Holy Family Tours

 You can discover many fascinating Christian sites in this ancient land with Holy Family Tours in Egypt , and the monuments and monasteries that you can visit. In Old Cairo one of the famous churches called the Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church. There is another church you can find in Cairo is called The Church of Saint Barbara. Explore Wadi El Natrun one of important monastery for Coptic and the first monastery and religious house in Egypt.

Try a new experience in Egypt with Holy Land and EgyptTours, Visit the variety of Christian sites and enjoy the magnificent attractions of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, have a magical dinner on board Nile Cruise, and visit Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chaperon and Mykerinus) which is one of the most famous landmarks in Egypt. I suggest taking memorial photo behind the Sphinx the huge sitting statue with its human head and lion body and enjoy riding camel in Giza behind the Pyramids view or watching sound & light show at the Pyramids over the night it will take you on a journey of years back and discover the majesty of ancient Egypt.  Don’t forget to visit Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the oldest archaeological museum, it includes the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities and monument in the world. Don’t miss having dinner on local restaurant or beside the River Nile view.

Visit Wadi El Natrun is one of the most attractions for the Christian religious tourist that comes to Egypt, it’s contained 50 monasteries and only four survived along the years. It’s located in Beheira Governorate. Start your tour with Deir AL Baramus also named the Monastery of the Romans and is probably the first monastery established in the Wadi El-Natron. The tradition of the place says that the monastery was built in the site where Saint Macarius lived. Deir Anba Bishoy is the most famous monastery of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, The Monastery consists of five churches but the main church is called St. Bishoy which has sanctuaries .Deir Suryani Monastery which is the smallest between four monasteries in Wadi El Natrun.

Discover Old Cairo it is famous for Coptic sites such as Church of Ben Ezra Synagogue, it is considered the oldest church in Cairo and  Abu Serga Church, which is known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus .Don’t forget to go to Matarya to see Mary Tree in Cairo ,it is considered an old sycamore tree. It is under which the Virgin Mary used to rest.

 Get amazed with  Holy Land Tours  and  explore the spirit of Christian religion but first see the glory of Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and have knowledge about Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. Visit Wadi El Natrun which the most important Coptic sites in Egypt .Then take Nile Cruise from Aswan with Holy Family Tours, we offer for your relaxation trip to Aswan to explore the magnificent attractions and Luxor the land of Pharaohs. Live a different atmosphere with amazing Nile view in Nile Cruise to Aswan and you have a chance to discover Edfu Temple, it is the masterpiece of magical mythical city of Aswan and located in the west bank of the Nile River. Also The Temple of Kom Ombo an unusual double and important temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan. You really enjoy your tours at Abu Simble Temple it is considered the most inspiring monuments and one of the most powerful rulers of ancient Egypt, which located in the south west of Aswan. For relaxation I recommend taking Felucca boats and enjoying with the warmth sun.

 visit The High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of Egypt , Temple of Philae is a beautiful and magnificent Temple on this island for the Goddess Isis located in south of Aswan, you will watch one of the most charming landmarks in Egypt. Enjoy an exceptional journey at the Philae temple Sound and Light show, which will steal your heart by revealing the ancient secrets and mysteries. Explore Luxor the city of Ancient Egyptian sites, you will have a chance to discover the treasure of the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and she was the only female pharaoh in the history of Ancient Egypt, it also known as Temple of Deir El-Bahari is one of the most distinctive temples and tombs a complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile .Explore Valley of the Kings one of the most famous site for having unique collections of tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Living an extremely experience during visiting beautiful temple was built on the east bank of the Nile by The Third Amenhotep is called Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple is The largest religious building ever constructed in addition to Colossi of Memnon is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, you will enjoy with this magnificent scenery while hot air balloon ride.

Get know more about Holy LandPackages to increase your knowledge in Cairo. Visit Cairo, Minya, Luxor and Aswan. Flying Carpet Tours will offer you amazing trip in different places. Discover Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum and visit St Virgin Mary Church which is located in Maadi and Church of Saint Abanoub . Have a chance to explore Luxor the land of Pharaohs Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Dendara Temple and more and don’t miss Aswan, take a Nile Cruise and visit the famous monuments in the world .Explore one of the important Coptic sites Wadi El Natrun which includes 50 monasteries and four important monasteries such as Deir AL Baramus, Deir Anba Bishoy and Deir Suryani Monastery.

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Day 01:

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, be ready for your Holy Land and Egypt Tours to visit Cairo and Nile Cruise Package tomorrow, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to enjoy your holy Family Tour, drive to Tel- Basta, it is about 100 Km. from Cairo, visit the holy well where Jesus drink water from, your next tour to Belbeis where the Holy Family made their way approx. 55 km. from Cairo, the holy family took a rest under the shade of Virgin Mary's Tree, at the end of your tour drive back to Cairo, enjoy the taste of your Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 04:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to Sakha, it is approx. 140 KM. from Cairo, beguile your eyes by visiting Virgin Mary Church, Enjoy watching Jesus Christ footprint, Drive towards Samanoud, in Samanoud the holy family were met with pleasure, and Jesus Christ blessed the people, then move towards the Church of Saint Abanoub, watch the beauty of the holy well where the holy family were drinking from. Taste the flavor of your lunch at local restaurant on your way back to Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 05:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to Wadi El Natrun Monastery approx 100 km to the north west of Cairo. Wadi El Natrun is very important for the Coptic Christianity as it is considered the birthplace of Christian Monasticism in the 4th century. Wadi El Natrun once contained 50 monasteries, only four survived along the years. Start your tour exploring Deir EL Baramous, the furthest of all. Beguile your eyes between Deir Anba Bishoy, the most important monastery in Egypt where Anba Bishoy lived and died, move to explore Deir El Suryani Monastery which is considered the smallest between the four monasteries, at the end of your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to enjoy your lunch on your way back to Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 06:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then move towards Old Cairo which located on the right bank of the Nile, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, continue visiting St. George Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then drive to Matarya, watch the holy virgin Mary Church, then move towards the holy well and visit Marry Tree, Matariya is a well known destination where the holy family were resting there, taste your lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 07:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to beguile your eyes with Virgin Mary Church in Maadi, in the past The Holy Family passed by this church with a boatt on the river Nile, Lunch will be served at local restaurant, Then drive by air-conditriioned van to Minya, once you arrive Minya enjoy watching the amazing church at Gabal Al-Teir in Minya, at the end of your tour transfer to your hotel, overnight in Minya.

Day 08:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to scout The White Monastery, St. Senouda constructed the white Monastery, he was using blocks from the ancient Egyptian buildings, inside the white Monastery you will find basilica church consists of columns where the ancient Egyptian structures were used, watch the amazing paintings on the Monastery walls as well as ceilings, The white Monastery is one of the biggest Monasteries which were housing approx. 2000 Monks, Next tour to Al Muharraq Monastery in Assiut (It is well known with the name of the Holy Virgin Monastery at Al Qusiya), Al Muharraq Monastery were built in the same area where the holy family remained more than six Months., then drive towards Luxor, approx. 5 hours driving, Be amazed with Dendara Temple, it is located in Qena, at the end of your tour continue driving to Luxor, arrive Luxor, check into your hotel, overnight in Luxor.

Day 09:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to your Nile Cruise, start your Cruise Package, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 10:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 11:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, sail towards Aswan, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 12:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, next tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 13:

Today is your flight back to Cairo, taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Aswan train station, catch your train back to Cairo, Dinner served on board, overnight on board your sleeper train.

Day 14:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board the train, arrive Giza train station, transfer to hotel, relax at your hotel in Cairo, Variety of optional tours waiting for you to scout, either to visit Alexandria to scout Kom El-Shokafa (Cata Comb), Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace, Qaitbai citadel, the Roman amphitheatre (if it was allowed to visit), try as well optional Dinner Cruise on the magic Nile River with Folklore show, and Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, optional to the sound & light show available as well, overnight in Cairo.

Day 15:

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.

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