This day trip will take you to El-Alamein to visit the war museum and the War Cemetery of Commonwealth.
At 7:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our expert tour guide then transferred to El-Alamein which is Located About 240 Kilometers Northwest Of Cairo And 106 Kilometers West Of Alexandria.
Upon arrival at El-Alamein, we visit El-Alamein War Museum and the War Cemetery that is also known as The Commonwealth Cemetery that Contains the Graves Of Soldiers from different countries.
El-Alamein was one of the most important spots in the Second World War. In this trip you will able to know more about the second World War and all historical events.
Afterwards, we start driving back to your Hotel In Cairo.
A wonderful family vacation with well-executed planning and management by the tour company.
Special thanks to our tour guide in Cairo "Haytham" for his friendly and in-depth information regarding the historic sites. Also the tour guide "Imad" for Luxor and Aswan. Last but not least "Salah" for transfers.
What can I say...this tour was amazing. Never thought I'd see the sights I saw on this trip, never thought any of this would be possible in my lifetime. Egypt seemed too far, too exotic, too expensive. As soon as I saw the listing for this tour, it suddenly seemed like it might be possible.
We had reservations about going for sure. We have kids, 10 and 13. There's a war in Israel. It's summer in a very hot part of the world. Do we need Yellow Fever vaccines? Will the food make us sick? Americans kept telling us it would be too dangerous to go.
None of that turned out to be a problem. Egypt was very very safe. There are police and military personnel on the streets and at cultural sites. I saw no crime, no people sleeping on the streets. No people panhandling. Going to ATMs to get cash was very safe and easy. We went everywhere from big tourist sites to small neighborhoods. Food was great and we never got sick. We didn't drink the tap water, but bottled water and soft drinks are everywhere. It was hot, but air conditioning, pools, and headscarves manage this.
I'll say this again, because I have heard a lot about this:
Egypt is safe.
It's kind.
It's welcoming.
People are excited that you're visiting from America.
The food is great, and safe.
The hotels were amazing:
Steigenberger in Giza is clean, beautiful, has a nice restaurant with free breakfast, and has a view of the pyramids, which is pretty wild.
Movenpick in Aswan is spectacular, taking up a large portion of an island in the middle of the Nile, with pools and sustainable farms on-site.
The Jaz cruise up the Nile was really nice, with good food and comfortable quarters.
The Continental hotel in Hurghada was seriously ridiculously lavish, with a private beach on the Red Sea, giant pool, a dozen restaurants, and a shopping corridor.
And the Ramses Hilton in Cairo is clean, elegant, and right in the middle of the action of downtown Cairo.
We saw a million places from ancient Egypt I never thought we'd see. I can't overstate how incredible it is to stand in front of the Sphinx, the pyramids of Giza, Luxor temple, Kom Ombo, and especially the incredible monuments at Abu Simbel...this is an optional extra tour, and a bit expensive, as it's a whole day trip, but my goodness, it's worth the long drive. Incredible.
Overall, this trip had probably the most OMG moments I've had on a trip. And I've been to some pretty spectacular places, including India, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Peru (Machu Picchu), the UK, and more.
Please trust me and take the trip. Ignore the warnings. It's so worth it.
This tour was Iconic as It is, I would like to tell you the whole experience.
The transportation was so comfortable and cozy. Everything was so organized and flexible, this package was enough to cover all the wonderful spots and more.
All the tours was more than I imagined.
I am so grateful that I choose your company to have an Iconic trip.
Our tour of Egypt was amazing from start to finish. We really appreciated all help you provided in planning and customizing the tour to our desires. We found your staff very helpful throughout, expediting our passage through customs to get a the visa, and making sure travel from hotel and between sites was easy. Each guide provided was an expert and helped us gain a greater appreciation for both the history of ancient Egypt and the people of modern Egypt. We saw so many incredible things and learned so much about your country. I do hope to visit again sometime in the future.
This was our first trip to Egypt and we are so delighted that we chose this tour company! In six days we visited many sites (Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel). The tour company staff were always extremely professional from the initial booking process to saying goodbye on the last day of the trip. Our representatives, Sarah and Mohammed, were just wonderful, our tour guides Mena (Cairo), Salah (Luxor and Aswan) and Ashraf (Abu Simbel) were extremely knowledgeable and visibly passionate about their work, and our driver, Mustafa in Luxor and Aswan was friendly and very accomodating. When we come back to Egypt we will not hesitate to book with this company again!
This was my first time in in Egypt, it was an unforgettable experience! After seeing the Great Pyramids in Giza I took an overnight train to Luxor and spent several days exploring everything Luxor has to offer. I found the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank to be particularly fascinating (So much Ancient Egyptian history in a relatively small area!). I then spent three nights on a Nile cruise towards Aswan. The weather was perfect and we stopped at two Ancient Egyptian temples, Edfu and Kom Ombo. My tour guide was a certified Egyptogolist named Ahmed Haggag Ali. He really seemed to enjoy being a tour guide and his English was perfect. He explained the temples to me and was able to answer all of my questions. Kom Ombo was particularly fascinating to me because it was an ancient hospital. After arriving in Aswan, Ahmed was also my tour guide for visiting Abu Simbel (Another must see part of Egypt!). I highly recomend visiting Egypt and having Ahmed as a guide, you will not be disappointed.
We had a wonderful trip to Egypt planned by the local travel specialists. We saw everything we had hoped to see and enjoyed the expertise that our guides Yousra Ali and Mahmoud Badr provided. Our driver Zaher did a great job navigating the traffic in Cairo. Mahmoud our contact helped us get the COVID tests we needed to return home for which we are grateful.
PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on a 6-day tour through Egypt, travelling from Cairo to Alexandria via the striking landscapes of the Western Desert. Explore Marsa Matrouh’s coastline before heading to Siwa Oasis to discover the Oracle Temple of Amun, Cleopatra’s Spring, and the Mountain of the Dead. Journey by 4x4 across the Great Sand Sea and admire magical desert sunsets. In Alexandria, take in the city’s fascinating history with visits to Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Egypt on this 9-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria, taking in ancient wonders, desert landscapes and coastal charm. Highlights include the iconic pyramids and Sphinx, the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum, the serene shores of Marsa Matrouh and the striking salt lakes and dunes of Siwa Oasis. The journey ends in historic Alexandria, with its catacombs, Roman landmarks and vibrant cultural scene, before returning to Cairo.
Explore Egypt on this 9-day tour, discovering the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Journey through Coptic Cairo, explore the monasteries of Wadi El Natrun, and uncover Alexandria’s Christian heritage and Roman catacombs. The tour continues to the Sinai Peninsula with visits to Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Moses Springs, and an ascent of Mount Sinai.
PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Embrace Egypt's historical treasures with our Cairo and Alexandria tour! Begin in Cairo, where the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum unfold centuries of history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaars before a scenic drive to Alexandria. Discover the iconic Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, and Montaza Gardens. Take in the breathtaking Alexandrina Bibliotheca and witness the Qaitbay Citadel.
PRIVATE TOUR: Begin this 6-day adventure in Cairo, where the Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum reveal centuries of captivating history. In Alexandria, explore the iconic Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, and the enchanting Montaza Gardens. Marvel at the breathtaking Alexandrina Bibliotheca and the formidable Qaitbay Citadel. Following a leisurely stay in Alexandria, return to Cairo for the freedom to explore at your own pace.
PRIVATE TOUR: Embrace Egypt's historical treasures with our Cairo and Alexandria tour! Begin in Cairo, where the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum unfold centuries of history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaars before a scenic drive to Alexandria. Discover the iconic Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, and Montaza Gardens. Take in the breathtaking Alexandrina Bibliotheca and witness the Qaitbay Citadel.
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