Experience an 11 days adventure to the holy family in Egypt, visiting the finest historical and Coptic landmarks. Learn more about this tour here.
Included
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- Accommodation 7 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Alexandria on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Ismailia on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Catherine on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
- Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- All charges and taxes.
Not included
- International Airfare.
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Personal Expenses.
- Any Optional Tours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival / Start Your Egypt Vacation
Welcome to Egypt!! Our ” Navigate Egypt Tours ” representative will receive you at Cairo International Airport and assist you to skip customs, luggage checks, and official procedures then you will be picked up in a private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle and transported to check in the 5* hotel and relax. Dinner Time Evening time, you will be taken to enjoy the most mesmerizing dinner cruise and capture exceptional moments among the Egyptian food, the Nile scenes and the local whirling dervishes, and the traditional shows.
Day 2: Trip to Pyramids and Museum
Let’s enjoy your breakfast then you will join your tour guide in a deluxe private A/C vehicle to visit: Giza Pyramids Complex The breathtaking necropolis of the Giza Pyramids Complex is one of the holiest places in history since it involves some of the ancient precious wonders which were formed by the ancient Egyptian civilization. Three impressive pyramids were a great representation of the complex and the bigger one of them was regarded as one of the world’s timeless miracles.
Day 3: Trip to Maadi Church & Coptic Cairo
You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then you will join your private tour guide to visit the best Coptic highlights in Cairo including: St Virgin Mary Church St Virgin Mary Church is located in Maadi and the church of St Mary is regarded as one of the most beautiful Coptic attractions in Cairo. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it had witnessed the first steps of the holy family for their journey to Upper Egypt by the Nile. St Virgin Mary Church has the finest architectural design.
Day 4: Wadi El Natroun and Alexandria Trip
Check out after breakfast then we will pick you up by a private air-conditioned vehicle to: Wadi El Natroun Wadi El Natroun is one of Egypt’s renowned Christian places. A personal Egyptologist will escort you to this holy site which was the real birthplace of Christian monasticism. Wadi El Natroun maintained an essential historical position when it hosted thousands of Christians who escaped from the persecution of the Roman Emperor in the 4 th century. The site involved approximately 50 monasteries. However, there are only 4 monasteries that exist today. You will start your trip to Wadi El Natroun by visiting Al Baramus Monastery then move to witness the Monastery of Saint Bishoy where Anba Bishoy had been buried. In addition, you will be guided to marvel at the Syrian Monastery and impressed by the wonderful architecture and charming arts and structures.
Day 5: Fabulous Day Trip in Alexandria
Breakfast at the hotel then your tour guide will receive you to begin a marvelous journey to the best historical and Coptic attractions in Alexandria including: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa The Catacombs is a major burial necropolis that dates back to the 2 nd century AD. However, it had commonly been used during the 4 th century AD. The Catacombs was founded in 1900, and the building consists of three levels, and it contains a six-pillared central shaft that leads to the entrance hall.
Day 6: Trip to El Matariya and Zeitoun Church
Have breakfast then you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and transfer you to El Matariya (Ancient Heliopolis) where: The Virgin’s Mary Tree The tree of the Virgin Mary is an ancient sycamore tree that was the shelter of the Holy Family during their journey in Egypt. This scared tree was a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. At the same place, the child Jesus created a water spring from which the Virgin Mary bathed Jesus and the balsam plant grew.
Day 7: Visit Mostorod, Samnoud and Sakha
After having breakfast you will be taken by a modern air-conditioned car with your private guide to visit: Virgin Mary Church Mostorod One of the most magical attractions in Egypt is the golden Virgin Mary Church of Mostorod where the essence of the great civilization will be showcased. It’s the bathing place where the Virgin Mary bathed the baby Jesus and it’s one of the best holy locations in Egypt.
Day 8: Visit Tel Basta and Tanis
Prepare yourself to continue your Holy Family trip, and after breakfast, you will be picked up by a private car, and your personal guide and drive you to: The Village of Tel Basta The magical village of Tel Basta is an epic attraction known to a holy place where the Christ created a water spring to drink during their quest across the blessed lands of Egypt during the heavenly quest of the holy family that lasted for many years across the many cities of Egypt.
Day 9: Start your Trip to Sinai & St Catherine
Check out after having breakfast in Ismailia and you will start your tour to Sinai. You will take the route by a private air-conditioned vehicle to: The Sinai Peninsula The magical land of Sinia will offer everyone the vacation of a lifetime across the divine and beautiful land of Sinia. Everyone will pass by the springs of Moses (Oyoun Mousa) and then move to the hot springs of Hammam Pharaohs till you will arrive at Abu Zanima , the fishermen’s town.
Day 10: Visit St Catherine Monastery
Have an early morning start roughly at 02:00 am and you will be taken to Moses Mountain where you will join your Bedouin guide and start climbing the mountain and once you reach, you will be face to face with the greatest monastery in history: St Catherine Monastery It’s one of the most beautiful Christian destinations in the world which was established by the Emperor Justinian in 527 AD on the remnants of an ancient church built in 337 AD by the empress Helena. The breathtaking monastery has maintained a special religious position in ancient history that’s why it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Day 11: Final Departure & Fly to Home
Have your final breakfast in Egypt then check out your hotel before your driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to fly home and end your journey in Egypt. Meals Breakfast
