6 days in Matrouh Governorate Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): brush up on your military savvy at El Alamein World War II Military Museum, then explore the different monuments and memorials at El Alamein War Cemetery, and then steep yourself in history at Deutsche Kriegsgraeberstatte.

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Cairo to El Alamein is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. When traveling from Cairo in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in El Alamein: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Siwa.

Siwa is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Dakrur Mountain, don't miss a visit to Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Siwa.

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Drive from El Alamein to Siwa in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mersa Matruh.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take a stroll around Marsa Matruh and then look for gifts at Souq Libya. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Almaza Bay.

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Drive from Siwa to Mersa Matruh in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.