2 Day Trip to El Minya From Cairo

Tour Details

Our 2 Day Trip to El Minya From Cairo will help you to know more about the deep history of Egypt and let you visit one of the outstanding cities of Egypt El Minya the capital of the sun god Aton or Aton’s skyline, known in modern times and known in modern times as El Minya province in Upper Egypt , Also you will Have a lot of fun in our two day tour where we will visit ancient tombs and special caves with cool animals. We will see rock-cut tombs at Beni Hassan and Tal El Amarna,

As well, in our 2-day trip to El Minya From Cairo visit the catacombs of baboons and ibis birds at Tuna El Gabal. You will learn a lot about these places and get to know all their curiosities. This trip will give you a deep and comprehensive insight into Egyptian culture and history in a short period, Also, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the country’s most outstanding tourist attractions.

In conclusion, The two-day trip to Minya is a unique opportunity to explore fascinating archaeological sites and learn about daily life in remote areas. This trip allows visitors to interact with ancient Egyptian history and enjoy a culturally-themed travel experience

Tour Summary

Duration	2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup & Drop off	Your Hotel in Cairo Downtown or Giza Area
Availability	Everyday
Tour Category	2 Days in Egypt Tour
Tour destinations	Al Minya City ,
Tour Type	Private & Historical tour ,

Tour Highlights

Tour Includes

Transportation Services From Your Hotel In Cairo Or Giza To El Minya During Our Egypt Day Tours And Return The Next Day.
Accommodation in Minya in a 4-star hotel overlooking the Nile including a bed and breakfast
Transportation to El Minya in a private air-conditioned car.
Certified English-Speaking Egyptologist Guide Throughout One Day In Cairo.
Tickets And Entrance Fees To All The Places Mentioned Above In Minya
Two Lunches During The Tours In Minya At A Local Restaurant.
Bottle Of Mineral Water Or A Soft Drink During All Tours In Cairo
All Service Charges And Taxes Included In Your Cairo Tour Are Included.

Tour Excludes

Tipping is optional
Any Extras not mentioned in Cairo One Day Tour Itinerary

Itenary

Day 1Cairo to El Minya / Tell el-Amarna / Tuna al Gabel

In the morning and after breakfast, our qualified Egyptologist personal tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to enjoy your guided day tours to El Minya from Cairo. It takes approximately 4 hours to drive on the modern road to El Minya. When you arrive at your destination, you will start visiting the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city Aketaten, then proceed to Tuna El Gabal, where you will see the tomb of Petosiris, the catacombs of Ibis and baboons and the tomb of Isadora (This tomb dates back to the 2nd century AD and belongs to Isadora, known for her love story in the city of Hermopolis.

After the tour, you will have your delicious lunch at an oriental restaurant during the tour. then you will go to the hotel and check in.

Overnight at El Minya.

Day 2Beni Hassan El Amarna back to Cairo

After you finish your leisurely breakfast, your private tour guide provided during your Cairo Day Tours will accompany you to Beni Hassan to visit the tombs of the nobles and rulers of the region during the Middle Kingdom, starting with the tomb of the high-ranking official named Bakhet. III, who served as Governor of the Oryx during the middle kingdom, the tomb of Khnumhotep (Khnumhotep was governor of Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty), in addition to the tomb of Khety, the governor of the region in the 11th dynasty, we will stop for lunch at a good quality local restaurant, then proceed to Tal El Amarna where Akhenaton and his beautiful queen Nefertiti lived. Upon arrival to Amarna you will see the northern tombs, including tombs such as the tomb of Ahmose and the tomb of Huya, you will also visit the site of the royal palace at Amarna.

At the end ,when you finish your Cairo tours and excursions to El Minya, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Privacy Policy

Payment Policy

Tour Packages:

We offer a low-down payment of only 20% to secure your space on the tour, including the hotel room, the cruise ship cabin, the domestic flight ticket and other travel-related services. The rest of the money can be paid up to two days before the arrival date or in cash at the arrival to your travel manager, so your reservation will be a risk-free investment.

Methods of Payment: The company accepts all kinds of secure payment methods such as Visa, Master Card, Direct Bank Transfer, PayPal, Western Union and we can provide you with the details about each one of them if ever needed.

Note: Please inquire for the current pricing over Christmas, New Year, Easter, and 2020 Holidays to get the best possible rate.

Children Policy

Children Policy, room sharing with a child and parents

for packages, Nile cruises, and hotels

Children under 2 years: free
Children under 6 years old: 25% of the total cost of the tour for an adult
Children under 12 years old: 50% of the total cost of the tour for an adult
All children 12 years or older are considered adults.

If your tour package includes flights or sleeping train an additional supplement may be applied for your child.

Our services

the provided services will be luxury services from A to Z, with luxury transportations, and experts qualified tour guides. and we take pride in doing our best so you can enjoy your vacation and just please note that its a private tour so you can change or modify as you like ( total flexibility to meet your requests)

Vacations in Egypt: Safety and Health during COVID-19

Social distancing enforced throughout our tours.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival.
Hand sanitizer provided for travelers and staff.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks provided for our travelers, tour guides, reps, and drivers during tours.
Guides, reps, & drivers are required to regularly wash hands.
Accommodations are licensed to meet the general regulations for hotels & tourism resorts with a maximum of 50% of its total capacity.
24/7 Follow up with our guests & staff in case of any symptoms appeared and immediately take the necessary actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people live in Minya?

Minya Governorate is administratively divided into (9) centers: Al-Adwa, Maghagha, Beni Mazar, Matay, Samalut, Minya, Abu Qurqas, Mallawi, Dayr Mawas, including (61) local village units with a total number of (361) main villages followed by (1824) hamlets, villages and villages, in addition to the new city of Minya.

What is the religion of Minya Egypt?

Christianity is the religion of a large portion of the population in Minya Governorate in Egypt. Copts constituted 19.4% of the population in 1914 and even today they are the majority in some parts of the governorate, with Copts currently representing about 40% of the Minya government area. There is a Minya Diocese of the Coptic Catholic Church, which is part of the Roman Catholic Church.

What is a famous archeological site in Minya?

Mallawi Museum Established in 1962, it includes many antiquities from different eras between the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman. It has 4 halls for antiquities extracted from Tuna el-Gebel, Ashmunin and Mir, and some artifacts from the Old Kingdom and Amarna eras. It consists of two floors. Tell el-Amarna The city of Tell el-Amarna is located 15 kilometers northeast of the city of Deir Mawas. It was built by Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti. It was the capital of Egypt during the era of the modern Pharaonic state. It has the first school of realistic art in the world, known as "Amarna Art". Al-Bahnasa It is located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the city of Beni Mazar, and it is said that its name is derived from the name of Baha al-Nisa, the daughter of the governor of the city during the Islamic conquest at that time. It includes many Islamic landmarks and historical mosques of Islamic importance, including the Mosque of Al-Hassan bin Saleh Zain Al-Abidin, which is the only mosque in Egypt that has two qiblas, and a group of domes, including the dome of Prince Ziyad Al-Fadl bin Al-Harith bin Amr of the Messenger of God. Al-Bahnasa is nicknamed "the second Baqi" due to the large number of martyrs who were martyred there during the Islamic conquest of Minya. Sheikh Abada It is located 8 kilometers east of the city of Mallawi. It was built by Emperor Hadrian to commemorate his friend Antinous, who drowned in the Nile. It was also called the city of Antinopolis, and the remains of the Temple of Ramses II were found there. It also has a large cemetery from several eras, including the Pharaonic era, the Greek era, and the Roman era. Tuna El-Gebel Located 67 kilometers southwest of Minya city, it was formerly an area called Ashmunin Archaeological Site. Its most important monuments are the tomb of Petosiris, the high priest from the Greco-Roman era, in addition to the mummy of Isadora, the martyr of pure love.

Who is the bride of Upper Egypt?

Minya, an Egyptian city nicknamed the Bride of Upper Egypt, is located in Middle Egypt in northern Upper Egypt on the west bank of the Nile River. The city is the capital of Minya Governorate and the administrative capital of Minya Center.