El Minya Full Day Tour from Cairo to Ancient Egyptian Sites

Start your El Minya Full Day Tour from Cairo to Ancient Egyptian Sites with an early morning departure toward Middle Egypt. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through the countryside. Upon arrival in El Minya begin your adventure at Tel El Amarna. Tel El Amarna is the city founded by King Akhenaten during the 18th Dynasty. Explore the remains of this city and learn about Akhenaten’s reign, his religious reforms and the historical importance of Amarna.

Continue to Tuna El Gabal. Tuna El Gabal is a site connected with the ancient city of Hermopolis. Discover its tombs, monuments and religious remains while your guide explains the history and significance of the area. The peaceful surroundings make this visit a memorable part of your journey through El Minya.

Your El Minya day tour from Cairo then continues to Beni Hassan, one of the region’s important archaeological sites. Visit the famous rock-cut tombs dating mainly to the Middle Kingdom. See beautifully preserved scenes depicting hunting, agriculture, sports, crafts, and everyday life in ancient Egypt. Learn about the governors and nobles who were buried here and their role in the history of the region.

After completing your visits to Tel El Amarna, Tuna El Gabal and Beni Hassan begin your return journey, to Cairo arriving in the evening after a day exploring El Minya’s ancient heritage.