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11 Days Holy Family Tour in Egypt

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11 Days Holy Family Tour in Egypt

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Price from: 1190$

Enjoy 11 days adventure to the holy family in Egypt and discover the best historical & Coptic attractions. Read more about this tour here

Tour Details

  • Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Tour Location: Cairo / Alexandria / Zeitoun / Mostorad / El Matariya / Ismailia / Sinai
  • Tour Availability: Available Everyday
  • Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo Airport
  • Tour Type: Private

Wonderful 11 days adventure tour to the Holy Family in Egypt

As we soar to heaven, let’s take a spiritual journey to the holiest sites in human history. Explore some of Egypt’s oldest towns and the variety of artifacts that have been enigmatically buried by booking this 11 Days Holy Family Tour. The Church of the Virgin Mary, St. Menas Church, the Hanging Church, El Matariya, and Zeitoun is the most well-known Coptic sites in Cairo. Additionally, you’ll view the Giza Pyramids. Before going home, have a deeper understanding of Christianity by seeing the monasteries in Alexandria and Wadi El Natroun and being in awe of the heavenly St. Catherine Monastery. Book this 11 Days Holy Family Tour Now and enjoy the ride!!

Tour Highlights

Giza Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple

Cairo Highlights

Alexandria Highlights

  • Qaitbay Citadel
  • Catholic church of St Catherine
  • Alexandria Library

Saina Highlights

  • St Catherine Monastery
  • Springs of Moses
  • Monastery of Nuns

Tour Inclusions

  • Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
  • Accommodation 7 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Alexandria on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Ismailia on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Accommodation 1 night at 5* hotel in Catherine on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
  • Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals are mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival / Start Your 11 Days Holy Family Tour: Welcome to Egypt!! Our “Egypt Fun Tours” representative will receive you at Cairo International Airport and assist you to skip the customs, luggage checks, and official procedures then you will be picked up in a private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle and transported to check-in 5* hotel and relax Evening time, you will be taken to enjoy the most mesmerizing dinner cruise and capture exceptional moments among the Egyptian food, the Nile scenes, and the local whirling dervishes, and the traditional shows, and we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 2: Trip to Pyramids and Museum: Let’s enjoy your breakfast then you will join your tour guide in a deluxe private A/C vehicle to visit:

The breathtaking necropolis of the Giza Pyramids Complex is one of the holiest places in history since it involves some of the ancient precious wonders which were formed in the ancient Egyptian civilization. Three impressive pyramids were a great representation of the complex and the bigger one of them was regarded as one of the world’s timeless miracles.

The Sphinx is the miraculous lion sculpture that sits in the heart of the Giza Complex as a spectacular symbol of intensity and courage. The Sphinx is a massive limestone statue dedicated to Pharaoh Khafre which was established during the 4th dynasty.

The Valley Temple is a mighty structure that was greatly erected for purification and mummification and as a funerary temple to host the rituals and the main religious festivals.

Lunch will be proceeded at a good quality restaurant then head to witness.

The Egyptian Museum is the house of legacy and glory where many thousands of ancient pharaonic ruins and artifacts were kept for thousands of years. The contents of the museum date back to many various periods of Egypt’s history and it’s the museum is an actual display of funerary objects, papyrus papers, wooden coffins, and many more.

I will transfer to your hotel.

Day 3: Trip to Maadi Church & Coptic Cairo: You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then you will join your private tour guide to visit the best Coptic highlights in Cairo including:

St Virgin Mary Church is located in Maadi and the church of St Mary is regarded as one of the most beautiful Coptic attractions in Cairo. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it witnessed the first steps of the holy family on their journey to Upper Egypt by the Nile. St Virgin Mary Church has the finest architectural design.

A tasty lunch will be served at a local restaurant then you will move on to visit:

The Hanging Church: This marvelous Hanging church is one of Egypt’s oldest Christian religious sites which was established during the 9th century. The name is derived from the location of the church since it hung atop the walls of the Roman Fortress of Babylon.

The Church of St. Sergius & Bacchus: Saint Sergius Church is an impressive Coptic church in Old Cairo that dates back to the 5th century. The site is believed that it was constructed over a cave at the same place where the Holy Family stayed for three weeks. Abu Serga was greatly built to commemorate the two Roman soldiers Sergius and Bacchus who were martyred in Syria for their Christian beliefs.

The Church of Saint Menas: It’s one of the oldest Coptic churches which is situated in Fum El Khalig in Old Cairo. The Church of Saint Menas is dedicated to Saint Mina. The original church was constructed in the 6th century but it was largely destructed and the recreation of the current building dates back to the 12th century. The church was involving the possessions of Saint Mina before it was moved to his monastery in Alexandria.

We will drive you back to your hotel.

Day 4: Wadi El Natroun and Alexandria Trip: Check out after breakfast then we will pick you up by a private air-conditioned vehicle to:

Wadi El Natroun: Wadi El Natroun is one of Egypt’s renowned Christian places. A personal Egyptologist will escort you to this holy site which was the real birthplace of Christian monasticism. Wadi El Natroun maintained an essential historical position when it hosted thousands of Christians who escaped from the persecution of the Roman Emperor in the 4th century. The site involved approximately 50 monasteries. However, there are only 4 monasteries that exist today. You will start your trip to Wadi El Natroun by visiting Al Baramus Monastery then move to witness the Monastery of Saint Bishoy where Anba Bishoy had been buried. In addition, you will be guided to marvel at the Syrian Monastery and impressed by the wonderful architecture and charming arts and structures.

After that, we will drive you to Alexandria where appetizing lunch will be served at a restaurant then check in at 5* hotel to spend the night in Alexandria.

Day 5: Fabulous Day Trip in Alexandria: Breakfast at the hotel then your tour guide will receive you to begin a marvelous journey to the best historical and Coptic attractions in Alexandria including:

The Catacombs is a major burial necropolis that dates back to the 2nd century AD. However, it had commonly been used during the 4th century AD. The Catacombs was found in 1900 and the building consists of three levels and it contains a six-pillared central shaft that leads to the entrance hall.

The Citadel of Qaitbey is one of the Mediterranean strongest fortresses which was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Qaitbey and it was designed by the finest Mamluk architecture. The citadel was one of the most powerful fortification systems in the world in the 15th century and in addition to its military importance, its role extended to store ships and weapons in 1517 AD and during the next three centuries.

Catholic church of St Catherine: This is the time to discover one of the holiest landmarks in Alexandria; Saint Catherine Church is a very ancient Roman monument that was erected in 1882. The church was created at the same place as the Crusader monastery belonging to the Augustinians. Most of the church is ornamented by the Crusader wall decoration and most of the internal chambers contain several chapels.

Lunch will be proceeded at a very good restaurant then head to have a photo stop in front of:

Alexandria Library is the oldest public governmental library in history and it’s enough to know that the ancient bibliotheca which was built during the Ptolemy Age contained 700,000 books. However, the modern library was reconstructed in 1974 and it was officially opened in 2002 as the most famous worldwide encyclopedia.

You will return to Cairo and spend the night at a 5* hotel.

Day 6: Trip to El Matariya and Zeitoun Church: Have breakfast then you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and transferred to El Matariya (Ancient Heliopolis) where:

The Virgin’s Mary Tree: The Tree of the Virgin Mary is an ancient sycamore tree that was the shelter of the Holy Family during their journey in Egypt. This sacred tree was a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. In the same place, the child Jesus created a water spring from which the Virgin Mary bathed Jesus and the balsam plant grew.

Then head to witness:

The Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeitoun: The site is one of the destinations where the Holy Family settled during their stay in Egypt. The church was built by the Italian architect Leomengelli and its structure was affected by Italian art, and the walls of the church were decorated with carvings of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

Let’s have lunch at a local restaurant then you’ll get back to your hotel.

Day 7: Visit Mostorod, Samnoud and Sakha: After having breakfast you will be taken by a modern air-conditioned car with your private guide to visit:

Virgin Mary Church Mostorod: It’s the bathing place where the Virgin Mary bathed the baby Jesus and it’s one of the best holy locations in Egypt.

Meniet Samnoud: It’s a small town where the Holy Family was warmly greeted and welcomed by its inhabitants and Jesus blessed them. It’s believed that the remnants of the ancient church had disappeared under the current significant church of St Abanoub.

The next step in your journey will be at

Sakha: This small village was passed by the foot of Christ. There, you will see the footprints of Jesus carved on a rock stone by the Virgin Mary.

You will drive back to the Cairo hotel overnight.

Day 8: Visit Tel Basta and Tanis: Prepare yourself to continue your Holy Family trip after breakfast, you will be picked up by a private car, and your guide and drive you to:

The Village of Tel Basta: Where Christ created a water spring to drink

then you will be taken to:

Tanis: Visit some of the ancient temples and tombs dated back to the 26th dynasty.

We will transfer you to Ismailia to have lunch and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 9: Start your trip to Sinai & St Catherine: Check out after having breakfast in Ismailia and you will start your tour to Sinai. You will take the route by a private air-conditioned vehicle to:

The Sinai Peninsula: You will pass by the springs of Moses (Oyoun Mousa) then move to the hot springs of Hammam Pharaohs till you will arrive at Abu Zanima, the fishermen’s town.

Have Lunch then continue until you reach the desert oasis of Wadi Firan and visit the Monastery of Nuns before you’ll be taken to spend the night in Catherine.

Day 10: Visit St Catherine Monastery: Have an early morning start roughly at 02:00 am and you will be taken to Moses Mountain where you will join your Bedouin guide and start climbing the mountain once you reach, you will be face to face with the greatest monastery in history:

St Catherine Monastery: It’s one of the most beautiful Christian destinations in the world which was established by Emperor Justinian in 527 AD on the remnants of an ancient church built in 337 AD by the empress Helena. The breathtaking monastery has maintained a special religious position in ancient history that’s why it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.

We will drive you to your hotel to have breakfast then pack your luggage and prepare yourself to get back to Cairo and spend the night at the 5* hotel.

Day 11: Final Departure & Fly to Home (End of the 11 Days Holy Family Tour):  Have your final breakfast in Egypt then check out your hotel before your driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to fly home and end your 12 Days Holy Family Tour journey in Egypt.

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Prices

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children Policy

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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Thank you Egypt Fun Tours for a most memorable trip. I admit I didn’t do any of the planning (it was all done by my boyfriend) but as you can read in the reviews below Hani (the owner of Egypt Fun Tours) is superbly organized and accommodating with scheduling.

My boyfriend and I, and our dearest mutual friend, booked the 7Days-6Nights tour. In short time, we visited Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor sailing down the down the Nile, pit stopping to see key sites at these location – and so much more!!! We got to know the ancient and modern egypt in depth thanks to Hani’s impressive knowledge. He also enlightened us on the people and their beliefs and went as far as showing us what a typical life looks like. I cannot express the level of personalized service Hani offered us. He was flexible to adapt to our requirements and added sites to our schedule that was not part of the tour simply to ensure we were 100% satisfied with our experience in Egypt.

I went to Egypt practically blind-folded, not knowing what to expect, especially considering the time we had decided to go (December 2020 – we were the first group that Hani met with after months of having to put his tour agency on hold considering the pandemic) yet he managed to surpass all of our expectations. I felt so incredibly lucky for us to have stumbled on Hani. I would recommend Egypt Fun Tours to anyone and everyone. It was truly, HANDS DOWN, the best cultural experience I’ve ever had. You’ll be in the best of hands.

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Nille cruise,Luxor and Aswan where amazing sites to see, specially when you have with you the best tour guide in Egypt .Hamada was absolutely fantastic, lots of information and some of them not spoken by others. This guy was not only a simple tour guide for us, he became a good friend also. Was a one in lifetime experience. Highly recommend Fun Tours. Really a great experience.

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Hamada was incredible! So knowledgeable and kind. He had information about every item, street corner, and relic we looked at. Any questions we had, he had answers! He even made sure to give us tips while walking through the crowds so that’s we would feel more comfortable when being approached by vendors. Oh and the food?! He took us to the best places! Delicious food!! We tried Egyptian fried chicken, falafel for the first time, the best shawarma in the city (we love food). We even got to meet his beautiful wife and children and try some “French” Egyptian coffee in their home! Truly made friends for life!! We’ve promised to host him and the family when they travel to America for the first time! Such an incredible experience, and Hamada (and family) made it that much more memorable and amazing!

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Excellent trip to historic sites with no one else around. We came to see Egypt while most places still had COVID19 fears. The staff at Egypt Fun Tours were professional, safe, and great to deal with. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. I feel like I just got a a year of Egyptology in the last week and we had all the sites to ourselves due to COVID19. While people are shutting down and staying home you should feel safe to come explore with Egypt Fun Tours and have the place to yourself.
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Trip of a lifetime!! COVID SAFE!! Knowledgeable guide who loves to share the magic of Egypt with tourists. Friendly and accomodating. This company goes to the extreme to make clients feel welcome and help you. Family company who takes good care of their support staff. Must book the 7 night trip which gives you a great feel for all of the history in upper and lower Egypt. The guide is an expert photographer and historian. He knows so much about each site and the culture. You MUST take this guide to teach you all about Egypt!

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