Visit World War 2 Site in Alamin - Private Tour
Description
Al-Alamein is the main area where a major part of the 2nd World War ( 1940-1945) took place, between the German armored division of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel and the British army, Today there are cemeteries commemorating the heavy losses suffered on both sides during the battle. The German and Italian cemeteries are located just north of the coastal highway between Alexandria and Mersa Matruh. Also, the city is now being developed as the main summer resort for not only Egyptians but visitors from all over the world
The British cemetery is located to the south along with the Al Alamein Museum, which displays artifacts and leftover equipment from the battle. There are signs for all of these locations along the highway, Also the tour will include Alamein Museum is a complete illustration of the story of World War II in North Africa, containing records of all the events. Even before entering the Museum proper, in the garden, there are huge army tanks and various larger weapons.
A visitor can view this heavy equipment from World War II, go inside a tank or an army car, or even jump up and sit on a top of a tank. The garden has about fifteen large pieces used by different forces in the Battle of Al-Alamein, Inside the museum, there are five halls, each of them is dedicated to one of the four countries involved in the war, including Great Britain, Italy, Germany, and Egypt. The museum also has a mixed hall that contains items from the war generally.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic
Location Map
Highlights
- Pick up from the hotel
- Drop off at the hotel.
- Lunch
- Guide
Exclusions
- Drinks
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