From Cairo: El Minya, Tell El Amarna & Beni Hasan Day Tour
ID: GYG455924-817026
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover El Minya hassle-free on a private day trip from Cairo. See the archaeological site of Tell El Amarna, the ancient cemetery of Beni Hasan, and the Christian church of Deir al Adhra.
Explore Tell el-Amarna on a full-day tour from Cairo or Giza. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you on the 222 kilometer (138 mile) drive to El Minya. During the drive, your guide will provide interesting commentary about the tour and the sights along the way. Once you arrive, visit the archaeological site of the newly established capital city built by Pharaoh Akhenaten in 1346 BC. Then, head to Beni Hasan, an ancient Egyptian cemetery primarily used during the Middle Kingdom. Stop for lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before visiting Deir al Adhra, a Christian church that the Holy Family reportedly visited. Finally, return to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your expert guide will provide you with interesting information throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Discover El Minya hassle-free with our private van and expert guide
- see the newly established capital city of Tell El Amarna
- Discover Christian church of Deir al Adhra visited by the Holy Family
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
