El Alamein WW2 History Tour from Alexandria

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 6 to 7 Hours

Pickup Time: 08:00 AM (Customizable based on your preference)

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

Tour Highlights

Journey through the defining chapters of World War II's North African campaign on a private historical day excursion from Alexandria to El Alamein. Accompanied by a specialized licensed guide in a climate-controlled executive vehicle, you will explore pivotal battlefields, military war museums, and national memorial cemeteries dedicated to the soldiers who fought under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and General Bernard Montgomery.

• El Alamein Military War Museum: Explore indoor and open-air galleries showcasing vintage battle gear, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces, fighter aircraft, and tactical maps illustrating the decisive 1942 conflicts.
• Commonwealth War Cemetery: Pay tribute among thousands of white limestone headstones and memorial cloisters honoring fallen soldiers from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India.
• German War Memorial (Totenburg): Visit the fortress-like octagonal stone ossuary situated on Tel el-Eisa hill, serving as the final resting place for over 4,200 German soldiers.
• Italian War Memorial (Sacrario Militare): Stand before the marble monument and hillside chapel commemorating over 5,000 Italian servicemen who perished in the Western Desert.
• Mediterranean Coastline Drive: Enjoy scenic, air-conditioned executive travel along the northern coastal highway linking Alexandria with the battlegrounds of Marsa Matrouh.

Detailed Day Tour Itinerary

Morning Departure from Alexandria to El Alamein

• Your dedicated Ramasside Tours guide and driver meet you directly in your Alexandria hotel lobby or at the Alexandria Port passenger terminal gate holding a personalized name sign.
• Travel west along the Mediterranean coastal highway in a private, air-conditioned vehicle (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive).
• En route, your guide provides strategic historical context regarding the North African desert campaign, the armored tank clashes of the Afrika Korps, and the Allied counteroffensive at the Battle of El Alamein that shifted the tide of World War II.

El Alamein War Museum & Battlefield Exhibits

• El Alamein Military Museum: Arrive at the primary national museum complex. Walk through the outdoor courtyard displaying heavy tanks, military trucks, artillery cannons, and downed aircraft.
• Explore five specialized national halls representing the British, German, Italian, and Egyptian forces. Inspect original battlefield communications, vintage uniforms, weapons, photographs, and detailed diorama maps documenting Montgomery's Operation Lightfoot and Rommel's tactical retreats.

Western Desert War Memorials & Cemeteries

• Commonwealth War Cemetery: Visit the memorial gardens designed by Sir J. Hubert Worthington. Walk through the entrance cloisters bearing the names of over 11,000 missing Commonwealth servicemen, followed by a reflective stroll through the rows of headstones.
• German War Memorial: Drive slightly west to view the landmark octagonal fortress monument erected atop a desert bluff, featuring carved central memorials and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Italian War Memorial & Sacrario Militare: Visit the white marble memorial complex housing a small battlefield museum and a commemorative chapel honoring Italian soldiers who lost their lives in the Western Desert campaign.
• Lunch Stop (Optional): Enjoy an optional lunch featuring fresh seafood at the Ocean View restaurant overlooking the coastline ($15 per person).

Afternoon Return to Alexandria

• Settle back into your private vehicle for a comfortable return drive along the northern coast.
• Arrive back in Alexandria and drop off directly at your hotel or cruise ship terminal.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transportation between Alexandria and El Alamein in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide specializing in WW2 history
• All entrance tickets to the El Alamein Military Museum and designated war cemeteries
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
• All highway tolls, parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Optional lunch at Ocean View restaurant ($15 per person)
• 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 climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold beverages.

Professional Vacation Photographer

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

Shore Excursion Assurance

For cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port, this tour features direct passenger gate pickup and guaranteed on-time return well ahead of your ship's scheduled departure.

Footwear Recommendation

Flat, closed-toe walking shoes are strongly recommended for walking across gravel paths and historic cemetery grounds.

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]