The Holy Family Tour in Egypt

Trip Summary

Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Wadi Natrun’s four monasteries, Old Cairo churches, Maadi and Matariya Holy Family sites — visa on arrival, 4 nights 5★ Cairo, expert guides.

  • 5 days · Cairo & Christian heritage

A focused Expedition through Cairo and sacred Christian Egypt: the pyramids and pharaonic treasures, then the ascetic heart of Wadi El Natrun, and finally Old Cairo, Maadi, and sites linked to the Holy Family’s journey.

Prices (USD, per person)

  • Double occupancy: $1,600
  • Single occupancy: $1,960

Children

  • 0–5.99: free
  • 6–11: 50% of adult rate when sharing parents’ room

Hotels (5★)

Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo, or similar.

Highlights

  • Great Pyramids of Giza — Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus, Sphinx
  • Egyptian Museum — treasures including Tutankhamun
  • Wadi Natrun: Baramus, Anba Bishoy, Abu Makar, Deir Al Suryani
  • Old Cairo: Hanging Church, St. Sergius, St. George, Abu Seifein, Santa Barbara
  • Mostorod, Virgin Mary Church; Matariya — Holy well and Holy Mary tree

Tour Route

Route: Cairo (Giza, Museum) → Wadi El Natrun → Cairo (Coptic sites, Maadi, Matariya) → departure

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. At Cairo Airport, meet your Expedition Egypt representative for assistance through customs and formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to relax.

Day 2

Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

With your Egyptologist: Giza — pyramid of Cheops (last Wonder of the Ancient World), Chephren, Great Sphinx, and Mykerinus. Lunch at a local restaurant. Egyptian Museum — pharaonic treasures spanning over 5,000 years. Return to hotel; evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

Day trip to Wadi Natrun

Early departure by private A/C van via desert roads. Visit Deir Al Baramus, Deir Anba Bishoy (St. Pishoy), Abu Makar Monastery, and Deir Al Suryani — the four surviving monasteries. Return to Cairo; evening on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4

Coptic Cairo & Maadi churches

Old Cairo: Hanging Church, St. Sergius (Holy Family tradition), Church of St. George, Abu Seifein, Santa Barbara. Mostorod: Virgin Mary Church. Matariya: Holy well and Holy Mary tree — a resting place of the Holy Family. Final night in Cairo at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5

Departure from Cairo

Breakfast, checkout, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's Included — and What's Not

The price includes

  • Meet-and-greet at airports
  • Entry visa for Egypt on arrival at Cairo Airport
  • 4 nights Cairo (5★), daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing per itinerary
  • Entrance fees as listed
  • Local expert tour guides

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Optional tours
  • Tipping kitty

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