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El Minya Egypt Tour from Hurghada Come with us and kinda slip into the real, less-traveled side of Middle Egypt with our El Minya Egypt Tour from Hurghada. It is a neat two day trip that pulls you away from the Red Sea so you can wander through ancient history, archaeology and yes, the amazing cultural inheritance of Egypt. As part of our Egypt Tours, the El Minya experience offers a unique opportunity to explore beyond the famous landmarks and uncover the timeless stories of Egypt’s ancient civilization.
See El Minya’s Ancient Places
This one of those rare Hurghada excursions where you actually feel surprised. First, visit the Beni Hassan Tombs, with their rock-cut graves and paintings that show everyday life, rituals, and traditions like they were never that long ago. Then, head to Tell El-Amarna, the old capital connected with Pharaoh Akhenaten and try to understand what really happened during the Amarna Period.
Go to Tuna El-Gebel
After that, keep going with your Middle Egypt adventure and stop at Tuna El-Gebel. It’s a historic necropolis, well known for sacred animal mummies and for the important archaeological finds researchers still talk about.
Feel Middle Egypt’s Story
An El Minya Egypt Tour from Hurghada is a great match for anyone into Egypt cultural tours, especially if you want to explore Egypt less-known historical treasures. Join Happy Egypt, and let the hidden tales and old wonders of Middle Egypt find you.
Explore the beauty, history, and culture of Egypt with unforgettable Egypt day tours and excursions.
Your first part of this journey is your transfer from your hotel in Hurghada where your guide will meet and accompany you on the drive through a vast expanse of Egypt to El Minya. El Minya is the jewel in the crown on most Ancient Egypt tours and is regarded as one of Egypt's most historically interesting cities.
On reaching your destination you will be taken to the stunning Beni Hassan Tombs. Here you will get to explore beautifully preserved wall paintings showing everyday life, beliefs and traditions. These important tombs are one of the most popular archaeological sites in Middle Egypt.
After viewing the tombs you will visit a local restaurant for a truly authentic meal of traditional Egyptian food and then continue your El Minya Egypt Tour.
You will be transferred to your El Minya hotel and check in and settle in before dinner at the hotel where you will spend your first night reflecting on the unique discoveries you have made exploring the ancient and lesser-known wonders of Egypt.
Includes: Lunch and dinner
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel in El Minya before checking out and heading off to continue your journey through one of the most intriguing archaeological areas in Egypt.
Visit Tell El-Amarna; the former capital founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten, visit the ruins and gain knowledge of the radical new age of religion, art and culture in ancient Egypt.
Continue onto Tuna El-Gebel a most interesting necropolis, which is renowned for its animal mummies, burial tombs and unusual discoveries at its burial ground. It provides great knowledge of the religious customs and burial methods of the ancient Egyptian era.
Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Hurghada with incredible memories of your visit to El Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Children from 0 – 5 years are free of charge
Children from 6 – 11 years get 50% off
Children from 12 years are considered adults
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In Hurghada, there are a variety of activities for families such as exploring the rich marine life under the Red Sea by snorkeling or diving, boat tours to other islands, and going to the Hurghada Grand Aquarium. More other options like sunbathing on the sandy beaches, taking part in water activities such as a banana boat, and going for a more exuberant experience of the hot deserts through camel rides or quad bikes. Most people looking for Hurghada day tours will certainly find these and many others, thus making it easier to arrange a family outing.
If you are interested in going on a safari while in Hurghada, then you should consider packing sunscreen, a pair of shades, a hat, and light clothes that are easy to put on and take off as they will help fend off the sun. Also, carry enough water that you will need to sip in between rugged walking activities wear appropriate shoes, and take along a camera to help freeze the amazing scenes of a desert in spurts. A few Hurghada day trips however are also likely to suggest that one carries a light coat to keep off the chilly deserts at night.
Definitely, Hurghada is also known for its incredible scuba diving and snorkeling sites. The clear blue waters of the Red Sea with its coral reefs and varied marine life make it one of the best destinations for water sports. The most famous sites are Giftun Island, Abu Nuhas, and the Straits of Gubal, which serve fantastic diving and snorkeling activities to people of all abilities. These are among the best things to do from Hurghada for lovers of adventure.
To ensure superior personalized commitment in its operations, Happy Egypt has invested so much in ensuring the provision of unique travel experiences deriving from an individual approach to every client. In their portfolio, they have a number of tours and excursions including the best of Egypt from Hurghada tours with expert guides who elaborate more on the history as well as the culture of the country of Egypt. Moreover, the high standards of customer care, comfortable means of transport, and every minor detail that has been put into place guarantees that every passenger has an unforgettable trip.
Indeed, it is usual to drive between Hurghada and Cairo which takes 5 to 6 hours covering a distance of about 450 kilometers (280 miles). The roads are good enough but it’s advisable to travel during the day for safety reasons and also to be careful of the local drivers. Or else, you could take a tour to Cairo from Hurghada which offers transport and a tour around the city.