10 Days Holy Family Tour in Egypt

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, A World Travel Path representative will be waiting for you right after you clear luggage and customs. Look for a sign with your name or the tour company’s name to ensure easy recognition.

You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel. Upon arrival, check in and settle into your comfortable room.

Later, your tour manager will assist you with reviewing your itinerary and confirm pick-up times for the upcoming days, ensuring a smooth and well-organized trip.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, meet your personal guide at 9:00 AM to start your day of exploration.

Travel to Giza to visit the Great Pyramids — Cheops, Chefren, and Mycerinus — renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around these awe-inspiring monuments and explore the mysterious Great Sphinx of Giza.

Next, visit the nearby Valley Temple, an ancient site related to the funerary rituals of the pharaohs.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a high-quality local restaurant, sampling authentic Egyptian cuisine.

In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of priceless artifacts, including the treasures discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb.

If time permits, experience the vibrant atmosphere of Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo’s oldest and most famous market, perfect for souvenir shopping.

Return to your hotel for a freshly prepared dinner and a comfortable night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.

Meet your personal guide to visit the historic churches of Coptic Cairo. Your first stop will be the Church of the Virgin Mary in Ma’adi, a serene site cherished by locals and visitors alike.

Continue to the Hanging Church, one of Egypt’s oldest churches, known for its striking architecture and rich history.

Visit St. Sergius Church, said to be built over the cave where the Holy Family rested during their time in Egypt.

Proceed to the Church of St. George, famous for its beautiful design and vibrant religious celebrations.

Finally, explore the Fortress of Babylon, an ancient Roman fortification and a significant landmark in Old Cairo.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before returning to your hotel.

Spend a relaxing evening with dinner and overnight accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, your guide will take you to El Matariya, an area that was part of the ancient city of Heliopolis.

Visit the Holy Tree of Mary, believed to be the resting place of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. This tree is known for producing balsam, a fragrant resin used in religious ceremonies.

Next, travel to the Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeiton, notable for its exquisite Italian artwork and spiritual ambiance.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, depart for Wadi El Natrun, located about 120 km north of Cairo.

This region is historically significant as a place where the Holy Family rested during their journey.

Visit four ancient monasteries renowned for their spiritual heritage and stunning architecture:

• Monastery of Anba Bishoy
• Monastery of Baramus
• Monastery of Abu Makar
• Monastery of El-Suryan

Enjoy a convenient lunch box during your monastery visits.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and overnight rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and begin your journey south.

Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony, the largest monastery in Egypt, set amidst dramatic desert landscapes. Explore its ancient chapels and remarkable artifacts.

Continue to the Monastery of St. Paul, equally impressive for its religious significance and desert surroundings.

After touring the monasteries, travel to El Minya, an important site on the Holy Family’s path.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.

Start your day with breakfast at your El Minya hotel.

Visit Jabal Al Tair, known as Birds Mountain, where the Holy Family is believed to have taken refuge in a cave, now part of a small church.

Then, head to Beni Hasan, an extraordinary archaeological site on the eastern Nile bank.

Explore the well-preserved tombs of Middle Kingdom nobles, famous for vivid wall paintings depicting daily life, sports, and rituals dating back over 4,000 years.

Return to El Minya for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, check out and visit Tuna El-Gabal, a necropolis famous for the tombs of baboons and ibises, sacred animals of the god Thoth.

Explore the tomb of Isadora and the ancient water wheel used for irrigation.

Proceed to Al Ashmunien, where you will see an open-air museum with two colossal baboon statues and the ruins of an early basilica church.

In the afternoon, travel to Assuit.

Visit Al Muharraq Monastery, a revered site where the Holy Family stayed for six months — their longest stop during their Egyptian journey.

Check into your hotel in Assuit, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, revisit Al Muharraq Monastery to learn about the divine message the Holy Family received to return to Palestine.

Just outside the monastery, visit the rock-cut tombs of Miar, dating from the 6th to 12th dynasties, remarkable for their preservation.

After the visit, transfer back to Cairo.

Enjoy a final dinner in the city and overnight at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or leisure activities in Cairo.

Later, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

We wish you a safe journey home and hope you cherish your memories of Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast.