Private Day Tour From Cairo Visit El Minya, Tell El Amarna and Beni Hassan.

3.5 (2 reviews) Western Desert, Egypt
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Duration13h
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LanguagesArabic, German, English, Spanish
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy visiting El Minya from Cairo in a comfortable private van with one of our multi language educated tour guides and avoid the hassle and skip the line. You will get to see and learn about Tell El Amarna is capital city newly established (1346 BC) and built by the Pharaoh Akhenaten of the late Eighteenth Dynasty and visit Beni Hasan is an ancient Egyptian cemetery While there are some Old Kingdom burials at the site, it was primarily used during the Middle Kingdom and visit Deir al Adhra This Christian church Holy Family visited in their wanderings in Egypt.

Options

Day tour with driver only

Private Tour includes: only private car with driver, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

Day Tour with guide & Driver

Private Tour includes:: Private car with driver, Egyptologist guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tell el-Amarna
    5h
    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by your professional tour guide, then travel in a comfortable private vehicle to El Minya, located approximately 222 kilometers (138 miles) south of Cairo. Throughout the journey, your guide will provide detailed explanations about the history of Upper Egypt and the sites you will visit, ensuring an informative and engaging experience.

    Upon arrival, begin your exploration at Tell El Amarna, the ancient capital city established in 1346 BC by Pharaoh Akhenaten during the late 18th Dynasty. This remarkable archaeological site preserves the remains of Akhenaten’s short-lived city, which was abandoned shortly after his death in 1332 BC. Discover the unique history of this revolutionary period in ancient Egypt.
  2. Beni Hassan
    8h
    Continue to Beni Hasan, an important Middle Kingdom cemetery dating from the 21st to the 17th centuries BCE. The site is famous for its rock-cut tombs with vivid wall scenes depicting daily life, wrestling matches, and military activities. Nearby, visit the Temple of Pakhet, built by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Known later by the Greeks as the “Cave of Artemis,” this impressive subterranean temple was dedicated to the local lioness goddess.

    Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before proceeding to Deir Al Adhra (Monastery of the Virgin Mary). Located on the east bank of the Nile, this significant Christian site is believed to be one of the places visited by the Holy Family during their journey through Egypt.

    After completing your visits, relax as you travel comfortably back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tell el-Amarna
Dayr Mawas, Egypt
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End point
Tell el-Amarna
Dayr Mawas, Egypt
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Pickup details

Our Tour guide will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel holding a sign with our company name on it.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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