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Tour Overview
Embark on a private 2-day tour from Cairo to El Minya, a hidden gem in Upper Egypt, and explore the fascinating historical sites of Tuna El Gabal and Tel El Amarna. This exclusive journey takes you off the beaten path to discover pharaonic tombs and ancient ruins, including the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, and the renowned Isadora tomb. Stay overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel and enjoy delicious local cuisine with lunches at traditional restaurants. Your adventure continues with visits to the tombs of Beni Hassan and the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, before returning to Cairo. All transfers, entrance fees, and services are included for a seamless and enriching experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
This tour will take you off of the traditional tourist track to El Minya, 4 hours south of Cairo in Upper Egypt
Visit the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city
Explore Tuna El Gabal, including the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, and Isadora tomb
Tour Beni Hassan to see the tombs of Bakhet III, Khnumhotep, and Khety
Discover the northern tombs at Tel El Amarna, including Ahmose tomb and Huya tomb
Accommodation Name: Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
El Minya – Tuna El Gabal At the morning you will be picked you up by your private guide and driver from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to El Minya, about 4 hours. Arrive El-Minya and start to visit the city’s site, including the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in El Minya, then proceeds to Tuna El Gabal where you can see the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs and Isadora tomb (This tomb goes back to the 2nd century AD and belongs to Isadora the renown for her beauty in the city of Hermopolis ), overnight in El Minya. Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel ...more ...less
Day 2
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Dayr Mawas
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Lunch
Beni Hassan – Tel El Amarna – Cairo In the morning, your tour guide will escort you to Beni Hassan, where you can see Bakhet III tomb (Bakhet III was the Governor of the Oryx Nome), Khnumhotep tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty) and Khety tomb (It belongs to a governor in the 11th dynasty). Lunch at a local restaurant, then proceeds to Tel El Amarna where you can see the northern tombs among of which Ahmose tomb and Huya tomb. Later, drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
Meals
Lunch and breakfast are included.
Accommodation
Accommodation at a 4-star hotel (Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel) including bed and breakfast.
Transportation
Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo and return, and all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all the sights in Minya.
Bottled Water
Bottled water on board the vehicle.
Service Charges and Taxes
All service charges and taxes are included.
What's Not Included
Extras
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping
Tipping is not included.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not suitable for pets.
Public Transportation
No public transportation nearby.
Infant Facilities
Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable.
Please Note
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Mode of Transport
All transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey from your hotel in Cairo to El Minya and back.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 4-star hotel in El Minya, either Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel, including bed and breakfast.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at a 4-star hotel, either Aton Hotel or Siva Nefertiti Hotel, including bed and breakfast.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast, lunch on both days at local restaurants in El Minya, and bottled water on board the vehicle.
What are some of the main sites visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the pharaonic tombs and ruins at Tuna El Gabal, Beni Hassan, and Tel Amarna. Specific sites include the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, Isadora tomb, Bakhet III tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, Khety tomb, and the northern tombs at Tel El Amarna.
Is transportation provided during the tour?
Yes, all transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and return services from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour cost?
Yes, entrance fees to all the sights in Minya are included in the tour cost.
Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible.
Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary and tipping are not included in the tour package.
Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
The tour is not suitable for pets, infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable.
Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a
hotel together.
What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended.
“From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly.
From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions
On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening.
Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches
On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques
Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below:
1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers.
2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering.
3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts.
4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints:
Cairo International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
St Catherine's International Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Luxor International Airport
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Reviews of this operator
Ram (Google Reviewer)
I had a great tour...
28-Dec-2024
I had a great tour of the famous WW2 memorials and museum dedicated to the Battle of El Alamein. My tour guide was Mohamed Elnoby. He was fantastic at explaining the history of the landscape and I had a very good experience with him as my tour guide. My driver Abdullah was also very good. ...more ...less
Dimitrios Panagopoulos (Google Reviewer)
We chose Sun Pyramids for...
03-Jan-2025
We chose Sun Pyramids for our trip to Egypt, a private family group of seven persons. Their representative, Martina did an excellent job of preparing the schedule for an 8-day vacation that took us to many parts of Egypt. We explored the Giza pyramids and the Cairo museums including the newly opened GEM, the Siwa Oasis, Luxor and Aswan including Abu Simbel and Nubian village. We also visited Alexandria on the way to Siwa. We had a balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, tea in the desert at sunset and felucca ride in Aswan. All drivers and guides were professional and always on time: Mervat for Cairo and Alexandria, Mo for Siwa and Ahmed for Luxor and Aswan were fun, knowledgeable and very helpful and polite in every aspect. The accommodation was also up to standard with good breakfast options, although a newly renovated hotel lacked heating (which apparently is required during wintertime!). Strongly recommend Sun Pyramids for your Egypt vacation.
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Jeremy Balizenter (Google Reviewer)
Mahmoud Emam is a walking...
18-May-2024
Mahmoud Emam is a walking Google. I'm not sure if he is human, because he knows everything. He is friendly, polite, articulate, and charismatic. We were amazed by the sites and the depth of knowledge he shared. Ahmed Hamama was our driver and him and Mahmoud (our tour guide) arrived on time to begin our journey. Ahmed is a great driver who also is very polite, professional, courteous, and a pleasure to be around. I am fortunate to have chosen the right team to make this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
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Javier Santiago (Google Reviewer)
My experience today was amazing,...
26-Jul-2022
My experience today was amazing, our tour guy Mahmoud is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. He explained the pyramid history and museum history. He took us to a very nice jewelry store and very nice restaurant. (The food was delicious)
The driver Ahmed is also very professional. He picked us up at the scheduled time. I highly recommend Mahmoud and Ahmed.
Thank You
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Mags Martin (Google Reviewer)
Hoda of Sun Pyramids put...
22-Sep-2024
Hoda of Sun Pyramids put together a magnificent 2 day package for Bedford Scuba Divers that no one else could offer as we had limited time. We toured Cairo and Luxor in two packed full days even a camel ride and enjoyed every minute. We were able to visit the sights early and great tour guides throughout. We stayed at overnight Hotel Nefertiti in Luxor and it was a lovely Egyptian surprise in Luxor, with amazing views both in the evening and in the morning. Thank you Sun Pyramids, especially Hoda.
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Christina Rong (Google Reviewer)
We took 2 day Tour...
20-Oct-2024
We took 2 day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria from Port Said. It was a private tour. Sun Pyramids Tours provided excellent customer service. First, the tour coordinate Rana was very responsive and made a comfortable arrangement. The tour guide Ahmed is knowledgeable, friendly and speaks good English. The driver is very good as well. We felt safe and enjoyed the tours.
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A Jens (Google Reviewer)
We had a great time...
07-Mar-2025
We had a great time in Egypt and thanks to our guide Mohamed Elnoby, who not only took us on a truly amazing three days desert tour as well as a day trip to Alexandria, we got an unique insight into the culture of this rich and fascinating country and got to see places we would never have been able to discover by ourselves. Thank you again and we can truly not recommend this experience enough especially the desert trip (just maybe a second sleeping bag would have been nice as it was quite cold at night in the tent)
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megan tomes (Google Reviewer)
We spent two days touring...
19-Jul-2024
We spent two days touring Cairo with Mahmoud Emam and are feeling so blessed to have chosen this company and experience. We went to the pyramids and rode camels, saw historical sites in Memphis and Saqqaura. Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and kind. He has so much information about so many different aspects of Egyptian history and culture and we so enjoyed our time with him. I highly recommend requesting him as your tour guide. We also did a dinner cruise on the Nile River and had shuttle service to and from the airport and had a wonderful driver as well as another tour guide named Mohab for these who we also felt very safe and comfortable with and learned a lot from. We have been so happy with our time in Egypt!!
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Thilantha Senaratne (Google Reviewer)
I booked 08N/09D, tour with...
10-Oct-2023
I booked 08N/09D, tour with Sun Pyramids Tours. When I decided to make a tour to Egypt on my own I found out this travel company in a Google search. With the other customer recommendations I chose to travel with this agent with my family of 03 people.
They handled our tour professionally and the vehicles provided were in very good quality.
Overall we had a very nice experience in Egypt with the tailor made tour which was proposed by Sun Pyramids to suit our itinerary.
Thanks a lot Sun Pyramids Team
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Sanaullah Kiani (Google Reviewer)
They are expensive enough, they...
30-Jul-2024
They are expensive enough, they promise 4 star hotels but the hotels are 2 stars, noisy, unmanaged and untrained staff. They won't care about the comfort the hotel may call you at midnight for any request you made at 9.30pm. Breakfast time was 7am, and i reached 7:30am, and it was finished. Customer care may call you at 1.30 am for any issue you face in the daytime. The card they gave me was full of dust as I opened the air through it all went on my face. They promised full air-conditioned cars, but they gave old less functional. The good thing was I canceled the 9 days plan on the 4th day, and they returned me about 40% payment. 1 star is for the refund. I don't recommend it.
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