12-Hour El Alamein and Alexandria Tour with WWII History

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Egypt's World War II history at El Alamein
• 02 Visit the memorial cemetery and museum dedicated to the Battle of El Alamein
• 03 Explore Pompey's Pillar and the Kom el Shoqafa tombs in Alexandria
• 04 Admire the impressive 15th-century architecture of Qaitbay Citadel

Travel from Cairo to El Alamein to explore the memorial cemetery and museum dedicated to the famous World War II battle. Then continue to Alexandria to visit Pompey's Pillar, the Kom el Shoqafa tombs, and the impressive Qaitbay Citadel. This full-day tour combines Egypt's modern military history with the city's remarkable Roman and medieval landmarks.

Continue your tour with a visit to the World War II cemeteries, located west of the town on a small peninsula overlooking the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, El Alamein

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

El Alamein Battlefields and Alexandria Landmarks

• Escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo for the day and immerse yourself in Egypt's history on this day trip. Get picked up from your hotel in Cairo in the morning and travel to El Alamein, where you will discover World War II remains and cemeteries.
• Head to the Military Museum and admire a variety of weapons, military uniforms, and tanks.
• Continue your tour with a visit to the World War II cemeteries, located west of the town on a small peninsula overlooking the sea.
• In the afternoon, drive to Alexandria, where you will see Pompey's Pillar.
• Next, head to Qaitbay Citadel and admire the impressive architecture of this 15th-century fortress.
• Finish your tour with a visit to the catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in existence. Get dropped off back at your hotel in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• All transportation
• Private Egyptian local guide
• All entrance fees
• Lunch in Alexandria
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Gratuities

What to bring

• Passport

Know before you go

• Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available at an additional cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.