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 head North to Ismailía, a city established in the...
- 7 hours
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 head North to Ismailía, a city established in the 19th century as a center for the Suez Canal's construction. We will tour Ismailia before proceeding to the banks of the Suez Canal. While walking along the canal, we will learn about the history of this infrastructure project that enables ships to transit from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without traveling around Africa. Following our exploration, we will enjoy a typical Egyptian lunch at a restaurant overlooking the canal. We will then return to Cairo.
Minimum Group Size
A minimum of 2 people is required to take this tour.
Prices
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