Uncover the secrets of El Minya on a full-day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient tombs, archaeological sites, and necropolises that reveal the rich history of this captivating destination.
Uncover the secrets of El Minya on a full-day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient tombs, archaeological sites, and necropolises that reveal the rich history of this captivating destination.
- Cairo - In the morning, the tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel in Cairo and transfer them to El Minya, Egypt, which is a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in El Minya, the day tour will commence.
- Tuna el-Gebel - The tour includes a visit to Tuna El Gabal, primarily the burial site of the ancient city of Hermopolis, now known…
- Cairo - In the morning, the tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel in Cairo and transfer them to El Minya, Egypt, which is a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in El Minya, the day tour will commence.
- Tuna el-Gebel - The tour includes a visit to Tuna El Gabal, primarily the burial site of the ancient city of Hermopolis, now known as El Ashmonien. This site has become a significant archaeological location, attracting many tourists visiting Egypt. Tuna El Gabal and Hermopolis were central to the worship of Thoth, the god of wisdom in Ancient Egypt, revered since the predynastic period. It served as the necropolis for the fifteenth province in Egypt.
- Beni Hassan - The tour continues with a visit to the tombs of Beni Hassan, dating back to the Middle Kingdom in ancient Egyptian history. These tombs were the burial sites for many local governors of the El Minya region during the 11th dynasty, which ruled Egypt from 2134 to 1991 BC, and the 12th dynasty, reigning from 1991 to 1759 BC.
- Tell el-Amarna - The tour includes a look at the Attractions Map and Tablets. The Tell El-Amarna Tablets, also known as El-Amarna letters, were written by ancient Egyptians in the Babylonian language using cuneiform characters. These 350 clay tablets, dating back to the 15th century B.C., were discovered in 1887. They are distributed worldwide, with 50 in Cairo, 200 in Berlin, 22 in Oxford, and 82 in the British Museum, while a few remain privately owned.
- Minya Governorate - After the tour concludes, guests will be transferred back to their hotel in Cairo.
- Bottled water
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tipping
- Tipping
Discover the hidden treasures of El Minya on an all-inclusive full day tour from Cairo. Steeped rich in history, this captivating tour includes visits to major highlights like Tuna El Gabal—an ancient necropolis that whispers tales of bygone eras. Marvel at the Beni Hassan Tombs, where you’ll be introduced to ancient stories of noblemen immortalized…
Discover the hidden treasures of El Minya on an all-inclusive full day tour from Cairo. Steeped rich in history, this captivating tour includes visits to major highlights like Tuna El Gabal—an ancient necropolis that whispers tales of bygone eras. Marvel at the Beni Hassan Tombs, where you’ll be introduced to ancient stories of noblemen immortalized through art. Then, experience the allure of Tell El Amarna, an archaeological site brimming with countless tales of a long-forgotten past. Our full-day tour package ensures you won’t miss a moment of what El Minya has to offer.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
