8-Hour Tanis and Bubastis Tour from Cairo with Traditional Lunch
About This Tour
Embark on a captivating 8-hour tour to Tanis and Bubastis with an expert Egyptologist guide. Unravel the history of Tanis, once Zoan of biblical fame, and explo...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Cairo, Suez · Languages: Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
About Suez
Suez
Delve into the energetic Arbaeen District and others in this industrial heartland of Egypt with a local guide from Everest Global Hub, spying great ships on the Suez Canal and tankers dotting the city port.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- Guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Drinks
- Tipping
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tanis and Bubastis Exploration with Traditional Lunch
Discover the history of Egypt on this private day trip to Tanis and Bubastis. Combine the old with the new as you enjoy lunch near the modern Suez Canal shipping lane. Meet your Egyptologist tour guide in the morning and relax on the scenic drive to Tanis in an air-conditioned minivan with free Wi-Fi. Uncover the secrets of Tanis, the biblical site of Zoan in the ancient land of Goshen, where Moses was found in the Nile marshes. Explore the capital of the 21st and 22nd dynasties during the reign of the Tanite kings of Egypt. Admire the ancient ruins of the temples of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Drive to Bubastis, also known as Per-Bast, the religious centre of the feline goddess Bast. Spend some time seeing the temples of King Teti and Pepi I. Finally, drive back to Cairo for a delectable local lunch before returning to your accommodation in Cairo.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo, Egypt · Tour start: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
