8-Hour El Alamein World War II Tour from Alexandria with Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the El Alamein World War II Military Museum and see wartime weapons, tanks, cannons, and bikes
• 02 Explore one of Egypt's most significant World War II battlefields on the Mediterranean coast
• 03 Pay respects at the Commonwealth memorial cemeteries with thousands of Second World War burials
• 04 Learn about the military actions of the leaders who took part in the war

Travel to El Alamein on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, the site of a decisive 1942 World War II battle. Visit the El Alamein World War II Military Museum to see wartime remains, including uniforms, tanks, and other military equipment from the armies that took part in the conflict. You will also visit the cemeteries of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their countries, making this tour a meaningful journey through one of the war's most important battlefields.

Visit the El Alamein World War II Military Museum to see wartime remains, including uniforms, tanks, and other military equipment from the armies that took part in the conflict.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, El Alamein

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

El Alamein Battlefield, Museum, and Memorial Cemeteries

• Pick up from your hotel in Alexandria and drive to El Alamein, a battlefield that witnessed an important part of the Second World War.
• Visit the El Alamein World War II Military Museum, which displays old weapons, tanks, cannons, and bikes used by the different armies that participated in the war.
• Learn about the military actions of the leaders who took part in the war.
• Continue to the three Commonwealth memorial cemeteries, which contain 7,240 Commonwealth burials from the Second World War, of which 815 are unidentified. There are also 102 war graves of other nationalities.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to your hotel in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Tips or gratuities
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

Visit the battlefield of El Alamein, known for the Western Desert Campaign, a crucial battle between the weakened German forces and the resurgent British that took place in 1942. This event marked a major turning point in the campaign, ending Axis hopes of occupying Egypt by taking control of the Suez Canal and gaining access to the Middle Eastern oil fields.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria - Marsa Matrouh Rd, Al Alameen City, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria - Marsa Matrouh Rd, Al Alameen City, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.