3-Day Historical Tour of Menia with Tuna El Gabal and Amarna

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient Greek-Roman catacombs and the more than 3,000-year-old remains of Tuna El Gabal/Ashmounin
• 02 Visit Tell El Amarna, the old capital of King Akhenaton, and its tombs from several periods
• 03 Discover more than 3,500 years of history on the east bank of Minya
• 04 Climb to the great colourful tombs of Beni Hassan in the mountains of Minya

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through the ancient wonders of Menia. Explore the Greek-Roman catacombs and the more than 3,000-year-old remains of Tuna El Gabal/Ashmounin on the west bank of Minya, then visit Tell El Amarna, the old capital of King Akhenaton, with tombs from several periods that are more than 3,500 years old on the east bank. Conclude with the great colourful tombs of Beni Hassan in the mountains of Minya, a remarkably preserved archaeological treasure.

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through the ancient wonders of Menia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Menia

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Greek-Roman Catacombs and Tuna El Gabal

• Drive for 30 minutes to visit the Greek-Roman catacombs and the remains of the old monuments of Tuna El Gabal/Ashmounin, which are more than 3,000 years old, on the west bank of Minya.

Back to the hotel in the afternoon.

2

Day 02

Tell El Amarna and Ancient Tombs

• After breakfast, drive for 30 minutes to visit the old capital of King Akhenaton and the old tombs from several periods at Tell El Amarna, which are more than 3,500 years old, on the east bank of Minya.

Back to the hotel by lunchtime.

3

Day 03

Beni Hassan Colourful Tombs

• After breakfast, drive to the mountains on the east bank of Minya. This time, use the stairs up to visit the great colourful tombs of Beni Hassan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private qualified English-speaking tour guide
• Private air-conditioned van
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Government permission

What's Not Included

• Tipping
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Flat shoes
• Hat to avoid the sun
• Bottle of water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your accommodation in Menia city

Tour start

Minya, Qism Minya, Minya, Minya Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.