Private 2-Day Tour to El Minya from Cairo Visiting Tuna El Gabal & Tel El Amarna
Tour Overview
Embark on a private 2-day tour from Cairo to El Minya, a hidden gem in Upper Egypt, and explore the fascinating historical sites of Tuna El Gabal and Tel El Amarna. This exclusive journey takes you off the beaten path to discover pharaonic tombs and ancient ruins, including the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, and the renowned Isadora tomb. Stay overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel and enjoy delicious local cuisine with lunches at traditional restaurants. Your adventure continues with visits to the tombs of Beni Hassan and the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, before returning to Cairo. All transfers, entrance fees, and services are included for a seamless and enriching experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Mallawi
Location: El Minya
Accommodation Name: Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
El Minya – Tuna El Gabal
At the morning you will be picked you up by your private guide and driver from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to El Minya, about 4 hours. Arrive El-Minya and start to visit the city’s site, including the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in El Minya, then proceeds to Tuna El Gabal where you can see the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs and Isadora tomb (This tomb goes back to the 2nd century AD and belongs to Isadora the renown for her beauty in the city of Hermopolis ), overnight in El Minya.
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Day 2 : Dayr Mawas
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Lunch
Beni Hassan – Tel El Amarna – Cairo
In the morning, your tour guide will escort you to Beni Hassan, where you can see Bakhet III tomb (Bakhet III was the Governor of the Oryx Nome), Khnumhotep tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty) and Khety tomb (It belongs to a governor in the 11th dynasty). Lunch at a local restaurant, then proceeds to Tel El Amarna where you can see the northern tombs among of which Ahmose tomb and Huya tomb. Later, drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
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Meals
Lunch and breakfast are included.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at a 4-star hotel (Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel) including bed and breakfast.
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Transportation
Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo and return, and all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Not Included
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Extras
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included.
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Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not suitable for pets.
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Public Transportation
No public transportation nearby.
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Infant Facilities
Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Mode of Transport
All transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey from your hotel in Cairo to El Minya and back.Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 4-star hotel in El Minya, either Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel, including bed and breakfast.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at a 4-star hotel, either Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel, including bed and breakfast.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast, lunch on both days at local restaurants in El Minya, and bottled water on board the vehicle.
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What are some of the main sites visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the pharaonic tombs and ruins at Tuna El Gabal, Beni Hassan, and Tel Amarna. Specific sites include the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, Isadora tomb, Bakhet III tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, Khety tomb, and the northern tombs at Tel El Amarna.
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Is transportation provided during the tour?
Yes, all transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and return services from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour cost?
Yes, entrance fees to all the sights in Minya are included in the tour cost.
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Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary and tipping are not included in the tour package.
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Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
The tour is not suitable for pets, infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Private 2-Day Tour to El Minya from Cairo Visiting Tuna El Gabal & Tel El Amarna
2 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: El Minya, Cairo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739016
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
