• The great pyramids & the sphinx
  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  Cairo Churches and synagogue & the fortrees of Babylon, Virgin Mary’s church in Mostorad and Matariya
  Tel Basta & Belbis & Virgin Mary’s tree and St. Goerge church
  Sakha & Samanoud and St. Abanoub church
  Wadi Natroun and its 4 monasteries
  El Minya and Gabal-Al teir Monastery
  The White Monastery & Monastery of Al Muharraq in Assiut
  Dandarah Temple
  Karnak and Luxor temples,
  Edfu and kom ombo ,
  Valley of the kings and temple of queen Hatshpsut ,
  Valley of the Queens
  Temple of Philae in Aswan (Temple of Isis ,)
  TheUnfinished obelisk in Aswan
  Aswan High Dam

Day 1: Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

Welcome to Cairo, upon arrival to  Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then our representative will escort you to the hotel by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

After breakfast you will be accompanied by your tour guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Tel Basta & Belbis

After breakfast you will be accompanied by your tour guide to start the Holy Family Journey in Egypt, your first stop will be at the town of Babastis; It is now known as Tel- Basta, about 100 Kms north-east of Cairo, there Jesus gushed forth a spring of water to drink, you will visit the holy well, then you will visit Belbeis (ancient Philippos). The Holy Family made their way north-eastwards to Belbeis at a distance of about 55 kms from Cairo. They rested there in the shade of a tree which came to be called, “The Virgin Mary’s Tree’ at its place you see Saint George Church, which you will visit and then back to Cairo. Lunch at Local restaurant and back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Sakha & Samanoud

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then you will enjoy the trip to Sakha about 140 Km North of Cairo. You will visit Virgin Mary Church, a place renowned for its Christian community in the Middle Ages. Also you will see the foot print of Jesus Christ. Then transfer to Samanoud where the holy family crossed the River Nile to the city of Samanoud inside the Delta and they were received by its people in a pleasant way, and so the people were blessed by Jesus Christ. There you will visit Saint Abanoub Church. There is also, a holy well where the holy family had drunk from it. Lunch in your way back in Tanta city. Back to Cairo and overnight stay at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Wadi Natroun

After breakfast you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit Wadi Natroun a desert area said to have been blessed by the Christ. The Holy Family crossed the western branch of the river Nile (Rosetta branch) to the south to Wadi AL-Natrun. According to tradition the Virgin Mary and her son the child Jesus Christ, hid in that valley during their trip to Egypt, and Jesus Christ blessed the four directions of the valley. Wadi Al- Natroun is considered one of the most famous valleys in Egypt. It is considered the home of asceticism and worship, with four monasteries still existing today. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoy whose body is still in the monastery. Abu Makar Monastery. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Lunch during your way back to Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Cairo Churches

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Cairo churches, start by the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, then continue to see the Church of St. George as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, which the Holy Family passed by, transfer to Mostorod to see virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holly Marry tree at Matariya on the outskirts of Cairo, a well-attested resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination among medieval pilgrims. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Cairo to Minya Tour

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then you will enjoy The holy Family Trip to South Egypt. The Holy Family moved to the south in a boat on the River Nile at a place where the church of Holy virgin Mary now lies at Maadi. Many visitors go to this church to see the book this may be a sign that the Holy Family had passed by that place of the church. The Holy Family traveled in a boat on the Nile from this place towards the south (Upper Egypt). You will transfer South to EL Minya governorate about 3 hours, arrive El Minya, see the beautiful church hewn out of the cliff besides the river at Gabal Al-Teir in Minya. Overnight in EL Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Minya – Dandara – Luxor

Breakfast at your hotel in EL Minya and continue the route of the Holy family by visiting The White Monastery, it was built in 400 AD by St. Senouda, who constructed the monastery using blocks from ancient Egyptian buildings. The White Monastery has a basilica church inside that used columns from ancient Egyptian structures as well. There are also wonderful paintings on the walls and ceilings. This monastery used to house over 2000 monks. Enjoy your trip to the Monastery of Al Muharraq in Assiut (Which is known as the Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Al Qusiya). It was built around the area where the Holy Family remained just over 6 months. Their time was spent mainly in a cave which became, in the Coptic era, the altar of the Church of Virgin Mary. End of Holy family route.

Continue your way to Luxor about 05 hours driving, in the way you will stop at Danadara Temple in Qena, to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor and Overnight stay in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor then you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here you will visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Aswan Nile Cruise Tour

After breakfast we will start the day with a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Aswan – Train to Cairo

Breakfast on board the cruise then disembarkation from Cruise at 08:00 AM. And free time in Aswan with optional tour to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari.

Later, you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board – overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14: Cairo Optional Excursions

Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo to visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Cairo – Fly Back Home

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions :

Pick up services from airport or hotel
An Egyptology tour guide
7 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
1 night in Minya including bed and breakfast
1 night in Luxor including bed and breakfast.
4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board.
1 night on sleeper train for on half board basis..
All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
All your visits include entrance fees.
all taxes and services.

Exclusions :

Egypt ‘s entry visa
Gratuities & personal expenses
Beverages in hotels and restaurants
international & domestic flights

Payment Policy:

For all the classic tours payment  based on the deposit of 25% of the tour cost is required to confirm the tour reservation at the time of confirming, 75 % will be done upon arrival, all our payments are via PayPal, and we accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard ONLY)

Prices:

1. We ask you kindly to e-mail us your approximate arrival dates & the number of travelers to enable us to provide you with an accurate best quotation.
2. Prices given are per person traveling. ‘twin/double’ prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, sharing a room.
3. ‘Single supplement’ applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
4. Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.
5. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible.
6. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
7. Kindly note that the tour prices are varying from season to season.

Transportation:

All the transportation during the tour is based on private air-conditioned modern vehicles

Children Policy: 

1. 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge,
2. 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price,
3. 12+ pay full tour price per adult person,

How to confirm a tour:

For confirmation, we need the names of your group & a copy of your passports to confirm the tour, arrival, and departure dates.

Flexibility:

All our tours are private, the vehicles and the tour guide are working only with you and your group, you are free to add or remove any item and match it with your own arrival & departure dates, And accordingly, if there are any changes will accrue in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation

Hotel Rating in Egypt:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so 5* hotels are always recommended. The 3* & 4 * hotels aren’t recommended as we receive complaints from our guests about them.

Overnight Sleeping Trains:

We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours on a very crowded train. The toilets are not clean enough and smelly. Food is not good in general. The beds are not that comfortable. Comment from a client: “However, I am 6’0″ (183 cm) tall and barely fit into the bed — anyone taller would have to curl up.”

We recommend upgrading your reservation to a domestic flight.

Additional Entry Tickets

All tours don’t include entrance fees to some special archaeological sites such as visiting inside one of the pyramids to see the deep burial chambers, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor ….etc are also available at extra cost.

Alexandria library:

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday. Entering the reading area will need an extra ticket cost.

Hotels and Accommodations
Hotels & Cruises we deal with:

Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids – Steigenberger – Ramses Hilton.

Fairmont Nile City Cairo – Kempinski Nile

Marriott Mena House – The Nile Ritz-Carlton- Four Seasons – Fairmont Nile Premium.

OR SIMILAR …

Alexandria:

Four Seasons hotel . Palestine hotel

OR SIMILAR …

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Hilton-Jolie Ville – Sonesta St. George.

Sofitel Winter Palace.

OR SIMILAR …..

Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara

MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.

Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises – Sonesta Cruises – Le Fayan – Ms Farah -MS Amarco suites.

OR SIMILAR …..

Aswan: Helnan Aswan Resort- Movenpick Resort Aswan

OR SIMILAR …..

Lake Nasser Nile cruises:

Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise

OR SIMILAR …..

1. All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
2. Tours are available all over the year
3. Any tour is subject to be customizable according to your needs

Camel ride safari:

You will have the opportunity to take a 15-minute short camel safari from the pyramids down to the sphinx. This is a great photo opportunity!

Traditional felucca ride in Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan:

There’s no better way to appreciate the easy pace of life on the Nile than to join a felucca sail trek. The felucca has been the most popular vessel on the Nile for centuries and is still widely used today. About 11m long and rigged with a tall lateen or triangular sail, it has no motor and relies only on the steady north wind.

Cairo Dahabiya CAFELLUCA

Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on Cairo Nile River cruising on a typical Felluca cruise for 2 hours. You can sail through the heart and soul of Cairo enjoying the tranquil scenes of the Cairo waterline being catered by the finest dining experience with nouvelle cuisine

The sound and light show at the pyramids, Karnak temples or Phiela temple:

You will attend the English version of the sound and light show. The magnificent history and achievements of the ancient Egyptians come to life as the illuminated pyramids and the impressive mysterious sphinx dominate the surrounding darkness, (sound and light schedule could be changed without prior notice)

Nile dinner cruise on the Nile Maxim or similar:

These cruises are known to offer one of the most luxurious dinner cruises on the Nile with the best service. The food and the entertainment (belly dancers, twirling dervishes, and singers) are known to be excellent. This is a dinner option for the tour. www.maximrestaurants.com dinner cruise booking will be according to the available schedule on the arrival day (5:45 pm to 7:30 pm & 8:15pm to 10:00 pm & 10:30 pm to 12:30 am & dinner cruise schedules could be changed without prior notice)

Dinner in Old Cairo:

Enjoy Cairo’s most spectacular open-air view. Serves fresh salads and delicious oriental and international dishes, you will enjoy the medieval atmosphere and the view of the old mosques and churches in old Cairo

Dinner in a local restaurant:

Near to the hotel to taste the local food &. Here you have a choice of red meat, chicken, fish, calamari & shrimp

Dinner or lunch on board a private yacht:

Enjoy your dinner or lunch on board a private yacht cursing the Nile up and down, only for your group