Full-Day El Minya Tour from Cairo

FromEGP 55

12 hours

Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Discover ancient Egyptian history on a full-day tour from Cairo to El Minya, including visits to Beni Hassan and Tuna el-Gebel archaeological sites, with lunch provided.

Highlights

Explore ancient tombs at Beni Hassan
Discover the catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch
Experience the rich history of El Minya
Travel comfortably with round-trip transport

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Egypt's ancient history with this full-day tour from Cairo to El Minya. Begin your journey with comfortable round-trip transportation, ensuring a stress-free experience. Upon arrival, explore the fascinating tombs of Beni Hassan, renowned for their well-preserved murals and inscriptions. Next, delve into the catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel, an ancient necropolis that offers a glimpse into Egypt's burial practices. Throughout the day, enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, providing a taste of authentic cuisine. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Egypt's rich heritage beyond the typical tourist paths, all in a single day.

Included / Excluded

Round-trip transportation from Cairo to El Minya
Guided tours of Beni Hassan and Tuna el-Gebel archaeological sites
Lunch at a local restaurant in El Minya

Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

Duration: 5 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to private A/C the latest model vehicle to El Minya Egypt, a 4 Hours driving, After arriving El Minya Egypt start your day tour by visiting Tuna El Gabal, Tuna El Gabal was mainly the burial site of the ancient city of Hermopolis, or El Ashmonien as it is called today as it turned into an important archeological site that is visited by many tourists who travel to Egypt. Tuna El Gabal, and Hermopolis were the center of the worship of the god Thoth, the god of wisdom in Ancient Egypt, who was idolized as early as the predynastic period in Egypt. It was used as the necropolis of the fifteenth province in Egypt.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

End your day by visiting Tell El Amarna Attractions Map and Tablets, Tell El-Amarna Tablets or as it called El-Amarna letters, these tablets are written by the ancient Egyptians in the Babylonian language and cuneiform characters. Tell El-Amarna Tablets are about 350 clay tablets date back to the 15th century B.C, they are found in 1887. These Tablets are distributed in different places in the world, 50 of them are in Cairo, 200 in Berlin, 22 in Oxford, and 82 in the British Museum; but there are a few of them as private property. After the tour ends transfer back to Cairo to your hotel

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

Then visit The tombs of Beni Hassan, date to the reign of the Middle Kingdom in the ancient Egyptian history. These tombs were used as the burial place of many local governors of the region of El Minya during the ruling period of the 11thdynasty that ruled over Egypt for a period from 2134 till 1991 BC and the 12th dynasty that reigned from 1991 till 1759 BC.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Duration: 5 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

The tour operates with a minimum number of participants; check availability before booking.
Confirm your booking at least 48 hours in advance to secure your spot.
Be prepared for a full day of activities, including walking and exploring archaeological sites.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Easy Public Transport
Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

4.0

1 review

An amazing site off the tourist trail

The only practical way to see this amazing site in a day from Cairo. It is a long way, and days are short so the trip back is in the dark; be prepared for heavy security. The Royal Tombs and Beni Hassan are great but the site of Armana itself is little more than a drive-past and we were disappointed the visitor centre was not on the itinerary.

Jason_MNov 30, 2023VIATOR