Major city · Egypt
Beni Hasan
Go for a half-day stop between Minya and Mallawi: see the Middle Kingdom cliff tombs and Speos Artemidos, then move on. Not a base.
Beni Hasan is a small archaeological site on the east bank of the Nile, about 20 km south of Minya. Its 39 cliff-hewn tombs date mostly to the 11th and 12th Dynasties; four decorated ones are open. The nearby Speos Artemidos rock-cut temple adds another 30 min. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Minya or en route between Middle Egypt towns. There is no reason to sleep here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airports
- CAI · HMB
- Nights
- 0
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- Egypt ↗Drones need prior permission and are routinely confiscated on arrival; leave them at home.
- Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Beni Hasan122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beni Hasan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyBeni Hasan is safe for tourists during daylight hours.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAI Cairo International (About 3 h north by car; the nearest major international gateway.).
- Getting aroundPrivate taxi from Minya or Mallawi is the only practical option.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at rest-housecheckEGP 10–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Private taxi Minya–Beni Hasan (one way)checkEGP 100–200
- Museum or sight ticketSite entrycheckEGP 25
- Budget bedPrivate taxi (per car), a night, per roomEGP 150
- Mid-range bedPrivate taxi (per car), a night, per roomEGP 200
- High-end bedPrivate taxi (per car), a night, per roomEGP 300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 300 · Mid EGP 600 · High EGP 1,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAI Cairo International (About 3 h north by car; the nearest major international gateway.) · HMB Sohag International (About 2 h south by car; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beni Hasan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Private taxi from Minya or Mallawi is the only practical option. The site is a short walk from the parking area up stone steps. A tourist police escort usually accompanies the taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Minya
goDoor to door: 30 min
Private taxi, about 20 min
Base town with hotels and the Tuna el-Gebel necropolis.
Mallawi
goDoor to door: 25 min
Private taxi, about 15 min
Closer but smaller; has a local museum.
El-Ashmunein
goDoor to door: 45 min
Private taxi via Mallawi, about 30 min
Ruins of Hermopolis and the ibis catacombs.
Assiut
cautionDoor to door: 2 h
Private taxi, about 1.5 h
Larger city but limited tourist infrastructure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Minya
20 km (12 mi) north; the nearest town with hotels and guesthouses.12 mi (20 km) north; the nearest town with hotels and guesthouses.
Mallawi
About 15 km (9.3 mi) south; smaller but closer to the site.About 9.3 mi (15 km) south; smaller but closer to the site.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 300–500 (taxi share + entry + baksheesh)
- Mid
- EGP 500–800 (private taxi + entry + baksheesh + coffee)
- High
- EGP 800+ (private taxi + guide + extra stops)
Trip budget
| Private taxi (per car)1 × 1 night × EGP 200 | EGP 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × EGP 600 | EGP 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 140 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 770 per person per day, bed included | EGP 1,540 |
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2026 estimate in EGP; excludes accommodation (use Minya or Mallawi).
Prices of common things
| Site entrycheck | EGP 25 |
| Private taxi Minya–Beni Hasan (one way)check | EGP 100–200 |
| Baksheesh for guardcheck | EGP 5–10 |
| Coffee at rest-housecheck | EGP 10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Photography is reportedly not allowed inside the tombs.
- The guard expects baksheesh (at least EGP 5) for unlocking tombs and commentary.
- Police may restrict access to Speos Artemidos; ask at the site.
- No food or drink vendors at the site; bring water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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إلى منطقة بني حسن الأثريةTo Beni Hasan archaeological site
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Private taxi Minya → Beni Hasan: EGP 100–200, about 20 min (check)
- Site entry: EGP 25 (check)
Say or show
- بكام؟ — How much? (bi-kam?)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- افتح المقبرة، من فضلك — Open the tomb, please (iftaḥ al-maqbara, min faḍlik)
Carry small EGP notes for baksheesh and entry.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beni Hasan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified opening hours and photography rules.
- Eat page for the rest-house coffee and nearby Minya restaurants.
- Day-trip page linking Minya, Mallawi and El-Ashmunein.
Sources
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