From Cairo: Tanis, Bubastis, and Suez Canal Day Trip
ID: GYG409973-743901
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Travel back in time as you explore the the “lost city” of Tanis and the ancient cat-worshipping city of Bubastis on this private day trip from Cairo. Stop for a delicious local lunch on the Suez Canal.
Discover the history of Egypt on this private day trip to Tanis and Bubastis. Combine the old with the new as you eat lunch at 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 which was the biblical site of Zoan in the ancient land of Goshen where Moses was found in the Nile marshes.
Explore the capital of the capital of the 21st and 22nd dynasties, during the reign of the Tanite kings of Egypt's. Admire the ancient ruins of the temple of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Drive to Bubastis which is also known as Per-Bast as it is the religious center for the feline goddess Bast. Have some time to see the temples for King Teti and Pepi the first.
Finally, drive to Ismalia to have a delectable local lunch on the banks of the Suez Canal. Return to your accommodation in Cairo.
Highlights
- Travel back in time as you explore the temple of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu in Tanis
- Find out about the role of cats in the ancient Egyptian religion at Bubastis
- Have the chance to see the ruins of the temples for King Teti and Pepi the first
- Relax as you enjoy a tasty lunch with views of the Suez Canal shipping lane
- Enjoy traveling round trip in an air-conditioned car with free WIFI onboard
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
