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El Minya Tour from Hurghada
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.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Transfer From Hurghada to El Minya - Visit Bani Hassan Tombs
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
Day 02 Tell El -Amarna & Tuna El-Gabal - Return to Hurghada
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
Tour included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada.
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in a 5-star hotel in El Minya on a half-board basis.
- Meals included: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites included.
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide.
- All service charges and local taxes included.
Tour excluded
- Gratuities.
- Meals and drinks when not included.
- Any optional tour.
- Travel insurance
Notes
- Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
- Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
- All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
- These rates do not apply during peak seasons, such as the Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 15% discount from 10th May to 20th September.
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