On this journey, you will get a great appreciation of the region’s Coptic history and archaeological finds. Track the steps of the holy family during their flight to Egypt, get an insight of the desert father’s life inside the monasteries, marvel through the city of the dead, and enjoy the stunning colours of the valley of the kings’ tombs.

• Dive into  the Christian and the Jewish heritage in old Cairo.
• Visit the off beaten track church of Virgin Mary in Maadi, the Cave Church.
• Enjoy the stunning experience with desert fathers in the monasteries.
• Visit the bleeding tree of Virgin Mary in Tal Basta, and visit the tree that sheltered the holy family in Matareya.
• Walk through the ruins of the Cat Goddess Temple.
• Visit the great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
• Discover the beauty of the Valley of the Kings
• Learn about the most powerful woman in Egypt when visiting Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple.
• the Colossi of Memnon.
• Walk through Egypt’s largest religious building, Karnak temple.
• Enjoy the Temple of Luxor by sunset.

Day 1: Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet your Egypt tour specialists’ representative who will assist you with border control, luggage claim and customs. You will be then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel and be assisted with check-in.

• Overnight in your Cairo hotel.

Day 2: Your Egypyologist, an expert in Christianity in Egypt, will meet you after breakfast. When you will be guided around the treasures of Coptic Cairo within the old Fortress of Babylon. There, you will explore the  miracle of construction of the 5th century displaying Noah’s Ark, and the Hanging Church.

You will learn the secrets of the magnificent icons and swipe through the details of Virgin Mary’s revelation.

Next, you will visit Abu Serga Church. This place is of great significance as it is built on a crypt that is considered to be one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt.

Stop by at Ben Ezra Synagogue, yet to find out the truth behind a great source of knowledge on the Jewish culture and their day-to-day thoughts during World War II.

Visit the church of Virgin Mary (in Maadi), where we found the floating Bible “Blessed my people in Egypt”.

Afterwards, visit the Cave Church of Saint Samaan, the tanner. This miraculous Cathedral that’s carved in the bedrock of the hills of Moqqatam is a sight for sore eyes! It is in its true meaning that you will see light at the end of the tunnel when you behold the  contrasting drift down from St. Samaan Monastery all the way through the Garbage Village of Mokattam that turned slums and garbage into treasures!

• Overnight in your Cairo hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Tal Basta to visit the ruins of the Ancient Egyptian Temple of Goddess Bastet. Visit the church of Saint George where the location of the bleeding tree; the place where the tree of Saint Mary was bleeding after they tried to cut it off.  

Drive back to Cairo and on the way, visit the location of the tree commonly known as the Tree of Mary. It is famous for sheltering the holy family on some hot days.

• Overnight in your Cairo Hotel.

Day 4: In the morning, you will be driven in an air-conditioned vehicle through the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road for 1.5 hour to the ancient Monastery of Saint Bishoy & Monastery of Syrian. It is where your guide will introduce you to a living monk who will give you an insight on the teachings and wisdom of  the Copts and their creed!

Between the 4th and 7th centuries, Wadi El Natrun was the meeting place of hundreds of thousands of people from around the world joining the hundreds of Christians in undeniable unity. It is now grown into several historical monasteries active with monks and hermits.

• Overnight in your Cairo Hotel.

Day 5: Who comes to Cairo and doesn’t see the pyramids and King Tut?!

Head early morning to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, which are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. For almost 4000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has never stopped overwhelming and inspiring travelers from all around the globe!  

Explore the Valley Temple where the great Pharaoh, Khafre, was mummified four millennia  ago and left us the amazing Sphinx witnessing the glory of ancient Egypt.

Next, explore the astounding Egyptian Museum dating back as old as 7,000 years, those long-gone Pharaohs have left behind a trail of mummies, dining bowls, jewelry, funeral equipment, and much more for you to savor of and disc

• Overnight in your Cairo Hotel.

Day 6: Drive to the Monastery of Gabal Eltair where you visit one of Egypt’s most famous monasteries, the Monastery of Virgin Mary; built by Saint Helena. Learn about the Coptic Orthodox creed and rituals in one of the most fascinating old churches.

• Overnight in Menya.

Day 7: Drive early in the morning to Al Moharraq Monastery of Virgin Mary, the footprint of Jesus is in the main altar that was considered as Isaiah’s prophecy in (Isaiah 19;19).

Drive to Drunka, the big cave monastery of Virgin Mary. Learn and witness the simplicity of the churches while the strong faith continues. 

• Long ride in your air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor.
• Overnight in your Luxor hotel.

Day 8: After breakfast, drive across to the west bank and explore the grandeur of architecture which was the hidden burial place for the famous icons of the new kingdom kings, the Valley of the Kings.

Your Egyptologist will cherry-select three tombs to visit according to your preference and personal abilities.  In addition, you can opt for a ticket to visit the tomb of the golden boy, King TutAnkhAmun, and a few more. 

Next, take a short ride to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With a temple carved into the bedrock that speaks of her authority, this female ruler set a turning point in the history of women in Ancient Egypt.

On your way back, stop to visit the Colossi of Memnon. It is where once were King Amenhotep’s figures, hearing the voice of the past whistling out at dawn carrying the legend of Memnon.

• Overnight in your Luxor hotel.

Day 9: In the morning, explore the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god in the history of mankind, the Karnak Temples that were built throughout more than a thousand years by several generations of successive pharaohs.

End your day with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor, which once was connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes, approximately 3 kilometers in length. 

Built in 1380 BC by Amenhotep III, the site was added to by other pharaohs later down the history; predominantly Ramses II.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo.
• Overnight in your Cairo hotel.

Day 10: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then transfer with Egypt Tour Specialists’ personnel to Cairo airport for your departure flight.

• Meet and assist service by our Egypt Tour Specialists’ representatives at all airports.
• All airport transfers by air-conditioned private vehicles.
• All transportation.
• 6 nights accommodation in a 5* Hotel in Cairo (B.B. basis)
• 1 nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel in El Menya.
• 2 nights accommodation in a 5* Hotel in Luxor (B.B. basis)
• Domestic flights during your tour (Luxor-Cairo).
• Admissions for the sightseeings stated in the above itinerary.
• Egyptologist guiding services.
• All meals stated in the itinerary – (9) breakfast.
• 24/7 ETS On-Call support. 
• All service charges and taxes.

• Extra tickets not mentioned in the above itinerary. 
• International flights.
• Extra meals.
• Entry visas.
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips and Gratuities.

price for 1 Person is 3265 US $

Price from 2 persons is 1920 US$ per person

Price from 4 persons is 1500 US$ per person

Price from 6 persons is 1265 US$ per person

Price for Child from 6 to 11.99 years is 800 US$

Price of infant from 0 to 5.99 years is  100 US$

Note: Price is per person per package in US Dollar in a double room.

Staying in a single room a Single supplement of 600 US$ will be added