From Cairo: 15-Day Tour with Nile Cruise & Holy Family Tour

From Cairo: 15-Day Tour with Nile Cruise & Holy Family Tour

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Follow the journey of the Holy Family through Egypt on this 15-day tour from Cairo. Visit the iconic Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, cruise down the Nile for 5 days, and see the Virgin Mary Chruch.

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Highlights

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Description

Day 1: Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and escorted to your hotel. A refreshing welcome drink awaits you. Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, marvel at the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Savor a delicious lunch before heading to the Egyptian Museum. The day continues with a visit to Coptic Cairo, where you’ll explore the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. The day concludes with a visit to Islamic Cairo, home to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. You’ll then be transferred to the Giza train station. Meals: B, L, D Day 3: Start your day with breakfast, then embark on the Holy Family Journey to the town of Babastis. Visit the holy well and the “Virgin Mary’s Tree” at Belbeis, where you’ll also find Saint George Church. Meals: B, L Day 4: Journey to Sakha to visit the Virgin Mary Church. Then, transfer to Samanoud to visit Saint Abanoub Church. Meals: B, L Day 5: Begin your day with breakfast, then visit Wadi Natroun. Explore Deir al-Baramus, Deir Anba Bishoy Abu Makar Monastery, and conclude your trip with Deir El-Suryani. Meals: B, L Day 6: After breakfast, visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius, the Church of St. George, and the Virgin Mary Church in Cairo. Also, visit the Holy well and the Holy Mary tree. Meals: B, L Day 7: Embark on the Holy Family Trip to South Egypt. Visit the church of the Holy Virgin Mary in Minya. Meals: B, L Day 8: Start your day with breakfast, then visit The White Monastery and the Monastery of Al Muharraq in Assiut. Transfer to Luxor. Meals: B, L Day 9: Embark on your 5-star Egypt Nile cruise. After lunch, visit the Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Meals: B, L, D Day 10: Visit the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu after lunch. Meals: B, L, D Day 11: Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast, and visit the Temple in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, visit Horus Temple, and sail to Esna. Meals: B, L, D Day 12: After breakfast, visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple in Aswan. Meals: B, L, D Day 13: Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to Aswan train station for departure to Cairo. Meals: B, D Day 14: Enjoy breakfast with optional excursions available to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo. Meals: B Day 15: After your breakfast at the hotel, check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Fairmont Nile City, Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise, Nefertiti Hotel Minya, Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor. Note: If the mentioned cruise or hotel is not available, the company reserves the right to change to any cruise or hotel of the same category. Kindly note: The tickets included are for the area of the pyramids, not inside one of them. If you wish to enter one of the pyramids, you can pay for a ticket on the spot.

Includes

Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports. Assistance of our guest relations during your stay. All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast. Accommodation for 1 night in Minya including bed and breakfast. Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor including bed and breakfast. Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board. Accommodation for 1 night on sleeper train for on half board basis. All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours). All sightseeing tours on the cruise will be private. All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Coptic sites as mentioned in the itinerary. Holy Family route as per the itinerary above. Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary. Meals as mention in the above itinerary. Lunch during tours at good quality local restaurants. A Bottle of water during your trip. Portage when needed. All service charges and taxes.