Description:
This 9 day Spiritual Tour of Egypt invites you to walk in the footsteps of prophets, saints, and the Holy Family. Experience a sacred trip through Cairo’s ancient Coptic churches, the biblical landscapes of the Nile Valley, and the serene beauty of Sharm El Sheikh. Visit the sites where the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child once dwelt, worship in ancient monasteries, and reflect along the timeless Nile, the river of life. This spiritually enriching pilgrimage combines devotion, history, and divine inspiration across Egypt’s most holy places.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you, then transfer you to your hotel. Rest and prepare for the beginning of your spiritual trip .
Day 2: Coptic Cairo – Sacred Churches and Holy Family Sites
After breakfast, begin your spiritual exploration in Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius (Abu Serga) built above the Holy Family’s shelter, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to the Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi and the Church of the Apparition in Zeitoun, where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1968. End the day at St. Mark’s Cathedral, the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Lunch at a local restaurant, then overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Alexandria – Early Christian Heritage
Enjoy breakfast and travel to Alexandria, where faith and history meet. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Fortress (site of the ancient Lighthouse). Attend Mass at the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria and visit the Library of Alexandria. Continue to Wadi El Natroun to visit the Monastery of St. Macarius, where the tomb of St. John the Baptist lies. Return to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4: Cairo – Aswan – Philae Temple (Isis Sanctuary)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your dahabiya cruise. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, goddess of healing and motherhood. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Kom Ombo – Edfu – Sacred Nile Route
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, symbols of protection and rebirth. Continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, representing divine victory over evil. Reflect during a sunset meditation on deck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Luxor – Ancient Temples of Light
After breakfast, visit Luxor and Karnak Temples, where priests once worshipped the god Amun-Ra. These grand sanctuaries reveal Egypt’s spiritual devotion to the divine light. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: The West Bank – trip of the Soul / Flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon—ancient symbols of resurrection and eternity. Afterward, fly to Sharm El Sheikh and check into your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: St. Catherine Monastery Pilgrimage (Optional)
Early morning visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Explore the Burning Bush Chapel and the relics of St. Catherine. Return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for rest and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9: Departure from Cairo
Enjoy your final breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo and onward departure, carrying with you the blessings of this sacred land.
Meals: Breakfast
itinerary
- Meet and assist at airports and hotels by our representative.
- 03 nights accommodation in Cairo hotel with daily breakfast.
- 01 night accommodation in Minya hotel with breakfast.
- 03 nights aboard a dahabiya Cruise from Aswan to Luxor full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- 01 night accommodation in sleeper train or domestic flight (depending on availability) with breakfast and dinner.
- Private guided visits to Cairo’s sacred sites including the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo churches, and Coptic landmarks.
- Spiritual-focused tours in Minya and Upper Egypt including visits to key biblical and ancient sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- English-speaking spiritual guide throughout the tour.
- Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary.
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
- All service charges, taxes, and handling fees.
- International flights.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tips and optional visits.