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RE: 5 days in Cairo

by mozumbus 11 January 2012

What we managed to visit/experience during those 5 days: [Cairo Citadel|http://mozumbus.blogspot.com/2012/01/cairo-city-of-minarets-and-p…
RE: Invitation letter for egypt visa

by mozumbus 19 December 2011

Fortunately, a friend used his connections and arranged us the visa at the last moment, though I had shelved the plan! We are now back…
situation in Channel?

by valeria1 05 December 2011

I'm going to Cairo on 20th next; I'm planning a trip to Suez Channel from 21st to 24th about (Suez, Ismailia, Port Said). Then Alexandria…
RE: STICKY - Unrest in Cairo and Alexandria

by go_2 11 February 2011

There are now thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Mahala, Tanta, Alexandria, Ismailia, and Suez chanting "Mubarak must go". And…
RE: Crossing the Suez

by onlyMark 11 January 2011

The road between Cairo and Suez has a tunnel about 10km north of Suez, for a small toll. There is a ferry at Ismailia.
RE: Travel to Ismailia from Cairo

by WanderinWilco 01 November 2010

Plenty of buses available. It is perfectly safe - what made you think otherwise? Dave
Travel to Ismailia from Cairo

by flyingkiwi19 31 October 2010

Hi I just wondered what the best and safe way traveling from Cairo airport to Ismailia by bus or train. Also if anyone has stayed…
RE: Alexandria worth a visit?

by WanderinWilco 18 October 2010

Alex deserves more than one, rushed day, IMHO. I'd stay in Cairo this time or take a day trip to see the Canal, with lunch at Ismailia.…
Re: Quick side trip to Cairo

by sandyfoot 14 September 2010

Two flights a week outbound from Tel-Aviv on Mondays and Fridays departing 00.10 http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/FlightInfo/FlightSchedul…
Re: Ismailia

by Tolly 27 August 2010

was there couple weeks ago: couldn't quite reconcile it with the praise given in LP book! nothing really to see... useful over-nighter…
ismailia

by beebopbeedoobi 09 August 2010

Hello folks, I'll be going to the Ismailia film festival in October. Apart from watching films, i would like to bring back a few present…
Suez canal cleaning

by onlyMark 01 April 2010

If anyone is around in Egypt this month you might be able to catch a rare event. Starting from today they are going to drain the Suez…
Re: PRIVATE TOUR QUOTE US$300 ????

by lifeboat 25 February 2010

How many days will you be staying in Ismailia? If you are referring to one day only, this is a very expensive trip indeed. I don't know…
PRIVATE TOUR QUOTE US$300 ????

by ellceetee 24 February 2010

I have been negotiating with a guide over the Internet to take us on a private day trip from Cairo to Ismailia. I think the US$300 he…
Accomodation and things to do in Port Said/Ismailia

by nomad_rose 17 February 2010

Hi guys I am heading to Ismailia and Port Said from Cairo this weekend and was wondering if anyone could recommend some good budget accom…
Re: Suez Canal - Best place to view

by malinowski415 27 October 2009

Thanks all. Looks like there is some consensus arount Ismailia. (Mizo: yes, my name is Polish) Edited by: malinowski415
RE: Suez Canal - Best place to view

by onlyMark 17 October 2009

The best place I've found is in the middle, Ismailia. If you enter the town and carry on through it you end up near the Mercure Hotel.…
Suez Canal - Best place to view

by malinowski415 17 October 2009

Hello, My family will be in Cairo in February and we'd like to see the Suez Canal. I've heard it can be done in Port Suez, Ismailia…
Egypt in 14 days

by sinoindian 27 September 2009

Hello all- I touring Egypt alone in the second half of October. I'm going there without any hotel/guide reservations (Except for the…
Egypt in Dec 09

by wyattwang 20 September 2009

Hi all, my gf and me would be spending 11 days in Egypt during Dec 09 (peak period?). Tried to look up the guidebook to plan something…
RE: wonders of Ismailia

by beebopbeedoobi 25 August 2009

Thanks Dave, Much appreciated. George's resturaunt sounds like my cup of tea, just the place between 16mm films. Thank…
RE: wonders of Ismailia

by WanderinWilco 24 August 2009

Bus from Cairo. George's restaurant in Ismailia is a wonderful experience with Honkytonk piano, smoky atmosphere and photos from the…
wonders of Ismailia

by beebopbeedoobi 24 August 2009

Hello, I’m going to the film festival in Ismailia in November. There’s an available flight to Cairo at the right time and I have a place…
RE: Suggested itinerary for 5-6 days coming from Eilat

by stefo 24 May 2009

I agree, given your limited time I would leave Luxor for another trip. There are no "cities" along the way, really, even though you could…
RE: Cairo Traffic

by onlyMark 04 May 2009

Bloody good question. It boils down to work contract commitments, schools for kids, the dreaded subject of money (don't pay any tax) and…