Cairo Trip Overview
The journey of the Holy Family to Egypt including fantastic excursions to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo and relaxing Nile cruise experience from Luxor to Aswan for 5 day Nile cruise.
Additional Info
Duration: 15 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
The journey of the Holy Family to Egypt including fantastic excursions to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo and relaxing Nile cruise experience from Luxor to Aswan for 5 day Nile cruise.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx,
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 3: Tel Basta & Belbis
Stop At: Belbis Land, Cairo – Belbeis Desert Rd, El-Salam, Bilbeis, Ash Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to start the Holy Family Journey in Egypt, your first stop will be at the town of Babastis; It is now known as Tel- Basta, about 100 Kms north-east of Cairo, there Jesus gushed forth a spring of water to drink, you will visit the holy well, then you will visit Belbeis (ancient Philippos). The Holy Family made their way north-eastwards to Belbeis at a distance of about 55 kms from Cairo. They rested there in the shade of a tree which came to be called, “The Virgin Mary’s Tree‘ at its place you there are Saint George Church, which you will visit and then back to Cairo. Lunch at Local restaurant and back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 4: Sakha & Samanoud
Stop At: Samanoud substation, V3RH+VG8, Mahalat Rouh, Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then you will enjoy the trip to Sakha about 140 Km North of Cairo. You will visit Virgin Mary Church, a place renowned for its Christian community in the Middle Ages. Also you will see the foot print of Jesus Christ. Then transfer to Samanoud where the holy family crossed the River Nile to the city of Samanoud inside the Delta and they were received by its people in a pleasant way, and so the people were blessed by Jesus Christ. There you will visit Saint Abanoub Chursh. There is also, a holy well where the holy family had drunk from it. Lunch in your way back in Tanta city. Back to Cairo and overnight stay at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 5: Wadi Natroun
Stop At: Wadi Natrun, Cairo Egypt
After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Wadi Natroun a desert area said to have been blessed by the Christ. The Holy Family crossed the western branch of the river Nile (Rosetta branch) to the south to Wadi AL-Natrun. According to tradition the Virgin Mary and her son the child Jesus Christ, hid in that valley during their trip to Egypt, and Jesus Christ blessed the four directions of the valley. Wadi Al- Natroun is considered one of the most famous valleys in Egypt. It is considered the home of asceticism and worship, with four monasteries still existing today. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoy whose body is still in the monastery. Abu Makar Monastery. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Lunch during your way back to Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: B, L
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 6: Cairo Churches
Stop At: St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, El Maraashly Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Cairo churches,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
start by the Hanging Church and St. Sergius
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fort of Babylon, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
then continue to see the Church of St. George as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, which the Holy Family passed by,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Mercurius Church (Abu Seifien), Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then transfer to Mostorod to see virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holly Marry tree at Matariya on the outskirts of Cairo, a well-attested resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination among medieval pilgrims. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 7: Cairo to Minya Tour
Stop At: The Holy Virgin Mary Monastery, Western Asyut, Asyut Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then you will enjoy The holy Family Trip to South Egypt. The Holy Family moved to the south in a boat on the River Nile at a place where the church of Holy virgin Mary now lies at Maadi. Many visitors go to this church to see the book this may be a sign that the Holy Family had passed by that place of the church. The Holy Family travelled in a boat on the Nile from this place towards the south (Upper Egypt).
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Jabal at Tayr, Gabal at Teir, Samalut, Menia Governorate, Egypt
You will transfer South to EL Minya about 3 hours, arrive El Minya, see the beautiful church hewn out of the cliff beside the river at Gabal Al-Teir in Minya. Overnight in Minya.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Nefertiti Hotel Minya
Day 8: Minya – Dandara – Luxor
Stop At: Monastery of Al-Anba Serabamoon, Dierout city, Asyut Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Minya and continue the route of the Holy family by visiting The White Monastery, it was built in 400 AD by St. Senouda, who constructed the monastery using blocks from ancient Egyptian buildings. The White Monastery has a basilica church inside that used columns from ancient Egyptian structures as well. There are also wonderful paintings on the walls and ceilings. This monastery used to house over 2000 monks. Enjoy your trip to the Monastery of Al Muharraq in Assiut (Which is known as the Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Al Qusiya). It was built around the area where the Holy Family remained just over 6 months. Their time was spent mainly in a cave which became, in the Coptic era, the altar of the Church of Virgin Mary. End of Holy family route,
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Dendera Temple Complex, Dendera Egypt
continue your way to Luxor about 05 hours driving, in the way you will stop at Danadara Temple in Qena, to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor and Overnight stay in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Day 9: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor then you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings,
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Then Explore Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
visit to Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch &
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Edfu, Edfu, Nile River Valley
afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Day 11: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Day 12: Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam of Aswan,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
Then Visit the Unfinished Obelisk,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Explore the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Day 13: Aswan – Train to Cairo
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Breakfast on board the cruise then disembarkation from Cruise at 08:00 AM. And free time in Aswan with optional tour to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Later, you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board – overnight inside your compartment.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 14: Cairo Optional Excursions
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by Sun Pyramids Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo to visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City
Day 15: Cairo – Fly Back Home
Pass By: Cairo International Airport, Oruba Road، El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa
Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Nefertiti Hotel Minya
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Note : If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
