2-Day Trip to El Minya from Cairo
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$267.00
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2-Day Trip to El Minya from Cairo
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo and return
- Accommodation at 4* hotel (Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel) including bed and breakfast
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout tours
- Entrance fees to all the sights in Minya
- Two lunch times during tour in El Minya at local restaurant
- Bottled water on board the vehicle
- All services charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Tour Plan
Day 1: Cairo to El Minya – Visit Tuna El Gabal
- Morning Departure from Cairo
Begin your journey with a private guide and driver who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a scenic drive south to El Minya, approximately 4 hours away. - Explore Akhenaton’s Sacred Site
Upon arrival, visit the historic plain where Pharaoh Akhenaton is believed to have received the divine vision to build his city. - Lunch in El Minya
Stop for a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant in the city. - Discover Tuna El Gabal
Head to Tuna El Gabal to explore fascinating ancient tombs, including the tomb of Petosiris, the sacred Ibis catacombs, and the beautiful Isadora Tomb, dating back to the 2nd century AD. - Overnight in El Minya
Spend the night in El Minya, resting up for the next day’s discoveries.
Day 2: Beni Hassan & Tel El Amarna – Return to Cairo
- Morning Exploration at Beni Hassan
Begin the day with a guided visit to the tombs of Beni Hassan, famous for their detailed wall paintings and well-preserved architecture. Key sites include: - Tomb of Bakhet III – A notable governor of the Oryx Nome.
- Tomb of Khnumhotep – A 12th Dynasty governor during the reign of Amenemhat III.
- Tomb of Khety – Dating back to the 11th Dynasty, belonging to another regional governor.
- Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Take a midday break to enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local spot. - Tour of Tel El Amarna
Continue on to Tel El Amarna, once the capital city built by Akhenaton. Explore the northern tombs, including: - Tomb of Ahmose
- Tomb of Huya – Both offer insights into the life and beliefs during Akhenaton’s reign.
- Return Journey to Cairo
After a full day immersed in ancient history, relax on the drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
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