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Egypt · Archaeology
The journey
Embark on a 2-day tour from Luxor to El Minya and explore remarkable traces of Egypt's archaeological heritage. Discover El Minya's sites, including the great plain that inspired Akhenaton to build his city, then continue to Beni Hassan to visit ancient tombs linked to prominent governors such as Bakhet III, Khnumhotep, and Khety. This journey offers an immersive look into the history and artistry of Ancient Egypt.
Upon arrival in El Minya, you will visit the city's sites, including the great plain where Akhenaton was inspired to build his city.
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Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you to El Minya, which is about 6 hours from Luxor.
Upon arrival in El Minya, you will visit the city's sites, including the great plain where Akhenaton was inspired to build his city.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in El Minya.
After lunch, you will be transferred to your hotel in El Minya.
In the morning, you will drive to Beni Hassan, where you can see the tomb of Bakhet III, Governor of the Oryx Nome, the tomb of Khnumhotep, a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th Dynasty, and the tomb of Khety, which belongs to a governor from the 11th Dynasty. You will then proceed to visit the northern tombs.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in El Minya.
After lunch, you will drive back to your hotel in Luxor.
Where this trip takes you
El Minya great plain, Beni Hasan tombs, Luxor
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Your 2 days finish where they began, in Luxor.
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