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Follow The Holy Family In Egypt – 8 Days

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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Discover the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt by following their footsteps through an 8-day tour. Experience their story and learn more about religious history and culture. The tour commences with a visit to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll see the magnificent Great Pyramids, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders. Witness the extraordinary engineering feat and the ingenuity of ancient civilizations.

You will then visit the various places where the Holy Family resided in Egypt, including Cairo, Wadi El Natroun, and the city of Asyut. The Coptic Museum in Cairo, which houses a vast collection of Christian art and artifacts, is a perfect opportunity to learn about the history of Christianity in Egypt.

The tour also includes a visit to the Monastery of Saint Macarius, located in the desert near Wadi El Natroun. It is home to some of the most significant Christian relics in Egypt and provides a serene and peaceful place to meditate and reflect.

The city of Asyut is another stop on the tour, where you’ll visit the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary. It’s the oldest Christian church in Egypt and a testament to the Coptic people’s enduring faith.

The Follow The Holy Family In Egypt tour is an enlightening and exciting journey that takes you on a religious and historical expedition through Egypt. You’ll witness some of the most significant places in Christianity, learn about the region’s history and culture, and reflect on the Coptic people’s enduring faith. It’s an excellent opportunity for those interested in religious history and culture and is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

 

Highlights

  • 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

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

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 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 EXCLUDES

  • Flights
  • Cost of visa
  • Meals not listed
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuity to driver and guide

8 days

English

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