Lower Nile Valley from El-Minya to El-Minya
Major Cities and Towns
Atfih
Beni Suef
Ihnasya el Madina
El Lahun
El Minya
About the Area
This area of the Nile River Valley contains a considerable mix of Christian and Coptic, Greek and Pharaonic historical sites, particularly due to its close proximity to the Fayoum Oasis.
How to get to there: By daily air conditioned trains, scheduled at regular hours.
By private vehicles, taxis and tourist buses.
For information and reservation contact the Upper Egypt Bus Company which organizes excursions to Al-Minya. Tel: +20-2-2609304/9297/8.
Last Updated: June 12th, 2011