2-Day Trip to El Minya from Cairo

Wonderful two-day trip through the city of Minya from Cairo to visit Tuna El Gebel where the sacred cemetery of Hermopolis during the Greco-Roman period, the tombs carved in stone in Beni Hasan and the city of El Amarna which was the center of the cult of Aten , God of the sun.

Tour itinerary:

Day 1: Transfer Cairo / Minya - Tuna El Gebel

Pick up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza & transfer by our modern & private air conditioned van to enjoy your splendid tourin El Minya (arrive El Minya after 4 HRS driving). Tuna El Gabel area which was the culture center where pilgrims gave homage to God THOT. The oldest and most important tombs belong to a High Priest of Toth called Petosiris. 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 in a local restaurant.Back to the hotel. Overnight in Minya.

Day 2: Beni Hasan - El Amarna - Back to Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to 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 II the governor.

Than transfer by boat to visit the city of Tell El Amarna. Which was considered the capital of Akhenaton and was the center of the worship of Aten- the sun or solar disk, the deity of a strong monotheistic cult, particularly during the reign of Akhenaten-. There the king passed, his famous wife Nefertiti and his daughters, and probably Tutankhamun was born and spent his early years there.Lunch in a local restaurant.Back to the hotel in Cairo. End of our services.

Included services:

• Pick up at your hotel in Cairo / Giza.
• Transfers minya / hotel vice versa by private air conditioned vehicle.
• All transportation service during the tour by private air conditioned vehicle.
• Accommodation 01 night in El Minya with breakfast included.
• Daily lunch during excursions
• Transfer by boat to the city of El Amarna.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites.
• Expert Egyptology guide during the tours.
• Daily mineral water bottleand soft drink on board the vehicle..
• All service charges & taxes.

Excluded services:

• Beverage not mentioned, tipping, personal expenses, or any extras not mentioned.

Type of accommodation:

• Siva Nefertiti Hotel / Grand Aton Hotel "4 * hotels"

• Price per person: