Private day tour to El Alamein and Alexandria

Highlights

• Discover the town of El Alamein
• Learn about the role of Egypt in WWII
• Visit the Military Museum with artifacts from North African battles
• Explore the WWII cemeteries where Greek, Italian, and German soldiers are buried
• See the Pompay’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria, and more

All about the trip

Start your day with a private pick-up from your hotel in Alexandria and get driven to El Alamein. Proceed to World War II remains and cemeteries. Your first stop will be at the Military Museum including displays of weapons, military garb, and tanks. Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are also on display. Continue to visit the WWII Cemeteries, located on the west side of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. The citadel like cemeteries is the final resting place for Commonwealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers that died during the war.

Drive to Alexandria where you will see the Pompay’s Pillar. Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel from outside which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Visit the catacombs which are the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. After finishing the day tour, you will return to the hotel.

What is included in the price

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alexandria
• Bottled water during your trip
• Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• Lunch in Alexandria during your trip
• All taxes and service charge

What is not included in the price

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

Instructions

This activity is organised by Sun Pyramids Tours, Al Haram, st. 67, Al Haram - Giza Governorate, 12555, Egypt, sales@sunpyramidstours.com.