- El Alamein - Your private guide, a trained historian, will collect you from your Alexandria hotel or ship at 7 am, for the scenic drive west along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast to the site of one of the most costly battles of World War II, El Alamein.
It was here that British and Commonwealth forces halted the advance of General Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps into Egypt in 1942, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of men. Your first stop will be the military museum where four main halls represent the countries that participated in the battle, and a joint hall exhibits weapons and tanks. Here, you have an opportunity to view a series of paintings representing the battle and discover the role Egypt played during the war.
Your next stop will be the cemeteries. The famous Commonwealth cemetery, entered by the Alamein Memorial, contains the graves of soldiers from many nations who fought on the British side in the Western Desert Campaign as well as monuments commemorating New Zealand, Australian, and South African forces. You’ll also make a visit to the Italian and German cemeteries before returning to your ship or hotel in Alexandria.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Travel back in time to the battleground of El Alamein during a private day tour from Alexandria. Immerse yourself in the unique journey heading west towards the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, El Alamein. Your guide will detail the decisive Western Desert campaign of 1942, a historical clash between the Allied and Axis powers. The tour includes a visit to the El Alamein War Museum and the Commonwealth, German, and Italian cemetery.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
