Steve Hamilton of Western Desert Battlefield Tours and Valor Tours Ltd. Present El Alamein 20 th to 29th October 2018

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1 Steve Hamilton of Western Desert Battlefield Tours and Valor Tours Ltd. Present El Alamein 20 th to 29th October 2018 El Alamein - the battle that turned the tide in North Africa. See the actual battlefield where the 8th Army won undying fame. Tel el Eisa fought over time and time again by the Australians in July The original railway station from which the battle takes its name plus every other major part of the battlefield. Seventy five years have not yet eradicated traces of the fighting join us on a memorable tour of this famous battlefield and see the actual ground where numerous Victoria Crosses were won. Stand on the Alamein Memorial and see the 7,000 graves with the battlefield beyond. An ideal relaxing take it easy tour for veterans and an opportunity for the ladies to see places other than battlefields. Itinerary Day 1 Arrive Cairo. Greeted and escorted to our Mena House hotel, overnight in Cairo. Day 2 (BLD) The day begins with a visit to the Montgomery and Winston Churchill rooms in Mena, have your photo taken sitting at their desks. We then have a tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx, We then drive to the world famous Cecil Hotel in Alexandria where we stay for one night.

2 Bob and Nancy Rudd at Churchill's desk Day 3 (BLD) Tour of Alexandria city including visits to Hadra and Chatby CWGC war cemeteries 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 where Monty had his HQ s, for three nights. Day 4 (BLD) On the anniversary of the battle we visit the El Alamein battlefield, Tel el Eisa where Arthur Gurney won the Victoria Cross, Springbok Road and Ruwesait Ridge, where Keith Elliot and Charles Upham won their VC s. Miteirya Ridge where Percy Gratwick and William Kibby won their VC s. The famous Qattara Track, Bab el Qattara, the minefields and see where Lt. Col. Vic Turner won his VC near the Rahman Track. Lots to see during this busy day. Picnic on the battlefield. Day 5 (BLD) Today is dedicated to all those who fought and died at El Alamein. We shall visit the Alamein war museum, El Alamein War cemetery where 4 Victoria Cross receipiants are buried, lunch in a local El Alamein restaurant. We will also visit the German and Italian Cemeteries at Tel el Eisa.

3 Day 6 (BLD) Drive to Mersa Matruh via Fuka where the Indian Brigade fought a famous rear-guard action, Sidi el Rahman, El Daba and Mingar Qaim scene of the famous 1942 New Zealand breakout and Sidi Hemza where Adam Wakenshaw won a posthumous VC. Free time in the town. Check into our hotel for two nights. Day 7 (BLD) Today is dedicated to the Senussi War, 1915/16. We shall also visit the Wadi Majid, Djebel Medwa and Halazin battlefields where British and ANZACS fought in World War 1. Picnic lunch on the beach at Matruh and visit to the Rommel Museum. Opportunity to stay at the hotel relaxing on the beach or shopping in Mersa Matruh or maybe both. Day 8 (BLD) Return to Cairo via the site of Monty s first battle in the desert at Alam Halfa fought in August/September 1942, check into hotel for two nights. Optional Pyramid light show. Day 9 (BLD) A day relaxing or visit the Cairo Pharaoh Museum and the original Old War Horse Memorial Hospital and the French Napoleonic Memorial & graves. Evening optional Nile River dinner cruise.

4 Day 10 (B) Tour ends. Transfer to airport. Price per person $ twin share, land only. $ per person, twin share with air fare from UK $750 single supplement Deposit $ per person. Final payment due July 20, Price includes: All transport in air conditioned buses; mineral water while travelling; all 4/5 star hotels; All meals (see itinerary, B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner); all entrance fees to museums and ancient sites; Campaign booklet; emergency travel insurance; services of Steve Hamilton Not included in Price: Hotel services (i.e. telephone, room service, laundry etc) Social drinks; air fare; Any Optional tours (i.e. Pyramid Light Show or Nile River Dinner) Passports must be valid for a minimum 6 months. For those wishing to arrive early or depart later arrangements can be made for sightseeing or other activities. Call Valor Tours Ltd. at with your credit card to hold your place on this tour. We can assist with air if necessary. US citizens can obtain an Egyptian visa upon arrival at Cairo for about $ CST Valor Tours Ltd. 10 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA Tele: or Toll Free valortours@yahoo.com Updated June 25, 2018 Comments from 2017 tour: I am back after a truly amazing 10 days in Egypt on an El Alamein battlefield tour. Steve Hamilton and his team looked after us all superbly and I ve increased my knowledge of the Battle of El Alamein hugely. Nothing can replace the experience of actually standing there amongst the shell fragments and seeing the positions that were fought so hard for with your own eyes. David and I just want to say again how pleased we were with everything on the tour. The accommodations, food, the sites themselves, your explanations and expertise and comradery were all wonderful. I want to thank you sincerely for a tremendous tour one of the highlights of my life.we crammed so much into 10 days. This tour will be fodder for the rest of my cruise dinners at sea. No other guest will possibly have done this! I will tell all my friends of my Alamein tour and recommend you to all my friends. Your tour book is a treasure and keepsake.

5 RESPONSIBILITY: Valor Tours, Ltd. acts only as an agent in providing all the services in connection with the tour described in this brochure, and cannot assume responsibility for injury, death, damage or loss due to delays, mechanical defects or failure of any nature aboard aircraft, buses, ships, ship's tenders or zodiacs, or any other means of conveyance, accommodation, or other services resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of government, other authorities de jure or de facto, wars (whether declared or not), hostilities and civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations or procedures, defaults, delays or cancellations, or changes from any causes beyond our control, or any loss or damage resulting from improperly issued passports, visas, travel documents, and that neither we nor any of our affiliates shall become liable for any additional expenses of liability sustained or incurred by a tour member as a result of the foregoing causes. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or omission or events during the time the passenger is not aboard the aircraft or conveyance. The passenger contract in use shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger and the carrier. The right is reserved, should the circumstances warrant it, to alter the itinerary or the sequence of places visited. The right is reserved to substitute hotels for other hotels of a similar category. The operator reserves the right at their or their agent s discretion, to decline to accept, retain or cancel any member of the tour, at any time or place, or cancel the trip if circumstances demand. If the tour operator for any reason whatsoever cancels the trip, all partial and/or full payments will be refunded in full without any further obligation on their part. The schedules used in the operation of this tour are subject to change, without notice. If any tour member does not utilize any portion of the transportation at any time or for any reason whatsoever, additional cost of substitute transportation will be borne by the passengers. Payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations shall constitute consent to all the provisions listed in the brochure. Valor Tours Ltd. cannot guarantee or be held responsible for assigned seating aboard any aircraft used in this tour. All legal questions will be settled within the jurisdiction of the County of Marin, California. Reservations and Final Payment Reservations can only be held with a deposit of $500 per person per tour, accompanied by the Application form. Valor Tours Ltd. accepts checks and American Express credit cards only. Once received a confirmation/invoice, reading list and travel insurance information will be sent to you. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated on confirmation. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Valor Tours, Ltd. does not recommend that children under the age of 12 participate on this tour. Passport required. Visas are not required. Cancellations and Changes If Valor Tours, Ltd. receives cancellation more than 90 days prior to departure your deposit is fully refundable. Cancellations received between 89 to 30 days prior to commencement of tour subject to loss of deposit. Cancellation within 30 days or no shows are non refundable. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Cancellation charges also apply to additional travel arrangements such as airfare. Travel medical emergency insurance is included in tour cost, but does not include cancellation or trip interruption coverage. Available upon request. El Alamein with Steve Hamilton 2018 REGISTRATION FORM - CST Mail to: Valor Tours, Ltd., 10 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA Questions? Call Please reserve spaces on the tour. Enclosed is my/our deposit in the amount of ($500 per person, per tour) in the form of a check, or credit card:) Exp Sec code For accommodations based on a twin share basis or single occupancy: I am traveling alone and wish to share with another tour member, or I am traveling alone and do not wish to share and will pay the single supplement. Smoking Non smoking Name Name (As it appears on your passport) Name Name (As you would like it to appear on ID badge) Address City tate Zip Phone (days) (if any) Veteran of WWII, family member, history buff: I/we require assistance with air fare/arrangements from to coincide with tour. Facilities for the disabled are non-existent. Please let us know if you have any disabilities that may prevent you from climbing on and off aircraft, buses or walking. I/we have read and understand the terms and conditions as set forth in this brochure. Signature Date