Port Said Highlights & Suez Canal Private Day Tour | From Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Egypt’s most charming Mediterranean hidden gem on a private day tour of Port Said. Designed specifically for travelers who appreciate history, maritime heritage, and stunning architecture, this tour takes you back to the late 19th century when Port Said was a bustling cosmopolitan hub. Walk along the iconic Suez Canal boardwalk, explore elegant French and British-style colonial buildings, and hop on a local ferry to the Asian side of the canal. Guided by an expert Egyptologist, this private experience offers a relaxed pace, perfect for independent travelers or cruise passengers docking at the port.

Options

Classic

Transfer Only
Pickup included

Silver

Transfer+Guide+Ticket
Pickup included

Gold

Transfer+Guide+Ticket+Lunch
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
  • All taxes and service charge
  • Pick up from hotel to Port said and back
  • Personal expenses and shopping.
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver (recommended but optional).

What to expect

  1. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Magic life tours representative will pick you up from your hotel to travel to Portsaid City to visit the Suez Canal Authority-Portsaid building.
    tart your morning strolling down the scenic pedestrian boardwalk along the saltwater channel. Take in the breathtaking view of the grand Suez Canal Authority-Portsaid building, an architectural masterpiece featuring brilliant green domes and magnificent colonial arcades. Your guide will share the dramatic history of the canal's inauguration in 1869 and how it forever connected global maritime trade.
  2. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the landmark Ferdinand De Lesseps statue Base قاعدة تمثال فرديناند ديليسبس situated right at the entrance of the canal. Discover the engineering feats and political history behind the monumental French diplomat who spearheaded the canal project, making it an excellent historical point of connection for European visitors.
  3. Port Said Military Museum
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Conclude your day with a deep dive into modern Egyptian military history at the Port Said Military Museum. Explore outdoor exhibits featuring authentic vintage tanks and aircraft, alongside indoor galleries displaying fascinating battlefield dioramas, antique weaponry, and historical overviews of the 1956 Suez Crisis.
  4. 1h
    Local Ferry Crossing to Port Fouad, Experience the city like a local by boarding the public Port Said - Port Fouad ferry boat. Enjoy a short, scenic breeze across the Suez Canal water while watching massive container ships glide past. Step off on the eastern bank in Port Fouad, technical Asian soil, to witness its neat French-style villa neighborhoods, manicured gardens, and the famous majestic Grand Mosque.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Mediterranean Seafood Lunch, Indulge in a premium, fresh Mediterranean lunch at a top-rated waterfront restaurant. Taste locally caught sea bass or shrimp prepared with authentic Egyptian spices while watching the fishing boats sail by. (Vegetarian options are readily available).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we will pick up you from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh or the airport

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • recommended for travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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