El Alamein WW2 Battlefield Tour from Alexandria

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 6 to 7 Hours

Pickup Time: 08:00 AM (Customizable based on guest schedule)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Alexandria Port (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Highlights

Journey through the defining moments of the Western Desert Campaign on a dedicated private day tour from Alexandria to El Alamein. Led by an experienced private guide in a climate-controlled executive vehicle, this historical pilgrimage honors the soldiers and commanders of the pivotal 1942 Allied victory that altered the course of World War II in North Africa.

• El Alamein Military Museum: Explore five indoor national halls showcasing vintage artillery, tanks, biplanes, military uniforms, battle maps, and personal effects detailing the strategies of General Bernard Montgomery and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel ("The Desert Fox").
• Commonwealth War Cemetery: Pay your respects among thousands of meticulously tended white headstones and memorial cloisters honoring fallen Allied soldiers from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India.
• German & Italian War Memorials: Visit the imposing octagonal German Ossuary overlooking the Mediterranean coast, along with the striking white marble Italian Memorial and Church honoring the fallen of the Axis forces.
• Mediterranean Coastline Drive: Enjoy comfortable private executive transit along the scenic northern coastal highway connecting Alexandria to the historical battlegrounds of Marsa Matrouh governorate.

Detailed Day Tour Itinerary

Morning Departure from Alexandria

• Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator and driver meet you directly at your Alexandria hotel or the passenger terminal gate at Alexandria Port holding a personalized name sign.
• Travel west along the scenic Mediterranean coastal road in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive).
• Along the journey, your guide provides strategic context regarding the Desert War, Rommel's armored maneuvers across Libya, and the Allied defensive lines established at the El Alamein bottleneck.

Historical Visits at El Alamein

• El Alamein War Museum: Begin with a tour of the central museum complex. Walk through the outdoor exhibit featuring captured tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces, and aircraft. Inside, inspect distinct halls dedicated to the Egyptian, British, German, and Italian forces, examining original battle plans, field correspondence, weaponry, and authentic battle uniforms.
• Commonwealth War Memorial & Cemetery: Visit the serene memorial cemetery designed by Sir J. Hubert Worthington. Walk through the limestone entrance cloisters bearing the names of over 11,000 soldiers who have no known grave, and wander past rows of headstones inscribed with poignant personal epitaphs.
• German War Memorial (Totenburg): Travel slightly west to visit the fortress-like octagonal stone ossuary erected on Tel el-Eisa hill, containing the remains of over 4,200 German soldiers.
• Italian War Memorial (Sacrario Militare): Visit the striking hillside white marble monument and chapel honoring more than 5,000 Italian soldiers who lost their lives in the Western Desert.

Afternoon Return to Alexandria

• Savor views of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline as you journey back in comfort to Alexandria.
• Arrive back in the city and drop off directly at your hotel or cruise terminal.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transfers from Alexandria in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle
• Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance tickets to the El Alamein War Museum and designated military memorial cemeteries
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
• All highway road tolls, parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Personal purchases, snacks, and beverages outside vehicle refreshments
• Optional Mediterranean lunch stop
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your coastal drive to an executive luxury minivan or Mercedes Sprinter equipped with extra legroom, plush reclining captain seats, dual-zone air conditioning, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a professional photographer to accompany your excursion and capture high-resolution commemorative portraits across the memorial grounds for $50 per day.

Port Shore Excursion Assurance

For cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port, our tours include direct gate pickup and guaranteed on-time return well ahead of your ship’s departure time.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized departure hours, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]