Egypt Itineraries
at Al-Muharraq).
A perfect blend of faith and history, featuring the Giza Pyramids and the ultimate ancient wonders. Discover the true soul of Egypt.
Day 1
Cairo Arrival
✈️ Arrival at Cairo International Airport.
🛎️ Meet, assist & transfer to hotel.
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
Cairo (Old Cairo & Coptic Sites)
⛪ Visit Old Cairo sites: Coptic Museum, Hanging Church,
(El Muallaqa)
Church of St. Sergius & Bacchus (Abu Serga),
Ben Ezra Synagogue.
🌳 Visit Mary’s Tree in Matariya & St. Samaan El Dabagh Monastery
(El Moqattam).
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3
Cairo (Giza)
Visit the Great Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4
Wadi El Natrun & Alexandria
🛣️ Visit Wadi El Natrun Monastery en route to Alexandria.
🏰 Visit Kom El Shokafa, National Museum, and Quitbay Fort (outside).
↩️ Return to Cairo.
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5
Cairo → El Minya
🚗 Drive from Cairo to El Minya. via Bahnassa, Beni Mazar, Samalut
Visit Gabal El Teir (Virgin Mary Monastery),
🌙 Overnight in El Minya.
Day 6
El Minya → El Ashmonein
🗿 Visit Ashmonein (ancient Hermopolis), including Pharaonic temples and tombs.
🌙 Overnight in El Minya.
Day 7
El Minya →Luxor
✝️ Visit El Muharraq Monastery (where the Holy Family stayed 6+ months).
➡️ Continue to Luxor.
🌙 Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8
Luxor
Morning flight or drive to Luxor
Visit ancient and early Christian sites:
Deir el-Medina (Workers’ Village),
Luxor Temple (Sunset visit)
St. Tawadros Church.
🌙 Overnight in Luxor.
day 9
Luxor → Assiut (Holy Family Trail)
🛣️ Scenic drive to Assiut.
Visit
Durunka Monastery (Virgin Mary Monastery on Mount Assiut)
Deir Al-Muharraq Monastery. 🌙 Overnight in Assiut.
Day 10
Assiut → Minya
🚗 Drive north to Minya.
Visit
Gabal El Teir Monastery (Virgin Mary Monastery on the cliff)
Holy Family’s Nile crossing site.
🌙 Overnight in Minya
Day 11
Minya → Cairo
🚗 Return drive to Cairo.
🛍️ Optional shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
🌙 Overnight in Cairo
Day 12
Wadi El Natrun Monasteries
⛪ Full-day excursion to
Monastery of Saint Macarius
St. Bishoy Monastery
Syrian Monastery
↩️ Return to Cairo.
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13
Mokattam (Cave Church)
⛰️ Visit Cave Church of St. Simon the Tanner
🌙 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14
Giza & Departure
🏛️ Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if not already done)
✈️ Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
The Full 12-Day Itinerary
Day 1: April 2
Arrival in Cairo
✈️ Arrive at Cairo International Airport where our representative will greet and assist you. Transfer to your luxury hotel for a restful evening.
🏨 Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: April 3
Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh
🛫 (Flight) + 🏖️ (Beach) Morning flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the Red Sea.
🏨 Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 3: April 4
Leisure in Sharm El Sheikh
🌊 (Sea / Leisure) Enjoy a full day at leisure. Indulge in beachside relaxation, optional diving, or spa treatments.
🏨 Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 4: April 5
Sharm El Sheikh → Cairo
🌞 Easy morning
🛫 Afternoon flight to Cairo
🚐 Hotel transfer
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 5: April 6
Cairo City Tour
🏺 Egyptian Museum
🏰 Salah El Din Citadel
🕌 Alabaster Mosque
✝️ Old Coptic Churches
🏛️ Abdeen Palace Museum 🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 6: April 7
Giza & Sakkara
🏜️ Giza Pyramids
🦁 The Sphinx & Valley Temple
🏛️ Sakkara Step Pyramid
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 7: April 8
Cairo → Luxor & Cruise
🛫 Morning flight to Luxor
🏛️ Karnak Temple visit
🚢 Board River Tosca for 4‑night cruise
🌊 Sail to Dendera
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 8: April 9
Dendera & Luxor
🏛️ Dendera Temple visit
🌊 Sail back to Luxor
🏛️ Luxor Temple evening tour 🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 9: April 10
Valley of the Kings
⚱️ Valley of the Kings
🏛️ Hatshepsut Temple
🗿 Colossi of Memnon
🌊 Sail for Kom Ombo
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 10: April 11
Kom Ombo & Aswan
🏛️ Kom Ombo Temple
🌊 Sail to Aswan
💧 Aswan High Dam
🏛️ Philae Temple
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 11: April 12
Abu Simbel (Optional) & Cairo
🛫 Optional morning flight to Abu Simbel
🏛️ Guided temple tour
🛫 Afternoon flight to Cairo
🚐 Hotel transfer
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 12: April 13
Departure
🚐 Transfer to Cairo International Airport
✈️ Departure flight
🌍 End of services
The Full 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Wednesday)
Arrival in Cairo
✈️ Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
🚐 Private transfer to Hilton Heliopolis Hotel
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 2 (Thursday)
Cairo → Luxor & Nile Cruise
🛫 Morning flight to Luxor
🚢 Board Nile Cruise for 4 nights (Luxor → Aswan)
🌊 Begin sailing along the Nile
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 3 (Friday)
On Cruise
🚢 Leisurely sailing along the Nile
🏛️ Optional temple visits depending on cruise schedule
🌊 Relaxation on board
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 4 (Saturday)
On Cruise
🚢 Continue Nile journey
🏛️ Explore temples and ancient sites en route
🌅 Sunset views from the deck
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 5 (Sunday)
On Cruise
🚢 Final day of Nile sailing towards Aswan
🏛️ Visit iconic temples along the riverbanks
🌊 Enjoy onboard luxury amenities
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Day 6 (Monday)
Abu Simbel & Cairo
🛫 Morning flight to Abu Simbel
🏛️ Guided tour of Abu Simbel Temples
🛫 Afternoon flight back to Cairo
🚐 Transfer to Cairo Marriott Hotel
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 7 (Tuesday)
Giza & Egyptian Museum
🗿 Giza Pyramids
🦁 The Sphinx & Valley Temple
🏺 Egyptian Museum
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 8 (Wednesday)
Cairo City & Departure
🏰 Salah El Din Citadel
🕌 Alabaster Mosque
🛍️ Khan El Khalili Bazaar
🚐 Transfer to Cairo International Airport
✈️ Departure flight
🌍 End of services
The Full 14-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Cairo
✈️ Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
🚐 Private transfer to hotel
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 2
Cairo – Coptic & Historic Sites
🏛️ Old Cairo exploration
🏺 Coptic Museum
⛪ Hanging Church (El Moallaqa)
✝️ Church of St. Sergius
✝️ Church of St. Mary in Maadi
✝️ Church of St. Mary in Zeitun
✝️ St. Mark’s Church in Maadi
🏰 St. Sema’an El Dabbagh Monastery (El Moqatam)
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 3
Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
🏜️ Giza Pyramids
🦁 The Sphinx & Valley Temple
🏺 Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 4
Wadi El Natroun & Alexandria
🍽️ Breakfast at hotel
⛪ Wadi El Natroun Monastery
🏛️ Kom El Shokafa Catacombs
🏺 Alexandria National Museum
🏰 Quitbay Fort (exterior view)
🚐 Return to Cairo
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
Day 5
Cairo → El Minia
🚗 Drive via Bahnassa & Beni Mazar
🏛️ Visit Hermopolis
🏞️ Continue to Samalout – Gabal El Tair (Bir Samalut), famous for birdlife
🏨 Overnight in El Minia
Day 6
El Minia – Ancient Sites
🏛️ El Ashmonein (Pharaonic temples, 2nd Dynasty pillars)
⚱️ Tuna El‑Gabal (Greek tombs & necropolis)
🚐 Return to hotel
🏨 Overnight in El Minia
Day 7
El Minia → Assiut → Luxor
🚗 Morning drive to Assiut
⛪ El Muharraq Monastery (Holy Family site, 6‑month stay)
🚗 Continue driving to Luxor
🏨 Overnight in Luxor
Day 8
Luxor → Cairo
🌞 Easy morning in Luxor
🛫 Afternoon flight to Cairo
🏨 Overnight in Cairo
day 9
Departure
🚐 Transfer to Cairo International Airport
✈️ Departure flight
🌍 End of services