Cruising the Suez Canal, Egypt

One of the modern engineering's most celebrated achievements, the 110-mile Suez Canal links the Mediterrean with the Red Sea.
The first attempt to excavate a canal was recorded in 2100 B.C., and over the years Egyptians, Persians, Romans, Arabs, French and British all have tried their hand, the latter two succeeding in the late 19th century in a joint effort.