Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor Your real chance to return to the past, your visit to Minya will enable you to scout Beni Hassan Tombs including Bakhet tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb with its epic history and great heritage and more.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public, and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten.

Enjoy Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

 

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor

Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• English speaking guide during your tour

• Accommodation for 01 night in 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes.

• Two Lunch meals during the tours in El Minya

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and visit Beni Hassan which contains about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city. 

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II. 

With Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo explore the tomb of Isadora who was a young girl who lived in the town of Hermopolis and renowned for her beauty. Isadora has an unparalleled romantic and tragic story about her death, as she fall in love with a Roman Solider and they wanted to get married but her father refused this marriage, so they decided to run away, but unfortunately while she was crossing the Nile river, she drown. Her father built this tomb and wrote her story in the Greek language; he also mummified her body and put it in her mausoleum, which is still in the tomb till the moment in a glass box to be visible for the visitors. Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area with Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Explore Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned van to start your historical tour to El Minya, would take approximately 4 hours, beguile your eyes by visiting Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs. These tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisedom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also icludes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Minya / Cairo

• Excursion to Al Minya as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above 

• One Lunch at local restaurant

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo and Minya by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

 Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor, and visit Beni Hassan which contaisn about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city.

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor Your real chance to return to the past, your visit to Minya will enable you to scout Beni Hassan Tombs including Bakhet tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb with its epic history and great heritage and more.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor where you will explore the amazing Tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Enjoy Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

 

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor

Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• English speaking guide during your tour

• Accommodation for 01 night in 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes.

• Two Lunch meals during the tours in El Minya

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and visit Beni Hassan which contains about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city. 

if you need to explore more places from Cairo, you will find many Things to do in Cairo and out Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours, such as going on a Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo, so that you could enjoy visiting Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs. These tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisdom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also includes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god, get relaxed by having Lunch at local restaurant then you will be transferred back.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II. 

With Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo explore the tomb of Isadora who was a young girl who lived in the town of Hermopolis and renowned for her beauty. Isadora has an unparalleled romantic and tragic story about her death, as she fall in love with a Roman Solider and they wanted to get married but her father refused this marriage, so they decided to run away, but unfortunately while she was crossing the Nile river, she drown. Her father built this tomb and wrote her story in the Greek language; he also mummified her body and put it in her mausoleum, which is still in the tomb till the moment in a glass box to be visible for the visitors. Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area with Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Explore Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned van to start your historical tour to El Minya, would take approximately 4 hours, beguile your eyes by visiting Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs. These tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisedom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also icludes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Minya / Cairo

• Excursion to Al Minya as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above 

• One Lunch at local restaurant

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo and Minya by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor Your real chance to return to the past, your visit to Minya will enable you to scout Beni Hassan Tombs including Bakhet tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb with its epic history and great heritage and more.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public, and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten.

Enjoy Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor
Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor
• English speaking guide during your tour
• Accommodation for 01 night in 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes.
• Two Lunch meals during the tours in El Minya
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours
• All transfers by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

For more info about Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor, and visit Beni Hassan which contaisn about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor where you will explore the amazing Tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Enjoy Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor
Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor
• English speaking guide during your tour
• Accommodation for 01 night in 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes.
• Two Lunch meals during the tours in El Minya
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours
• All transfers by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

For more info about Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and visit Beni Hassan which contains about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

With Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo explore the tomb of Isadora who was a young girl who lived in the town of Hermopolis and renowned for her beauty. Isadora has an unparalleled romantic and tragic story about her death, as she fall in love with a Roman Solider and they wanted to get married but her father refused this marriage, so they decided to run away, but unfortunately while she was crossing the Nile river, she drown. Her father built this tomb and wrote her story in the Greek language; he also mummified her body and put it in her mausoleum, which is still in the tomb till the moment in a glass box to be visible for the visitors. Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area with Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Explore Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned van to start your historical tour to El Minya, would take approximately 4 hours, beguile your eyes by visiting Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs. These tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisedom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also icludes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

•Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
•Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Minya / Cairo
•Excursion to Al Minya as mentioned at the above program
•Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
•English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
•One Lunch at local restaurant
•Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
•All transfers in Cairo and Minya by air-conditioned Van
•All service charges and taxes

Excluded

•Visa to Egypt
•Any optional tours required
•Tipping

For more info about Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo

Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and visit Beni Hassan which contaisn about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city. 

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo where you will explore the amazing tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public, and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II. 

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area with Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

With Al Minya Day Tour from Cairo explore the tomb of Isadora who was a young girl who lived in the town of Hermopolis and renowned for her beauty. Isadora has an unparalleled romantic and tragic story about her death, as she fall in love with a Roman Solider and they wanted to get married but her father refused this marriage, so they decided to run away, but unfortunately while she was crossing the Nile river, she drown. Her father built this tomb and wrote her story in the Greek language; he also mummified her body and put it in her mausoleum, which is still in the tomb till the moment in a glass box to be visible for the visitors. Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned van to start your historical tour to El Minya, would take approximately 4 hours, beguile your eyes by visiting Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs. These tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisedom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also icludes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo. 

Including

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 
• Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Minya / Cairo
• Excursion to Al Minya as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above 
• One Lunch at local restaurant
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 
• All transfers in Cairo and Minya by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes 

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt 
• Any optional tours required 
• Tipping 

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com