10 Hour Historical Trip From Cairo To The Tombs In Upper Egypt
Highlights
Cairo, Menia
architectural, archaeological, historical
Group Tour
10 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore Beni Hassan, the site of almost 40 tombs from the 11th and 12th dynasty; Tuna El Gabel , the culture centre with strange rituals of sacrifices to please God Thoth and Tell El Amarna where the city of Minya was founded and became site of the most romantic era of pharaonic history.
Itinerary
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Sightseeing In Upper Egypt
Pick up from Cairo to El Minya by private air-conditioned van in the morning.
Arrive at El Minya after 4 hours driving.
Start your day tour by visiting Beni Hassan which is the site of almost 40 tombs from the 11th and 12th dynasty. Unfortunately only four are accessible to the visitors.
Continue to Tuna El Gebel area which was the culture center where pilgrims gave homage to God Thoth, the priests sacrificed ibis and baboons then mummified them and entombed them in the catacombs.
Move to Tell El Amarna where king Akhnaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new God Aton and this city now is the site of the most romantic era of pharaonic history.
Finally you will be escorted back to hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.