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Tour To El Minya The Capital Of Egypt B.C.
Cairo
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Experience the wonders of El Minya, the historic capital of Egypt, with our exclusive private car tour accompanied by a knowledgeable driver. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city as you explore its iconic landmarks and ancient ruins. With our reliable and comfortable transportation, you can discover all the hidden gems and archaeological treasures El Minya has to offer at your own pace. Unveil the captivating history of Egypt's past as you soak in the breathtaking landscapes during this unforgettable journey.
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
Bottle of Water
All Taxes Services
Personal Items
Tipping
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the wonders of El Minya, the historic capital of Egypt, with our exclusive private car tour accompanied by a knowledgeable driver. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city as you explore its iconic landmarks and ancient ruins. With our reliable and comfortable transportation, you can discover all the hidden gems and archaeological treasures El Minya has to offer at your own pace. Unveil the captivating history of Egypt's past as you soak in the breathtaking landscapes during this unforgettable journey.
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
Bottle of Water
All Taxes Services
Personal Items
Tipping
Itinerary
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Cairo
At 06:00 in the morning 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
4 hours
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Tuna el-Gebel
Tuna el-Gebel (Arabic: تونة الجبل, Coptic: ⲑⲱⲛⲓ) was the necropolis of Khmun (Hermopolis Magna). It is the largest known Greco-Roman necropolis in Egypt, dating from the New Kingdom to the Roman Period, and seeing heavy use in the Ptolemaic Period. Tuna el-Gebel is located in Al Minya Governorate in Middle Egypt.
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.
2 hours
3
Tombs Of Beni Hassan
Beni Hasan (also written as Bani Hasan, or also Beni-Hassan) (Arabic: بني حسن) is an ancient Egyptian cemetery. It is located approximately 20 kilometers (12 mi) to the south of modern-day Minya in the region known as Middle Egypt, the area between Asyut and Memphis.: 120
While there are some Old Kingdom burials at the site, it was primarily used during the Middle Kingdom, spanning the 21st to 17th centuries BCE (Middle Bronze Age).: 8
To the south of the cemetery is a temple constructed by Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, dedicated to the local goddess Pakhet.: 128 It is known as the Cave of Artemis, because the Greeks identified Pakhet with Artemis, and the temple is subterranean.
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
2 hours
4
Tell el-Amarna
Amarna (/əˈmɑːrnə/; Arabic: العمارنة, romanized: al-ʿAmārna) is an extensive Egyptian archaeological site containing the remains of what was the capital city of the late Eighteenth Dynasty. The city was established in 1346 BC, built at the direction of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, and abandoned shortly after his death in 1332 BC. The name that the ancient Egyptians used for the city is transliterated as Akhetaten or Akhetaton, meaning "the horizon of the Aten".
The site is on the east bank of the Nile River, in what today is the Egyptian province of Minya. It is about 58 km (36 mi) south of the city of al-Minya, 312 km (194 mi) south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, and 402 km (250 mi) north of Luxor (site of the previous capital, Thebes). The city of Deir Mawas lies directly to its west. On the east side of Amarna there are several modern villages, the chief of which are l-Till in the north and el-Hagg Qandil in the south.
2 hours
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Al Minya
After the tour ends transfer back to Cairo to your hotel