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Tanis and Tel Basta
The Fayoum Oasis, about 2,5 hours drive from south Cairo, is one of the favorites by the tourists due to its proximity to the Capital. You will fall in love with its valleys, rock formations and sand dunes.
Tanis and Tel Basta
7am, pick up from the hotel in Cairo.
Travel to Tanis (San El Hagar). Lies in the Delta, north east of Cairo, about 1.5 hour drive, also known as Pr–Ramses in the book of Exodus. The site not fully excavated, but shows ruins of big temples and royal tombs.
Visit Qanteer. The original location of Pr – Ramses before the ancient Egyptian translocate the entire city.
Lunch.
Visit Tel Basta. Also known as Bubastis, named after the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet (the cat goddess), believed to be the access to the land of Goshen.
Drive back to Cairo
Tour duration 10-12 hours.
Dressing code (Conservative)
Includes
- Tours.
- Transfers.
- Tour Guide fees.
- Meals (as mentioned)
- Bottled water during the trip
Excludes
- Drinks during included meals
- Optional tours
- Tipping
- Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.
Important Notes & Terms
- Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability For Land Tours 13 EUR
- Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details
The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.
The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
Transfers in Sedan cars for 1 or 2 People. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk in 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization. If big size luggage included Van in all destinations by default.
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