6 days in Matrouh Governorate Itinerary

El Alamein is known for historic sites and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the different monuments and memorials at El Alamein War Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Deutsche Kriegsgraeberstatte, and learn about all things military at El Alamein World War II Military Museum.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to El Alamein is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Dubai in August, expect nights in El Alamein to be slightly colder, around 27°C, while days are cooler, around 36°C. On the 3rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Mersa Matruh.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take a stroll around Marsa Matruh and then stroll through Almaza Bay. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Souq Libya and then relax and rejuvenate at Mividaspa at Almaza Bay.

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You can drive from El Alamein to Mersa Matruh in 2.5 hours. Another option is to 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 6th (Fri) so you can drive back home.