Leisure Tour Itinerary

Follow The Holy Family In Egypt – 8 Days

Tour Cost

From $2495

Duration

8 days

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Tour Details

What to Expect

Cultural & Historical Experience

Embark on a profound 8-day journey tracing the footsteps of the Holy Family in Egypt, uncovering sacred sites and rich religious history. This immersive tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Egypt’s deep Christian heritage while experiencing the country’s timeless wonders.

Your adventure begins at the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx, where you’ll marvel at the engineering brilliance of ancient civilizations. From there, delve into the spiritual side of Egypt as you visit key locations where the Holy Family once sought refuge.

In Cairo, explore the Coptic Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Christian artifacts, offering valuable insights into early Christianity in Egypt. You’ll also visit historic churches and sacred sites that mark the Holy Family’s journey through the city.

Traveling to Wadi El Natroun, a desert region known for its ancient monasteries, you’ll stop at the Monastery of Saint Macarius—a spiritual retreat that holds some of Egypt’s most revered Christian relics. Here, you can experience moments of peace and reflection in a setting that has inspired pilgrims for centuries.

Continuing to Asyut, one of the most significant stops on this pilgrimage, you’ll visit the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, the oldest Christian church in Egypt and a powerful symbol of the enduring faith of the Coptic people.

Throughout this Egypt trip package, knowledgeable guides will provide historical and cultural context, enriching your understanding of Egypt’s spiritual significance. Whether you seek deeper faith, historical insight, or a meaningful travel experience, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through the sacred sites that shaped Christianity in Egypt.

What is included?
  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated
  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation in the listed properties
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated

Tour Highlights

Unmissable Experiences

  • Tour of The Pyramids of Giza
  • Famous Sphinx
  • “Step Pyramid” (the oldest known Pyramid)
  • Wadi Natroun
  • Church of St. George
  • Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo
  • Church of the Holy Virgin on the banks of the Nile at Maadi
  • Monastery of the Holy Virgin in al Qusiya
8 days

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo, Egypt

Arrive in Cairo: Meet assist and transfer to the hotel Overnight at Hotel

Day 2: Giza Plateau – Memphis – Sakkara

Tour of The Pyramids of Giza, including the famous Sphinx in the afternoon drive to Sakkara, the ancient “Necropolis” of the Old Kingdom Capital. Visit other Pyramids and Tombs including the “Step Pyramid”, the oldest known Pyramid. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight At R. Hilton Hotel/ Pyramisa or similar

Day 3: Samanoud – Sakha

In the morning, travel to Samanoud. Located on the Damietta branch of the Nile, it is also the site where a church was built to commemorate the resting place of the Holy Family. Continue to Sakha, where the Holy Family is also believed to have visited. It was also known for its large Christian community in the middle Ages. Return to Cairo for overnight.   Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight At R. Hilton Hotel/ Pyramisa or Similar

Day 4: Wadi Natroun

Today, visit Wadi Natroun, a desert area that many believed was blessed by Jesus Christ. Three monasteries still exist in the area. Return to Cairo for overnight Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight At R. Hilton Hotel/ Pyramisa or similar

Day 5: Cairo

Today, visit the holy well and sacred tree at Matariya just outside of Cairo. It was a resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination for medieval pilgrims. Also see the Church of St. George, as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, where the Holy Family passed. Tour the ancient churches. Including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius . This evening, visit Khan El Khalili Bazar. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight At R. Hilton Hotel/ Pyramisa or similar

Day 6: Cairo – Minya

Today, travel to the Church of the Holy Virgin on the banks of the Nile at Maadi, south of Cairo. This is where Jesus and His Virgin Mother boarded a sail boat and set out for the village of Deir Al Garnousin, Upper Egypt. Drive to this village near the town of Maghagha, where the Monastery of Arganos was founded. It is believed that Jesus and his Virgin Mother drank the water they needed from a well by the Church of the Virgin. Also, see the beautiful church hewn out of the cliff on the bank of the river Gabal Al Teir in Miya. Overnight in Minya Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Minya Hours Hotel or similar

Day 7: Minya – Cairo

Today’s excursion is to the Monastery of the Holy Virgin in al Qusiya, a popular place for pilgrims to journey to in Ancient times. Jesus and his Virgin Mother are believed to have stayed at this site for over three years. Return to Cairo overnight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight At R. Hilton Hotel/ Pyramisa or Similar

Day 8: Depart Cairo

Transfer to Cairo’s international airport for departure flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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