El Alamein War Museum & Cemeteries tour from Alexandria

Walk among the graves of four nations at El Alamein's World War cemeteries.

A private tour from Alexandria to El Alamein, 60 minutes south, visits the War Museum (displaying tanks, weapons, aircraft and bikes from World War II), and explores Commonwealth, Italian, German and Greek military cemeteries overlooking the Mediterranean. Your Egyptologist guide provides context on Rommel, Montgomery and the battle's key figures. Hotel or port pickup, bottled water, snacks and air-conditioned transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Alamein War Museum and Cemeteries

• Meet guide at Alexandria port or hotel
• Drive 1 hour to Alamein
• Visit War Museum with WWII weapons
• Explore Commonwealth, Italian, German cemeteries
• Return to Alexandria hotel

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup at your Alexandria hotel or inside the port, where your guide meets you holding a sign with your name. During the drive to El Alamein, the guide talks through the history of the campaign and what you'll see, setting the context for the World War II figures and events that shaped the battle. The route itself passes through the landscape where much of this history unfolded.

At the War Museum of El Alamein, you walk through displays of old weapons, tanks, flights and bikes used during the war, with descriptions of the actions taken by Montgomery, Rommel and others who fought there. The museum anchors the larger story of the North African campaign. From there, the tour continues west to the cemeteries: a series of burial grounds where Commonwealth, Italian, German and Greek soldiers are laid to rest, all overlooking the Mediterranean. You explore each cemetery, moving through the rows of graves and taking in the scale of the loss.

The full outing takes around six hours from the moment you're picked up. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with bottled water and snacks provided. At the end of the day, your guide drives you back to your hotel or returns you to the port in Alexandria.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from your Alexandria hotel or port.
• Egyptologist guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• entry to the War Museum of El Alamein.
• access to all four military cemeteries.
• bottled water and snacks.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mirette Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private guide who can explain the North African campaign and the figures who shaped it: the shared vehicle and fixed itinerary mean the cost stays reasonable while you get the context that makes the museum and cemeteries meaningful rather than just a list of stops.

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Top questions

How far is El Alamein from Alexandria, and how much time do I spend driving?

El Alamein is about 60 minutes south of Alexandria by car. The drive itself is part of the tour: your guide uses the time to brief you on the history and figures you'll encounter at the museum and cemeteries.

What exactly is on display at the War Museum of El Alamein?

The War Museum displays old weapons, tanks, aircraft and motorcycles used during World War II, along with descriptions of the actions and decisions made by key commanders including Montgomery and Rommel during the battle.

Which cemeteries will I visit?

You explore four military cemeteries: Commonwealth, Italian, German and Greek. All are located west of El Alamein and overlook the Mediterranean Sea, serving as the final resting places for soldiers from each nation.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. The tour provides bottled water and snacks, but you'll want to plan a meal separately or arrange one with your guide in advance.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying at the port in Alexandria?

Yes. Pickup is included at Alexandria Port, where your guide will meet you inside the port holding a sign with your name. You'll be returned to the port at the end of the tour.