2-Day Tour to Alexandria and El Alamein
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Cairo
COMPANY
From Cairo: 2-Day Tour to Alexandria and El Alamein
Highlights
- Discover the best of Alexandria
- Learn about Egypt's role in WWII at the El Alamein cemeteries
- Benefit from the knowledge of your private tour guide
Description
Day 1
After getting picked up from your hotel in Cairo, travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle towards Alexandria. At your first stop, admire the famous library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most impressive examples of ancient times. Next, visit the site of Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria, which was once an Ancient Wonder of the world, before breaking for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the Montazah Palace Gardens, where you can marvel at the presidential palaces of Salamlek, Al-Haramlik, and their adjacent beaches. Later, stop for some photos at Alexandria’s most charming mosque and at the memorial statue of Alexander the Great.
Next, pay a visit to the oldest church in Africa; the Church of St Mark. Finish your tour in Downtown Alexandria, passing through the old harbor along the way. At the end of the day, get dropped off at a 4* hotel where you will spend the night.
Day 2
After breakfast, meet your tour guide and begin your journey towards the town of El-Alamein. First, head to the El Alamein War Museum to learn all about the tragic Western Desert campaigns. Here, you can admire military paraphernalia such as weapons and soldiers' uniforms. You will also visit the Commonwealth and German Cemetery before getting transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
1 nights 4 Stars hotel accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch on day 1
Snack bag on day 2
Expert tour guide
Private transportation
All service charges and taxes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund