Port Said (Cairo/Giza), Egypt Cruise Vacations : Princess Cruises

Port Said (Cairo/Giza), Egypt

This busy port city has the second most important harbor in Egypt behind Alexandria. It is strategically positioned at one end of the Suez Canal and acts as a great starting point for exploring the cradle of civilization.

The National Museum

Port Said's National Museum provides a good overview of Egypt, covering the history of this ancient land as well as a section on Islamic culture and traditions.

Cairo

Capital of Egypt, this sprawling metropolis of millions is a blending of modern and ancient cultures where you can find all the modern amenities of big city side by side with the age-old traditions of this ancient culture.

Pyramids of Giza

At the outer limits of greater Cairo, south of the Nile River, the wondrous tombs of the pharaohs reside. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest, and is the oldest and only remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.