Al Minya Discovery: Nile River Day Trip Uncovering Akhenaton's Capital City
Dayr Mawas
Embark on a unique day trip to Al Minya, Egypt, and uncover the ancient capital city of Akhenaton. Explore important religious sites and delve into the rich history of this off-the-beaten-path destination.
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tell el-Amarna - If you are fond of going where many don’t, then you are invited to discover Al Minya, four hours from Cairo. You will be transferred at 06:00 a.m. by our air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Minya, and then by a motorboat to Tal Al Amarna which was the capital of Akhenaton.
- Beni Hassan - After that, visit Beni Hassan where you will see many tombs from the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Additional Information
Step off the usual traveler’s track and head to Al Minya, located south of Cairo by the Nile river, to visit Tell Al Amarna, the capital city established by Akhenaton. Encircled by 452,000 acres of Egypt’s most critical farming regions, it additionally features some of the world’s key religious locations: - the Monastery Of The Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where the Holy Family lodged during their Egyptian sojourn, and the birth spot of Mary The Copt, the wife of Prophet Mohammed.
Location
Tell el-Amarna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
