11 Days Adventure Tour to the Holy Family in Egypt

Your trip at a glance

Duration

11 days

Route

Cairo → Giza → Alexandria → Saint Catherine → Wadi El Natrun → Matariya → Mostorod, Samnoud and Sakha → Tel Basta and Tanis → Maadi

Accommodation

3★ Hotel · 4★ Hotel · 5★ Hotel · Luxury Hotel

Price

From $1,400 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

A spiritual 11-day journey through Cairo, Alexandria, Wadi El Natrun, the Nile Delta, Ismailia and the Sinai Peninsula, exploring sacred churches, ancient monasteries and significant sites associated with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt, with a private Egyptologist guide, comfortable hotel stays and all transfers arranged.

• In-Depth Holy Family Pilgrimage & Coptic Cairo
• Wadi El Natrun Ancient Monasteries Tour
• Alexandria & Nile Delta Historic Sites
• Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery Experience

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Arrival in Cairo – Dinner Cruise

   Location:

   Cairo

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your representative for assistance with airport procedures and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile featuring Egyptian cuisine, scenic river views, traditional entertainment, and whirling dervish performances.

   Included today: * Meals: Dinner * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

2. Day 2 Giza Pyramids and Museums

   Location:

   Giza

   After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and visit the Giza Plateau, home to Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments. * Giza Pyramids Complex: Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. * Great Pyramid of Khufu: Admire the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. * Great Sphinx: Discover the iconic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. * Valley Temple: Explore the ancient structure associated with the funerary rituals of King Khafre. * Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and treasures associated with Tutankhamun. * Egyptian Museum: Explore its collection of Pharaonic antiquities and historical artifacts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

3. Day 3Maadi Church and Coptic Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   After breakfast, explore important Christian landmarks associated with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt. * St. Virgin Mary Church in Maadi: Visit the historic church believed to mark a significant point in the Holy Family’s journey along the Nile. * The Hanging Church: Discover one of Old Cairo’s most celebrated Coptic Christian churches, built above the remains of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. * Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga): Visit the church traditionally associated with the cave where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed. * Church of St. Menas: Explore this historic Christian landmark in Old Cairo. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

4. Day 4Wadi El Natron Monasteries and Transfer to Alexandria

   Location:

   Alexandria

   After breakfast, check out and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El Natrun, one of Egypt’s most important centers of Christian monasticism. Visit three historic monasteries: * Al-Baramus Monastery: Explore one of the ancient monastic communities of the region. * Monastery of St. Bishoy: Discover the monastery associated with St. Bishoy and its longstanding spiritual heritage. * Syrian Monastery: Admire its historic architecture, religious artwork, and monastic traditions. Continue to Alexandria and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your hotel.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Alexandria

5. Day 5Alexandria Sightseeing and Return to Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   After breakfast, explore Alexandria’s historical and cultural landmarks. * Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Discover the underground burial complex featuring a distinctive blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions. * Citadel of Qaitbay: Visit the historic coastal fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. * St. Catherine Catholic Church: Explore this historic church and its religious architecture. * Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Stop for photographs outside the modern library, a cultural landmark commemorating Alexandria’s ancient intellectual heritage. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo for the night.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

6. Day 6El Matariya and Zeitoun

   Location:

   Cairo

   After breakfast, travel with your private Egyptologist guide to El Matariya, the area associated with ancient Heliopolis and the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt. * Virgin Mary’s Tree: Visit the historic sycamore tree traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s stay in Egypt. * Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeitoun: Explore the church known for its religious significance and reported Marian apparitions in 1968. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your Cairo hotel.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

7. Day 7Mostorod, Samannoud, and Sakha

   Location:

   Cairo

   After breakfast, depart by private air-conditioned vehicle to explore additional destinations connected with the Holy Family’s journey. * Church of the Virgin Mary in Mostorod: Visit the church traditionally associated with the Holy Family and the bathing place of the infant Jesus. * Samannoud (Meniet Samannoud): Discover the town traditionally linked to the Holy Family’s visit and its local Christian heritage, including the Church of St. Abanoub. * Sakha: Visit the village associated with the Holy Family’s passage and the religious tradition surrounding the imprint of Jesus’ foot on a stone. Enjoy lunch during the excursion, then return to Cairo.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

8. Day 8Tel Basta, Tanis, and Ismailia

   Location:

   Ismailia

   After breakfast, depart by private vehicle to continue exploring sites associated with the Holy Family and ancient Egyptian history. * Tel Basta: Visit the historic site traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s arrival and the spring believed to have appeared during their journey. * Tanis: Explore the archaeological remains of this ancient city, including its temples, tombs, and monuments. Continue to Ismailia for lunch and hotel check-in.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Ismailia

9. Day 9Sinai, Springs of Moses, and Wadi Feiran

   Location:

   Sinai

   After breakfast, check out and begin your journey across the Sinai Peninsula in a private air-conditioned vehicle. * Springs of Moses (Oyoun Mousa): Visit the springs traditionally associated with the biblical journey of Moses. * Hammam Pharaoh: Stop at the area known for its natural hot springs. * Abu Zenima: Pass through this coastal town on the Gulf of Suez. * Wadi Feiran: Explore the scenic desert valley and its religious heritage. * Monastery of the Nuns: Visit the monastic site in the Wadi Feiran area. Enjoy lunch along the way before continuing to St. Catherine for hotel check-in.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast and lunch * Accommodation: Hotel in St. Catherine

10. Day 10Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery

    Location:

    Cairo

    Begin the day at approximately 2:00 AM with an early departure for Mount Sinai. Accompanied by a Bedouin guide, undertake the mountain climb to experience the sunrise and the remarkable scenery of the Sinai mountains. After the climb, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, a historic Christian monastic complex established in the 6th century and renowned for its religious heritage, ancient architecture, and spiritual significance. Return to your hotel for breakfast, collect your luggage, and travel back to Cairo by private vehicle.

    Included today: * Meals: Breakfast * Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo

11. Day 11Final Departure from Cairo

    Location:

    Cairo

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. A private transfer will take you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 11-day journey through Egypt.

    Included today: * Meals: Breakfast * Accommodation: Not included