Discover Al Minya's Treasures - Off The Beaten Path - A Day Trip From Cairo
Description
Go off the typical tourist path and travel to Al Minya, south of Cairo along the Nile river, to see Tell Al Amarna, the capital city founded by Akhenaton. Surrounded by 452,000 acres of Egypt's most important farmlands, it is also home to some of the world's faiths most important sites: - the Monastery Of The Virgin Mary, where the Holy Family was to have stayed during their trip to Egypt, as well it is the birthplace of Mary The Copt who married the Prophet Mohammed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
After that, visit Beni Hassan where you will see many tombs from the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all area Giza and Cairo hotels.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
