The Holy Family’s Path: A Journey of Peace and Sanctuary in Egypt

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before your private guide takes you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After exploring these timeless monuments, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, visit the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to experience a world-class collection of ancient treasures.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Following breakfast, your guide will take you to explore Cairo's holy churches, beginning with the Church of the Virgin Mary in Ma’adi. Visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and the Church of St. George, all important sites for the Holy Family. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then return for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Church of the Virgin Mary, Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, St. George Church

Enjoy breakfast before traveling to El Matariya, the site of the sacred tree where the Holy Family rested during their time in Egypt. Visit the Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeiton, famous for its beautiful artwork and icons. Experience the spiritual essence of the area, and return for dinner.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Mary's Tree, Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeiton

After breakfast, travel to Wadi El Natron, where the Holy Family is believed to have passed on their journey. Here, you will visit four significant monasteries:

• Monastery of Anba Bishoy
• Monastery of Baramus
• Monastery of Abu Makar
• Monastery of El-Suryan

These historic sites offer a glimpse into Egypt’s early monastic life.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
Visits: Wadi El Natron Monasteries

Check out after breakfast and journey south to visit the Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, nestled dramatically in the cliffs of the eastern desert. These ancient monasteries date back to the 4th century AD and are important pilgrimage sites for Christian monks. Continue your journey to Upper Egypt, heading toward El Minya.

Overnight: El Minya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
Visits: St. Anthony Monastery, St. Paul Monastery

Begin your day with a visit to Jabal al-Tair (Birds Mountain), where the Holy Family is believed to have rested. Continue your journey with a visit to the Beni Hasan Rock Tombs, known for their intricate carvings and depictions of life from the Middle Kingdom.

Overnight: El Minya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Jabal al-Tair, Beni Hasan Rock Tombs

After breakfast, journey to Tuna El Gabal, where you will see the crypts of sacred baboons and ibises dedicated to the god Thoth. Explore the tomb of Isadora and other significant archaeological sites. Later, visit Al-Ashmunien, home to two colossal baboon statues and the ruins of a basilica church. Your journey continues to Assuit, where you will visit the Al Muharraq Monastery, the longest site of stay for the Holy Family.

Overnight: Assuit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Tuna El Gabal, Al-Ashmunien, Al Muharraq Monastery

Today, after breakfast, visit the Al Muharraq Monastery, where the Holy Family spent six months before being divinely instructed to return to Palestine. You’ll also visit the rock-cut tombs of Miar, dating back to Egypt’s 6th and 12th dynasties. Return to Cairo for your final evening in Egypt.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Al Muharraq Monastery, Miar Rock Tombs

Enjoy your last breakfast in Egypt before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Take with you cherished memories of your sacred journey through Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast