Private 11-Day Holy Family Adventure in Egypt

Morning:

• Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids Complex, home to the last surviving Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

• Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, an engineering marvel built with 2.3 million limestone blocks.

• Discover the enigmatic Great Sphinx, a symbol of royal power and guardian of the plateau.

• Visit the Valley Temple, used for mummification and sacred rituals.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a high-quality local restaurant.

• Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum (VIP access available), showcasing treasures like the Ramses II Statue, Senusert statues, and the Grand Atrium.

• Step into history at the Egyptian Museum, housing millennia-old artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Morning:

• Visit St. Virgin Mary Church in Maadi, where the Holy Family began their journey to Upper Egypt. Admire its beautiful architecture and spiritual significance.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

• Explore The Hanging Church, suspended above the Roman Fortress of Babylon, dating back to the 9th century.

• Discover St. Sergius & Bacchus Church, built over the cave where the Holy Family sheltered for three weeks.

• Conclude at the ancient St. Menas Church, home to relics of the beloved Egyptian saint before their transfer to Alexandria.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Morning: Spiritual Journey to Wadi El Natroun

• Explore the sacred valley, birthplace of Christian monasticism, where early believers sought refuge from Roman persecution.

• Visit surviving monasteries:

  • Al Baramus Monastery (oldest in the valley)

  • St. Bishoy Monastery (final resting place of the revered saint)

  • Syrian Monastery (renowned for its ancient frescoes and architecture)

Afternoon: Alexandria Arrival

• Enjoy lunch en route to the Mediterranean coast.

• Check in to your 5-star hotel in Alexandria.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Alexandria

Morning: Ancient Wonders

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa – Explore this 2nd-century necropolis, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistry across three subterranean levels.

• Qaitbay Citadel – A 15th-century Mamluk fortress built on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, guarding the Mediterranean coast.

Midday: Spiritual Legacy

• St. Catherine’s Church – A 19th-century Roman Catholic gem, standing where Crusader monks once worshipped, adorned with medieval-inspired chapels.

Afternoon: Cultural Treasures

• Lunch at a seaside restaurant.

• Alexandria Library – Photo stop at this modern reincarnation of antiquity’s greatest archive, now a beacon of knowledge.

Evening: Return to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Morning: Sacred Sites

• Virgin Mary’s Tree – Visit the ancient sycamore where the Holy Family rested. Tradition says Jesus created a healing spring here, and the miraculous balsam plant still grows nearby.

• Zeitoun Church – Marvel at this Italian-designed sanctuary, adorned with carvings of Mary and Jesus, marking another stop on the Holy Family’s journey.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Morning: Sacred Journey

• Virgin Mary Church (Mostorod) – Visit the revered site where Mary bathed the infant Jesus, radiating spiritual significance.

• Meniet Samnoud – Explore this blessed town where locals welcomed the Holy Family, now home to St. Abanoub Church, built over ancient ruins.

Afternoon: Divine Encounter

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Sakha – Witness the miraculous footprint of Jesus, preserved on stone, marking his passage through this humble village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Morning: Holy Family Sites

• Tel Basta – Visit this revered village where Jesus miraculously created a spring during the Holy Family's journey through Egypt.

• Tanis – Explore the legendary city featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark, home to 26th-dynasty temples and tombs steeped in history.

Afternoon:

• Scenic drive to Ismailia for lunch by the Suez Canal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Ismailia

Morning: Sacred Landscapes

• Depart Ismailia for Sinai, traversing biblical routes.

• Pass Moses' Springs (Oyoun Mousa), where the prophet struck water from stone.

• Stop at Pharaoh’s Hot Springs, renowned for their therapeutic waters since antiquity.

Afternoon: Desert Mystique

• Lunch en route.

• Explore Wadi Firan, the "Pearl of Sinai," with its lush palm groves and ancient Nuns’ Monastery.

Evening:

• Arrive in St. Catherine for overnight rest before tomorrow’s spiritual ascent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: St. Catherine

Pre-Dawn (2:00 AM):

• Begin your spiritual climb up Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide, following the path where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

• Witness sunrise from the summit (optional), a moment of profound tranquility.

Morning:

• Descend to St. Catherine’s Monastery, a 6th-century UNESCO site built atop Empress Helena’s 4th-century chapel. Explore its ancient icons, manuscripts, and the legendary Burning Bush.

• Return to your hotel for breakfast and check-out.

Afternoon:

• Transfer to Cairo (approx. 6-hour drive).

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure, carrying memories of miracles and ancient wonders.

Meals: Breakfast