2-Day Minya Tour from Cairo: Amarna, Beni Hasan & Tuna El-Gebel

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1. Visit Beni Hassan, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites from the Middle Kingdom, located on the eastern bank of the Nile. The site is famous for its rock-cut tombs belonging to governors, officials, and nobles who ruled the region during Egypt’s Middle Kingdom. Step inside the beautifully decorated tombs and admire colorful scenes showing ancient Egyptian daily life, agriculture, hunting, fishing, wrestling, sports, music, and military training. The detailed paintings provide a fascinating glimpse into the customs, occupations, and traditions of ancient Egypt. From the hillside, enjoy impressive views across the Nile Valley and surrounding landscape. Beni Hassan offers a unique opportunity to discover an important chapter of Egyptian history away from the more crowded archaeological sites of Cairo and Luxor.

   2 h

2. Explore Tuna El-Gebel, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Minya and the ancient necropolis associated with Hermopolis. Visit the remarkable underground catacombs and ancient tombs, including the Tomb of Petosiris, known for its distinctive combination of Egyptian and Greek artistic traditions, and the Tomb of Isadora. Discover the religious beliefs, funerary traditions, and sacred animals connected with the ancient city of Hermopolis. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history and significance of the monuments as you explore this unique archaeological site, offering a fascinating insight into the cultural heritage of Middle Egypt.

   2 h

3. Explore Tell El-Amarna, the ancient city of Akhetaten founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten during Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. Visit the archaeological remains of the city that became the center of Akhenaten’s worship of the Aten, including ancient temples, palaces, residential areas, and the royal and noble tombs carved into the surrounding cliffs. Learn about the remarkable changes in religion, art, architecture, and daily life introduced during the Amarna Period. With your Egyptologist guide, discover the history of one of ancient Egypt’s most unusual and important royal cities while exploring its archaeological remains and the surrounding desert landscape.

   2 h

4. Visit the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, located in the remote eastern cliffs of Amarna and built for the pharaoh who founded the city of Akhetaten. Walk through the rock-cut passageways and chambers and discover the surviving reliefs and decorations connected with Akhenaten, Queen Nefertiti, and their royal family. The tomb offers a fascinating insight into the distinctive beliefs and artistic style of the Amarna Period. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Akhenaten, his worship of the Aten, and the significance of this unusual royal burial place.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 226% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4640 of 10229.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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