ALMinya day tour Tell El Amarna and Beni Hasan
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Overview
On this Al Minya day tour, you will explore a mix of natural scenery and ancient Egyptian monuments. You’ll visit the rock-cut tombs at Bani Hassan and see how the tombs’ cut‑into‑the‑rock architecture contrasts with the surrounding landscape. The tour also includes the ancient city of Tel Al‑Amarna, built by the king Akinaton and located to the south of Al Minya, where you’ll encounter a distinctive artistic style that is not seen elsewhere in Egypt. Along the way, an expert tour guide will accompany you on a private day tour, providing context and interpretation as you move between sites. The experience will focus on the visual contrasts between nature and ancient design, and on the unique art and history associated with Tel Al‑Amarna and the Bani Hassan tombs.
Highlights
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Private transfer to and from your Cairo hotel
- ✓Professional egyptologist tour guide
- ✓Entrance fees to Tell el-Amarna
- ✓Tourist permit
- ✓Bottle of water
- ✓Visit Bani Hasan Al Ashraf
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 12 hours
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Private transfer to and from your Cairo hotel · Professional egyptologist tour guide · Entrance fees to Tell el-Amarna · Tourist permit · Bottle of water · Visit Bani Hasan Al Ashraf · All taxes and fees
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- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
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