El Minya Day Tour from Cairo by car

5.0
(2 reviews) Cairo, Egypt

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

If you are fond of out off the beaten track monuments, you are invited to discover Al Menia approximately 4 hours far from Cairo. You will be transferred at 06:00 a.m. by our air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Menia.

then by a motor boat to Tal Al Amarna which was the capital of Akhenaton. After that, visit Bani Hassan where you will see many tombs from the Old Kingdom and Middle kingdom.

What's Included

Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks
Pick up services from hotel & return
Entry Fees (Optional)
Expert Egyptologist guide (Optional)
Gratuities
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Beni Hassan

    Tour Guide pick up you from your hotel and transfer with your tour guide by air conditioned car to start your historical tour to El Minya from Cairo (arrive El Minya after 4 HRS driving) firstly visit Beni Hassan which is the site of almost 40 tombs from the 11th and 12th dynasty. These tombs are: Tomb of BAQET who was governor and solider, second one for KHETY who was the son of the owner of the first tomb, third one of AMENMHET and the fourth for KHUNUMHOTEP the successor of King Amenemhat.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tuna el-Gebel

    Then continue the tour to Tuna El Gabel area which was the culture centre where pilgrims gave homage to God THOT. After that you will be moved to Tell Al Amarna where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god Aton and this city now is the site of the most romantic era of Pharaonic history. Lunch will be served at good quality restaurant during the day tour in El Minya from Cairo. Finally you will be drive by your guide back to your hotel in Cairo.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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