cairo: Overnight Tour To El Minya from Cairo by car

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ID: GYG442887-797534
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 2 days


Description

This tour will take you off of the traditional tourist track to El Minya, 4 hours south of Cairo in Upper Egypt. Enjoy two days touring the sights in the area, including pharaonic tombs
Day 01: El Minya – Tuna El Gabal
In the morning you will be picked you up by your private guide and driver from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to El Minya, about 4 hours. Arrive El-Minya and start to visit the city’s site, including the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in El Minya, then proceeds to Tuna El Gabal where you can see the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, and Isadora tomb (This tomb goes back to the 2nd century AD and belongs to Isadora renowned for her beauty in the city of Hermopolis ), overnight in El Minya.

Day 2: Beni Hassan – Tel El Amarna – Cairo
In the morning, your tour guide will escort you to Beni Hassan, where you can see Bakhet III's tomb (Bakhet III was the Governor of the Oryx Nome), Khnumhotep tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty) and Khety tomb (It belongs to a governor in the 11th dynasty). Lunch at a local restaurant then proceeds to Tel El Amarna where you can see the northern tombs, which are Ahmose tomb and Huya tomb. Later, drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Highlights

  • Discover the hidden treasures of Egypt
  • Enjoy a magical day tour to El Minya.
  • Discover Tal Al Amarna, the capital of Akhenaton.
  • Explore the old and Middle kingdom of Egypt.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.