6-Day Advanced Egypt Tour: Pharaonic Wonders & Coptic History

6-Day Cairo Tour Package Itinerary

1st Day: Arrival in Cairo

• Welcome to Egypt: Upon arrival, a representative will greet you and assist you with travel formalities and luggage checks.
• Hotel Check-In: You’ll be transported in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to a luxurious 5-star hotel in Cairo. Enjoy a comfortable check-in experience.
• Evening Dinner Cruise: Indulge in a delightful dinner cruise along the magnificent Nile River to make your first night memorable. Experience captivating Tannura and whirling dervish performances before returning to your hotel for the night.

2nd Day: Explore the Museum and the Pyramids

• Breakfast: Start your day with a satisfying breakfast.
• Giza Pyramids Complex: Accompanied by your private tour guide, visit the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids, including the famed Khufu Pyramid, the oldest of the three major pyramids.
• The Great Sphinx of Giza: Marvel at the glorious Sphinx, an iconic statue with a lion’s body and Pharaoh Khafre’s head, serving as the guardian of the pyramids.
• The Valley Temple: Discover the Valley Temple where mummification took place for the pharaohs.
• Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
• The Egyptian Museum: Visit one of Cairo’s most monumental attractions, housing a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including golden masks and historic treasures.
• Return to Hotel: Head back to your hotel for a restful night.

3rd Day: Coptic Cairo and Maadi Church

• Morning Tour: After breakfast, your Egyptologist will take you to significant Coptic sites, starting with:
  • Church of St. Mary (Maadi Church): A sacred site where the Holy Family resided during their time in Egypt.
• Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a top-notch restaurant.
• Hanging Church: Visit one of the oldest Coptic churches, famous for its unique architecture.
• St. George’s Church: Explore this Greek Orthodox church, known for its stunning artworks and historical significance.
• Bacchus and St. Sergius Church: Learn about its history as a site visited by the Holy Family.
• Saint Menas Church: Discover this important religious site dedicated to Saint Mina.
• Return to Hotel: Relax after a day full of exploration.

4th Day: Zeitoun Church and El Matariya

• Breakfast: Fuel up with breakfast.
• Trip to El Matariya: Visit the ancient site of Heliopolis, including:
  • The Virgin Mary Tree: A revered sycamore tree where the Holy Family found refuge.
• Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeitoun: Explore this site, which is known for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a nearby eatery.
• Return to Hotel: After a full day of touring, head back to your hotel.

5th Day: Mostorod and St. Barbara Church

• Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty breakfast.
• Virgin Mary Church in Mostorod: Visit this significant site where the Virgin Mary bathed the infant Jesus.
• Church of St. Barbara: Explore this fifth-century church known for its stunning basilica architecture.
• Cathedral of St. Mark: Discover the oldest Orthodox Cathedral in Africa, home to beautiful icons and mosaics.
• Lunch: Savor a local meal at a nearby restaurant.
• Return to Hotel: Spend your last night in Cairo at your hotel.

Last Day: Departure

• Check-Out: After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
• Transfer to Airport: We will drive you to Cairo International Airport for your departure, bringing your incredible 6-Day Cairo Tour Package to a close.

We hope you enjoy a memorable journey through the wonders of Cairo!