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Tour Overview

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Duration

2 Days

Age Range

All ages

Run

Daily

Category

Culture

Guide Language

Free Cancellation

Not Available

Description

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Discover the hidden treasures of Middle Egypt on this 2-day El Minya tour from Cairo. Journey along the Nile Valley to explore the ancient sites of Beni Hasan, Tuna El-Gebel, and Tell El Amarna. Walk through centuries of history, from the pharaohs’ rock-cut tombs to Greco-Roman necropolises, all accompanied by your professional Egyptologist guide. This two-day adventure perfectly combines archaeology, culture, and scenic landscapes for true history lovers.



Highlights


Visit Beni Hasan tombs, showcasing vivid scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt.


Explore Tuna El-Gebel and the Tomb of Petosiris.


Discover the ruins of Tell El Amarna, founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten.


Enjoy a private guided experience with transportation from Cairo.


Overnight stay in a comfortable

El Minya hotel.

What's Included & Excluded

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What's Included

6 items covered

Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo hotel.

One-night accommodation in a 4-star El Minya hotel (half-board).

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.

Professional guide ( language upon request )

Lunch during tours on both days.

Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Not Included

1 additional items

Personal expenses and tips.

Tour Itinerary Itinerary

Day by Day

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Day 1
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Cairo – Beni Hasan & Overnight in El Minya

Your tour begins early in the morning with a pick-up from your Cairo hotel. Travel south through the Nile Valley toward El Minya, known as the “Bride of Upper Egypt.” Upon arrival, visit the remarkable tombs of Beni Hasan, which date back to the Middle Kingdom (around 2000 BC). These cliffside tombs are famous for their colorful wall paintings depicting ancient Egyptian wrestling, farming, and hunting scenes. After your visit, check in at your El Minya hotel and enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Location

City: Minya

Place: Minya

Minya
Minya
2
Day 2
Minya
Minya

Tuna El-Gebel & Tell El Amarna – Return to Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, set out to explore Tuna El-Gebel, an ancient necropolis that houses fascinating catacombs and the Tomb of Petosiris, a blend of Greek and Egyptian art. Continue your journey to Tell El Amarna, the capital city founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. Stroll among the ruins of temples, palaces, and Akhenaten’s royal tomb, feeling the echoes of Egypt’s revolutionary past. In the afternoon, drive back to Cairo, where your two-day archaeological journey comes to an end.
Location

City: Minya

Place: Minya

Minya
Minya

Flexible Pricing Plans

Private tour package

Starting from
300€

Available from December to January

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