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Private Sightseeing Tour Visit in El Quseir City with Shopping

Port Ghalib, Egyptby Marsa Waves Activities

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The trip to El Quseir city offers a unique blend of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and captivating photography opportunities. Visitors can explore the oldest guest house in the Red Sea, providing a cultural experience away from major tourist hubs, while also offering a picturesque backdrop for unique photographs. The exploration of El Quseir Fort, housing the oldest mosque and an Ottoman castle, provides panoramic views of the town and harbor, adding to the historical significance of the area. The old neighborhood of El Quseir city invites travelers to discover the Shaykh Al-Farran Mosque and the Ottoman Castle, offering insight into the city's rich cultural and historical heritage.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entrance fees for the mentioned landmarks.
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    the oldest guest house in the red sea, visitors can explore the old guest hotel, a renovated building situated in front of a pleasant beachfront area, offering a cultural experience away from major tourist hubs we will make a unique photos here

  2. 2

    El Quseir Fort

    1 hour

    El-Quseir Castle: Visitors can explore the El Quseir Fort, which houses the oldest mosque, Shaykh Al-Farran, and an Ottoman castle, providing an immersive journey into the city's past , The fort also offers panoramic views of the town and harbor, adding to the historical significance of the area. In addition to historical exploration

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    The old neighborhood of El Quseir city offers a captivating journey into its rich historical and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the Shaykh Al-Farran Mosque, the oldest mosque in El Quseir, characterized by its traditional carved wooden balconies and old-world charm. Additionally, the Ottoman Castle, a small fortress originally built in 1571, provides panoramic views of the town and harbor, offering insight into the city's strategic significance and historical battles

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    The old Italian Phosphate Company Colony in El-Quseir provides a fascinating insight into the area's industrial history and urban development. Founded by an Italian mining company in 1910, this site includes abandoned industrial and administration buildings, as well as a church, school, and houses for Italian employees and their families. Visitors can explore the remnants of this small urban colony and gain firsthand knowledge of the phosphate mining operations through valuable historical documents, including maps of roads in the Eastern deserts dating back to the time of the Romans, Additionally, the site features a taxidermy museum with a collection of mounted animals, birds, and sea creatures from the area, offering a unique perspective on the natural surroundings of the region.

Meeting and pickup

we will pick up you from your hotel reception or your location, pick up time will be sent one day before the trip

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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