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The Holy Family Pilgrimage

10 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Russian
Group Size 4 - 38
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cairo

    You'll land at Cairo airport where a representative meets you to handle customs and immigration. After that, you're transferred to your hotel for a briefing with your tour guide who'll walk through the package details.

    Start point
    Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Arrival hall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
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  2. Day 2

    Holy Family Trail in Cairo

    Start in Mostord to see where Jesus caused a water spring to flow, then head to Matarya for St. Mary's tree. From there, you'll go to Zeitoun to visit St. Mary's church, followed by Old Cairo to see the cave at St. Sergius Church where the Family stayed. Stop at St. Mary's monastery in Maadi on the Nile River, the point where they began their journey south. You'll take a felucca ride on the Nile before heading back to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mostord water spring site
    • Visit Matarya and St. Mary's tree
    • Visit Zeitoun St. Mary's church
    • Visit Old Cairo cave and St. Sergius Church
    • Visit St. Mary's monastery in Maadi
    • Felucca ride on the Nile River
    Landmarks
    Mostord
    Matarya
    Zeitoun
    St. Mary's Church, Zeitoun
    Old Cairo
    St. Sergius Church
    St. Mary's Monastery, Maadi
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  3. Day 3

    Alexandria

    After breakfast, travel to Alexandria to visit St. Mark Cathedral and other Coptic churches. The rest of your time there is free for walking around and checking out whatever interests you before returning to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jewel Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Mark Cathedral at Alexandria
    • Visit Coptic churches
    Landmarks
    St. Mark Cathedral, Alexandria
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Samannoud - Tal Basta to Cairo

    After breakfast, you'll head to Sakha to visit the Virgin Mary church, then continue to Samannoud for the Martyr Abanob Church. Next is Tal Basta where Jesus caused a water spring to flow and idols crumbled. You'll drive back to Cairo and stay overnight at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Virgin Mary church in Sakha
    • Visit Martyr Abanob Church in Samannoud
    • Visit Tal Basta water spring site
    Landmarks
    Virgin Mary Church, Sakha
    Martyr Abanob Church, Samannoud
    Tal Basta
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  5. Day 5

    Cairo to El-Menya

    After breakfast, spend time exploring Christian sites in old Cairo including Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, the cave church of St. Sergius, and St. Simon Monastery at Elmokatam Hill. Later, you'll travel by private air-conditioned bus to El-Menya. The evening and rest of the day is yours to do as you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akhenaten hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Coptic Cairo
    • Visit the Hanging Church
    • Visit cave church of St. Sergius
    • Visit St. Simon Monastery at Elmokatam Hill
    Landmarks
    Coptic Cairo
    Hanging Church
    Cave Church of St. Sergius
    St. Simon Monastery
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  6. Day 6

    Gabal El Tair

    After breakfast, visit Gabal El Tair mountain where Jesus allegedly stopped a large stone from falling onto the Holy Family's boat, leaving his palm print on the rock. Then you'll see St. Mary's Church and Monastery, also called the cave church, where an altar remains in the cave where the Family stayed.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Akhenaten hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gabal El Tair mountain site
    • Visit St. Mary's Church & Monastery cave church
    Landmarks
    Gabal El Tair
    St. Mary's Church & Monastery, Gabal El Tair
  7. Day 7

    Monastery of El Muharraq

    After breakfast, head to Assiout and travel to the Monastery of El Muharraq at Qosqam Mountain. You'll visit the church of the Holy Virgin where the Holy Family stayed for six months and some days, believed to be the first church established anywhere. Return to Assiout for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horus hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monastery of El Muharraq
    • Visit church of the Holy Virgin
    Landmarks
    Monastery of El Muharraq
    Qosqam Mountain
    Church of the Holy Virgin, El Muharraq
  8. Day 8

    Monastery of Dronka

    Travel to the Monastery of Dronka at Assiout's mountain. You'll see the cave where the Holy Family stayed for a time, which is where they started their return journey back to Jerusalem.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Horus hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monastery of Dronka
    • Visit cave where the Holy Family stayed
    Landmarks
    Monastery of Dronka
  9. Day 9

    Assiout to Cairo

    After breakfast, you'll travel by private air-conditioned bus back to Cairo. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
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  10. Day 10

    Departure from Cairo

    After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Departure hall at the airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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