Egyptians look at the passage of the holy mother and her child through the land of Egypt with fondness and pride, because this land was where they found peace and safety. Find and learn more as you are travelling the same passage of the holy family tour.
Egyptians look at the passage of the Holy Mother and her Child through the land of Egypt with deep fondness and pride, for this land became a place of peace and safety during their time of refuge. Today, travelers can relive this profound spiritual journey by following the same sacred path through The Holy Family Tour, one of the most meaningful pilgrimage experiences in Egypt.The Holy Family Tour traces the route traditionally believed to have been taken by the Holy Family across Egypt, passing through a series of revered Christian sites that remain active centers of worship. This journey allows visitors to explore Egypt not only as a land of ancient pharaohs but also as a cornerstone of Christian heritage. As you travel, you will discover how faith, history, and culture intertwine across centuries.Your journey often begins in Cairo, where several important stops are included in Cairo religious tours and Cairo sightseeing tours. In Old Cairo, you can visit the Church of Abu Serga, believed to have been built over the cave where the Holy Family rested. Nearby, the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum provide deeper insight into Egypt’s early Christian history, making this area a key highlight of The Holy Family Tour.Continuing along the sacred route, travelers explore destinations featured in Christian pilgrimage tours in Egypt, such as Mostorod, Belbeis, and Sakha, each marked by churches and holy sites associated with the Holy Family’s journey. These locations offer moments of quiet reflection, surrounded by timeless architecture and living traditions that have endured for generations.Upper Egypt plays a vital role in The Holy Family Tour, particularly sites like Gabal El-Teir (Mount of the Birds) near Minya and the Monastery of the Virgin Mary at Al-Muharraq in Assiut, where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed the longest. These sacred stops are often combined with Upper Egypt tours and Egypt monastery tours, allowing travelers to experience both spiritual depth and breathtaking landscapes along the Nile Valley.Beyond its religious importance, The Holy Family Tour naturally connects with Egypt’s wider sightseeing experiences. Along the way, travelers may enjoy views of the Nile, traditional villages, and historic towns commonly included in Egypt cultural tours and Egypt heritage tours. This blend of faith-based travel and cultural exploration makes the journey especially rich and rewarding.Traveling the same passage of the Holy Family is a deeply moving experience that transcends time. The Holy Family Tour is more than a pilgrimage—it is a journey of learning, reflection, and spiritual connection. As you explore these sacred sites across Egypt, you follow a blessed path that continues to inspire peace, faith, and pride in the land that once offered sanctuary to the Holy Mother and her Child.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrive Cairo ‘Welcome to Egypt’
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Your tour manager will receive and assist you at Cairo International Airport right after luggage and customs. He will be holding a sign with your name or Memphis Tours’ name. One of our air-conditioned deluxe vehicles will escort you to the hotel. -
Day 2 Pyramids & GEM
After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. -
Day 3 Maadi Church / Coptic Cairo
You will enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then your personal guide will take you to visit Cairo churches. This journey will start at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Ma’adi. Afterward, you will visit the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, then resume to reach the Church of St. -
Day 4 Cairo Churches
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo before heading to visit other significant Cairo churches. Transfer to El Matariya (Ancient Heliopolis Area), and visit the holy tree "Mary's Tree". It is the tree under which the holy family has rested in its shade. -
Day 5 Cairo / Wadi El Natrun
After breakfast, you will be escorted by your personal guide to visit Wadi El Natron about 120 KM north of Cairo, where the Holy Family continued their flight, went further west, and crossed the Nile. -
Day 6 Red Sea Monasteries / El Minya
Check out after breakfast, and start a drive south along the coast to visit the Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul. The two monasteries were built in the 4th century AD but are dramatically set against the cliffs coming from the eastern desert. -
Day 7 Jabal Al Tair (the Birds Mountain) / Beni Hasan
In the morning you will be escorted by your private guide to drive to Jabal al Tair (the Birds Mountain) Ministry near to El Minya city. That is the cave where the holy family rested inside. It is situated now inside the Ancient Church there. -
Day 8 Day 8 Tuna El-Gabal / Al Ashmunien (Hermopolis) / Assuit
In the morning after breakfast, you will check out from El Minya Hotel and you will be escorted by your private guide to get to the necropolis of Tuna El Gabal. -
Day 9 Assuit / Cairo
You will enjoy your breakfast in Assuit, than you will go visit Al Muharraq Monastery. This Monastery was where the Holy Family stayed for 6 months and 10 days, the longest period spent at the same site. In this site, the holy family received the divine message to go back to Palestine. -
Day 10 Cairo / Fly Back Home
Breakfast at the hotel and you will spend your free time at your leisure, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. Meals: Breakfast
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
12- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers are by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 6 nights in Cairo at Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel based on half board.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in El Minya at Grand Aton Hotel on half board.
- Accommodation for 1 Night in Assuit at Assiutel Hotel on half board.
- All the sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary (Private Guided Tours).
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
4- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Assiutel Hotel
3
Grand Aton Hotel
4
Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
5
| Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|
| Per person in double (minimum 02 people) | USD 2,999 |
| Per person in double (minimum 04 people) | USD 2,499 |
| Per person in double (minimum 06 people) | USD 2,199 |
| Per person in double (minimum 08 people) | USD 2,099 |
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