El Alamein WWII Battlefield Day Trip
Full DayEasyAlexandriaCity TourFamily-FriendlySolo Traveler
El Alamein WWII Battlefield Day Trip is a Full Day experience in Alexandria, from $100.54 per adult. Visit the WWII battlefield, war museum and Commonwealth war cemetery west of Alexandria.
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About This Trip
El Alamein was the turning point of the North African campaign — this day trip covers the War Museum's exhibits and the Commonwealth War Cemetery, a moving and quiet stop for history-minded travelers.
Visit the WWII battlefield, war museum and Commonwealth war cemetery west of Alexandria.
Why This Matters
Churchill said that before El Alamein, the Allies never won; after it, they never lost — this stretch of desert coast marked the moment Rommel's advance into Egypt was finally broken in 1942. Walking among the thousands of graves at the Commonwealth War Cemetery, most for soldiers in their twenties from across Britain, Australia, India, and beyond, turns a textbook battle into something felt rather than just read.
Best for: First-time visitors and culture seekers
Highlights
- El Alamein War Museum
- Commonwealth War Cemetery
Itinerary
~07:30–08:30
Hotel pickup in Alexandria
Your driver picks you up in the hotel lobby for the drive to El Alamein in a private air-conditioned car.
~09:45
El Alamein War Museum
Visit the War Museum's exhibits on the turning point of the North African campaign with your licensed guide.
~12:00
Commonwealth War Cemetery
A quiet, moving stop at the Commonwealth War Cemetery.
~13:00
Start the drive back
Drive back to your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Alexandria
- By car · 2 h
El Alamein War Museum
- On foot · 10 min
Commonwealth War Cemetery, El Alamein
- By car · 2 h
Return to
Your hotel in Alexandria
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What's Included
- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed guide and entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Alexandria.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
The El Alamein War Museum and the Commonwealth War Cemetery — key sites of the North African campaign.
With pickup from your hotel lobby in Alexandria. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
There is no online payment: you pay the guide directly on the day, in cash or by card.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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$100.54 / per person