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Day Trip to the Suez Canal

Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, the famous Suez Canal is one of Egypt's engineering marvels. Discover it with this excursion from Cairo. Itinerary. After hotel pickup, we leave Cairo heading North to Ismailía, a city...

  • 7 hours
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Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, the famous Suez Canal is one of Egypt's engineering marvels. Discover it with this excursion from Cairo.

Itinerary

After hotel pickup, we leave Cairo heading North to Ismailía, a city established in the 19th century as an operational center for the Suez Canal's construction. Following a brief tour of Ismailia, we proceed to the banks of the Suez Canal. During a walk along the canal, we will discuss its significant history, facilitating ship passage from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without detouring around Africa. After learning about the Suez Canal's history, we will enjoy a typical Egyptian lunch at a restaurant overlooking the canal. Finally, we return to Cairo.

Minimum Group Size

A minimum of 2 people is required to take this tour.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport in a private, air–conditioned bus
  • English–speaking guide specialized in local history
  • Lunch
  • Bottle of mineral water

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made

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