The 193-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea; first opened in 1869; the canal is a narrow blue ribbon cutting through the Saharan sands; stand on the Port Fuad bank at noon; the sight of a 400-metre container ship gliding silently through the desert is a jarring; surreal scale-shift; the air smells of diesel and salt while the desert heat ripples the horizon.
About The Suez Canal
The 193-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea; first opened in 1869; the canal is a narrow blue ribbon cutting through the Saharan sands; stand on the Port Fuad bank at noon; the sight of a 400-metre container ship gliding silently through the desert is a jarring; surreal scale-shift; the air smells of diesel and salt while the desert heat ripples the horizon.
The Suez Canal, Egypt
Why Visit
The Suez Canal is one of Egypt's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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The Suez Canal is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Egypt.
