El Minya Tour from Cairo for 2 days

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Excellent El Minya Tour from Cairo for 2 Days

Discover the remarkable wonders of ancient Egypt in Beni Hassan and Tel El Amarna and many other attractions through this El Minya Tour from Cairo for 2 days. We want to extend a warm welcome to you on our two-day El Minya excursion from Cairo, during which you’ll visit some of Upper Egypt’s hidden treasures. Your knowledgeable tour guide will serve as your escort and companion for the trip as you go to Tuna el Gabal, the Tombs of Beni Hassan, and the historic city of Tel el Amarana. Come on a journey with us right now and embrace the spirit of discovery!

Tour Highlights

Explore the Historical Wonders of El Minya

Tuna El Gabal
Beni Hassan
Tel El Amarna

Tour Inclusions

The service includes pick-up from your hotel and return.
1 Night accommodation at a 4* hotel in El Minya based on B.B.
Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
A modern private air-conditioned vehicle for your trip.
Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
2 lunch meals.
Bottled water on the car.
All charges and taxes

Tour Exclusions

Tipping.
Egypt entry visa.
Any optional tours.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to El Minya/Visit Tuna El Gabal: Let’s have a morning departure when your personal Egyptologist will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours drive to El Minya, and upon arrival, you will be taken to visit the ancient great plain where Akhenaton got his divine inspiration to establish his city. Then, you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch at a good restaurant, then move to see:

Tuna El Gabal

It’s an ancient archaeological site that was used as the burial tombs of the ancient city of Hermopolis. Tuna El Gabal also served as the worship center of the god Thoth, the deity of wisdom, and the most renowned tomb you will visit in the cemetery is the tomb of Petosiris, one of Thoth’s loyal priests.

At the end of the day, we will drive you to a 4* hotel to check in and overnight.

Day 2: Visit Beni Hassan & Tel El Amarna; Return to Cairo: Start your day with breakfast, then your tour guide will pick you up by a modern private car to continue your trip to El Minya with:

Beni Hassan Tombs

It’s one of the most impressive burial sites. Date back to the reign of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, the tombs of Beni Hassan had been used as a resting place for the governors of El Minya during the ruling time of the 11th and 12th dynasties.

Unlike most burial sites in Ancient Egypt, they founded the tombs of Beni Hassan on the east bank of the Nile.

Let’s have lunch at a local restaurant, then head to visit:

Tel Al Amarna

It’s one of the hidden treasures of the Nile Valley that was founded by Pharaoh Akhenaton in 1363 BC as his new capital after he decided to change Egypt’s worship system and unify all the Egyptians’ gods into one god, Aten, the god of the sun.

Finally, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo by your A/C vehicle.

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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