Hermopolis
Tuna al Gebel
This article covers the south-western area of Minia
Mallawi, Ashmounin, Hermopolis and Tuna el-Gebel: are all scattered in the area of Mallawi which is 45 KM south of Minia on the same western bank so you just go south from minia till mallawi and then start the tour going west and inside the area.
Minia
There's no doubt that Upper Egypt is a distinct part of Egypt. Al Minia is one of the northern-most of all. Al Minia is called by some to be The Bride of Upper Egypt.