In the Footsteps of the Holy Family in Egypt: A 13-day pilgrimage tracing the Holy Family’s journey. Highlights include the Pyramids, Coptic Museum, Wadi Natrun Monasteries, St. Simon Cave Church, Virgin Mary Tree, and Al Muharraq Monastery, with a relaxing Hurghada beach stay. Includes accommodations, most meals, guided tours, and Mass services; excludes travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses.
(International flights NOT included).
Board your international flight to start your Journey towards the ancient land of Egypt!
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with the visa and escort you through customs.
Today, you will visit the Pyramids, which have captured the eyes of Mary, Joseph and Fr. Abraham before them.
After Lunch, we will go to our hotel for Check in.
First Evening Mass at the Hotel or nearby church.
Overnight: Cairo. – Pyramids Hotel
(L)
After breakfast, we will visit Old Cairo churches, a Jewish Synagogue (if it is open), also we will visit the Coptic Museum which houses an impressive collection of Frescos, Icons, Manuscripts and Alter equipment.
Mass at a Catholic church.
Overnight: Cairo Pyramids Hotel
(Meals: B, L)
After breakfast, we will visit the Monasteries of Wadi Natron which are considered very important Holy Family site.
From hundreds of monasteries, there are only 4 remaining from the 4th century.
Return to Cairo and overnight.
There is a place for Mass Service. At St. Makarios Monastery
Overnight: Cairo – Pyramids Hotel
(Meals: B, L)
After breakfast at our hotel, we will visit the cave church of St. Simon and learn about the Ministry of the church. We will learn about the Recycle system in this area, which is brilliant.
Possible visit to Mother Theresa house of Charity run by Catholic Sisters.
After lunch, we will visit the Mattareya area where there is the famous tree that the Holy Family rested under.
Later, we will visit the Virgin Mary Church of the Apparition at Zeitoun.
Mass Service at St. Simon cave church
Overnight: Cairo Pyramids Hotel.
(Meals: B, L)
After breakfast, we will visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. The Egyptian Museum houses the whole collection of the Golden King Tutankhamun and other colossal statues for Kings mentioned in the Bible.
We can have Mass at one local church.
Overnight: Cairo Pyramids Hotel.
(Meals: B, L)
After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel.
We will drive to Al Minia (4-5 hours) to visit Gabal El Tair (mountain of Birds) where there is a church built on the site of the Holy Family. The church was built by Empress Helen on the edge of the eastern cliff and has a commanding view of the Nile Valley and River.
Overnight: Al Minia – Holy Family Hotel
(Meals: B, L, D)
After breakfast, we will drive to Assiut to visit the Monastery of al Muharraq where there is an Altar built by the Hands of Jesus.
Morning Mass at the Hotel
Afternoon: Possible visit to Monastery of Dronka. Later, drive back to our hotel.
Overnight: El Minia – Holy Family Hotel
(Meals: B, D)
Early Morning, we will drive to Hurghada.
Arrive for Check in & lunch. Free afternoon by the hotel beach swimming or snorkeling.
Overnight: Hurghada – Golden Beach Resort
(Meals: B, L, D)
After a lazy breakfast, enjoy a free day by the Pool or the Beach or transfer to the Marina for an optional full-day trip on board a nice Yacht. Enjoy a full day of swimming, snorkeling, or diving, plus spending time on Orange Island in the Red Sea, with lunch, drinks, and all snorkel equipment.
Overnight: Hurghada- Golden Beach Resort.
(Meals: B, L, D)
Free day at Leisure.
Overnight: Hurghada – Golden Beach Resort.
(Meals: B, L, D)
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Hurghada airport for an early flight to Cairo at 8:00 AM.
Upon arrival, we will meet our tour guide and will be transferred to visit the National civilization museum & Khan El Khalili marketplace.
Lunch at Azhar Park.
Overnight: Le passage Hotel Airport.
(Meals: B, L)
Fly Home early morning.
You will be transferred to Cairo airport to board your international flight back home.
