Minya Overnight Trip From Luxor By Train

Explore the ancient wonders of El-Minya with our exclusive Luxor day tours. Your Minya overnight trip from Luxor by train begins when our representative transfers you to the Luxor Railway to board your seated train to El-Minya. Once you arrive in El-Minya, you will meet your guide to commence your El-Minya tour. Visit the Open Air Museum of Ashmunein and the Ptolemaic ruins of the ancient town of Hermopolis. The site boasts well-preserved ruins, including temples and statues, offering a glimpse into the region’s past.

Then proceed to Tuna El-Gabal to visit the beautiful tomb of Petosiris. The necropolis of Tuna El-Gabal contains a considerable number of tombs dating back to various periods, including the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman eras. Tuna Gl-Gabal stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and archaeological wealth that Egypt possesses

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel for a free evening in El-Minya. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, then to visit Tell Amarna, the ancient City of Akhetaten, where Akhenaton worshiped his sole God, Aton, and where Tutankhamun was born. The city was built around 1346 BCE and served as the capital for a relatively short period during Akhenaten’s reign. Akhetaten was designed with a distinctive layout, featuring grand structures such as the Great Temple of the Aten and the Royal Palace.

Then proceed to visit the magnificent tombs of Bani Hassan with their unique scenes of ancient Egyptian wrestling. The site is renowned for its rock-cut tombs that date back to the Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt (circa 2055–1650 BCE). The tombs at Bani Hassan belong to high-ranking officials and nobles of the time, and they are carved into the limestone cliffs of the eastern desert. These tombs provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and artistic aspects of Middle Kingdom Egypt.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to El-Minya Railway to board your train to Luxor. Conclude your Minya overnight trip from Luxor by train with a transfer from Luxor railway to your hotel in Luxor.