Embark on a full day tour from Cairo to El Minya and immerse yourself in the ancient history and vibrant culture of this historic city. Explore timeless architecture, vibrant markets, and mesmerizing ruins on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a full day tour from Cairo to El Minya and immerse yourself in the ancient history and vibrant culture of this historic city. Explore timeless architecture, vibrant markets, and mesmerizing ruins on this unforgettable adventure.
- Cairo - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a tour guide.
- Tuna el-Gebel - The tour guide and driver will collect you from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you in a private, air-conditioned, latest model vehicle to El Minya, Egypt, which is a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in El Minya, start your day tour by visiting…
- Cairo - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a tour guide.
- Tuna el-Gebel - The tour guide and driver will collect you from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you in a private, air-conditioned, latest model vehicle to El Minya, Egypt, which is a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in El Minya, start your day tour by visiting Tuna El Gabal. Tuna El Gabal was primarily the burial site of the ancient city of Hermopolis, now known as El Ashmonien, and has become an important archaeological site attracting many tourists visiting Egypt.
Tuna El Gabal and Hermopolis were the centers of worship for the god Thoth, the god of wisdom in Ancient Egypt, revered since the predynastic period. It served as the necropolis for the fifteenth province in Egypt.
- Tell el-Amarna - Conclude your day by visiting the Tell El Amarna Attractions Map and Tablets. The Tell El-Amarna Tablets, also known as the El-Amarna letters, were written by the ancient Egyptians in the Babylonian language using cuneiform characters. These tablets, dating back to the 15th century B.C., were discovered in 1887. They are distributed across various locations worldwide, with 50 in Cairo, 200 in Berlin, 22 in Oxford, and 82 in the British Museum, while a few remain privately owned.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
- Beni Hassan - Visit the tombs of Beni Hassan, which date back to the Middle Kingdom in ancient Egyptian history. These tombs served as the burial site 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, which reigned from 1991 to 1759 BC.
- Cairo - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Bottled water
- All Pickup and drop off transfers from Cairo airport
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- All Pickup and drop off transfers from Cairo airport
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Full Day Tour to El Minya from Cairo
Experience the historic city of El Minya on our specially curated Full Day Tour from Cairo. Witness the timeless architecture, vibrant local markets and mesmerizing ancient ruins as we journey from the bustling city of Cairo to the serene landscapes of El Minya. A wonderful blend of history and modern city culture awaits you on this day-long adventure.
Full Day Tour to El Minya from Cairo
Experience the historic city of El Minya on our specially curated Full Day Tour from Cairo. Witness the timeless architecture, vibrant local markets and mesmerizing ancient ruins as we journey from the bustling city of Cairo to the serene landscapes of El Minya. A wonderful blend of history and modern city culture awaits you on this day-long adventure.
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.
