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Fantastic Trip to Tel Amarna and Beni Hassan From Cairo

Experience the wonders of Upper Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sites with a trip to Amarna and Beni Hassan. Enjoy a comfortable drive from Cairo to El Minya in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by one of our expert Egyptologist guides.Discover the significant city of Tel Al Amarna, the capital founded by Akhenaton, and explore the exquisite tombs of Beni Hassan, known for their stunning artwork and historical significance. After a day filled with exploration and discovery, we will return you to Cairo, leaving you with unforgettable memories of ancient Egyptian history.

Detailed Schedule for Your Trip to Tel Amarna and Beni Hassano

Let’s start a spiritual day trip to the greatest of Ancient Egyptian history and join your personal Egyptologist in the early morning. Then we will drive you for almost 4 hrs in one of our deluxe air-conditioned vehicles from Cairo to El Minya, where you will visit:

Tel Al Amarna

It’s the ancient city of Akhenaton, which was the ruling centre during his reign. Tel El Amarna was constructed in 1363 BC when Akhenaton unified the multi gods into one god and ordered all the country to worship Aten, the god of the sun. As a result, he moved the capital from Thebes to the new city of Amarna. Then move to visit:

Beni Hassan Tombs

It’s an ancient complex for burial tombs that was established during the reign of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt. Beni Hassan was used as a grave spot for some of El Minya’s governors, and 39 genuine tombs were discovered at the site, which many visitors from all over the world came to witness.

Lunch is offered at a local restaurant, then transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

  • The service includes pick up from your hotel and return.
  • Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
  • A deluxe private air-conditioned vehicle will be available throughout your trip.
  • Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
  • Lunch meal.
  • Bottled water on the car.
  • All charges and taxes.
  • Tel Amarna
  • Beni Hassan Tombs

Price is quoted per person in USD

  • Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
  • 2 to 3 people: $450
  • 4 to 6 people: $400
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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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