Escape Cairo’s crowds with Easy Transfer 24/7’s day trip to El Minya, home to some of Egypt’s most fascinating but lesser-known archaeological sites. Visit Tel El-Amarna, the ruins of Akhenaten’s revolutionary capital city, and explore the remarkable cliff tombs with their unique art and hieroglyphs.
Then see the impressive Middle Kingdom tombs at Beni Hassan, carved directly into limestone cliffs overlooking the Nile. We provide comfortable, air-conditioned transport for the 4-hour drive each way, making this adventure accessible and hassle-free. Perfect for history enthusiasts who want to experience authentic Egyptian archaeology away from the tourist crowds.
Pick up and transportation services from/to your hotel
All transfers are by a private A/C vehicle
Private English-speaking Tour guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
Shopping tours in Cairo
All taxes & service charges
Entry visa to Egypt
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Tipping
Begin the drive to El Minya through Egypt’s countryside. The route takes you along the Nile Valley with views of rural villages and farmland. We’ll make a rest stop after about 2 hours for refreshments and restroom facilities.
Arrive at the ruins of Akhenaten’s ancient capital city, built in the 14th century BC. Explore the remains of this unique pharaoh’s experimental city, including:
You’ll have plenty of time to walk through the ruins and take photos of these rarely-visited archaeological treasures.
Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine at a carefully selected local restaurant. The menu features grilled meats, rice, vegetables, and fresh bread. Vegetarian options including stuffed vegetables, beans, and salads are available. Use this time to rest and prepare for the afternoon visit.
Explore this remarkable necropolis containing 39 rock-cut tombs dating from the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BC). Key highlights include:
The tombs are carved directly into the limestone cliffs and offer some of the best-preserved Middle Kingdom art in Egypt.
Start the drive back to Cairo. We’ll make another rest stop during the return trip for refreshments and to stretch your legs.
Return to your hotel or any other preferred location in Cairo after a full day of archaeological exploration.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and remains at the discretion of travelers. While not obligatory, it holds significant value for the individuals assisting you during your travels.
Yes you can receive a refund if you cancelled within 30 days before the tour start date but 10% will be deducted from the deposit you paid. However, if you cancelled within 2 days or less you will not receive a refund
Yes, you can change the tour start date if there are at least 10 days remaining for the tour start date.
You can ask your embassy because there are countries that can take the visa upon arrival and there are other countries that need to apply first before traveling.
You can book any of our tours by filling the inquiry form in the tour’s page or sending us a message on our Email address or on our WhatsApp number.
We offer our tours in a various selection of languages like: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. If you want a specific language that we don’t offer we will do our best to make it available.
We accept US Dollars, EUR, and GBP.
You can let us know if you want a specific time schedule.
You can pay online with an online payment link but the price will increase by 5% due to bank tax/commission or you can pay with your card with the machine the tour manager has on the tour.
Our tours are completely private. You (and your group) will be alone with our tour guide and the driver and there will be no other passengers with you.
