4 days in Matrouh Governorate Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Deutsche Kriegsgraeberstatte. On the next day, learn about all things military at El Alamein World War II Military Museum and then explore the different monuments and memorials at El Alamein War Cemetery.

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Cairo to El Alamein is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Cairo in August, expect nights in El Alamein to be about the same, around 27°C, while days are slightly colder, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can drive to Mersa Matruh.

On the 12th (Thu), get into the urban bustle at Marsa Matruh and then kick back and relax at Almaza Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at Mividaspa at Almaza Bay and then stop by Souq Libya.

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You can drive from El Alamein to Mersa Matruh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Mersa Matruh can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.