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Port Said (Arabic: بورسعيد bōr sa`īd) is Egypt's third largest city (603,787 people), its second largest seaport and the entry point of the Suez Canal by the Mediterranean.
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One of the icons of the city at a beautiful location in front of the Suez Canal, the Lighthouse built in 1869 so it is the oldest building remains in the city also the lighthouse got his importance from being the first building in the world by reinforced concrete.
The building was built in 1895 directly on the Suez Canal.
An old jetty on the Suez Canal, was constructed in 1899. At the end of the jetty there is the base of the statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps which was removed by the outraged Egyptians after the Suez crisis in 1956.
It is an obelisk that has the shape of the ancient Pharaonic one, commemorating the martyrs of Port Said.
It was an ancient Islamic city at the site of Port Said, it was well-known for textiles products and was demolished during the crusades. It is 9 km away from Port Said and you can visit by Launch or a boat.
History Museum with about 9000 archaeological pieces exhibited chronologically: the basement is devoted to Prehistoric and Pharonic times and narrates the story of Port Said.
It contains Paintings for artists.
Inaugurated in 1964. It consists of several halls which showcase several battles fought by the Egyptian Army and the people of Port Said. Includes both ancient battles and recent wars such as the Suez crisis, Six-Day War and Yom Kippur war also displays captured war material.
Built in 1904 by Abbas II of Egypt, to be the second mosque in Port Said.
Large magnificent church built in 1934. First constructed as catholic cathedral it is now used by the Coptic church.
The Corniche is a glorious 8-km walkway (wharf/pier/boardwalk) along the harbour dotted with restaurants, markets and historic sights.
The service is good and the food is cooked fresh for you whilst you wait. Choice of alcohol is limited and expensive though.
Pizza Pino offers fantastic pizzas and also pastas with quality ingredients of your choice. The place is very friendly.
Offering many alcoholic drinks and very cheap prices with variety of mazza choices.
A tiny bar on the first floor of the hotel offering a nice atmosphere of old people and political arguments.
Offering many Chinese and Korean meals, wine menu and cocktails.
5 star hotel situated close to the beach. The hotel is one of the city's landmarks.
4 star hotel situated close to the beach and directly in front of the Suez Canal. The hotel staff is very friendly.
4 star hotel situated close to the beach.
3 star hotel.
2 star hotel.
By bus
Several bus companies offer a bus service into Port Said at a very low price range: LE20-35. Buses are air conditioned and come complete with a hostess trolley service.
By train
From Cairo, there are up to five daily trains to Port Said. Additionally, there are one to two daily direct connections from Alexandria.
By car
To travel from Cairo to Port Said by car, the journey usually takes around 3 hr, depending on speed and surrounding traffic.
By boat
There are no international ferries to Port Said as of 2026.
By taxi
Port Said's white and blue taxis are a good way to travel in the city, and a cheap one as well. No taxi ride between any two points in the city should cost more than LE5.
By ferry
Port Said is linked by the ferry to its twin city Port Fouad which is considered the Asian part of this Afro-Asian governorate "Port Said" on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal, the ferry is used to…
By bus
There are a variety of local bus services which have improved significantly in the past few years, but they are rather confusing for those who haven't lived in Port Said for a while.
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