El Minya Day Tour from Cairo by car
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Highly recommended if you are looking for an archaeological experience outside of normal itineraries. Although the trip is about 3.5 hours by car (on good road), it is worth it (it is not much longer than going to Alexandria). We saw the tombs of Beni Hasan, Tel El Amarna (we didn’t see everything as it’s quite big and there’s no time, but it’s worth it) and Tuna El Gebel practically alone.
Very good guidance in really interesting historical places. The drive there is long, but it is definitely worth it. It was really one of my highlights in my trip to Egypt.
Walid the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer my questions. Both he and the driver Abdullah were also very accommodating of my request to switch out one of the planned stops for Tell el Amarna instead and guiding me on the fly. It might be better to book this one with at least a couple of people though as doing it solo was pricey, but was very lucky to get these two to help me! Also fair warning, there is a lot of driving but you definitely get off the beaten path and at least when I went, there were no other tourists which was fantastic. Thanks for a great trip!!
If you like your history and to go off yhe beaten track then this is for you. The tombs were amazing to see built high on the cliffs over looking the nile. The catacombs in the middle of the desert were totally unexpected. Be prepared, it is a long drive there and back and because of the need for police convoys there can be delays and some waiting (the driver coped brilliantly with it all and kept it as smooth as possible!). Our guide, Walid, kept us informed all the way though and was a fountain of knowledge. Definitely worth it if you want to see something most others won't.
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