The Holy Family Route in Egypt

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted, followed by a transfer to your hotel via an air-conditioned car.

Enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

(No meals included)

Start your day with breakfast, then embark on a tour to visit the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Continue your exploration with visits to Memphis and Saqqara. Later, transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, transfer to Tel Basta to explore the Holy Well, believed to have sprung from the earth upon the Holy Family’s arrival. Visit Belbeis, where the Holy Family rested under the shade of the Virgin Mary’s Tree, and explore Saint George Church.

Return to Cairo for an overnight stay at your hotel.

(Breakfast included)

Following breakfast, travel to Sakha, approximately 140 km north of Cairo. Visit the renowned Virgin Mary Church and explore the footprint of Jesus. Proceed to Samanoud, where the Holy Family crossed the Nile, visiting Saint Abanoub Church and a holy well.

Return to Cairo for an overnight stay at your hotel.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, journey to Wadi El-Natrun to explore Al-Baramus Monastery, Anba Makar Monastery, and Anba Bishoi Monastery.

Conclude the tour with a visit to El-Suryan Monastery before returning to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

(Breakfast included)

Begin the day with breakfast and a visit to the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and St. George Church. Explore the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo before heading to Mostorod to visit the Virgin Mary Church, the Holy Well, and the Famous Holy Mary Tree at Matariya.

Return to Cairo for an overnight stay at your hotel.

(Breakfast included)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Maadi, where the Holy Family traveled south via the River Nile. Explore the Holy Virgin Mary Church and continue south to Minya, visiting the Gabal Al Teir Church. Overnight in Minya.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast in Minya, visit The White Monastery and Al Muharraq Monastery in Assiut. Conclude the Holy Family route tours and proceed to Luxor.

Check into your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.

(Breakfast included)

Transfer to your Nile Cruise after breakfast. Check in before lunch and enjoy a special excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank.

Dinner will be served on board the cruise, with an overnight stay in Luxor.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, explore the West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Sail to Edfu via Esna, with lunch on board during the crossing of Esna Lock.

Dinner will be served on board, and you’ll overnight in Edfu.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast, with lunch served on board. Sail to Kom Ombo, enjoying tea time during the journey. Explore Kom Ombo Temple and continue sailing to Aswan.

Dinner will be served on board, with an overnight stay in Aswan.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast on board, visit the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea.

Dinner will be served on the cruise, and you’ll overnight in Aswan.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Disembark from your Nile Cruise after breakfast. Optionally, take a tour to Abu Simbel Temples. Then, proceed to Aswan Railway Station to catch your sleeping train to Cairo.

Overnight on board the train.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Arrive at Giza train station and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Enjoy a free day at your leisure and an overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

(Breakfast included)

Check out after breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your international flight.

(Breakfast included)

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season

Your booking with us should be made as early as possible. This will give us a chance to secure your perfect spot. You will need to pay at least a 25% deposit to get your booking confirmed with us. This deposit is indeed a part of your total payment.

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.

Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.

Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:

• For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
• Additional transport that you require.
• Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
• In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.

• 00 to 5.99 years old – Free of charge sharing parents.
• 06 to 11.99 years old – 50% of the adult price.
• Over 12 years old – Regular adult price.

• The whole amount will be charged if canceled less than 30 days before the check-in date.
• 50% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 60 to 31 days before the check-in date.
• 15% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 90 to 61 days before the check-in date.

To book a tour with us, we ask you to pay it at the time of booking. This is the only guarantee for you to get the tour booked.

Day Trips:

You can also pay for the tour in cash at the beginning of the tour.

Multi-Day Trips:

For multi-day tours, we require you to pay a deposit when you approve the itinerary. The down payment can range from 10% to 100%, depending on the tour and period.

Yes, we will refund you based on our cancellation policy. The refund amount depends on the cancellation of the tour. If you want to make sure your money is refunded, we offer cancellation insurance for all tours. If you are not offered, please contact us!

Yes, modifications or additions to the tour can typically be accommodated, depending on availability and feasibility. Please contact us to discuss your specific requests.

We offer tours in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Arabic. Please inquire about availability for your preferred language.

Tour scheduling depends on various factors such as the type of tour, location, and availability of guides. However, many tours can be scheduled throughout the day. Please check with us for specific availability.

Tipping is not typically included in the tour price. It is customary to tip guides, drivers, and other service staff in Egypt as a token of appreciation for their services.

We recommend checking the latest travel advisories and updates from your government or relevant authorities for the most accurate information regarding travel safety to Egypt.

Travel safety can vary depending on various factors including current events, political situations, and local conditions. We advise consulting up-to-date travel advisories and exercising caution when planning your trip.

Tourists in Egypt are expected to respect local customs, traditions, and laws. This includes dressing modestly, especially when visiting religious sites, avoiding public displays of affection, and respecting cultural norms. It’s also important to follow any security guidelines provided by authorities and to exercise caution in crowded or unfamiliar areas. Additionally, permits may be required for certain activities such as photography at historical sites. We recommend familiarizing yourself with these rules and guidelines before your trip.