Holy Family Tour

Cairo, Wadi El Natrun, El Minya, Assiut, Cairo

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Type

Private Tour

Style

Religious Tours

Description

Follow the sacred footsteps of the Holy Family through Egypt on a profound spiritual journey across the land that offered refuge to the Virgin Mary, the Child Jesus, and Saint Joseph. This 10-day pilgrimage invites you to explore the holy sites, ancient churches, monasteries, and historical landmarks that mark one of the most significant biblical journeys in Christian heritage.

From Coptic Cairo and Wadi El Natrun to El Minya and Assiut, this experience combines deep faith, rich history, and cultural discovery. Carefully arranged by EL NAKHIL TOURS, the journey offers comfort, reflection, and meaningful encounters at every sacred stop along the Holy Family’s path.

Walk where they walked. Pray where they prayed. Experience Egypt through faith.

Highlights

Visit the sacred sites of Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius Church
Explore the Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi and Mary’s Tree in El Matariya
Discover the historic monasteries of Wadi El Natrun
Visit St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries by the Red Sea
Explore Jabal Al Tair, one of the Holy Family resting sites
Visit Al Muharraq Monastery in Assiut, a key Holy Family landmark
Discover Tuna El Gabal and Beni Hasan archaeological sites
Experience spiritual reflection combined with Egypt’s rich historical heritage

Included

Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
4 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Half Board basis
1 Night accommodation in El Minya on Half Board basis
2 Nights accommodation in Assiut on Half Board basis
2 Nights accommodation in selected cities en route (as per program)
All transfers between cities by private vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as mentioned in the program
Lunch boxes where indicated
All service charges and applicable taxes

Not Included

International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, phone calls, etc.)
Beverages during meals unless specified
Optional visits or additional church donations
Gratuities (tipping for guide and driver)
Any services not explicitly mentioned under “Package Includes”

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport where you will be welcomed and assisted by EL NAKHIL TOURS representative. Private transfer to your hotel followed by smooth check‑in and itinerary briefing. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02 : Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Begin your journey with EL NAKHIL TOURS exploring the Giza Plateau including the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before discovering the Grand Egyptian Museum experience. Return to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 03 : Coptic Cairo & Maadi

Visit the spiritual sites connected to the Holy Family including the Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi, the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, St. George Church and Babylon Fortress. Guided visits arranged by EL NAKHIL TOURS.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 : Historic Cairo Churches

Explore significant holy sites including Mary’s Tree in El Matariya and the Virgin Mary Church in Zeiton. Experience religious heritage through curated visits managed by EL NAKHIL TOURS.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 : Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Drive to Wadi El Natrun to discover monasteries associated with the journey of the Holy Family including Anba Bishoy, Baramus, Abu Makar and El‑Suryan Monasteries.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner

Day 06 : Red Sea Monasteries & El Minya

Travel south to visit St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries before continuing toward Upper Egypt following the path of the Holy Family. Transfer and overnight in El Minya arranged by EL NAKHIL TOURS.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner

Day 07 : Jabal Al Tair & Beni Hasan

Explore Jabal Al Tair where the Holy Family rested, followed by a visit to the Beni Hasan rock‑cut tombs showcasing scenes from Middle Kingdom life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08 : Tuna El Cabal & Assiut

Discover Tuna El Gabal necropolis, Al Ashmunien (Hermopolis) and continue to Assiut to visit Al Muharraq Monastery, one of the most important Holy Family sites.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner