Dreamy trip! A 3-day itinerary to explore the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is an important waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, and it is also the dividing line between the Asian and African continents. A 3-day, 2-night itinerary will allow you to fully experience the magnificent scenery of the Suez Canal and the local culture. Here is a detailed travel guide:
🌅 Day 1: Explore Suez
New Cairo → Service Office of the Third Army Club → Suez Fish Market
New Cairo: Depart from New Cairo and drive to Suez, which takes about 1.5 hours.
Service Office of the Third Army Club: Here you can see the freighters coming out of the canal and feel the busy Suez Canal.
Suez Fish Market: Here you can buy fresh seafood, such as crabs, squid, and coral trout, and experience the local life. After buying seafood, you can have it cooked in a nearby restaurant and enjoy a delicious seafood feast.
🚢 Day 2: Suez Canal Tour
Port Said → Port Fuad → Flamingo Nature Reserve
Port Said: Take a long-distance bus from Cairo to Port Said, which takes about 3 hours. After arriving at Port Said, you can take a taxi to Port Said ferry, where there is a free ferry to Port Fuad on the opposite side.
Port Fuad: Located on the east side of the Suez Canal, it is part of Asia. The ferry slowly sails to the opposite bank, with flocks of seagulls flying up and down, and the tall mosque getting closer and closer. It only takes 10 minutes to cross from Africa to Asia.
Flamingo Nature Reserve: From late October to February every year, flamingos migrate from Europe to Egypt in Africa. There is a flamingo nature reserve in Port Said, which is free to visit. The location of the flamingo reserve is shown in the picture:
🏞️ Day 3: Return to Cairo
Suez → New Cairo
Suez: Stay in Suez, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Suez Canal again and feel the unique charm of this city.
New Cairo: Return to Cairo and end the 3-day, 2-night Suez Canal tour.
🍽️ Food recommendation
Grilled fish: In the seafood restaurant near the Service Office of the Third Army Club, you can taste delicious grilled fish, which is much better than the seafood restaurant in Cairo.
🏨 Accommodation recommendation
Suez: There are many hotels to choose from in Suez. It is recommended to choose a hotel near the Suez Canal, which is convenient for viewing the beautiful scenery of the canal.
📌 Travel tips
The two sides of the Suez Canal are controlled areas, with many walls, barbed wire, and barracks. Be careful not to take pictures at will.
When buying seafood at the Suez Fish Market, be sure to bargain, try to compare several stores, and choose a store with reasonable prices and fresh seafood.