In early morning at 6:00 am your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Cairo to transfer to El Minya governorate a 4 hrs driving from Cairo and upon your arrival you visit Tuna El Gebel necropolis that was mainly the burial site of Hermopolis or El Ashmonien where the centre of worshiping of God THOT the God of writing knowledge and wisdom in ancient Egypt , it was used as the necropolis of the 15th province in ancient Egypt . (( duration 2 hrs )).
Then you will go to see Beni Hassan tombs that date back to the reign of the Middle Kingdom which these tombs were used as burial places of many local governors of the region of El Minya during the rule of the 11th dynasty about 2134 bc – 1991 bc ., and the 12th dynasty ( 1991 bc – 1759bc).
Duration 2hrs .
Then you will go to Tell Al Amarna or Akhetaten necroplolis and temples , which its name means the Sun disc ATEN in the Horizon , where the main capital city of Aten that was erected by king Amenhotep the 4th who he changed his name to Akhenaten which means the one who shining like Aten , but in short time after his death the city was destroyed by the High Priests of Amon and all what left were just the remains of the temples of Aten and some of the royal members tombs , we also found 350 tablets were made of clay date back to the 15th century bc they re found in 1887 ad. These tablets are distributed in different places in the world which 50 of them in Cairo museum , 82 in the British museum , 200 in Berlin museum and 22 of them in Oxford but there are a few of them as private property .
Then you will having lunch then be back to Cairo .

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Al Minya Gem & Tell Amarnna archaeological site .

Let’s explore the hidden gem and the treasures of El Minya on an all exclusive full day tour from Cairo to ensure you won’t miss a moment of what El Minya has to offer steeping rich history and to know what others don’t know this captivating tour includes visits to major highlights like Tuna El Gebel necropolis that whisper tales of bygone eras , Marvel at Beni Hassan tombs which you will be introduced to ancient secrets of the Nobel-men immortalized through art , then to the great experience of Tell El Amarna the most richest archaeological site in middle Egypt due to its hidden gem and unique art of temples of the God Aten .

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Tell El Amarnna Tombs
Bani Hassan Tombs
Tuna El Gabel cemetery

Day 1 :

Day 1

In early morning at 6:00 am your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Cairo to transfer to El Minya governirate a 4 hrs driving from Cairo and upon your arrival you visit Tuna El Gebel necropolis that was mainly the burial site of Hermopolis or El Ashmonien where the centre of worshiping of God THOT the God of writing knowledge and wisdom in ancient Egypt , it was used as the necropolis of the 15th province in ancient Egypt . (( duration 2 hrs )).
Then you will go to see Beni Hassan tombs that date back to the reign of the Middle Kingdom which these tombs were used as burial places of many local governors of the region of El Minya during the rule of the 11th dynasty about 2134 bc - 1991 bc ., and the 12th dynasty ( 1991 bc - 1759bc).
Duration 2hrs .
Then you will go to Tell Al Amarna or Akhetaten necroplolis and temples , which its name means the Sun disc ATEN in the Horizon , where the main capital city of Aten that was erected by king Amenhotep the 4th who he changed his name to Akhenaten which means the one who shining like Aten , but in short time after his death the city was destroyed by the High Priests of Amon and all what left were just the remains of the temples of Aten and some of the royal members tombs , we also found 350 tablets were made of clay date back to the 15th century bc they re found in 1887 ad. These tablets are distributed in different places in the world which 50 of them in Cairo museum , 82 in the British museum , 200 in Berlin museum and 22 of them in Oxford but there are a few of them as private property .
Then you will having lunch then be back to Cairo (Duration 2 hrs )
This tour included :
: all pick up and drop off
: private A/C vehicle
: private tour guide
: entry fees
: hassle free.
: lunch at nice restaurant
: excluding
: optional tours
: personal items
: Gratuities