Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

Cairo - Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

Pyramids of Giza - After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, Then visiting Valley temple facing the great statue.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum .

Tel Basta & Belbis

Tell Basta - After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to start the Holy Family Journey in Egypt, your first stop will be at the town of Babastis; It is now known as Tel- Basta, about 100 Kms north-east of Cairo, there Jesus gushed forth a spring of water to drink, you will visit the holy well.

Sakha & Samanoud

Wadi Natroun

Wadi Natrun - After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Wadi Natroun a desert area said to have been blessed by the Christ. The Holy Family crossed the western branch of the river Nile (Rosetta branch) to the south to Wadi AL-Natrun. According to tradition the Virgin Mary and her son the child Jesus Christ, hid in that valley during their trip to Egypt, and Jesus Christ blessed the four directions of the valley. Wadi Al- Natroun is considered one of the most famous valleys in Egypt. It is considered the home of asceticism and worship, with four monasteries still existing today. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoy whose body is still in the monastery. Abu Makar Monastery. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Lunch during your way back to Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Cairo Churches

St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church - Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Cairo churches,

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - start by the Hanging Church and St. Sergius

Fort of Babylon - then continue to see the Church of St. George as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, which the Holy Family passed by.

St. Mercurius Church (Abu Seifien) - Then transfer to Mostorod to see virgin Mary Church, visit the Holy well and Holly Marry tree at Matariya on the outskirts of Cairo, a well-attested resting place of the Holy Family and a popular destination among medieval pilgrims. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cairo to Minya Tour

Minya – Dandara – Luxor

Dendera Temple of Hathor - continue your way to Luxor about 05 hours driving, in the way you will stop at Danadara Temple in Qena, to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor and Overnight stay in Luxor

Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Luxor Temple - Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor then you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor.

Temple of Karnak - Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings,

Temple of Hatshepsut - Then Explore Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari,

Colossi of Memnon - visit to Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch.

Edfu - afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Temple of Horus - Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Aswan Nile Cruise Tour

Aswan High Dam - After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam of Aswan.

Unfinished Obelisk - Then Visit the Unfinished Obelisk,

Temple of Philae - Explore the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Aswan – Train to Cairo

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Breakfast on board the cruise then disembarkation from Cruise at 08:00 AM. And free time in Aswan with optional tour to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari.

Aswan Railway Station - Later, you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board - overnight inside your compartment.

Cairo Optional Excursions

Step Pyramid of Djoser - Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by Sun Pyramids Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo to visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

Cairo – Fly Back Home

Cairo International Airport - Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
Fairmont Nile City
Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Nefertiti Hotel Minya
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Note: If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.

That the order of the days could be change according to cruise sailing dates keeping the sightseeing you will visit as it is.

• Holy Family route as per the itinerary
• Lunch included
• Dinner provided
• Breakfast available
• All service charges and taxes covered

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Tipping
• Optional tours
• Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
• beverages
• gala dinner

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.