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Private Tanis (San El-Hagar) & Suez Canal Antiquities Tour

Explore Tanis — the lost city of the pharaohs, believed by some scholars to be the Biblical Zoan — on an exclusive private tour paired with a canal panorama stop. Vast open-air ruins, royal tombs, and colossal statuary await, with barely another visitor in sight.

What to expect

Departing Suez port, your private licensed Egyptologist drives you through the lush Nile Delta to the vast open-air temple complex of Tanis. Wander among colossal granite statues, obelisks, and the underground royal tombs of Psusennes I — treasures that rival Tutankhamun's in opulence. A canal-side stop en route offers striking views of ships traversing the waterway before your return to port.

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Cairo Top Tours (Private Day Tour)
USD 196 per adult (private luxury; price varies by group size, per Tripadvisor listing)
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Good to know

Tanis is approximately 2 hrs from Suez — suitable for ships with 9+ hours in port. The site has minimal shade; a wide-brimmed hat, SPF 50+, and a water bottle are essential. The tombs require ducking — not ideal for mobility-impaired guests. Pre-book as private licensed Egyptologists with Tanis expertise are scarce.

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Luxury cruises that call at Suez Canal — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Marina
13 nights · calls at Suez Canal
from $2,749
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Oceania · Oceania Riviera
9 nights · calls at Suez Canal
from $3,099
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Oceania · Oceania Allura
10 nights · calls at Suez Canal
from $3,199
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
9 nights · calls at Suez Canal
from $3,899
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