2-Day Alexandria and El Alamein Tour from Cairo with Overnight Stay
About This Tour
Enjoy a 2-day excursion to the pearl of the Mediterranean, the beautiful city of Alexandria, and discover how this coastal city differs from others in Egypt. Ex...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, El Alamein · Languages: English
Know before you go: Lunch is included only if this option is selected.
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El Alamein
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What's Included
- Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation for one night in Alexandria
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cairo to Alexandria's Ancient and Modern Landmarks
Meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean. The drive covers 220 km (147 miles). Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean. The drive covers 220 km (147 miles). Visit some of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs, a Roman tomb dating back to the 1st century. This magnificent tomb shows a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art, symbols, and burial customs. It was considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages. Visit some of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs, a Roman tomb dating back to the 1st century. This magnificent tomb shows a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art, symbols, and burial customs. It was considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages. Also visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the city. Also visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the city. Enjoy an outside view of the Fort of Qaitbay, built in 1477, on the original location of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria on the island of Pharos. Enjoy an outside view of the Fort of Qaitbay, built in 1477, on the original location of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria on the island of Pharos. Have lunch during the tour and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. Have lunch during the tour and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. End the visit at the modern Library of Alexandria, a revival of the ancient library, which was once the biggest library in the world. End the visit at the modern Library of Alexandria, a revival of the ancient library, which was once the biggest library in the world. After this enjoyable tour, head to the hotel for the night. After this enjoyable tour, head to the hotel for the night.
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2Day 02
El Alamein Battlefield, Museum and Memorial Cemeteries
Meet the tour guide at the hotel. Meet the tour guide at the hotel. Take a pleasant trip to one of the most significant battlefields of the Second World War. Take a pleasant trip to one of the most significant battlefields of the Second World War. Drive to the town of El Alamein, 110 km (68 miles) west of Alexandria. This site was a battlefield that witnessed an important part of the Second World War. Drive to the town of El Alamein, 110 km (68 miles) west of Alexandria. This site was a battlefield that witnessed an important part of the Second World War. Visit the military museum, which displays old weapons, tanks, cannons, and bikes from the Second World War. Visit the military museum, which displays old weapons, tanks, cannons, and bikes from the Second World War. Receive a full description of the military actions of the leaders who participated in the war, such as Rommel and Montgomery. Receive a full description of the military actions of the leaders who participated in the war, such as Rommel and Montgomery. Continue west of the city to see the three memorial cemeteries of the Commonwealth, the German, and the Italian forces. Continue west of the city to see the three memorial cemeteries of the Commonwealth, the German, and the Italian forces. Take in beautiful views of the blue waters of the Mediterranean as you drive along the north coast road. Take in beautiful views of the blue waters of the Mediterranean as you drive along the north coast road. Have lunch en route. Have lunch en route. Drive back to Cairo. Drive back to Cairo.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo, Egypt · Tour start: Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 21517, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
