Name: Minya Overnight Trip From Luxor By Train
Brand: Egypt Best Vacations
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Wonderful El-Minya Overnight Trip from Luxor by Train

Enjoy a wonderful Minya overnight trip from Luxor by train. Explore with a professional tour guide, the great highlights of El-Minya. The tombs of Bani Hassan, Tell El-Amarna, Ashmunein, and Tuna El-Gabal in two days from Luxor.

Board your seated train from Luxor to El-Minya to visit the village of Ashmunein, the ancient cult center of Thoth, the Ibis-headed god. Visit Ashmunein Open Air Museum and the Ptolemaic ruins of Hermopolis. Explore Tuna El-Gabal ruins and visit the beautiful tomb of Petosiris. Discover the magnificent tombs of Bani Hassan from the Middle Kingdom period. Delve into Tell Amarna, the ancient city of Akhetaten, where Akhenaton worshiped his sole god, Aton, and Tutankhamen was born. Board your train back to Luxor.

Price Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off in Luxor
All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
4-star hotel in Minya on a half-board basis
04 meals: 01 breakfast, 02 lunches, and 01 dinner
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Seated train return tickets
All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

Gratuities
Meals and drinks when not included
Any optional tour
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Minya Overnight Trip From Luxor By Train

Day 1 Luxor - El-Minya

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.

Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2End of your Minya overnight trip from Luxor by train

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. Savor 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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Things to Know

Pricing Policy

All our prices are quoted in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD.

The starting price is for one adult in a twin room on a group tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season. There’s a single supplement for single accommodation.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.

Here is a suggested tipping list:

Driver – full day $3-5 per person per day.

Driver – transfer $1-3 per person per day.

Tour guide – full day $15-20 per person per day.

Tour guide – half day $10-15 per person per day.

Representative / tour leader $3-5 per person per day.

Nile cruise crew $5–10 per person per night paid at the end of the cruise.

Dahabiya Nile cruise crew $10-20 per person per night at the end of the cruise.

Children Policy

Children from 0-2 years pay 30% of the adult price.
Children from 3-5 years pay 40% of the adult price.
Children from 6-11 years pay 50% of the adult price.
Children from 12 years pay adult price.

Cancellation Policy

We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.

From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.

Deposit and Payment

A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.

Travel Insurance

We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:

Walking inside the pyramids.
Tombs of Seti I and Ramses V in the Valley of the Kings
Entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.

Other personal expenses during your trip may include:

Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Visa fees and recreational activities.
Additional transportation.
Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.

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