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Your expert guide from Cairo Top Tours will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, ready to embark on your exciting day trip to El Minya. The journey lasts approximately four hours, during which your private guide will share insights about Egypt's rich history.
Upon reaching El Minya, your first stop will be Tel El Amarna. This town was selected by Pharaoh Akhenaton of the Eighteenth Dynasty as the new capital around 1348 B.C., originally called Akhetaten, meaning "the horizon of God Aten."
Here, you'll have the chance to explore the stunning rock-cut tombs in both the southern and northern groups, along with one of the rare surviving royal palaces from ancient Egypt, the palace of Queen Nefertiti.
Next, your tour continues to Beni Hassan, where you'll visit the tombs of nobles and rulers from the Middle Kingdom. These tombs depict scenes of daily life, including activities like hunting, harvesting, and acrobatics, showcasing over 250 wrestling moves and providing a glimpse into life more than 4,000 years ago.
After concluding your visit to Tel El Amarna, your guide will take you back to your hotel in Cairo, and lunch will be served during your return journey. Enjoy this memorable exploration of ancient Egyptian heritage!
