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 2 Days Tourto Minya 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 with2 Days Tour to Minya 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.
Overview:
2 Days Tour to Minya from Luxor will
give you the chance to explore allure of ancient past, scout Minya city, visit
Beni Hassan Tombs including Bakhet tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb with
its epic history and great heritage and more.
Itinerary:
Day 01:
Plan Egypt Tours guide
will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor he will escort you to Minya
city, it takes approx. 6 hours from Luxor, once you arrive Minya scout the
amazing plain at Minia City, where Akhenaton received the divine inspiration
this to build his city, relax and have Lunh at local restaurant, finally at the
end of your tour Plan Egypt Tours Guide will escort you to your hotel in Minya,
overnight in Minya.
Day 02:
Once
you get your breakfast at hotel, Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to Beni
Hassan Tombs which dates back to Old and Middle Kingdom, explore Bakhet tomb,
Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb which belongs to a governor at the 11th
dynasty, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Minya, at the end of your
tour Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor
Included:
·
Pick up from your hotel
in Luxor
·
Air-conditioned Vehicle
Luxor / Minya / Luxor
·
01 Night accommodation in
Minya at 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes
·
02 Days Tour to Minya as
mentioned at the above excursion
·
Entrance fees to the
above mentioned sites
·
English speaking guide
included
·
02 lunches at local
restaurant in Minya as mentioned at the above excursion
·
A bottle of Mineral water
to each person daily
·
All Transfers in Luxor
and Minya by air-conditioned vehicle
·
All service charges and
taxes
·
Assist and transfer back
to your hotel in Luxor at the end of your tour
Excluded:
·
Optional tours
·
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