Embark on a full-day private journey to El Minya from Cairo with Sunrise Tours. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with your Egyptologist guide as you uncover ancient tombs, walk the grounds of a once-lost capital city, and visit a sacred Christian site believed to have hosted the Holy Family. This cultural adventure blends ancient Egyptian and early Christian history for a truly immersive experience, all in one seamless day.
| Tour Running |
Everyday |
| Duration |
Full Day |
| Pick Up time |
6 AM |
| Meeting point |
Hotel Pick up |
| Meals included |
Water & soft drinks |
Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Set off on a scenic 3.5-hour drive to El Minya, with your expert guide offering context and commentary along the way.
Your first stop is the remarkable site of Tell el-Amarna, the short-lived capital founded by the revolutionary Pharaoh Akhenaten. Walk through the ruins and imagine the radical spiritual and cultural shifts that once echoed through this now-quiet plain.
Continue to Beni Hasan, an ancient cemetery carved into limestone cliffs. These Middle Kingdom tombs are adorned with vibrant wall paintings that depict daily life, warfare, and rituals, offering rare insight into Egypt’s provincial elite.
Afterward, pause for a well-earned lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before heading to Deir al Adhra, also known as the Monastery of the Virgin Mary. This serene Christian site, nestled into the cliffs overlooking the Nile, is believed to have been visited by the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt.
Return to Cairo in comfort as the sun begins to set, reflecting on a day that brought Egypt’s layered history to life—from ancient pharaohs to early Christianity—all in one unforgettable tour.