Day trip to al minya from cairo

Day trip to al minya from cairo
Day trip to al minya from cairo
Day trip to al minya from cairo
Day trip to al minya from cairo
Day trip to al minya from cairo
Day trip to al minya from cairo

Cairo to Al Minya tours

Day trip to al minya from cairo

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Adult

From 110.00 $

Child

From 65.00 $
  • Everyday
  • 1 Day
  • From 05:00 AM
  • Private

Description

Enjoy Private day trip to Al Minya from Cairo. Al Minya is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. You Can Visit Tel El Amarana tombs and the Royal tomb of King Akhnaton. Bani Hassan , Tuna El Gebel and El Ashmunein .

Included

Pick up services from hotel & return

Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place

Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle

Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Late Lunch meal at a local restaurant

Bottled water during your trip

All taxes & service charges

Excluded

Any extras not mentioned in the program

Tipping

Remember to bring

sunglasses

Hat

Private tour for 2  Persons 175 $ Per Person

Private tour for 3 Persons 150 $ Per Person

Private tour for 4  Persons 120 $ Per Person

Private tour for 7- 18 People 100  $ Per Person

Private trip for Single traveler 300 $ Per person

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day trip to Al Minya from Cairo

    Enjoy Private day trip to Al Minya from Cairo, Al Minya is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. You will Visit Tell El Amarana (Akhenaton) was the Capital City of the King Akhnaton called by some the heretic king. Then Proceed to the tombs of the high officials during the reign of King Akhnaton and the Royal tomb of King  Akhnaton. You will visit also Bani Hassan which is small Village south of El Minya, Bani Hassan has the amazing tombs of the rulers of the old City. during the Middle Kingdom. Tuna El Gebel, The old Cemetery with the tomb of Petosiris, the high priest of Thoth and the tomb of the Isadora, El Ashmunein .which was a town of great importance as a cult Center of Thoth, the god of wisdom, healing and writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with an early departure from Cairo it is possible to visit the main highlights: the Beni Hassan rock-cut tombs, Tell el-Amarna, and one or two other nearby sites. The drive takes 3–4 hours each way, so it is a full day, but a worthwhile one for those fascinated by Middle Kingdom and Amarna period history.

This day trip is ideal for history enthusiasts who have already visited the main Cairo and Luxor sites and want to explore Egypt's less-visited Middle Kingdom and Amarna period heritage. The sites are off the standard tourist trail, making for a more authentic and uncrowded experience with no large tour groups.

Akhenaten is considered the world's first monotheist, replacing Egypt's polytheistic gods with the sole worship of Aten (the sun disc). At Tell el-Amarna you can see the rock-cut royal tombs with carved scenes of the royal family under the rays of Aten, as well as the outlines of the ancient city grid on the plain below the cliffs.

Yes, all site entrance fees including the ferry to cross the Nile to the Beni Hassan tombs and the ferry to Amarna are included in the tour price. Lunch at a local restaurant is also included. The only additional expenses are personal shopping or optional extras.

Reviews

  • Thomas Meyer

    June 23, 2026, 11:58 a.m.

    Fantastische Tour! Al Minya bietet so viel an Geschichte und unsere Reiseleitung hat alles in lebhaften Details erklärt. Besonders hat mir Tuna El Gebel gefallen. Eine Reise, die ich jedem Geschichtsfan empfehlen würde.

  • Olga Ivanova

    May 5, 2026, 5:03 a.m.

    Потрясающая экскурсия! Мы посетили невероятные археологические места в Аль-Минье. Особенное впечатление произвела королевская гробница царя Эхнатона. Наш гид был очень профессиональным и дружелюбным. Рекомендую всем!

  • John Smith

    April 17, 2026, 11:47 a.m.

    This tour was exceptional! Al Minya is an absolute gem for archaeology enthusiasts. Our guide was knowledgeable and made each site fascinating. The tombs at Tel El Amarna and the Royal tomb of King Akhnaton were breathtaking. Highly recommend this day trip if you're in Cairo!

  • Giovanni Rossi

    Feb. 22, 2026, 9:07 a.m.

    Esperienza fantastica! I siti che abbiamo visitato ad Al Minya erano assolutamente affascinanti. Bani Hassan è stato il mio preferito. La guida era esperta e amichevole, il che ha reso il viaggio davvero piacevole.

  • Sophie Carter

    Jan. 1, 2026, 9:31 p.m.

    An absolutely amazing journey into the past! Al Minya's archaeological sites are beyond incredible. I especially loved the Royal tomb of King Akhnaton. The guide made the entire trip informative and entertaining. Don't miss this tour if you're visiting Egypt!

  • Luca Bianchi

    Dec. 28, 2025, 10:40 a.m.

    Un viaggio indimenticabile ad Al Minya. I siti archeologici sono un must per chiunque sia appassionato di storia antica. La nostra guida ha reso l'esperienza ancora più speciale grazie alla sua passione e conoscenza. Da non perdere!

  • Maria Müller

    Nov. 18, 2025, 5:17 p.m.

    Eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Die Reise nach Al Minya war ein Höhepunkt meiner Ägyptenreise. Ich war besonders von den Gräbern in Bani Hassan beeindruckt. Unser Reiseleiter war sehr informativ und freundlich. Sehr empfehlenswert!

  • Isabelle Laurent

    Nov. 13, 2025, 4:43 p.m.

    C'était une journée incroyable. Al Minya est un endroit magnifique et les tombes de Tel El Amarna sont vraiment quelque chose à voir. Notre guide était très bien informé et a répondu à toutes nos questions. Un voyage à faire absolument !

  • Emily Johnson

    Oct. 20, 2025, 6:33 p.m.

    What a wonderful day trip! Visiting the tombs and archaeological sites in Al Minya was a highlight of my visit to Egypt. Our guide was excellent and made the history come alive. I'd definitely do it again!

  • François Dupont

    May 20, 2024, 1:49 a.m.

    Je suis tellement content d'avoir choisi cette excursion d'une journée. Les sites archéologiques étaient fascinants à voir, surtout les tombes de Tel El Amarna. Notre guide a partagé beaucoup de connaissances intéressantes. Une superbe journée !

All tours are operated by licensed Egyptian travel companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

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