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Egypt · Archaeology
The journey
Discover the highlights of El Menia on this 2-day excursion from Cairo. Visit the pharaonic tombs and ancient remains at Tuna El Gabal, Beni Hassan, and Tel El Amarna, and explore the plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Ancient scriptures, architecture, and hieroglyphs make this journey a worthwhile experience for anyone interested in Egypt's past.
Proceed to Tuna El Gabal and visit the tomb of Petosiris, the Ibis catacombs, and Isadora's tomb.
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Day by day
Pick up from your hotel in Cairo.
Arrive in El Menia and visit the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build this city.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed to Tuna El Gabal and visit the tomb of Petosiris, the Ibis catacombs, and Isadora's tomb.
Overnight stay in El Menia.
Travel to Beni Hassan.
Visit the tomb of Bakhet III, who was the Governor of the Oryx Nome; the tomb of Khnumhotep, who was a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty; and the tomb of Khety, which belongs to a governor from the 11th dynasty.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed to Tel El Amarna and visit the tombs of Ahmose and Huya.
Drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
The route
The fine print
Pick-up and return services from your hotel in Cairo
Accommodation in Menia at Aton Hotel, a 4-star hotel, with breakfast
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all sights in Menia
Lunch in El Menia at a local restaurant
Mineral water and soft drinks
Logistics
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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