- 6 nights hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast
- 1 night hotel in Minya city based on half board
- 1 night hotel in Abydos city based on half board
- 1 night hotel in Luxor based on half board
- 4 nights Nile cruise ex. Luxor based on full board
- 1 night hotel in Cairo at the end based on bed and breakfast.
- meals as per itinerary
- Domestic flight with in Egypt ( Aswan / Cairo)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All meals as per itinerary
- All transfers within Egypt by modern air condition vehicle
- All hotel and cruise tax
- Service of an English speaking guide
- International air (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Any extra
- Any personal needs
Egypt tour package hotel used:
- Rmases Hilton hotel in Cairo or similar
- Aton hotel minya
- Key of life hotel Abyods
- Sonesta St. George Luxor or similar
- princes Sara Nile Cruise or Similar
- Hilton Heliopolis hotel or similar
Itinerary
SATURDAY DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN CAIRO
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
SUNDAY DAY 2 - EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS WITH THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Start the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge return to the Hotel.
MONDAY DAY 3 - TOUR TO VISIT TEL BASTA & BELBIS
Today start the Holy Family journey in Egypt, we drive to visit Tel Basta City there Jesus gushed forth a spring of water to drink, you will visit the holy well then you will visit Belbeis city, the Holy Family rested there in the shade of a tree at it is now at Saint George Church which you will visit and then back to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
TUESDAY DAY 4 - TOUR TO VISIT SAKHA& SAMANOUD
Today we head to Sakha City about 140 Km north of Cairo, there you will visit Virgin Mary Church, also you will see the foot print of Jesus Christ. Then transfer to Samanoud City where the Holy Family crossed the Nile to the city of Samanoud inside the Delta, there you will visit Saint Abanoub Church. Lunch in your way then back to Cairo and Overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
WEDNESDAY DAY 5 - TOUR TO WADI NATRUN
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then start trip to visit Wadi Natrun, Prized by the ancient Egyptians as a source of the salt deposit Natron, a vital ingredient in the mummification process, this remote valley just west of the Delta region was later equally valued by the early Christians as a hiding place from persecution by the Romans. Initially they sheltered in caves, later building monasteries, of which four remain today. Each monastery has a full complement of monks and three of the monasteries welcome visitors. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramous then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoy who body is still there then visit Abu Makar Monastery and end your trip with Deir El- Suryani. Lunch in your way then back to Cairo and Overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
THURSDAY DAY 6 - COPTIC CAIRO & MAADI CHURCHES
Today we visit the churches of Coptic Cairo, start by the Hanging Church and the Church of St.Sergius , Sunk below street level, this 5th-century church is Egypt’s oldest. Steps descend to a crypt where the Holy Family is supposed to have taken shelter. then continue to see the Church of St. George as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceeds to visit the Church of Holy Virgin Mary at Maadi area where is the Holy Family had passed by that place of the Church. Back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
FRIDAY DAY 7 TO EL MINYA CITY- VIRGIN MARY MONASTERY AT THE MOUNTAIN OF AL TEIR
Enjoy the Holy Family trip to south Egypt, The Holy family traveled in a boat on the Nile toward the south. Today you travel to south to El Minya City about 4 hours driving on the way stop by the Monastery of Virgin Mary in Beni seuf City where is the holy family first stop, then continue driving to El Minya city upon arrival visit the Monastery of virgin Mary at the mountain of Al Teir. Then transfer to your hotel in Minya city and overnight.
Overnight:Hotel in EL Minya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SATURDAY DAY 8 - TO ASSIUT CITY - MONASTERY OF THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY
After Breakfast, drive through countryside to arrive to Assiut to visit Drunka monastery located on the west bank of the Nile is not only one of the most unusual monasteries in Egypt, but is also believed to have been one of the last destinations visited by the Holy Family on their journey through Egypt. Believe that Assuit was as far south as the Holy Family, Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph got before leaving Egypt for Nazareth. Since that time, monks of the monastery believe that this area has been constantly inhabited by Christians. Indeed, the this area of Egypt has traditionally been heavily populated by the Egyptians. Then visit Moharaq Monastery The original in the naming of Al-Muharraq monastery, is that it was near to an area, where harmful plants and weeds are burned, and so the whole region was known as "burnt" and with time, it was settled for the Holy Virgin Mary Monastery - at Al-Muharraq (the burnt) area., the both monasteries were blessed by the visit of the holy family, continue drive to Abydous.
Overnight: hotel in Abydos
Meals: breakfast, Lunch Box , Dinner
Sunday Day 9 - ABydous
Today you will visit the temple of ABydous the memorial temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. It is a chronological list showing cartouches of most dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes until Seti I's father, Ramesses II, then drive to visit Dendera Temple, one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile, approximately 40 miles away from Luxor. Explore the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the wife of god Horus. Marvel at the spectacular ceiling painting in the main hall, displaying stars, planets, and symbols of the Roman zodiac. The colors seen throughout the temple complex are original, and amazingly vibrant. Visit the temple crypt, and climb the staircase up to the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. Free time to explore the temple complex at leisure, before returning to Luxor.
Overnight: hotel in Luxor
Meals: breakfast, Lunch Box , Dinner
MONDAY DAY 10 LUXOR NILE CRUISE – VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Early morning view the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old fashion way.check the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. visit the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 : Karnak and Luxor temples
Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. Next After exploring this ancient structure, Return to the ship for lunch, and start sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu Via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday DAY 12, EDFU • KOMOMBO
After breakfast This morning, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time.. Next, tour the Greco-Roman Temple of KomOmbo, dedicated to Horus, the sky god and Sobek, the crocodile god. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Return to the ship for dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thursday DAY 13, ASWAN
After breakfast take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruise, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. return to the ship for lunch, Afternoon fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday DAY 14, ASWAN • CAIRO
After breakfast, morning optional tour of Abu Simbel. flight from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel , reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most highlighted ancient sites of Egypt, afterwards transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival to Cairo transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Saturday day 15, Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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