Built back in the 19th-century, the Suez Canal is still considered a bit of an engineering feat. Slicing through the Isthmus of Suez, it allows ships to shave a cool 7,000 miles off their journey between Europe and Asia. It’s seen its fair share of the spotlight since then, like in the Fifties when Britain and France got into a tug of war over who should control it. Now, it’s still an impressive sight, as huge ships sail through the heart of the desert.
• A taste of Egyptian culture is easy to come by on the canal. You’ll be joined by locals in rowing boats selling their wares, like Mother of Pearl and homemade carvings.
• The AK47 Bayonet Monument is a huge memorial dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Ismailia in 1973. It really dominates the shore, so you can spot it from quite a distance away.
Just so you know there aren't any excursions available from the Suez Canal. Your ship will sail down this man made canal, more that 120 miles long and 24 metres deep. Built back in the 19th century to link the Red sea to the Mediterranean it’s certainly always been highly prized. Back in 1875 Disraeli famously announced to Queen Victoria “You have it, Madam” and the canal became the linchpin of Britain’s empire. Later, in 1956 it came under the global spotlight again during an episode which was dubbed the ‘Suez Crisis’. The eyes of the world watched in trepidation as Britain and France sought to wrestle control of the canal from Egypt. While it may not be hitting the headlines today, the Suez Canal is still a talking point - the spectacle of huge ships lining up to pass through the narrow stretch is a sight to be seen. And the canal itself is an astonishing feat of engineering – cruising through it will have you ‘oo-ing’ and ‘ah-ing’.
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