6-Hour El Alamein Battlefield Tour from Alexandria with War Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the El Alamein War Museum and gain insight into the historic Battle of El Alamein
• 02 Pay homage to fallen soldiers at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
• 03 Explore the German War Cemetery and reflect on the human cost of war
• 04 Discover the strategic significance of El Alamein at the Military Museum
• 05 Witness panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea from the Alamein War Memorial

Embark on a poignant journey from Alexandria to El Alamein, one of World War II's pivotal battlefields. Visit the El Alamein War Museum and Military Museum to gain deeper insight into the Battle of El Alamein, then pay tribute at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and the German War Cemetery. This moving day tour offers a meaningful look at the courage, sacrifice, and strategic significance that still echo through this historic landscape.

Embark on a poignant journey from Alexandria to El Alamein, one of World War II's pivotal battlefields.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Alexandria, El Alamein

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

El Alamein Battlefield and War Memorials Tour

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Alexandria and driven to El Alamein.
• Upon arrival at the Military Museum, you can explore exhibits featuring weapons, military uniforms, and tanks, offering a comprehensive understanding of the significant Battle of El Alamein. Descriptions detailing the actions of key figures such as Montgomery, Rommel, and other participants in the battle are also prominently displayed.
• After a lunch break, you will visit the World War II cemeteries, including the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and the German War Cemetery. These cemeteries are located west of the town on a small peninsula with a picturesque sea view. The citadel-like cemeteries are the final resting place of Commonwealth, Greek, Italian, and German soldiers.
• At the end of the tour, you will drive back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers from your hotel in Alexandria and return by an air-conditioned vehicle
• All sightseeing tours
• English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees and transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant
• A bottle of mineral water during your trip
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping kitty

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.