8-Hour Tanis and Bubastis Tour from Cairo with Traditional Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the temples of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu in ancient Tanis
• 02 Discover Tanis, identified with biblical Zoan in the land of Goshen
• 03 Find out about the role of cats in ancient Egyptian religion at Bubastis
• 04 Visit Bubastis, the religious centre of the feline goddess Bast

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 explore the ancient temples of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Discover Bubastis, the religious centre of the feline goddess Bast, and visit temples honouring Teti and Pepi I. Round off the day with a traditional local lunch before returning to Cairo.

Uncover the secrets of Tanis, the biblical site of Zoan in the ancient land of Goshen, where Moses was found in the Nile marshes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees
• Guide
• Lunch
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Tipping

What to bring

• Passport or ID card

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.