Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour El Minya and Beni Hassan Tour from Cairo with Amarna

8 Hours Round trip from Minya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the Nile River by motorboat to reach El Minya
02 Explore the ruins of Amarna and noble tombs with preserved reliefs
03 Visit the plain where Akhenaton received inspiration to build his city
04 Discover Beni Hassan's vast necropolis with 300 tombs
05 See statues of King Akhenaton and Queen Nefertiti at Amarna

Travel from Cairo to explore El Minya, the capital city of Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt, and witness the magnificence of the Egyptian pharaohs. Cross the Nile River by motorboat, discover the ruins of Amarna and the noble tombs with preserved reliefs, and visit the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Continue to Beni Hassan to explore its vast necropolis and the royal tombs of Akhenaton, Bakhet III, Khnumhotep, Amenemhat III, and Khety on this 8-hour tour.

Proceed to the 25 tombs of the nobles, some of which still preserve their reliefs and decorated scenes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Menia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Minya, Amarna and Beni Hassan Exploration

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo and begin the tour by crossing the Nile River to the eastern bank by motorboat.
Arrive at El Minya and discover the ruins of the city, which was once the capital of Egypt for a short time during the reign of King Amenhotep IV.
Proceed to the 25 tombs of the nobles, some of which still preserve their reliefs and decorated scenes.
Visit the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build this city.
Discover the Royal Tomb of Akhenaton and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to Beni Hassan, a huge necropolis that houses 300 tombs.
Explore the royal tombs in Beni Hassan, including the tombs of Bakhet III, Khnumhotep, and Khety.
See the statues of King Akhenaton and his beautiful wife Nefertiti found at the site of Amarna.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.