El Alamein Day Tour from Alexandria
Highlights
Alexandria, El Alamein
battlefield, cultural, historical
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this El Alamein day tour from Alexandria, and step back in time to the battle of El Alamein of the Second World War. Enjoy a scenic drive west to El Alamein and visit the El Alamein War Museum to chart the background, strategies and weaponry used in the battle. Then, pay poignant visits to the Commonwealth, German and Italian cemeteries, where some of the 75,000 men killed are laid to rest.
Itinerary
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Second World War Battlefield Tour in El Alamein
- Travel in comfort with an expert guide to see the town of El Alamein. Learn about Rommel, the Desert Fox, and other figures of the Second World War who fought in Egypt and their significance in the war. Ask any questions you have as you talk with an expert on the subject.
- On-site visit an enlightening local war museum, which tells the story of El Alamein through war memorabilia. The gardens outside of the museum are scattered with huge army tanks and large-scale weaponry used during the battles of El Alamein. Inside there are five halls, each dedicated to a country involved in the war, with uniforms, weapons, models and records on display.
- Continue your way to the beautiful town of El Alamein, overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
- Pay your respects and visit the World War Cemeteries, the final resting place for so many Greek, Italian and German soldiers.
- Finally, you will be escorted back to Alexandria, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the famous library of Alexandria.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.