This is a tour to get away from the crowds and see an ancient site that is off the beaten track. Drive to El Minya, south of Cairo along the Nile, to see Tell Al Amarna, the capital city founded by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
This is a tour to get away from the crowds and see an ancient site that is off the beaten track. Drive to El Minya, south of Cairo along the Nile, to see Tell Al Amarna, the capital city founded by Akhenaton, the father of Tutankhamen.
- Tell el-Amarna - For those who enjoy exploring less-traveled sites, a visit to Al Menia is highly recommended, located about 4 hours from Cairo. Departure is at 6:00 a.m. in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Menia, followed by a motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the ancient capital of Akhenaton. The tour continues with a visit…
- Tell el-Amarna - For those who enjoy exploring less-traveled sites, a visit to Al Menia is highly recommended, located about 4 hours from Cairo. Departure is at 6:00 a.m. in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Menia, followed by a motorboat ride to Tal Al Amarna, the ancient capital of Akhenaton. The tour continues with a visit to Bani Hassan, where numerous tombs from the Old and Middle Kingdoms can be explored.
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
- Private tour guide
- Lunch at local restaurant
- All taxes and service charges included
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Bottled water provided
- Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
- Entrance fees included
- Private tour guide
- Lunch at local restaurant
- All taxes and service charges included
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
- beverages and water during lunch.
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
- beverages and water during lunch.
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.
