Day Trip to the Suez Canal

Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, the Suez Canal is one of Egypt's significant engineering achievements. This excursion from Cairo offers an opportunity to explore its fascinating history and impact.

Trip Details

After hotel pickup, we depart Cairo heading north, with our first stop in Ismailía. This city, established in the latter half of the 19th century, served as a key operational hub during the Suez Canal's construction.

Following a brief tour of Ismailia, we will proceed to the banks of the Suez Canal. As we stroll along the waterway, we’ll delve into the rich and complex history of this critical infrastructure, which allows vessels to transit from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without the lengthy detour around Africa.

Having gathered intriguing anecdotes and insights about the history of the Suez Canal, we will savor a typical Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.

Reenergized, we will commence our journey back to Cairo.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo to begin your excursion. The itinerary includes a visit to Ismailía for a brief tour and a stop at the banks of the Suez Canal, where you will learn about its history.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Guided tour of Ismailía and the Suez Canal

Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

Meeting Point

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo.