Why choose this Alexandria tour ?
Step back in time to the battle of El Alamein. The battle took place in World War II on a private day trip from Alexandria. Enjoy a unique drive West to El Alamein on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Get to hear about the Western Desert campaign, fought by Allied and Axis forces in 1942, from your guide. Visit the El Alamein war museum and pay a visit to the Commonwealth, German and Italian cemetery.
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What makes El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria a unique experience ?
Your private guide, a trained historian, will collect you from your Alexandria hotel or ship at 7 am, for the scenic drive west along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast to the site of one of the most costly battles of World War II, El Alamein.
It was here that British and Commonwealth forces halted the advance of General Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps into Egypt in 1942, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of men. Your first stop will be the military museum where four main halls represent the countries that participated in the battle, and a joint hall exhibits weapons and tanks. Here, you have an opportunity to view a series of paintings representing the battle and discover the role Egypt played during the war.
Your next stop will be the cemeteries. The famous Commonwealth cemetery, entered by the Alamein Memorial, contains the graves of soldiers from many nations who fought on the British side in the Western Desert Campaign as well as monuments commemorating New Zealand, Australian, and South African forces. You’ll also make a visit to the Italian and German cemeteries before returning to your ship or hotel in Alexandria.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria
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El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
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- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Travel Deals.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
