrations were held last July simultaneously in Britain and France to mark the bicentenary of the discovery the Rosetta Stone ( July 1799 )

Closely associated with the town of Rosetta is the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. This great occurrence took place in the course of search by a French contingent during the French expedition to Egypt of a suitable site for fortifications. Dated 23.3.196 BC.

The stone recorded a decree passed by the priests of Memphis in honor of Ptolemy Epipanes (r. 205 BC- 181 BC ) on the occasion of his accession and coronation, for his bounty to the temples and the priesthood.
Shore trip to Rashid from Alexandria port, shore excursion to visit the historical & interesting place of that beautiful city


The stone was taken to Alexandria then to Cairo. However, following the defeat of the French fleet at the hands of the British in 1801 at Abu- Qeer, Alexandria, the Rosetta Stone was forfeited to the British, together with countless other treasures which formed the nucleus of the Egypt collection at the British Museum in London.As the original stone was moved to London, copies were sent to universities and research centers interested in Egyptology around the world.

The representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port. Then transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Rashid to visit the most historical and interesting place inside that beautiful city. At first start your tour with qualified Egyptologist tour guide by visiting Qaitbey Fortress, resemble of the citadel of Qaitbey in Alexandria, it was built by sultan Qaitbey in 901 A.H. according to that mentioned by Ibn Elias. Then head to Rosetta National Museum which is considered one of the landmark of this eternal town, build inside one of the archaeological houses which dates back to the half of XVIII century. On your way passing the archaeological houses which reflect the architectural heritage of inherent. At the end of the tour to The Nile Mouth to enjoy watching the end of the course of The River Nile and ride felucca at the Nile. Drive back to cruise ship for departure.

Inclusions:

* Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return

* All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicles

* Academic multi lingual Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

* Mineral water during the tour

* Lunch meal at local restaurant

* All Service charges & taxes

Exclusions:

* Any extras not mentioned in the program

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