10 days tour

Egypt - Holy Family Route

$ 999 .00 USD

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Egypt - Holy Family Route

This tour includes:

Flights

ONLY DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE INCLUDED - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED Ticket of the domestic flight CAI โ€“ ASW. (Note 1: The domestic flights schedules depend on the confirmed visits & the availability). (Note 2: We have the right to change the order of the visits according to the domestic flights schedules). ONLY DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE INCLUDED - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED

Guide

English speaking egyptologist guide during all visits.

Transport

English speaking assistance at the arrival Or of the departure in the Airports & during all transfers to/from the hotels Or to/from the cruise Or to/from the Airports. Land transfers Luxor โ€“ Assiut โ€“ Minya โ€“ Cairo. All transfers according to the itinerary are made in cars with A/C.

Accommodation

Hotel and on board accommodation on a b&b basis.

Others

Entrance tickets according to indicated itinerary. The included visits of the cruise:- In Aswan: The High Dam, the Temple of Philae & a Ride on a Faluca. In Kom Ombo: The Temple of Kom Ombo. In Edfu: The Temple of Edfu. In Luxor: The Western Bank; the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon, & the Eastern Bank; the Temples of Luxor & Karnak.

Not included:

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Egypt - Holy Family Route

  • Day 1 Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo

      Arrival at Cairo International Airport, english speaking assistance at the airport by our representative before the passport control. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.


  • Day 2 Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo

      In the morning, visit to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren "doesnโ€™t include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids". In the afternoon, visit to the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art. Getting back to the hotel & overnight.


  • Day 3 Cairo - Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo - Aswan

      Transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival to Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship. In the morning, visit to the High Dam of Aswan & to the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typical egyptian sailboats) from where we can admire & enjoy a panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, to the Elephantine Island & to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board. 



  • Day 4 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

      Possibility to do an optional excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation towards Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head & the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation towards Edfu. Overnight on board. 


  • Day 5 Edfu - Esna - Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Edfu - Esna - Luxor

      Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation towards Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight on board.


  • Day 6 Luxor - Assiut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luxor - Assiut

      Desembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Land transfer towards Assiut; capital of the province located about 120 km south of Minya. Arrival to Assiut. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.


  • Day 7 Assiut - Minya - Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Assiut - Minya - Cairo

      In Assiut, visit to the Monastery of Al-Muharraq; located at the foot of the mountain called El Qusqam. It has been called the second Bethlehem since it is the place where the Holy Family stayed the longest, six months & 10 days. Getting out towards Minya; province located 250 km south of the capital. Lunch box on the way between Assiut & Minya. Arrival to Minya. There, visit to the Monastery of the Virgen; located on the Mount El-Teir which means the Mountain of the Birds, due to the many that were there. It is also known as the Mountain of the Palm (El Kaf) because according to Coptic tradition, a rock fell from the top and Jesus, extending his hand, prevented it from falling on them, leaving his palm engraved on the rock. Land transfer towards Cairo. Arrival to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.

  • Day 8 Cairo / Maadi / Matariya / Mostorod / Barrio Coptic District / Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo / Maadi / Matariya / Mostorod / Barrio Coptic District / Cairo

      Getting out towards Maadi. In Maadi; visit to Old Suburb of Memphis and currently neighborhood south of Cairo, the Church of Al Adra Al Adawia "this word derives from "ada" which means to cross, since here the Holy Family crossed the River Nile for the first time during their trip to Egypt", since here they took a sailboat to go to Upper Egypt. Getting out towards Matariya where will be visited the Church of the Virgen Mary & the Tree whose shadow served to protect the Holy Family and which is currently known as "the Tree of Mary". Getting out towards Mostorod, about 10 km from Cairo, previously called Al Mahamma, the Bath, since the Virgin bathed Jesus and washed his clothes there. On the way back they also passed by and Jesus Christ created a Water Fountain that still exists today. Getting out towards the Coptic District where will be visited the Churches; of Saint Mercury (Abu Seifein), of Saint Barbara, of Saint George, the Hanging Church of Saint Mary the Virgen & the Church of Saint Sergius (Abu Serga) where is the Grotto where the Holy Family took refuge and which is considered one of the most important monuments of Old Cairo. Getting back to the hotel in Cairo & overnight.


  • Day 9 Cairo / Wady Al Natrun / Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo / Wady Al Natrun / Cairo

       Getting out towards Wadi Al Natrun; town located about 120 km from the capital that was blessed by Jesus Christ and the Virgin. Visit to the Coptic Churches; Al Baramous, Anba Bishoi & Saint Mary, El Sourian & Abu Makar. Getting back to the hotel in Cairo & overnight.


  • Day 10 Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo

      Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, english speaking assistance by our representative. End of Our Services.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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