Private guided Egypt tour
Minya & Middle Egypt — Private 2-Day Archaeology Journey
Private two-day journey from Cairo to Minya, featuring Beni Hasan's painted tombs and Tuna el-Gebel, with an overnight stay.
About your private journey
A specialist alternative to racing through Middle Egypt in one exhausting day. We plan an overnight in Minya, a guided visit to Beni Hasan and a second day around Tuna el-Gebel; actual access, rooms and road permits must be confirmed.
Highlights of this tour
Tour photographs
Real photographs of Egypt
Real photographs from Middle Egypt, including Beni Hasan and Tuna el-Gebel. Site entry and the final itinerary depend on opening arrangements.
Day 1
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 — Cairo to Minya
Leave the agreed Cairo or Giza hotel with adequate time for the long road trip, checkpoints and rest stops. Arrival time depends on traffic and access.
Day 1 — Beni Hasan tombs
Explore selected Middle Kingdom rock-cut tombs and scenes of farming, crafts and daily life. The uphill approach requires reasonable mobility and protection from sun.
Day 1 — Overnight in Minya
Check into a hotel arranged by name and category in the written quote. An optional riverside walk or local dinner may fit the evening.
Day 2 — Tuna el-Gebel
Visit the archaeological landscape and Petosiris tomb as site access permits. Discuss the rich cultural transitions of later Egyptian history.
Day 2 — Return to Cairo
Travel back with rest breaks. Do not combine this long return with a tight international flight departure; extensions need a revised quote.
Included when stated in your quote
- Tailored itinerary and specialist private guiding
- Vehicle, accommodation and tickets only if itemised
Excluded unless agreed in writing
- Unconfirmed hotel rooms, meals and admissions
- Permits and extra stops not listed in the quote
Preparation and practical notes
The final written quote confirms transport, guide language, admissions, park permits, accommodation if required, payment and cancellation conditions. No supplier price or availability is guaranteed before confirmation.
Bring water, sensible shoes, sun protection and ID if required. Tell us about mobility and family needs.
The two-day Cairo–Minya route includes a hotel night to keep the tomb visits and road time manageable. Site access and any required official coordination must be checked before the trip becomes binding.
Passport details for route coordination, an overnight bag and shoes for uneven archaeological paths.
Frequently asked questions
Can this be done in one day?
This product is a two-day journey with one night to avoid a very long day.
Is a hotel already reserved?
No, an actual hotel and availability are confirmed for the travel dates.
Are all tombs open?
No, access and opening rules are checked before confirming your route.
Meeting point and map
Services & quotation scope
Proposed services
- Tailored itinerary and specialist private guiding
- Vehicle, accommodation and tickets only if itemised
Not included unless confirmed
- Personal purchases, gratuities and optional activities not listed in the quotation.
- Any transport, tickets, meals, visas, insurance or accommodation not expressly included.