Unforgettable Holy Family Trip
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Duration
10 Days
Tour Type
City trips
Group Size
2 persons
Travel Styles
City Trips
1 Country
Tour Type
Small group tour
Overview
Follow the Holy Family’s footsteps across Egypt on a 10-day spiritual journey from Cairo to Assiut. Discover Egypt’s sacred Christian heritage as you visit ancient churches, peaceful monasteries, and holy landmarks where the Holy Family once sought refuge. From the Coptic treasures of Old Cairo and Mary’s Tree in El Matariya, to the serene Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and Rock-Cut Tombs of Miar, this pilgrimage blends faith, history, and culture in one unforgettable experience. Enjoy comfortable stays, guided tours, and seamless transfers throughout this meaningful Egypt pilgrimage tour.
Excluded
Entry visa
Tipping for all Involved in the tour
International flights
Domestic flights ( Cost will be as the available flights Approximately 190$US – 260$US)
Peak dates
Personal expenses, food & drinks, unless specified
Additional trips or any un-mentioned items.
Early check in / Late check out
Other meals /optional tours/ laundry / phone calls/ pocket or unmentioned items.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
After your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our tour guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name or the name of Grand Travel.
You will ride our air-conditioned vehicle and will comfortably arrive at the hotel.
Our tour guide will assist you with the check-in process and review your vacation itinerary with the pickup times for your upcoming tours.
Be ready for the adventure that awaits.
Day 2
Day 2
After your breakfast at the hotel, get ready for the exciting day.
Our tour guide will take you to the iconic Giza, where you will visit the seven wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza. and explore the rich history that surrounds these remarkable structures.
After your tour in the pyramids, enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant where you can savor local flavors.
Then you will visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum located just 2 kilometers from the Giza Pyramid.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3
Day 3
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll visit key Christian landmarks in Cairo. Start at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi, then head to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church, St. Sergius, St. George, and the Fortress of Babylon, all sites connected to the Holy Family. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Day 4
Your first stop will be El Matariya, located in Heliopolis area
First, you will visit Mary’s tree, It is the tree under which the holy family has rested in its shade
Next, you will visit the church of the Virgin Mary, which was designed by Italian artists.
After a day filled with cultural discovery, we will get back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight in Cairo.
Meal included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5
Day 5
After your breakfast, your guide will lead you to Wadi Elnatrun, and there are some believes that this route was taken by the holy family during their flight to Egypt.
You will visit the monastery of Anba Bishoy, the Monastery of Baramus, the Monastery of Abu Makar, and the Monastery of El suryan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
Day 6
Day 6
After breakfast, begin your journey south along the Red Sea coast to visit the ancient Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, both nestled dramatically against the Eastern Desert cliffs. St. Anthony’s Monastery, the largest in Egypt, houses the saint’s tomb beneath its main church. St. Paul’s Monastery, though smaller, is rich in history and artifacts—St. Paul is often regarded as the first Christian monk.
After exploring both monasteries, continue driving toward Upper Egypt, following the path of the Holy Family, to reach El Minya. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in El Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.
Day 7
Day 7
After breakfast, we will visit Jabal Eltayir near El Minya. That is the cave where the holy family rested inside.
Then we will be heading to drive to the Beni Hasan Rock Tombs on the eastern bank of the Nile. These impressive Middle Kingdom tombs.
Enjoy lunch during the day and return later for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Day 8
After breakfast, we will continue to Tuna Elgabal, where you will see fascinating sights as the tombs of Isadora and Pet Osiris, Thoth’s animal crypts, an ancient water wheel, and the boundary stele of Akhenaten’s city.
Not just that, we will continue to make our way to Al Ashmunien, where we will explore an open-air museum.
Next, drive to Assiut to visit Al Muharraq Monastery, where the Holy Family stayed the longest—6 months and 10 days. It’s believed to be where they received the message to return to Palestine.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then check in to your Assuit hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9
Day 9
After breakfast in Assiut, we will be heading to explore the rock-cut tombs of Miar. These impressive tombs belonged to nobles and rulers from the 6th and 12th dynasties, and they’re still in remarkable condition.
After the visits, you'll begin your journey back to Cairo, where you’ll check into your hotel, enjoy a relaxing dinner, and settle in for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Day 10
Day 10
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time, do some quick shopping, or enjoy your relaxing journey. Then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport
We hope you leave with unforgettable memories!
Meals: Breakfast
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