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.
Explore Holy Land Packages
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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