El Alamein 70th Anniversary Battlefield Tour

16 th – 25 th October 2012


 
El Alamein the battle that turned the tide in North Africa. See the actual battlefield where the 8th Army won undying fame. Hill 26 and Tel el Eisa fought over time and time again by the Australians. The original railway station from which the battle takes its name. Sixty four years have not yet eradicated traces of the fighting, join us on a memorable tour of this famous battlefield. Stand on the Alamein Memorial and see the 7,000 graves with the battlefield beyond. Drive to Sollum and Hellfire Pass close to the Libyan border scene of Operations Brevity and Battleaxe the 8th Army’s first two attempts to relieve Tobruk. An ideal relaxing “take it easy” tour for veterans and an opportunity for the ladies to see places other than battlefields.

  
Day 1 Flight to Cairo, Greeted and escorted to our hotel, rest of the day free, overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 The day begins with a tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx, We then drive to the world famous Cecil Hotel in Alexandria where we stay for one night. Rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 3 Visits to Hadra and Chatby CWGC war cemeteries in Alexandria where casualties of both world wars are buried, the Beys castle on the Corniche and site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, Your chance to have an “Ice Cold in Alex” We then drive to our hotel at Burg el Arab for two nights. (B>L>D)
Day 4 Visits to the El Alamein battlefield, Tel el Eisa, Springbok Road, Ruwesait Ridge where two Victoria Crosses were won, Miteirya Ridge, the Qattara Track, the minefields and much more. Picnic on the battlefield.
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Day 5 Today is dedicated to all those who fought and died at El Alamein. We shall visit the Alamein war museum and we will attend the Memorial Service as well as spend time at the cemetery. We will also visit the German and Italian Cemeteries at Tel el Eisa. The Memorial Ceremony will also be attended by members of the Royal Family and Ambassadors from around the world .
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Day 6 Drive to Mersa Matruh via Fuka, Sidi el Rahman and the Rommel museum, and free time in the town. Check into our hotel for two nights. Opportunity to visit Minqar Qaim site of the famous 1942 New Zealand “Breakout” and Sidi Hemza where Adam Wakenshaw of the Durham Light Infantry won the Victoria Cross. (B>L>D)

Day 7 Drive to Sollum via “Charing Cross”, Sidi Barrani and Hellfire Pass, visit the CWGC cemetery below the escarpment. Ascend the 500 foot escarpment for the panoramic views of the Bay of Sollum. We shall also visit the Wadi Majid battlefield where ANZACS fought in World War 1. This is a long day. Picnic Lunch. Opportunity to stay at the hotel relaxing on the beach or shopping in Mersa Matruh or maybe both . (B>L>D)
Day 8
Return to Cairo via the Alam Halfa Battlefield of August/September 1942, check into hotel for one night. Opportunity to see Pyramid light show or evening meal on the Nile. (B>L>D)
Day 9 A day relaxing or visit the Cairo Pharaoh Museum and the War Horse Memorial Hospital. Opportunity to see Pyramid light show or evening meal on the Nile. (B>L>D)
Day 10 Return flight to the UK or other destination. (B)
 
Tour Dates: 16th - 25th October
  

Tour Price:

Group Price:

Single Supplement:

£ 1.550

on request

£    200

Insurance:

Deposit per person:

£   33

£ 250

if required

 

Price includes:
Flights from the UK.
All transport in air conditioned buses
Mineral water while travelling
All 4/5 Star hotels.
All meals (see itinery, B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
All entrance fees to museums and ancient sites
Campaign booklet
Battlefield Guide (Steve Hamilton)
Passports must be valid for a minimum 6 months.

Not included in Price:
Hotel services (i.e. telephone, room service, laundry etc)
Social drinks
Any Optional tours (i.e. Pyramid Light Show or Nile River Dinner)

Passports must be valid for a minimum 6 months.

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