15 Days 14 Nights Holy Family Tour in Egypt
15 Days 14 Nights Holy Family Tour in Egypt
Overview
The journey of the Holy Family to Egypt includes fantastic excursions to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo as well as a relaxing five-day Nile cruise experience from Luxor to Aswan.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
2-3 Person | 4-6 Person | 7-10 Person |
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US $3,675 | US $3,200 | US $3,000 |
Included/Excluded
- Meet-and-greet service by our representatives at airports
- The assistance of our guest relations during your stay
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo, including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night in Minya, including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star standard cruise on a full board
- Accommodation for 1 night on a sleeper train for on a half-board basis
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours)
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise (private)
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Coptic sites, as mentioned in the itinerary
- Holy Family route, as per the above itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites, as indicated on the itinerary
- Meals, as mentioned in the above itinerary
- Lunch during tours at a good quality local restaurants
- Bottled water during your trip
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
- International flights (from/o home)
- All service charges and taxes
- Any optional tours
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tipping
Day 1: Arrival Cairo – Welcome to the land of the Pharaoh’s
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
At the time of your arrival, a Nature Horizons team member will be waiting for your arrival at Cairo International Airport. At that time we will escort you to the hotel via an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with a smooth check-in. You will receive a briefing on your tour itinerary once you are settled in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and walk around and explore Giza. As always, your tour manager will be there at a moment’s notice to assist you with anything you may need. Enjoy the rest of your night in front of the great pyramids of Giza. Your adventure starts tomorrow! Welcome to Egypt.
- Welcome Drink
Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, the famous Sphinx, and the Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Tel Basta & Belbis
After breakfast you will be accompanied by your 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 km 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 km from Cairo. They rested there in the shade of a tree which came to be called “The Virgin Mary’s Tree.” We will then visit Saint George Church before heading back to Cairo. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and after that bring you back to your hotel to relax. You will then stay overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Sakha & Samanoud
Have breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, and then 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 footprint 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 pleasantly received by its people, and so there, the people were blessed by Jesus Christ. There you will visit Saint Abanoub Church. There is also a holy well where the holy family had drunk from it. We will have lunch on your way back to Tanta city. Back to Cairo and overnight stay at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Wadi Natroun
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Wadi Natroun a desert area said to have been blessed by 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, the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Lunch on your way back to Cairo. Stay overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Cairo Churches
After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Cairo churches. We will start with the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, 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. Next, we will transfer to Mostorod to see the Virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holy Mary 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 a local restaurant in Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Cairo to Minya Tour
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 holy book. This may be a sign that the Holy Family had passed by that place of the church. The Holy Family traveled in a boat on the Nile from this place towards the south (Upper Egypt). You will then transfer South to EL Minya for about 3 hours, and arrive at El Minya. Here we will see the beautiful church hewn out of the cliff beside the river at Gabal Al-Teir in Minya. Overnight in Minya.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Minya – Dandara – Luxor
After you enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Minya, we will 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 for 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. We continued our way to Luxor, which is about a five-hour drive. On the way, you will stop at the Danadara Temple in Qena, to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated in the north of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor and stay overnight stay in Luxor
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
After a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, you will then be transferred to embark on your 5-star Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
Today you will wake up to an amazing sunrise on your ship. Be sure to wake up early to experience this peaceful moment at dawn. After breakfast, we will transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. We will then return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Horus Temple at Edfu. 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
Day 12: Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
After breakfast, we will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Aswan – Train to Cairo
Breakfast on board the cruise then disembarks from Cruise at 08:00 AM. Today we will have some free time in Aswan. Later, you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be served onboard – overnight inside your sleeper train.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Back to Cairo/ Free day
Breakfast aboard a sleeper train before arriving at Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by a Nature Horizons representative, who will transfer you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to relax and prepare for your flight home tomorrow.
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Cairo – Fly Back Home
Today is the day we say our farewells. You will wake up at your hotel and have breakfast and coffee with a stunning view of the pyramids. Our team will transport you to the airport at your time of departure.
- Meals: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
Badawiya Hotel Dakhla: https://badawiya.com/dakhla-hotel
Great Pyramid Inn: https://greatpyramidinn.com/
Basma Hotel Aswan: https://www.basmahotel.com/
A Sara cruise: http://www.extensiontravel.com/asara.html
Nefertiti Hotel Minya NA
Iberotel Hotel Luxor: https://iberotelluxor.com-egypt.com/
Samrabay Hotel Hurghada: https://samrabayandresort.hotelshurghada.com/en/
Concerto Cruise: https://nilecruisers.com/concerto-nile-cruise/
Cherry Maryski Hotel in Alexandria: https://cherrymaryskihotel.com-egypt.com/en/
Falcon Hills Hotel: https://falcon-hotels.com/hills
Princess Sara Cruise: http://www.extensiontravel.com/asara.html
Note: If the mentioned cruise or the hotel is not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is in the same category.
DO WE NEED A VISA TO GO TO EGYPT?
HOW DO WE KNOW WHERE OUR TRANSFER IS?
DO WE HAVE ASSAULT, VIOLENCE, ROBBERIES IN EGYPT?
HOW IS TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT?
HOW ARE THE SERVICES IN THE HOTEL, ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE?
HOW ARE CRUISES IN THE NILE RIVER?
THE DESTINATIONS: TOURS, TEMPLES, ENTRANCE, MONUMENTS, GUIDE
HOW LONG WE HAVE TO BE IN EGYPT TO KNOW EVERYTHING?
WHAT TO SEE IN EGYPT?
IS EGYPT A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION?
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO EGYPT?
WHAT LANGUAGE IS SPOKEN IN EGYPT?
IS THERE ANY SPECIAL DRESS CODE TO BE FOLLOWED DURING VISITING A MOSQUE IN EGYPT?
Clothes:
- Basic temperature regulating T-shirt – No matter what the season, you’ll want at least one basic
temperature regulating shirt. - Cute temperature-regulating shirt – For some strange and inexplicable reason, Merino wool keeps you
cool in summer, warm in winter, dries quickly, and keeps away moisture. - Insect repellant top – You’ll need this in both summer and winter since insects and mosquitos in Egypt
are pretty active. If you’re particularly concerned, you can also spray Permethrin on your clothing before
you go. It lasts up to six washes. - Long-sleeved temperature regulating top – Winter in Egypt is relatively warm during the day and chilly
at night. You’ll want temperature regulating tops that are suitable for this variation in temperature. Even
if you travel in summer and you end up hiking or camping, you’ll want at least one of these tops. - Blouses / Shirts – For the rest of the time when you’re out and about, you’ll want some nice tops (short
or long-sleeved depending on your sensitivity to sunlight) - People generally dress smartly, so keep that in mind when choosing clothes. Just make sure you pack
lightweight clothes - Cardigan – Having one on hand for chilly evenings or for mosque visits. You’ll also want an additional
layer when taking a bus or train or plane anywhere
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