Some of the twentieth century's most consequential fighting happened on a strip of Egyptian desert by the sea, and this full-day excursion takes you straight to it. Leaving Alexandria Port, you follow the Mediterranean coast west to El Alamein, where the tide of the Second World War in North Africa turned.
You will tour the El Alamein Military Museum and walk the war cemeteries that look out over the sea, with a private guide to connect what you see to the wider history. Private transport and a well-timed return mean you are back aboard your ship without any worry about the clock.
Trade the usual monuments for a moving day among the battlefields and memorials of El Alamein, reached on a private full-day trip from Alexandria Port. Highlights include:
The day opens at Alexandria Port, where your private guide meets you just outside the terminal. From there you head west toward El Alamein, roughly 105 km (65 miles) along Egypt's Mediterranean shore.
First comes the El Alamein Military Museum, among the most important Second World War collections in the country. Inside you will find military vehicles, uniforms, weapons, maps, and displays that piece together the Battle of El Alamein, a genuine turning point of the war. Your guide sets the scene and explains why this stretch of desert mattered so much.
Next you visit the war cemeteries, serene memorial grounds above the Mediterranean. You will pause at the immaculately kept Commonwealth War Cemetery and at the memorials honoring the German and Italian soldiers who died in the North African Campaign. Walking these quiet plots is a stirring tribute to the thousands who fought and fell here.
With the sightseeing complete, you sit down to a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant before the road back to Alexandria.
Back at Alexandria Port, you are taken straight to your ship with ample time to spare, closing a memorable day spent on one of the most significant battlefields in the world.
Summer Rates Per Person from (May till September):
| Single | $255 |
| 2:3 Persons | $140 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $85 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $65 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $50 Per Person |
Winter Rates Per Person from (October till April):
| Single | $265 |
| 2:3 Persons | $150 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $140 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $95 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $75 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $65 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $60 Per Person |
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Here is what a Min Travel package typically puts in your hands:
For the precise list of what is and is not covered, always refer to the confirmation and itinerary tied to your own reservation.
Holiday Supplement: Trips and Nile Cruises falling over Christmas, New Year, or Easter carry a 25% surcharge, a reflection of how heavily these peak dates are booked.
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Life doesn't always go to plan, and we get that. Here is how a cancellation is handled, measured against your arrival date:
Where money is owed back to you, expect it within 14 business days from the day we receive your cancellation in writing. Do keep in mind that individual hotels and certain cruises enforce tougher rules of their own, and any such condition will be spelled out plainly in your itinerary.
Families are always welcome aboard our tours, and we price younger travelers on a sliding scale:
These reduced rates hold only where a child shares a room with two adults who are each paying in full. Bear in mind that a handful of luxury hotels and Nile Cruises set their own conditions for younger guests, and any such restriction that touches your trip will appear in your itinerary.
Beyond the standard package there are a number of extra experiences you can choose to add. Reserve them ahead of time or sort them out on the spot once you are there, availability permitting. A few of the favorites travelers pick up:
You can pay for these add-ons in either USD or Egyptian pounds (EGP). Booking early is wise, all the more so when you are traveling in the busy season.
Our packages cover a great deal, but a few costs fall outside them and are worth setting money aside for:
It helps to keep a little Egyptian currency (EGP) on hand as you go, particularly for tipping and for picking things up in the local markets.
In Egypt, tipping (known as "baksheesh") is simply how good service is acknowledged. No one is obliged to tip, but the gesture goes a long way and is warmly received. As a rough guide:
Gratuities sit outside your package price, so it's worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes within easy reach for the moments they're called for.
Egypt is at its most welcoming in the winter, roughly November to February, when mild temperatures make wandering around the pyramids and temples a pleasure rather than an endurance test. It's wise to steer clear of high summer (June to August), when the mercury can climb past 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Before you arrive, make sure the following are sorted:
By and large, yes. Egypt puts considerable effort into protecting visitors, particularly at major attractions and in the larger cities, so tourists are generally well looked after. As with any trip abroad, it's still smart to review your government's current travel advisories and keep an eye on local news before and during your visit.
Pulling an Egypt trip together is straightforward once you work through it step by step:
No, gratuities aren't built into the tour price. Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh," is woven into everyday life in Egypt, and it's customary to reward guides, drivers, and hotel staff directly. A sensible approach is to let the quality of service guide you, generally in the region of 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
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