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12-Days Egypt Pilgrimage Journey Following the Holy Family Route & Egypt’s Spiritual Heritage

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Agatha Christie Egypt Ultra-Luxury Journey / luxurious Dahabiya free upgrade/Small Group

This 12-day pilgrimage through Egypt combines sacred Christian sites, ancient monasteries, biblical landmarks, and the timeless wonders of Egypt. The itinerary follows important locations connected to the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt while also exploring Egypt’s rich spiritual and historical heritage.

This Pilgrimage is Ideal for:

Day 1 : Cairo

A representative will greet you at Cairo International Airport and help with check-in procedures before arranging your private transfer to the 5-star hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you’ll have the evening free to rest and get settled after your journey. 75°F/24°C

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo International Airport, 07:00 – 22:00)

Meals Included

Breakfast, Dinner

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Great Sphinx of Giza

After breakfast, you’ll head out with a professional Egyptologist guide to see Old Cairo’s religious sites. The day includes the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, and the Cave Church of St. Simon in Mokattam. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and a Cairo by Night tour is available if interested. 75°F/24°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Cairo by Night tour
Landmarks
  • The Hanging Church
  • Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • The Cave Church of St. Simon in Mokattam

Travel to Wadi El Natrun, a key location for Christian monasticism and pilgrimage. You’ll visit the Monastery of Saint Macarius, Monastery of the Romans, Monastery of Saint Bishoy, and Syrian Monastery. When possible, meet local monks and learn about Coptic Orthodox Church traditions and practices. Return to Cairo by evening. 73°F/23°C

Meals Included

Breakfast

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Monastery of Saint Macarius
  • Monastery of the Romans (Deir El Baramus)
  • Monastery of Saint Bishoy
  • Syrian Monastery

Head out after breakfast toward Saint Catherine through the Sinai Desert, taking in the landscape while thinking about the Exodus journey. You’ll arrive at Saint Catherine village in the afternoon, with the rest of the day and evening at your own pace. Get an early night before tomorrow’s Mount Sinai climb. 68°F/20°C

Meals Included

Breakfast

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Sunrise hot air balloon over West Bank of Luxor
  • Entry into tomb of Seti I
  • Luxor city tour by horse carriageomb of Seti I
Landmarks
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Tomb of Seti I

Start the Mount Sinai ascent in the early morning darkness to reach the summit for sunrise over the mountains, where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. After coming down, visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest functioning monasteries, seeing the Burning Bush, ancient church, icons, and historic manuscripts. Transfer back to Cairo later. 64°F/18°C

Meals Included

Breakfast

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Mount Sinai
  • Saint Catherine’s Monastery
  • The Burning Bush site

Following breakfast, spend the day visiting Egypt’s most recognizable ancient structures. See the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Lunch is included in the day. A camel ride around the pyramids can be added if you’re interested. 79°F/26°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Camel ride around the pyramids
Landmarks
  • Great Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • Valley Temple
  • Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Once there, begin exploring ancient Thebes’ temples with visits to Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Board your 5-star Nile Cruise in the evening. You can catch Karnak Temple’s night lighting or the Sound and Light Show if desired. 82°F/28°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Evening visit to Karnak Temple illuminated at night or Karnak sound and light show
Landmarks
  • Karnak Temple Complex
  • Luxor Temple

This morning after breakfast, cross to Luxor’s west bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon with a guide. A sunrise hot air balloon ride is available as an option. The cruise continues with all meals served onboard throughout the day. 79°F/26°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Sunrise hot air balloon
Landmarks
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

Your cruise sails toward Edfu and Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and explore Kom Ombo Temple with guided tours. The ship then continues south toward Aswan, where you’ll have a relaxing evening with all meals available onboard. 80°F/27°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • Kom Ombo Temple

An optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel Temples is available if you want to experience it. Lunch happens onboard your cruise. In the afternoon, take a Felucca sailboat to visit St. Simon Monastery. All meals remain included onboard. 84°F/29°C

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel Temples
Landmarks
  • St. Simon Monastery
  • Abu Simbel Temples

After breakfast, check out from the Nile Cruise. Visit Philae Temple before heading to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Check into your Cairo hotel for one final overnight stay. 78°F/26°C

Meals Included

Breakfast

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Philae Temple

Have breakfast and check out from your Cairo hotel. Your departure transfer to Cairo Airport is arranged, concluding your Egyptian pilgrimage and cultural journey. 75°F/24°C

End Point

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt

Meals Included

Breakfast

Accomodation

Sleeper Train (Overnight sleeping train )

Included Activities
Optional Activities
  • Tour of Nubian village and experience Nubian culture and traditions
  • Explore the Nubian Souk and discover local handicrafts
Landmarks
  • Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Pyramid of Chephren
  • Pyramid of Mycerinus
  • Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Luxor Temple

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What's Excluded

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From

$3,998

$2,998.5

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Duration

12 Days

Accomodation

5 Stars Hotels and Nile Cruise

Transportation

Private Air Conditioning Transportation

Arrival City

Cairo

Departure City

Cairo

Tour Availability

Available

Meals

Meals As Mentioned in Itinerary

Language

English

Age

All Ages Welcome

Group Size

2 - 25

Destinations

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan