El Minya Tour From Luxor-Overnight

Overview

Day 1 *Luxor-El Minya
We are going to have an early morning start today. It’s a six hour long drive to El Minya. Once we get there, we will immediately start our city tour, which includes a visit to the Great Plain where King Akhenaton got his inspiration to built the city. Before we head back to drop you off at your hotel, we go for a late lunch. The evening will be yours to fill at your leisure.

OVERNIGHT: in El Minya

Day 2 *El Minya-Luxor
This morning you will travel 20 km south of the city to the ancient Egyptian cemetery of Beni Hassan is located. Its tombs date back to the Old and Middle Kingdoms. We will visit the tomb of Bakhet, the great chief of the Oryx Nome (Nome was a territorial division in ancient Egypt), the tomb of Khnumhotep, an official of Pharaoh Amenemh at III of the 12th dynasty and the tomb of Khety, a governor of the 11th dynasty. We will then move to the northern part of the cemetery, have our lunch at a restaurant and start our drive back to Luxor.

Included/Excluded

Pick-up service from your hotel in Luxor and return.
2 Lunches
1 night accommodation in Minya Hotel, 3* based on bed and breakfast
Bottled water during your trip
Currently applied entrance fees for the above-mentioned sights
All service charges and taxes
English-speaking tour guide.

Gratuities
Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Day 1

Day 1: El Minya Tour

Early morning, our tour guide will transfer you from your hotel in Luxor to El Minya, around 6 hours driving from from luxor day tour. Upon arriving, you can explore different sites of the city, including the great plain where Akhenaton got the divine inspiration to establish his city. After enjoying the quality lunch at a local restaurant in El Minya, you’ll be taken to your hotel in El Minya for overnight stay.

Day 2

Day 2: Beni Hassan and Tombs Tour

Next morning, you’ll be driven to Beni Hassan to visit the Tomb of Bakhet III - the Governor of the Oryx Nome, Tomb of Khnumhotep - one of the 12th dynasty governor, and Tomb of Khety which belongs to another 11th dynasty governor. Later on, head to admire the northern tombs. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in El Minya and then, end your 2-day tour to El Minya from Luxor by driving back to your hotel.