Explore El Minya’s hidden gems: Tuna El Gabal, Beni Hassan Tombs, and Tell El Amarna. Dive into ancient Egypt’s history and culture on this full-day tour.
Explore El Minya’s hidden gems: Tuna El Gabal, Beni Hassan Tombs, and Tell El Amarna. Dive into ancient Egypt’s history and culture on this full-day tour.
- Cairo - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a tour guide.
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Tuna el-Gebel - Tuna El Gabal served primarily as the burial site for the ancient city of Hermopolis, now known as El Ashmonien. It has become a significant archaeological site attracting numerous tourists visiting Egypt.
Tuna El Gabal and Hermopolis were…
- Cairo - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a tour guide.
- Tuna el-Gebel - Tuna El Gabal served primarily as the burial site for the ancient city of Hermopolis, now known as El Ashmonien. It has become a significant archaeological site attracting numerous tourists visiting Egypt.
Tuna El Gabal and Hermopolis were central to the worship of Thoth, the god of wisdom in Ancient Egypt, revered since the predynastic period. It functioned as the necropolis for the fifteenth province of Egypt.
- Beni Hassan - The tombs of Beni Hassan date back to the Middle Kingdom era in ancient Egyptian history. These tombs served as the burial sites for many local governors of the El Minya region during the 11th dynasty, which ruled Egypt from 2134 to 1991 BC, and the 12th dynasty, which reigned from 1991 to 1759 BC.
- Tell el Amarna - Explore the Tell El Amarna Attractions Map and Tablets. Known as the El-Amarna letters, these tablets were written by ancient Egyptians in the Babylonian language using cuneiform script. The Tell El-Amarna Tablets, approximately 350 clay tablets from the 15th century B.C., were discovered in 1887. They are distributed globally, with 50 in Cairo, 200 in Berlin, 22 in Oxford, and 82 in the British Museum, while a few remain privately owned.
- Cairo - Conclude your tour with a transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tipping
- Tipping
Join a full-day excursion to El Minya and uncover the hidden treasures of ancient Egypt. Explore the revered site of Tuna El Gabal, home to the remnants of a temple dedicated to the god Thoth. Marvel at the captivating Beni Hassan Tombs, renowned for their detailed murals and carvings illustrating daily life in ancient Egypt. Dive into history at Tell…
Join a full-day excursion to El Minya and uncover the hidden treasures of ancient Egypt. Explore the revered site of Tuna El Gabal, home to the remnants of a temple dedicated to the god Thoth. Marvel at the captivating Beni Hassan Tombs, renowned for their detailed murals and carvings illustrating daily life in ancient Egypt. Dive into history at Tell El Amarna, the capital city established by Akhenaten and Nefertiti. Experience the rich history and culture of Egypt with this memorable tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
