2-Day Private El Minya Archaeological Tour from Cairo

Cairo-El Minya

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What to See in El Minya Egypt

Wondering what to see in El Minya Egypt? El Minya is home to some of Middle Egypt’s most fascinating archaeological sites, including the ancient tombs of Beni Hassan, Tuna El Gabal, and the remains of Tell El-Amarna. Our 2-Day Private El Minya Archaeological Tour from Cairo gives you the opportunity to explore these historic sites with a private Egyptologist guide and comfortable transportation.

This El Minya Tour from Cairo is ideal for travelers who want to discover a different side of ancient Egypt away from the more popular tourist destinations. Over two days, you will explore important archaeological sites, learn about the Middle Kingdom and Amarna Period, and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in El Minya.

Unlike typical Cairo day tours, this two-day experience allows you to explore El Minya at a more relaxed pace, with enough time to visit its major archaeological highlights without rushing.

The 2 day El Minya Archaeological tour combines history, ancient tombs, religious heritage, and fascinating stories from some of Egypt’s most important historical periods, making it a memorable addition to your Egypt itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Cairo to El Minya – Tuna El Gabal

How to Visit Beni Hassan and Tuna El Gabal

The easiest way to visit Beni Hassan and Tuna El Gabal from Cairo is with a private guided tour that includes transportation, an Egyptologist guide, and organized sightseeing. A two-day itinerary allows enough time to explore the main archaeological sites without trying to visit them all in a single rushed day.

Start your 2-Day Private El Minya Archaeological Tour from Cairo early in the morning with a private transfer from your hotel. Your professional Egyptologist guide will meet you before traveling by a private air-conditioned vehicle to El Minya, a journey of approximately four hours.

When you reach El Minya, begin walking through the nearby archaeological places. Take time to learn about the long story of this key region in Middle and New Kingdom Egypt.

Next, head to Tuna El Gabal. This old site connects with Hermopolis. It also relates to Thoth, the god linked with wisdom and knowledge. The area is famous for burial grounds. One highlight is the tomb of Petosiris, who was a senior priest of Thoth.

Your guide will explain the history, religious traditions, and archaeological significance of the site as you explore the ancient tombs and remains.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to your hotel. In the evening, check in to your comfortable 5-star hotel in El Minya and relax after your day of sightseeing.

Day 2:
Beni Hassan & Tell El-Amarna – Return to Cairo

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin the second day of your El Minya Tour from Cairo. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to visit two of the region's most important archaeological attractions.

First, you will visit the Beni Hassan Tombs. This site is one of the best known in Middle Egypt. Most tombs date to the Middle Kingdom. The rock-cut tombs were made for local governors and officials. Many walls still show paintings. You can see daily life, games, farming scenes, and military events.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to your next archaeological site.

Then you will go to Tell El-Amarna. This ancient city was set up by Pharaoh Akhenaten. He chose it as the base for his religious changes. You will walk through parts of the city that remain. You will also see how Akhenaten worshiped Aten. You can notice the special look of art from the Amarna Period.

After completing your sightseeing, begin the drive back to Cairo in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Your 2 day El Minya Archaeological tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • The Service of pick up from your hotel and return.
    • 1 Night accommodation at 4* hotel in El Minya based on B.B.
    • Egyptologist tour guide during Egypt Day 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 vehicle.
    • All charges and taxes

Exclusion

    • Tipping.
    • Any Optional Tours.
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The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation, a professional Egyptologist guide, hotel accommodation in El Minya, sightseeing tours, entrance fees to the included archaeological sites, and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

The 2-Day Private El Minya Archaeological Tour from Cairo is suitable for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, temples, tombs, and destinations away from the main tourist routes.

The price includes private transportation from Cairo, an Egyptologist guide, one night of accommodation in El Minya, entrance tickets to the scheduled sites, and meals specified in the itinerary.

This itinerary gives you two days to explore El Minya's important archaeological sites at a comfortable pace, including Beni Hassan, Tuna El Gabal, and Tell El-Amarna, without trying to complete everything in one long day.

The easiest way to visit Beni Hassan and Tuna El Gabal from Cairo is through a private guided tour with organized transportation. This El Minya Tour from Cairo combines both archaeological sites with other important attractions over two days.

During the 2-Day Private El Minya Archaeological Tour from Cairo, you can visit Beni Hassan, Tuna El Gabal, Tell El-Amarna, and the Tomb of Petosiris while learning about the history of Middle Egypt from your Egyptologist guide.

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