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Minya heritage, discover part of Egypt's untold history

Tell El-Amarna

Minya view

Tell El-Amarna

Bani Hassan

Mitsubishi expander

Bani Hassan

King Tut child

Tuna el-gabal

Ibis mummified bird

Minya heritage, discover part of Egypt's untold history

Art, Culture, & Historical

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2026

Mustafa A.

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Minya

English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Mustafa A.)

Up to 8 people

Hit on the rich heritage of Minya, often called the (Bride of Upper Egypt). Located in the heart of the Nile Valley, Minya is home to some of Egypt's most fascinating archaeological sites, offering visitors a unique journey through different periods of ancient Egyptian history, from the Middle Kingdom, namely Bani Hassan, to the revolutionary Amarna Period from the new kingdom time period and the Greco-Roman era when it comes to Tuna el-gabal.

Itinerary

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08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meet up with the tour guide in the lobby of your hotel in Minya.

- The tour guide will contact you the day before to let you know about when and where exactly you will met up with them. Note. If the hotel is in Cairo so the pick up time will be earlier if you will have an overday to Minya and return back to Cairo.

09:00 AM

Bani Hassan stop

The first stop is Beni Hassan, one of the most important necropolises of the Middle Kingdom nearly 2050–1650 BC.

The site contains beautifully decorated rock-cut tombs belonging to the powerful governors and officials who ruled Middle Egypt during the Dynasties (11 to 13). The tombs are famous for their vivid wall paintings depicting daily life, agriculture, hunting, wrestling, military training, and trade activities. These scenes provide an exceptional insight into the lives of ancient Egyptians nearly 4,000 years ago.

Highlights:

Tomb of Khnumhotep II, Tomb of Amenemhat

Famous wrestling scenes

Panoramic view of the Nile Valley

10:50 AM

Tell El-Amarna

Out second stop is the famous Tell el-Amarna, the capital city founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten, the father of king Tut ankh amon, during the 18th Dynasty c. 1350–1330 BC.

Akhenaten introduced one of history's earliest forms of monotheistic worship by focusing on the sun disk, Aten. He built an entirely new capital city, Akhetaten means (Horizon of Aten), in the desert cliffs of Minya.

Today, visitors can explore the remains of this unique city and learn more about one of the most dramatic religious and political revolutions in ancient Egyptian history.

Highlights:

Northern Tombs of the Amarna Nobles

Royal Boundary Stelae

Remains of Akhetaten

Insights into the reign of Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun's family

12:30 PM

Lunch time

Savor the authentic lunch and flavors of upper Egypt with a freshly home-cooked traditional lunch, happily prepared for you in Tell El-Amarna.

02:00 PM

Tuna el-gabal necropolis.

Our final stop is Tuna El-gabal necropolis.

The site flourished during the Late Period and the Greco-Roman Period and contains remarkable monuments that reflect the blend of Egyptian and Greek cultures, (remarkably seen in Petosiris tomb).

Among its most famous attractions are the Tomb of Petosiris, often called "the Egyptian Sistine Chapel," and the Tomb of Isadora including her mummy, a beautiful example of a Greco-Roman burial. The site is also known for its extensive catacombs containing thousands of mummified ibises birds and baboons dedicated to the god Thoth.

Highlights:

Tomb of Petosiris

Tomb of Isadora

Catacombs of sacred ibis birds and baboon mummies.

Important note: You'll be seeing a real well-preserved mummy in Isadora tomb. If any of you are a bit uneasy of seeing mummies, please keep that in mind before we enter the tomb.

03:00 PM

Back home

Now it is the time to head back the hotel.

Ending Point

The same place، The tour will end at the same location where the tour day began. However, there is flexibility if you would prefer to be dropped off at another location, especially if it is on the way back to the original starting point.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Pick up and drop off .

*Egyptologist tour guide.

*Transportation via Mitsubishi expander up to 3 people and via Toyota hi ace up to 8 people.

*Lunch.

*Entrance tickets to the mentioned sites.

*Gasoline, toll and parking fees.

*A bottle of water.

What‘s not included

*gratuities and tipping (recommend)

Any other extra tickets not mentioned above.

*Drinks.

Tour Important Information

• Please be prepared for a considerable amount of walking during this tour, especially in desert areas. We strongly recommend wearing light-colored clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

• Please bring sunscreen, particularly if you have sensitive skin, as temperatures can be very high.

• Kindly make sure you have a credit or debit card available for ticket purchases, as cash payments are not accepted at archaeological sites.

• Please bring a valid student ID card to benefit from the discount of 50%

• Discounts are also available for guests booking multiple tours.

Important message from the supplier

I can work every day in the mornings and in the afternoons as well, however sometimes I prefer not to work on Fridays mornings.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Mustafa A.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Mustafa A.

Hi, this is Mustafa, and I'm a licensed English -speaking tour guide since 2012, I make customized itineraries 4 all tours & trips throughout Egypt.

My goal while working is to make sure that every tourist enjoys their time throughout the entire trip. This can be done through honesty, providing all the necessary support and information, and creating an atmosphere where guests feel as if they r home and among friends, rather than simply having a tour guide–tourist relationship.

Looking forward to meeting you so soon.