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Follow in Jesus Footsteps -the holy family tour to egypt

the holy family tour to egypt,Revisit key scenes from the Old and New Testament on this all-inclusive, multi-day tour through Egypt. See the areas that Jesus, Joseph, and Mary are believed to have visited while ticking off classic sights along the way, from the Giza Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings. Highlights include a sunrise hike up Mt. Sinai and a five-star Nile river cruise.


Day 1: Arrive Cairo

Our Enjoy Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and escort you through the airport formalities then meet your tour manager to transfer you to your hotel by an air-conditioned bus. At the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with check-in and review your vacation itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour Overnight at your hotel

Day 2: Pyramids tour

Breakfast at the hotel, then you will be met by your private tour guide visit the Great Pyramids of CheopsChefren pyramid and Mykerinus pyramid, the Sphinx, Then proceed to the Egyptian Museum. Continue to explore Khan El Khalili market, After the day tour return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 3: Tel-Basta and Belbis - First site of the Holy Family journey trip in Egypt

breakfast at the hotel , after breakfast you will be met by your private tour guide to start the Holy Family Journey in Egypt, your first point will be at the city of Bubastis, there Jesus gushed forth a spring of water to drink, you will visit the holy well, then you will visit Belbeis (ancient Philippos). They rested there in the shade of a tree which came to be called, "The Virgin Mary's Tree', then to Saint George Church, and then return to Cairo. Lunch during the tour  and back to the hotel for Overnight.

Day 4: Sakha & Samanoud

Breakfast at hotel, and then you will start the trip to Sakha. You will visit Virgin Mary Church, and you will see the foot print of Jesus Christ. Then to Samanoud city where the holy family crossed the River Nile to the city of Samanoud inside the Delta and they were received by its people in a pleasant way, and so the people were blessed by Jesus Christ. There you will visit Saint Abanoub Chursh. There is also, a holy well where the holy family had drunk from it. Lunch in your way back in Tanta city. return to Cairo and overnight at your hotel.

Day 5: Wadi Natroun City

Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be accompanied by your private tour guide to visit Wadi Natroun city. The Holy Family crossed the western branch of the river Nile 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 finish your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Lunch during your way to Cairo.  Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 6: Cairo Churches

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then move  to visit Cairo churches, start with the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, then proceed to visit the Church of St. George which the Holy Family passed by, then drive  to Mostorod to see virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holly Marry tree at Matariya, a well-attested resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination among medieval pilgrims. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo during the tour. After visit return to your hotel for Overnight.

Day 7: Cairo to Minya Tour

Breakfast at your hotel, 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 book this may be a sign that the Holy Family had passed by that place of the church. The Holy Family travelled in a boat on the Nile from this place towards the south (Upper Egypt). You will transfer South to EL Minya about 3 hours, arrive El Minya, see the beautiful church hewn out of the cliff beside the river at Gabal Al-Teir in Minya, lunch during the tour , Overnight in Minya.

Day 8: Minya - Dandara – Luxor

Breakfast at your hotel , and continue the route of the Holy family by visiting The White Monastery, 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. Enjoy your trip to the Monastery of Al Muharraq in Assiut . It was built around the area where the Holy Family remained 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, continue your way to Luxor about 05 hours driving, in the way you will stop at Danadara Temple in Qena, to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor check-in and Overnight

Day 9: Luxor tours

Breakfast at the hotel, and then you will be met and transferred by our representative to your 05 stars Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will go for a tour to the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temples. After the tour back to the Nile cruise for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight on board the cruise

Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise

Breakfast, start your second day tour in Luxor by visiting  the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the KingsHatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the Nile cruise for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner and Overnight on board the cruise.

Day 11: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples visits

Breakfast on board , the move to visit Horus Temple at Edfu. back to the Nile cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Move to visit the temple of kom ombo . back to the Nile cruise and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board the Nile cruise.

Day 12: Aswan Tours

Breakfast, Move to visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple. back to the Nile cruise for lunch. Dinner and overnight on Board the Nile cruise

Day 13: From Aswan to Cairo

Breakfast on board the cruise, then disembarkation from the Nile Cruise at 08:00 AM., then proceed to visit Abu Simbel temple, after visit return to Aswan Train station for departure to Cairo on board sleeping train. Dinner and overnight on board the train

Day 14: back to Cairo

Breakfast on board the train, arrive Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure. 'Check-in as early as possible' Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 15: Cairo – final departure to Home

Breakfast your hotel - check-out , then our representative will transfer you  to Cairo International Airport for yourfinal departure.

- Meet and assist service by our representatives at airports.
- All transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Minya on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star Nile cruise on full board basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night on board sleeping train on half board basis.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo with Private tour guide
- All sightseeing tours in mentioned in the itinerary
- Holy Family tour as per the itinerary.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch during tours
- All service charges and taxes.

- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping kitty

Golden Accommodation plan (5 stars hotels - 5 stars Nile Cruise)


From MAY Till SEP

$2780 Per Person in Triple Room

$2820 Per Person in Double Room

$4695 One Person Traveling Alone

 

From OCT Till APR

$3030 Per Person in Triple Room

$3075 Per Person in Double Room

$5169 One Person Traveling Alone


Diamond Accommodation plan (Luxury hotels - Luxury 5 stars Nile Cruise)

From MAY Till SEP

$5390 Per Person in Triple Room

$5450 Per Person in Double Room

$7900 One Person Traveling Alone

 

From OCT Till APR

$5900 Per Person in Triple Room

$6150 Per Person in Double Room

$8410 One Person Traveling Alone


General Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking

 

  • All prices are quoted in US dollars
  • All Prices are person per tour

 

  • The above Prices are not valid during the Peak Periods (New Year - Christmas - Easter)


Children Policy:

-Up to 2 years: FREE of charge
-Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
-Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
-Ages 12 and Up will be  adult price.

Notes:

-Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
-If your tour includes air flight ticket, additional charges for your children may apply.


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