Escape the crowds and explore the hidden gem of El Minya on a day tour from Cairo. Discover the ancient site of Tell Al Amarna, founded by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
Escape the crowds and explore the hidden gem of El Minya on a day tour from Cairo. Discover the ancient site of Tell Al Amarna, founded by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
- Tell el-Amarna - For those who enjoy exploring less-traveled monuments, a visit to Al Menia is highly recommended, located about 4 hours from Cairo. Departure is at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Menia, followed by a motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the former capital of Akhenaton.
- Bani Hasan Al Ashraf…
- Tell el-Amarna - For those who enjoy exploring less-traveled monuments, a visit to Al Menia is highly recommended, located about 4 hours from Cairo. Departure is at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Menia, followed by a motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the former capital of Akhenaton.
- Bani Hasan Al Ashraf - Next, explore Bani Hassan, where numerous tombs from the Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom await your discovery.
Note: Pick-up and drop-off services from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, Ring Road, Mirage City, Meridian Airport, or Madinaty City are available at an additional cost.

- Hotel pick-up and return
- Bottled water provided
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Entrance fees included
- Late lunch at local restaurant
- Private tour guide
- All taxes and service charges included
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Bottled water provided
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Entrance fees included
- Late lunch at local restaurant
- Private tour guide
- All taxes and service charges included
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
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- beverages and water during lunch.
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
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- beverages and water during lunch.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to escape the crowds and explore an ancient site that is less frequented. Travel to El Minya, located south of Cairo along the Nile, to visit Tell Al Amarna, the capital city established by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
Please ensure a copy of your passport is sent to the local partner no later than 2 days prior to the tour.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to escape the crowds and explore an ancient site that is less frequented. Travel to El Minya, located south of Cairo along the Nile, to visit Tell Al Amarna, the capital city established by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
Please ensure a copy of your passport is sent to the local partner no later than 2 days prior to the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.