Day 1: Arrival
Cairo
Arrival at the international airport Cairo. Our representative will be of assistance at the airport. Transport to the hotel and Check-in.
Day 2: Tal Basta
Breakfast and early morning departure with bus to Tal Basta (situated in Zaqazig, the capital of the province). Arrival and visit of the temple ruins with the well where the Holy Family rested and drew water for refreshment. Continue to Tanis, the old Egyptian capital during the Modern Period . Return to Cairo and overnight.
Day 3: Cairo Sights
Departure in the morning to Matarieya. Visit of the Church of the Virgen and the grove where the Holy Family rested. Continue to Mostorod. Visit of the Church dedicated to the Virgen. Continue to Belbeis (approx. 55 km from Cairo). Visit of the Church of the Virgen Maria. Return to Cairo. Evening at leisure.
Day 4: Wadi El Natron
Departure in the morning to Wadi El Natron, a small village approx. 120 km from Cairo. Arrival and visit of three monasteries (Al Baramos, El Anba Bechay and Santa Maria). Return to Cairo. Evening at leisure.
Day 5: Cairo Sights
In the morning visit of the Coptic Quarter with its ancient churches. The visit includes the churches of St. George, Abu Seifein, and Santa Barbara as well as the Coptic Museum. Lunch. In the afternoon visit of the church Al Adra Al Adawia in the district of Maadi in the south of Cairo.
Day 6 : Minya
Departure in the morning (with luggage) to Minya, a province approx. 250 km south of Cairo. Visit of the monastery of the Holy Virgen situated on the mountain Al Tair. Overnight in Minya.
Day 7: Minya - Asuit
Departure in the morning (with luggage) to Asiut, the capital of the province, approx. 120 km south of Minya. Visit of the monastery of the Holy Virgen situated on the mountain Qusqam. Overnight in Asiut.
Day 8: Asuit
Departure in the morning to Cairo taking a different route to visit the monastery of the Holy Family situated on the mountain Dronka. Arrival in Cairo. Hotel Check-in and overnight.
Day 9: Departure
Breakfast. Transport to Cairo international airport for final departure.
Package Includes:
- All the transfers mentioned per itinerary by A/C Van.
- All Transfers with meet & assist.
- 06 Nights at hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast.
- 01 Night at hotel in Minya on bed and breakfast.
- 01 Night at hotel in Asuit on bed and breakfast.
- Sightseeing entrance fees as mentioned.
- Egyptologist tour guide.
- Service Charge.
- Taxes.
Package Excludes:
- International flights.
- Visa entry.
- Personal expenses.
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Optional as mentioned.
- Tipping.
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