Tell al-Amarna Tours Inspired by Literature

Tours in Tell al-Amarna

Browse the incredible trips here at Literary Tours Egypt that visit Tell al-Amarna, the archeological site of the ruins and tombs of the city of Akhetaton. Built between 1348 and 1344 BCE, Pharaoh Akhnaton established Akhetaton as Ancient Egypt’s new capital city with the intention of building an entire culture around the worship of Aton, who he considered to be the one god. The modern name Amarna comes from the Beni Amran tribe and ‘Tell’ simply means ‘hill’.

Below, you’ll find all of the tours that visit Tell al-Amarna. If you’re trying to work out your literary trip in Egypt, you may also like to check out our tour packages that visit Cairo and our tours that visit Luxor. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Agatha Christie in Egypt Luxury 15-day Tour
Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie in Egypt Luxury 15-day Tour

From$11,400
15 Days
Max People : 6
Cruise on the Nile in 5* luxury. Soak up the atmosphere and culture during this exceptional tour, with our specially trained guides
Egyptian Museum Exterior
Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie in Cairo Luxury 5-day Tour

From$3,250
5 Days
Max People : 6
Go back in time and experience the hotel where Agatha stayed as a young woman. Soak up the atmosphere and culture of this incredible country.
Amelia Peabody in Egypt - Crocodile on the Sandbank, 3-day Tour
Elizabeth Peters

Amelia Peabody in Egypt – Crocodile on the Sandbank, 3-day Tour

From$850
3 Days
Max People : 6
Elizabeth Peters’ novel, Crocodile on the Sandbank, features the first appearance of the truly brilliant character Amelia Peabody.