Egypt 11 Days | Cairo & Sacred Route of the Virgin Mary Journey

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The Holy Family Tour Egypt 11 Days is a deeply spiritual journey tracing the sacred path of the Virgin Mary and Infant Jesus across Egypt. This unique pilgrimage offers an unforgettable experience through ancient churches, monasteries, biblical sites, and historical locations that reflect the early Christian heritage in Egypt.

From Cairo’s Old Churches to the deserts of Wadi El Natroun and the sacred Nile Delta towns, this tour is designed for travelers seeking faith, history, and cultural discovery in one meaningful journey.

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Meet & assist at airports 8 Nights in Cairo 1 Night in Arish 1 Night in Assiut 1 Night in Luxor 2 Nights in Minya Licensed Egyptologist guide Entrance fees & taxes Private A/C transportation Train & bus transfers as per itinerary

International flights Tourist visa Meals & drinks not mentioned Personal expenses Optional activities Tips for drivers & guides

Tour Plan

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Destinations: Cairo – Sinai – Delta – Upper Egypt – Monasteries Route Best Time to Visit: October to April (comfortable travel & pilgrimage weather) A spiritual Holy Family Tour Egypt 11 Days following the footsteps of the Virgin Mary and Jesus across sacred Coptic and biblical sites in Egypt.

Day 1: Arrival – Cairo

Arrival at Cairo Airport. Meet & assist, transfer to hotel & overnight.

Day 2: Cairo City Tour

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Salah El-Din Citadel with Mohamed Ali Mosque.

Day 3: Rafah – El Arish (First Steps)

Start the Holy Family journey in Sinai. Visit Rafah and ruins of Flossiat Church near El Arish.

Day 4: Farama – Tel Basta – Mostorod

Explore ancient Roman ruins in Farama, Pharaonic remains in Tel Basta, and Virgin Mary Church in Mostorod with the Holy Spring.

Day 5: Belbeis – Samanoud – Return Cairo

Visit Virgin Mary Church in Belbeis, Samanoud Church of St. Abanoub, and sacred Nile sites before returning to Cairo.

Day 6: Sakha – Wadi El Natroun Monasteries

Visit Virgin Mary Church in Sakha, then explore famous monasteries of Wadi El Natroun including St. Bishoy, Baramous, and Syrian Monastery.

Day 7: Matariya – Zeitoun – Central Cairo Churches

Visit Saint Mary Tree in Matariya, Virgin Mary Church in Zeitoun, and historic churches in Old Cairo and St. Mark Church.

Day 8: Old Cairo & Maadi

Explore Hanging Church, Abu Serga, St. Barbara, St. George, and Virgin Mary Church in Maadi overlooking the Nile.

Day 9: Upper Egypt Route (Deir El Garnous – Gabal El Tair)

Visit sacred monasteries along the Nile including Gabal El Tair Monastery and holy wells linked to the Holy Family.

Day 10: El Barsha – Ashmounin

Visit El Barsha Monastery and Roman ruins of Ashmounin (Hermopolis Magna).

Day 11: Dairout Al Sharif – Departure

Final visit to Virgin Mary Monastery before transfer to airport for departure.

Egypt 11 Days | Cairo & Sacred Route of the Virgin Mary Journey

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