Private day tour to Tanis Bubastis and the Suez Canal from Cairo
Highlights
- Explore the "lost" city of Tanis
- Learn why cats were sacred in the city of Bubastis
- Enjoy traditional lunch on the banks of the Suez Canal
All about the trip
Meet your Egyptologist tour guide in the morning to drive 30 mins to Tanis, which is a biblical site of Zoan in the ancient land of Goshen, Moses was found in the marshes of the delta here. Tanis was the capital of the New Kingdom. Also, there are ruins of the temple of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Afterward, drive to Bubastis, also known as Per-Bast, the cult center of the feline goddess Bast, about 2 hours from Cairo. The area also has some remains of temples of King Teti and Pepi the First. Lastly, drive to Ismalia to have your lunch beside the Suez Canal and enjoy the view. Once refreshed, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
What Wikipedia says about BubastisWhat is included in the price
- Entrance fees
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with free WiFi
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What is not included in the price
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Drinks
Instructions
This activity is organised by Sun Pyramids Tours, Al Haram, st. 67, Al Haram - Giza Governorate, 12555, Egypt, sales@sunpyramidstours.com.
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Contact
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