Overview
Embark on a 15-day Holy Family Tour in Egypt with Voyage on the Spot, tracing the sacred path of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Visit Cairo’s pyramids, ancient churches, and enjoy a luxurious Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Trip Highlights
- ✔ Follow the Holy Family’s footsteps across Egypt’s sacred sites
- ✔ Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- ✔ Visit Tel Basta, Belbis, Sakha, Samanoud & Wadi Natroun
- ✔ Discover ancient Coptic churches in Cairo & Minya
- ✔ 5-Day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with guided temple tours
- ✔ Private transfers, expert guides, and comfortable accommodations
Itinerary
Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, a Voyage on the Spot representative will greet you, assist with arrival procedures, and escort you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your tour manager will review your itinerary and confirm pickup times for upcoming tours.
Enjoy a welcome drink and relax before your spiritual adventure begins.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Giza’s Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures.
Travel to Tel Basta, where a spring miraculously appeared for the Holy Family, then proceed to Belbis, where they rested under a tree.
Visit Sakha, where Jesus’ footprint is preserved, then head to Samanoud, believed to be a resting place for the Holy Family.
Explore Wadi Natroun, home to ancient Coptic monasteries built where the Holy Family passed through.
Discover Cairo’s Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church (Abu Serga), and other significant Coptic sites.
Drive to Minya, visiting key Holy Family sites before an overnight stay.
Stop at Dendera Temple before continuing to Luxor, where you’ll board your Nile cruise.
Explore Karnak & Luxor Temples, then sail to Edfu.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Discover Horus Temple in Edfu and the unique Kom Ombo Temple.
See the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk.
Disembark and take an overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Free day for optional tours (e.g., Alexandria, St. Catherine’s Monastery).
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home, marking the end of your spiritual journey.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Minya including bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor including bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board.
- Accommodation for 1 night on sleeper train for on half board basis.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours).
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Magic life Tours group.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Coptic sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Holy Family route as per the itinerary above.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Meals as mention in the above itinerary.
- Lunch during tours at good quality local restaurants.
- A Bottle of water during your trip.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal spendings.
- Tipping.
FAQs
Yes, the tour is family-friendly, though some walking is involved.
Yes, as per the itinerary (breakfast in hotels, full board on the cruise).
Private air-conditioned vehicles, a 5-star Nile cruise, and a sleeper train.
Yes, all site entrance fees are covered.
Yes, Voyage on the Spot offers optional add-ons (e.g., Abu Simbel, Alexandria).