Cairo
El Alamein City History Tour
Half day private trip
From
€89.61
per person
Discover the historic side of the beautiful El Alamein city and learn about the pivotal battle of El Alamein on its real battlefields where World War II took place and see emblematic war memorabilia on this enjoyable guided tour.
The full experience
Highlights
- Learn about the history-changing battle of El Alamein.
- See the Commonwealth war cemetery.
- Get to know Rommel, Montgomery, and other notable leaders from WWII.
- Discover a historic collection of war memorabilia in the local war museum.
Full description
Leave Cairo to El Alamein city to discover its valiant history since World War II where the events of the historic battle of El Alamein took place. In the informative and entertaining company of your historian guide, you will reveal untold stories and facts about the events of this significant war.
See where 7000 of Commonwealth’s soldiers were buried since the 1942 battle of El Alamein at the Commonwealth war cemetery. Learn about Montgomery and Rommel and figure out why this city was considered a turning point in this battle.
1 km west, is the El Alamein war museum. Explore its 5 different halls highlighting the history of each of the participant countries in the war. Enjoy the history unfolding through an exciting array of military exhibitions including war weapons, authentic war uniforms, busts, and statues depicting real scenes from the war.
Stroll through the museum’s garden and get up close to a vast weaponry collection that includes tanks, airplanes, and other gunnery survived from the war events. After that head to a local restaurant for a lunch meal before a loose tour around the city.
Type
Joining
Duration
10 hours
Itinerary
Stop At
Commonwealth war cemetery
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At
Local war museum
Duration: 3 hours
Includes
All fees and taxes according to your trip customization will be included in the supplier offer price
Professional certified tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry Tickets
Lunch
Tips (optional) and personal expenses
Suitable for
Adults
Children
Babies
Tips for this trip
Don't forget
- ID
- Passport
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Large luggage
Know before the trip
- Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended on this tour.
Pickup/Meeting point
You can set the pickup point in the next step, if you don't need pickup , please be present at the meeting point 10 minutes before the trip starts.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts.