El Minya Day Tour from Cairo by Car – Discover Hidden Ancient Treasures Experience an unforgettable to explore one of Egypt’s most fascinating yet less-visited archaeological regions. This comprehensive journey takes you 245km south of Cairo to uncover remarkable Pharaonic sites along the Nile’s western bank.
Unique opportunity to visit Upper Egypt’s hidden gems in one day
Comfortable El Minya day tour from Cairo by car with private transfers
Explore significant historical sites including Tuna El Gabal and Beni Hassan
Learn from an expert Egyptologist guide about Akhenaten’s revolutionary period
Enjoy authentic local cuisine during included lunch stops
✔ Included:
Hotel pickup and return from Cairo/Giza
Private air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance fees to archaeological sites
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Lunch at a quality local restaurant
Bottled water throughout the tour
All taxes and service charges
✖ Excluded:
Gratuities (recommended)
Personal expenses
Any items not specifically mentioned
Your El Minya Day Tour from Cairo by Car begins with early morning pickup from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive through Egypt’s countryside to Minya, ancient Men’at Khufu (“the nursing city of Khufu”).
First, explore Akhenaten’s revolutionary capital at Tel El Amarna, where the pharaoh established his monotheistic worship of Aten. See the impressive Northern Tombs including those of Ahmose and Huya.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Tuna El Gabal to discover:
The beautifully decorated tomb of Petosiris
Fascinating Ibis catacombs
The touching memorial of Isadora
The tour culminates at Beni Hassan’s spectacular cliff tombs featuring:
Khnumhotep’s tomb (12th Dynasty governor)
Khety’s tomb (11th Dynasty official)
Bakhet III’s tomb (Governor of Oryx Nome)
Return to Cairo by evening, arriving at your hotel with unforgettable memories of this comprehensive.
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