Day Trip to the Suez Canal

7.20 / 10

26 reviews | 144 travellers

This is a very interesting excursion if you have a few days off in Cairo. You'll visit lesser-known places that are different from the rest of Egypt. Our guide, Ramón, was excellent and made our experience very enjoyable. He spoke excellent languages and was very attentive to our needs and questions.

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This is a very interesting excursion if you have a few days off in Cairo. You'll visit lesser-known places that are different from the rest of Egypt. Our guide, Ramón, was excellent and made our experience very enjoyable. He spoke excellent languages and was very attentive to our needs and questions.

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

Description

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

Itinerary

Having picked you up from your hotel we leave Cairo, heading North. We'll make our first stop in Ismailía. a city founded in the second half of the 19th century as a centre of operations for the then under construction Suez Canal.

Having made a brief tour of Ismailia, we'll head to the banks of the Suez Canal, and while we walk along with the flow of the water we'll learn the long and storied history of this major infrastructure project, allowing ships to cross from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without the need to circumnavigate the entire African continent.

And having learnt new anecdotes and fun facts about the history of the Suez Canal, we'll enjoy a typical Egyptian lunch in a restaurant with views of the canal.

With our energy recovered, we'll begin our return journey back to Cairo.

Minimum Group Size

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

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Duration

7 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

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

When to book?

You can book up until the previous day (10:00 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 26 reviews

7.2 / 10

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Apr / 30 / 2025

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Elin

Argentina

Es una excursión muy interesante si tenés días libres en El Cairo. Se visitan lugares poco conocidos y diferentes del resto de Egipto. Nuestro guía, Ramón, fue excelente y nos hizo vivir una experiencia muy grata. Gran manejo del idioma y muy atento a nuestras necesidades y consultas Translate this opinion into English.

This is a very interesting excursion if you have a few days off in Cairo. You'll visit lesser-known places that are different from the rest of Egypt. Our guide, Ramón, was excellent and made our experience very enjoyable. He spoke excellent languages and was very attentive to our needs and questions. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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Mar / 26 / 2025

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Celia

Mexico, Mexico

El guía Ramón muy profesional, todos lo indicado en el tour se hizo, muy paciente, atento y amable. Al igual que el conductor del vehículo, que conduce excelente. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

The guide, Ramón, was very professional. Everything planned for the tour was done. He was very patient, attentive, and kind. As was the driver, who drove excellently. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with friends

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Nov / 28 / 2019

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Liliana Siede

Ciudad De Buenos Aires, Argentina

Si recomiendo el servicio y la exploración a estos nuevos lugares para el viajero en compañía de profesionales con alta formación académica resultó ser superadora de todas mis expectativas. El viaje fue increíble!!! Muy importante que el conductor de vehiculo sea tan extraordinario también! Descubrí vistas, sabores, imágenes, historias, facetas, detalles que no aparecen en ninguna guía. Espléndida salida!!

I travelled by myself

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Sep / 30 / 2019

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Panagiotis Boulougouris

Strofylia, Greece

1. There was an avoidable confusion about the meeting point at the hotel, though I had made an arrangement by calling 01147848787 in the previous day. 2. In fact, the trip was a visit to Ismailia lake and not to Suez canal. We saw only from a big distance the passing ships and nothing of the above picture. That was not what we had in mind and you should mention what visitors are to see. 3. The guide was kind but did not know the area well. The food was good.

I travelled with my partner

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Jun / 16 / 2024

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Pablo

Ciudad De México, Mexico

El Guía - Ramón- fue paciente y muy amable. Nos llevó a todos los lugares previstos en el plan. Su conocimiento es mucho, y su trato aún mejor. Muy recomendable si están con él para este tour Translate this opinion into English.

The Guide - Ramón - was patient and very kind. He took us to all the places planned in the plan. His knowledge is great, and his treatment is even better. Highly recommended if you are with him for this tour Opinion translated. Show original.

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