11-day Christian Holy Land Tour In Egypt

Day 1 Arrival Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a sign with your name. Then he will transfer you to the hotel for check-in and overnight.

 

Day 2: Cairo sightseeing

Pick up from the hotel after breakfast and start a full-day tour to visit the most famous Giza Pyramids. You will visit the great three pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus), the Sphinx, a huge half-human half-lion statue, and the valley temple. Then, you will enjoy a tasty lunch in a high-quality restaurant. Then proceed to the Egyptian Museum. To see the famous collection of King Tutankhamun and the other collections. After that, drive back to the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 3: Trip to Maadi Church & Coptic Cairo

Relish your Breakfast in The Hotel Then meet up with your personal Guide Be Ready To Discover This journey To Coptic Cairo, and scout the Church of the Virgin Mary in Ma’adi. then Proceed To Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, then reach the Church of St. George and get to know more about the Christian era in Cairo. Drive back to the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 4: Wadi El Natrun

Early morning enjoy your breakfast in hotel then Then meet up with your personal Guide to Wadi El Natroun ,The first place you can visit in Wadi El Natroun is the Al Baramus Monastery, then you can visit the Monastery of Saint Bishoy, where the remains of Anba Bishoy are buried. Also, you will be amazed by the wonderful architecture and charming arts and structures of the Syrian Monastery. Enjoy your Lunch at Alexandria Restaurant  , finally return back to hotel & Overnight.

 

Day 5 Alexandria Trip

Jana Tours Guide will Pick you up From your Hotel in Alexandria to start your Enjoying an amazing Day Trip First visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of Three levels cut in the rock.then move to Qaitbay Citadel, The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, Finally visit the Catholic church of St Catherine in Alexandria, which is of great historical significance as it was constructed in the 6th century and is considered one of the oldest churches in Egypt. It stands on the site of the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian scholar and martyr, and has become a landmark for Christianity in Egypt. The church also houses ancient Coptic manuscripts and artifacts, offering valuable insights into the rich history of Coptic Christianity. Enjoy your lunch at Alexandria, be amazed by Alexandria library, then drive back to the hotel in Cairo and overnight.

Day 6 El Matariya

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Visit El Matariya, Scout the holy tree “Mary’s Tree”. It is the tree beneath whose shadow the holy family rests. In addition, the child Jesus used a spring to draw water to arouse this tree. Next, you’ll rush toward the beautiful scent of balsam, an aromatic plant. Then head to the Church of the Virgin Mary in the Zeiton area. At the end of the day, drive back to the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 7 Cairo /Mostord / Kafr El Sheikh

Pick up from the hotel after breakfast and move to visit Mostorad and Scout. The bathing place is known as “El Mahamaah,” since the Virgin Mary washed Jesus’ clothes and bathed him there. Then proceed to the small village of Meniet Samanoud, During the Holy Family’s visit, its people welcomed the holy family & blessed it with its sacred spring water. Heading to visit Sakha town near Kafr El Sheikh, The Coptic name of the town is “Pekha – Issous” which means “The Foot of Jesus”. Christ’s footprint appeared on a stone, where he set his foot, giving it its name. Be amazed by the Virgin Mary Church. At the end of the day, drive back to the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 8: Tal Basta/Tanis

We’ll pick you up early from the hotel, then go to Babastis (Tel-Basta), where Jesus caused water to flow from a spring. Now we’ll visit Tanis and learn more about the 26th Dynasty’s main capital. Scout the mysterious Ramses Temple and the royal tomb.  Enjoy your lunch at Ismailia Restaurant, at the end of the day, and drive back to the hotel in Ismailia and overnight.

 

Day 9: Trip to Sinai

Relish your Breakfast in Ismailia then Dive By Air Conditioned Vehicle to Sinai peninsula. On the way to Abu Zanima, you’ll pass through Moses’ springs (Oyoun Mousa) and then get to the Hammam Pharaohs’ hot springs. Continue on to Wadi Firan, a desert oasis, and visit the Nuns’ Monastery. Spend your night in Saint Catherine.

 

Day 10: St Catherine’s Monastery

In the morning, you’ll be taken to Moses Mountain where you’ll join your Bedouin guide and start climbing the mountain. Once you’ve reached St. Catherine Monastery, located at the top of the mountain, you can reflect on the significance of the site as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important religious landmark. It provides an opportunity to connect with the rich history of Moses and the Ten Commandments, and to explore the spiritual significance of the location. Finally, drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

 

Day 11: Cairo Airport

Pick up from the hotel with our representative and transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.

 

The mentioned tour itinerary include the following:

* Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo.

*Accommodation for 1 night in Alexandria.

*Accommodation for 1 night in the Ismailia Hotel.

*Accommodation for 1 Night at St Catherine Hotel

*Private English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide.

*Entrance fees for all the mentioned sites.

*Transportation with private A/C vans to all the mentioned sites.

*The service of meet and assist at airports.

The tour itinerary not include the following

*Visa Entry to Egypt.

*Optional tours

*Any other items not mentioned.

*Tipping Kitty.