Holiday in Port Said
City in Egypt — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇬
Country
Egypt
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to April (15-28 °C, pleasant). Summer hot (30-35 °C) but bearable with a sea breeze.
Budget/day
35-65 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Cairo (CAI, approx. 4-5 h) + 3 h bus/train to Port Said. No visa required when entering via Cairo (Visa on Arrival, $25).
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What makes Port Said special as a destination?
Port Said is located at the northern end of the Suez Canal — one of the most important waterways in the world — and offers a fascinating spectacle: huge container ships and oil tankers glide by at arm's length along the promenade. The city was founded in 1859 along with the canal and carries the cosmopolitan heritage of its history. The Corniche — the promenade along the Suez Canal — is the best place in the world to experience global shipping traffic up close. Ships from all over the world pass through the canal in an endless procession, and the Suez Canal building with its distinctive green dome overlooks the entrance. The old town showcases unique architecture: wooden balconies in Italian style, Art Deco facades, and a mix of European and Arab architectural styles that make Port Said an architectural open-air museum. The De Lesseps Lighthouse marks the canal entrance. Port Said is also a free trade zone — shopping at duty-free prices attracts both Egyptians and tourists. The beaches on the Mediterranean east of the city offer relaxation, and Lake Manzala — a huge brackish water lake — is home to countless flamingos and waterfowl.
What are the top highlights in Port Said?
The top highlights in Port Said include Suez Canal Promenade, Colonial Old Town, Suez Canal Museum, Duty-Free Shopping, Lake Manzala.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Suez Canal Promenade
Huge ships at arm's length: the best view of the world's global shipping traffic.
Colonial Old Town
Wooden balconies in Italian style and Art Deco facades: unique European-Arab architecture.
Suez Canal Museum
History of the canal construction and the city: from De Lesseps to the present in a neo-Islamic building.
Duty-Free Shopping
Free trade zone with low prices: perfume, electronics, and luxury goods without taxes.
Lake Manzala
Huge brackish water lake with flamingos and waterfowl: boat tours through a surreal water landscape.
De Lesseps Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the canal entrance: named after the builder of the Suez Canal.
Hotels in Port Said
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When is the best time to visit Port Said?
The best time to visit Port Said is October to April (15-28 °C, pleasant). Summer hot (30-35 °C) but bearable with a sea breeze.. 25-35 °C, hot but with Mediterranean breeze, less humid than Cairo In winter: 12-20 °C, mild and pleasant, occasionally rainy
Recommended travel time
October to April (15-28 °C, pleasant). Summer hot (30-35 °C) but bearable with a sea breeze.
Summer
25-35 °C, hot but with Mediterranean breeze, less humid than Cairo
Winter
12-20 °C, mild and pleasant, occasionally rainy
How much does a holiday in Port Said cost?
Budget travellers: 15-30 €/day, mid-range: 35-65 €/day, luxury: 70-200 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15-30 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
35-65 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
70-200 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Port Said?
Flight to Cairo (CAI, approx. 4-5 h) + 3 h bus/train to Port Said. No visa required when entering via Cairo (Visa on Arrival, $25).
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visa — Visa on Arrival at Cairo Airport ($25) for 30 days. Port Said itself does not have an international airport.
Suez Canal Passage — the best observation spots are along the Corniche. Most ships pass in the morning and afternoon.
Duty-Free — shopping in the free trade zone with passport. Electronics and perfume are particularly cheap.
Ferry to Port Fuad — the free ferry across the canal to Port Fuad takes 5 minutes. Good photo perspective!
Dining at the Port — the freshest fish restaurants are at the old port. Fish is ordered by weight and grilled fresh.
What should you eat in Port Said?
Typical specialities in Port Said: Fesikh — salted and fermented mullet: Egyptian delicacy (caution: strong smell!), traditionally served during Sham el-Nessim., Sayadeya — fish and rice dish with caramelized onions: Port Said's coastal classic, spicy and aromatic., Molokhia with fish — green leafy vegetable soup over rice with fish: Egyptian comfort food in its coastal version., Koshari — Egypt's national dish: rice, pasta, lentils, and tomato sauce — available everywhere for under €1., Turkish coffee — particularly strong and sweet in Port Said: a legacy of the Ottoman past..
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