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Port Said (Bur Said) is a city in Egypt, the entry point of the Suez Canal by the Mediterranean. It is situated on one bank of the canal, facing its twin city, Port Fouad (Bur Fouad).

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train

direct connections with Alexandria and Cairo.

[edit] By boat

Louis Cruise Lines from Limassol (Cyprus)

[edit] Get around

• Free shuttle between Port Said and Port Fouad.

[edit][add listing] See

Most obvious sights includes the port, of which some ancient facilities remains. Also the passing of the huge container ships and supertankers into the canal is an impressive sight. The rests of the old town, bomed during the Suez crisis is also worth a visit.

The local bazaar is a great way of spending a day looking at all the shops.

• Port Said Military Museum, ☎ 066-224657. 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 Six-Day War. Also displays captured war material. Entr 5 EGP, use of camera 2 EGP.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Buy

Some oldies from the French and English communities can be found from time to time (books...), and of course the unavoidable and omnipresent tourist collectibles.

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• Italian Restaurant, Helnan Port Said Hotel, El Corniche Atef Sadai St. This is one of two restaurants in Port Said worth eating at. The service is good and the food is cooked fresh for you whilst you wait. Choice of Alcohol is limited and expensive though.  edit
• Pizza pino, 23 July St. El Shark District, Port Said, ☎ 066-3324812. Pizza pino is one of the finer restaurants in Port Said. It offers fantastic pizzas and also pastas with quality ingredients of your choice, The place is very friendly.  edit

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Lots of nice and cheap fruit bars.

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• Helnan Port Said Hotel, El Corniche Atef Sadai St. 4 star hotel situated close to the beach. The hotel is one of the best of the citys landmarks and ideal for luxurious holidays, conventions and sport activities. The hotel staff is very friendly, and strive to do the best for their guests.  edit

[edit] Get out

No night life in Port Said or Port Fouad, except at the numerous chicha bars.

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