Day Trip to the Suez Canal
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport in a private, air–conditioned bus
- English–speaking guide specialized in local history
- Lunch
- Bottle of mineral water
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport in a private, air–conditioned bus
- English–speaking guide specialized in local history
- Lunch
- Bottle of mineral water
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.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Instructions
The local tour operator will get in touch with you the day before the tour to confirm your exact hotel pickup time, as the time on this voucher is just an estimate. On the day of the activity, please be ready to go a few minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The guide will be holding a sign with the Civitatis logo and your name on it.
