Suez (Port Suez), Egypt

Suez is a seaport town located on the southern tip of the Suez Canal in north-eastern Egypt. This modern city has been a commercial port since the 7th century and offers an excellent view of Sinai and the Red Sea.

Attractions include scenic Ataga Hills, watching the ships traversing the Canal, relaxing on the gold sand beaches or swimming in the clear blue waters. Diving is excellent among the exquisite coral reefs and exotic marine life.

Things to see and do

* Port facilities
* Supertankers and ships passing through the canal
* Sinai Desert
* Beaches
* Diving

Cruise Season - Oct - April
Currency - Egyptian pound (LE) (EGP)
Language - Arabic
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code - +20

Port Location - Suez has two harbors, Port Ibrahim and Port Tawfiq, and extensive port facilities.

Transport Links - Railway lines and highways connect the city with Cairo and Port Said.

There are international airports located at Cairo and Hurghada.