Witness enormous ships taking a shortcut through the desert at the Suez Canal. Experience this modern wonder of the world with a boat trip along the canal followed by a tour of Port Said and Ismailia.
The Suez Canal was opened in 1869 to shorten trade routes by allowing ships to sail between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. As tankers follow the route, it seems as if they are cruising through the desert, an illusion created by the immense sand dunes lining the canal. Let your private guide explain the canal's role in international relations and how it gave rise to Verdi's opera Aida.
Enjoy a short boat trip on the canal while your guide shows you highlights of Port Said. Once used to house men working on the Suez Canal, it is now considered a summer resort. Complete your day with a tour of the bustling city of Ismailia.
Inclusions :

• Private tour to Port Said to view the Suez Canal
• Boat trip from Port Said to Port Fouad
• City tour of Port Said
• City tour of Ismailia
• Seafood lunch
• English-speaking guide
• Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned private car or minivan
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Multilingual speaking guides available upon request in French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese

Duration:
Approximately 12 hours
Departure time and location:
Approximately 7 AM; from your hotel lobby
Return time and location:
Between 6 and 7 PM; to your hotel lobby
Note:
English-speaking guides are provided by default, but French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese-speaking guides can be arranged, subject to availability. Please call ahead to arrange for an alternate-language guide. The order in which attractions are visited may vary. Tour gratuity is not included and is at your discretion. Beverages are not included with lunch.