The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and carries around 12% of world trade. This day trip from Cairo takes you to the canal to watch container ships and tankers glide through the desert, with a guide to tell the story of how the canal was dug and what it has meant for Egypt.
Tour Highlights
- Watching ocean-going ships pass through the canal
- The history of the canal from its opening in 1869
- An easy, unusual day out from Cairo
The Tour Step by Step
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your Cairo hotel and the drive east towards the canal zone.
The Suez Canal
Time at the canal to watch the ship convoys, with your guide explaining the canal’s history.
Return to Cairo
The drive back to your hotel in the afternoon.
What is Included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Air-conditioned transport
- Professional Egyptologist guide in your language
Not included
- Meals
- Boat rides on the canal (if available, on request)
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed as included
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
Planning more of your trip? Every tour is private or small-group and can be combined into one itinerary.
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