12-Hour El Alamein WWII History Tour from Cairo with Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Travel from Cairo to El Alamein, site of one of World War II's most significant battles
• 02 Explore the Military Museum's displays of weapons, military garb, and tanks
• 03 Visit WWII cemeteries and memorials overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
• 04 Learn about key wartime figures such as Montgomery and Rommel

Travel along the coast from Cairo to El Alamein, the site of one of the most significant battles of World War II. Visit the Military Museum and explore cemeteries and memorials dedicated to the fallen soldiers. This full-day trip offers a moving look at Egypt's wartime history, with guided visits and lunch included.

Your first stop will be the Military Museum, which includes displays of weapons, military garb, and tanks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, El Alamein

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

El Alamein WWII History Tour from Cairo

• Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. Then, you will travel to El Alamein and proceed to the World War II remains and cemeteries.
• Your first stop will be the Military Museum, which includes displays of weapons, military garb, and tanks. The museum also describes the actions of Montgomery, Rommel, and the others who participated in the battle.
• Continue to visit the WWII cemeteries, located west of the town on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. This citadel-like cemetery is the final resting place for Greek, Italian, and German soldiers.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from and to your destinations
• All transfers and tours by private modern air-conditioned vehicles
• The assistance of our representatives during the day tour
• Egyptologist guide during the tour in your preferred language
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in El Alamein
• Bottled water during your trip
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Service charges and taxes are included in the tour price

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.