Middle Egypt · Multi-day
Middle Egypt: Cities of Belief and Power
Go beyond the familiar Nile corridor to painted provincial tombs, sacred animal catacombs and the landscape of Akhenaten’s revolutionary capital.
Review the journey- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Pace
- Active
- Best for
- Special-interest archaeology; repeat visitors
- Booking
- Private · Request and confirm
The journey
Journey overview
Go beyond the familiar Nile corridor to painted provincial tombs, sacred animal catacombs and the landscape of Akhenaten’s revolutionary capital.
Why you’ll love it
Why this journey works.
A route designed around the strongest story of Middle Egypt, not a disconnected checklist.
Private interpretation by a licensed Egyptian Egyptologist.
Time and sequence are adjusted to current access, comfort and the character of the place.
The story
How the places connect.
Go beyond the familiar Nile corridor to painted provincial tombs, sacred animal catacombs and the landscape of Akhenaten’s revolutionary capital. The programme balances archaeological depth with the landscape and present-day context that make the sites intelligible.
Places & experiences
Main places and experiences.
Minya base
Explore Minya base with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Beni Hassan tombs
Examine Beni Hassan tombs within its wider funerary landscape, focusing on royal or private identity, ritual, craftsmanship and the practical realities of ancient building. Interior access is confirmed separately where required.
Tuna el-Gebel
Read Tuna el-Gebel with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Tell el-Amarna where permitted
Follow Tell el-Amarna where permitted with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Optional Ashmunein
Understand Optional Ashmunein with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Detailed itinerary
Day-by-day route and timing.
- 01
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Minya base
Explore Minya base with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
- 02
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Beni Hassan tombs
Examine Beni Hassan tombs within its wider funerary landscape, focusing on royal or private identity, ritual, craftsmanship and the practical realities of ancient building. Interior access is confirmed separately where required.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
- 03
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Tuna el-Gebel
Read Tuna el-Gebel with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
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Tell el-Amarna where permitted
Follow Tell el-Amarna where permitted with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
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Optional Ashmunein
Understand Optional Ashmunein with your Egyptologist, placing it in the wider story of Middle Egypt and explaining why it belongs at this point in the journey. Timing and access are managed around current conditions.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
Optional enhancements
Optional additions.
- Continue to Abydos/Luxor
Practical information
Planning details.
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
Exact timing, access, transport, meal arrangements, physical effort and commercial terms are confirmed in the final proposal.
Included
- Private transport
- Two hotel nights
- Specialist Egyptologist
- Admissions
- Meals as listed
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Services not listed as included
Accessibility & effort
Physical effort and access.
The published pace is Active. Exact walking, stairs, heat exposure and interior access are reviewed before confirmation.
Questions
Before you request.
Is this journey private?
Yes. It is planned as a private, request-and-confirm experience unless a specific joining departure is stated.
Can the sequence change?
Yes. Opening hours, access, weather and operational conditions may require a logical adjustment without weakening the core experience.
When is the price confirmed?
The final price is confirmed after dates, traveller count, transport, admissions and selected enhancements are reviewed.
Important note
Never sell until current access and security routing are verified.
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