El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: El Alamein, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate

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.

Duration: 6 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início:
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El Alamein Private Day Trip from Alexandria
9/18/2019 - 2/21/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Duração: 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Return Details: Returns to original departure point.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Lunch
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• All Fees and Taxes

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

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