31 Dec 2021
We took the 1-day trip to Beni Hassan and Tel Al-Amarna from Giza. Super deluxe, with hotel pickup, spacious and comfortable van, built-in security, and excellent guide Mohamed Fayed and skillful driver Yosiree. Mohamed knows the history and culture of Egypt from ancient to modern times and is charming and funny to boot. The sites we visited-- colorful tombs and sprawling palace ruins--would probably be crammed with tourists anywhere but Egypt, but we had them to ourselves. Drive was long but very scenic, with Yosiree's Egyptian radio music and plenty of snacks to keep us happy.