Where East Really Meets West

Cruise to Port Said, Egypt

Cruises to Port Said, Egypt, are a versatile way to discover the "Land of the Pharaohs." Some travelers stick to the city center, visiting Port Said's attractive mosque, and some enjoy people-watching among its colorful and busy fish market. Taking an excursion from the city is also time well spent. First, there's the nearby Suez Canal — the world's busiest and most important shipping route. Like other cities in Egypt, Port Said is a great spot to discover Egyptian cuisine, be it fresh-caught fish or a hearty bowl of koshary. Port Said's tax-free status also makes it great for shopping, whether you buy Egypt-themed souvenirs or exotic culinary ingredients.

National Language Arabic

Currency Accepted Egyptian pound (EGP)

Things To Do in Port Said

The Port Said Lighthouse, one of the most important architectural and tourist landmarks in the city of Port Said in Egypt, Construction was completed in 1869

Get to Know Port Said

When you go to Port Said, Egypt, you have to spend at least a few hours in its underrated city center. Appreciate magnificent architecture, such as the 19th-cenutry Port Said Lighthouse and the immaculate Abdul Rahman Lofty Mosque, or walk down to the so-called "Floating Bridge" to take it all in from afar.

The port towns of Port Said and Port Fouad

"Chill" Out in Port Fouad

Just over the water via a short ferry ride, Port Said's neighbor Port Fouad is like another world to discover. Stop by the unique Salt Mountain for some epic photos. Then, explore Port Fouad's iconic architecture, like the ornate St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, and the imposing Port Fouad Grand Mosque, which more than lives up to the promise of its name.

See the Suez Canal

Take at least one day trip during your Port Said, Egypt, vacation to the nearby Suez Canal. While your cruise ship may later sail through here, a day tour can allow you to get a closer, deeper look into the world's most important shipping lane, whether you look upon it from somewhere on land, or boat through one of the parallel secondary canals on a smaller vessel.

LOCAL CUISINE

With so much to see, you'll maintain a healthy appetite during your Port Said, Egypt, travel. Choose a waterfront and ask for a fresh-catch menu, which may include locally caught grouper, tuna or Nile perch. Or choose pan-Egyptian fare such as filling koshary (Egyptian rice and beans) or a pita bread pocket filled with fried falafel.

SHOPPING

Browse through the stalls of Baleh Market, which is part of the Suez Canal's "free zone," and enjoy tax-free shopping on Egyptian souvenirs, from camel carvings and pyramid postcards to pocket-size replicas of King Tut's Tomb. Then check out Al-Hamidi Market and shop for locally made papyrus paper and fresh Egyptian spices, such as saffron, cardamom and turmeric.