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Rasheed Day Tour

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90$

Rasheed governorate is located 65km east of Alexandria. It offered the world the key to the Hieroglyphs, the Rosetta stone which revealed the secrets of the great ancient Egyptian civilization. Rasheed resisted, under the leadership of Governor Ali Bey Al-Salanki and Head of Noblemen Sheik Hassan Kirit, the 1807 Frazer military expedition

Tour Type : Historical Trip
Tour Duration : 6-8 Hours
City Tour : Rasheed
Pick up Point : Alexandria Port
Drop off Point : Alexandria Port
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See where the Mediterranean sea merges with the Nile, No where else


Tour Itinerary

Rasheed governorate is located 65km east of Alexandria. It offered the world the key to the Hieroglyphs, the Rosetta stone which revealed the secrets of the great ancient Egyptian civilization. Rasheed resisted, under the leadership of Governor Ali Bey Al-Salanki and Head of Noblemen Sheik Hassan Kirit, the 1807 Frazer military expedition. Rasheed was known as Khito, a hieroglyphic word meaning "the populace", under king Menes reign. It was famed for military chariots manufacture in the XXVI Dynasty. Under king Minfitah, Rasheed powerfully resisted the Greek and Sicilian attacks. Rasheed hosted a garrison established under Psammetichus I. In the Coptic era, Rasheed was known as "Rasheet". Rasheed governorate’s National Day on 19 September marks the day when the lionhearted people of Rasheed conquered the British army. In 1956, late President Gamal Abd Al-Naser inaugurated Rasheed Museum within the framework of Rasheed’s National Day celebrations.Rasheed has two groups of ancient buildings. The first group which locates in the king’s Passageway Street (Dahliz Al-Malek) consists of Kohai, Basyoni, Ramadan, Maharem, Abuhum houses as well as Elwan’s house and agency where leader Ahmed Orabi met Rasheed’s famous merchant Mohammed Elwan. The second group comprising Al-Amsili, Al-Kanadili, Thabet, Tabq, Al-Toqatli, Galal, Al-Manadili and Al-Bawab locates in Sheik Qandil Street. Each house of the second group has its own bathroom containing a stove for heating water and a massage mastaba .one sky tours represintative will pick you up from Alexandria Port Then transfer by  a private air-conditioned vehicle to Rosetta City (Rashid) to visit the most  historical and interesting place inside that beautiful city. At first start your tour 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 .       


Tour Includes

Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Lunch meal at local restaurant

Tour Excludes

personal expenses
Drinks in restaurant

General Information

Tour and Prices :- Tour price currency is set to USD however you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible and once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price and will not be changed if any increase.
Tour Voucher :- After your tour is confirmed we will email you final confirmation and voucher to print and travel along including contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience in travel.
Deposit and Balance of Payment :- A down payment (25%) will be required upon confirming your tour as requested and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Verisign Secured payment system on our website. And the balance of payment (75%) will be required on pick up to your tour director this can be paid by credit or debit card or in cash basis if required.
Childern Policy :- 
Child rates apply to ages 6-12.
Children aged 4 years and under are free of Charge.  
Children aged 4 years till 11.99 50% discount.
Visa to Egypt :-  You need a full passport valid for 6 months after leaving Egypt and a visa and you can obtain a visa from the Egyptian Consulate before departure and available upon arrival at the airport in Egypt against USD 15 for specific nationalities and need to check beforehand
What To Bring:-
Sun block
Sunglasses 
Hat
Photo/Video Camera
 


Vehicles

Air-conditioned vehicles

Tour prices

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Number of Persons Price Per Person
One Person 175$
2 - 3 Persons 125$
4 - 6 Persons 120$
7 - 10 Persons 90$
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