Description:

The 15-day Holy Family in Egypt travel Package follows the biblical tripp of the Holy Family, visiting sacred sites across Cairo and Upper Egypt. This spiritually enriching tour provides a deep connection to Egypt’s Christian heritage, combining historical sites, spiritual landmarks, and serene Dahabiya Nile cruising. Perfect for those seeking a meaningful Egypt experience.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Arrive at Cairo Airport
• Meet our  representative
• Transfer to hotel in Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Enjoy a welcome drink
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo Tours (Giza Pyramids – Egyptian Museum – Bazaar)

• Pick up from hotel after breakfast
• Visit the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus)
• Optional entrance inside the pyramids (extra fee)
• Visit the Panorama area for photos
• Visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple
• Tour the Egyptian Museum
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Shop at Khan el Khalili Bazaar
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 3: Tel Basta & Belbis

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Tel Basta (100 km northeast of Cairo) and see the Holy Well
• Visit Belbeis (55 km from Cairo)
• See the Virgin Mary’s Tree and Saint George Church
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 4: Sakha & Samanoud

• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel to Sakha (140 km north of Cairo)
• Visit Virgin Mary Church and see the footprint of Jesus
• Travel to Samanoud
• Visit Saint Abanoub Church and the holy well
• Lunch in Tanta city
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 5: Wadi Natroun Tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel to Wadi El-Natrun
• Visit Al-Baramus Monastery, Anba Makar Monastery, Anba Bishoi Monastery, and El-Suryan Monastery
• Lunch on the way back to Cairo
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 6: Cairo Churches

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Cairo churches: Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, St. George Church, Fortress of Babylon
• Visit Virgin Mary Church in Mostorod
• See the Holy Well and Mary Tree in Matariya
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Cairo

Day 7: Cairo to Minya

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Church of the Holy Virgin Mary in Maadi
• Travel to El Minya (3-hour drive)
• Visit cliffside church at Gabal Al Teir
• Return to hotel
• Overnight stay in Minya

Day 8: Minya – Dandara – Luxor

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit White Monastery in Assiut and Al Muharraq Monastery
• Travel to Luxor
• Stop at Dendera Temple in Qena
• Check into hotel in Luxor
• Overnight stay in Luxor

Day 9: Luxor Dahabiya Nile Cruise

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise
• Check-in before lunch on board
• Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Dinner on board
• Overnight stay on the Dahabiya cruise in Luxor

Day 10: Dahabiya Nile Cruise Excursions

• Breakfast on board sola dahabiya 
• Visit Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Sail to Edfu via Esna
• Lunch and dinner on board
• Overnight stay on Dahabiya cruise in Edfu

Day 11: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Visit Temple of Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo
• Lunch on board
• Sail to Aswan
• Dinner on board
• Overnight stay on Dahabiya cruise in Aswan

Day 12: Aswan Dahabiya Nile Cruise

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Aswan highlights: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple (dedicated to Isis and Hathor)
• Lunch and dinner on board
• Overnight stay on Dahabiya cruise in Aswan

Day 13: Aswan – Train to Cairo

• Breakfast on board
• Disembark from sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise at 8:00 AM
• Optional visit to Abu Simbel Temples
• Transfer to Aswan Railway Station
• Sleeper train to Cairo
• Dinner on the train
• Overnight stay on sleeper train

Day 14: Cairo Optional Excursions

• Breakfast on sleeper train
• Arrive at Giza train station
• Transfer to hotel in Cairo
• Optional excursions to Saqqara Pyramid, Dahshur, and Memphis City
• Overnight stay at hotel in Cairo

Day 15: Cairo – Final Departure

• Breakfast at hotel
• Check out
• Transfer to Cairo International Airport
• Final departure