Footsteps Of Jesus In Egypt 08 Days 07 Nights

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08 Days 07 Nights

Discover the sacred sites and experience the historical paths where Jesus once walked. Connect with your faith in a profound way as you explore the land of miracles and mysteries. Join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage that will enrich your spirit and create lasting memories.

Day 1

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, greeted by our representative who will assist the group through immigration and customs formalities.
Guided tour to visit the pyramids and the Sphinx.
Transfer to your hotel in Cairo to check in.
Evening Optional Dinner Cruise to enjoy sailing in the Nile River, tanowra show, folklore show, belly dancing and open buffet dinner.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

08:00 am Guided tour to visit the Egyptian Museum A Tahrir to visit the golden collection of king Tut Ankh Amoun and the treasure of king Pseusennes.
Continue your tour to visit the church of Virgin Mary in Maadi. at Maadi, the holy family boarded a sailing-boat which carried them up the Nile towards southern Egypt.
Then visit the Hanging Church and St. Sergius church (4th Century), and cave where the Holy Family were saying for more than 3 months, then continue your tour to the Church of St. George and the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, which the Holy Family passed by.
Lunch during the day tour.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

07:00 am Guided tour to visit to visit Wadi Natrun Monasteries (1 hour and 30 minutes driving from Cairo), and dates back to the 4th century and was one of the points where the Holy family take a rest during their journey.
The first stop will be Deir El Baramus which is surrounded by high walls to protect the monks against desert raids by Berbers and the Bedouins in the ancient times.
Continue your tour to visit the Monastery of Saint Bishoy to visit the unique frescoes which dates back to the medieval times, then visit the amazing Syrian Monastery.
Lunch during the day tour.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4

08:00 am escorted to visit Mostorad Church, also called Al Mahamaah which means the bathing place, because Virgin Mary bathed in the child Jesus and washed his clothes
Continue your tour to visit Al Matariya which is called the ancient Heliopolis area to see the sacred tree of Virgin Mary which the holy family has rested in its shade. As well as, the child Jesus caused water to flow from a spring from which he drank to arouse this tree.
Then transfer to El Zeitoun Church Where was a mass Marian apparition that was reported to have occurred in the Zeitoun district of Cairo, over a period of 2–3 years beginning on 2 April 1968.
Lunch during the day time.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 5

06:00 am After the breakfast escort to Tel Basta (2 hours driving) to visit the great ancient Egyptian city and it’s collapsed temple of goddess Bastet, because the people of these area didn’t welcome the Holy family, then visit a spring of water flow of by Jesus Christ where the Holy family drink the water and washed their clothes.
Continue your tour to a small village called Meniet Samanoud (1 hour and 15 minutes driving), where its people greeted the Holy Family and Jesus Christ blessed them, and you will visit a trough and the Virgin Mary used it for kneading the bread
Then visit small village called Sakha and the ancient name is (pekha Issous) which means the foot of Jesus Christ. The name originally from the footprint which is found on a rock for Jesus and we will visit it in the church of Virgin Mary in the same place.
Lunch during the day time.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 6

Early morning 6:00 am check out from the hotel, then transfer to El Minia (4 hours Driving) to visit the monastery of Virgin Mary which is called Jabal Al Tair which means the birds mountain
Then will Visit the cave where the holy family rested inside. It is situated now inside the Ancient Church there.
then check in the hotel.
Lunch during the day tour.
Enjoy the amazing and the unique panoramic view of the beautiful villages and the Nile River from the hotel which is built on a high mountain.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in El Minia.

Day 7

Early morning after the breakfast check out from the hotel.
Start your tour to visit to the necropolis of Tuna El Gabal. This place includes many significant elements, like the crypts of baboons and Ibis that represent the god Thoth, the tomb of Isadora, the tomb of the priest Pet-Osiers, the ancient water wheel and the boundary stele of the city of the Aton.
Continue your visit to Al-Ashmunien, you will enjoy visiting the open museum with the two colossal baboon statues and the ruins of the basilica church with its Rose granite columns.
Optional Bani Hassan, includes some of the most impressive tombs of the Middle Kingdom. Its rich and well-preserved tombs (2345–2181 BC)
Then drive to Assiut to visit Al Muharraq monastery, the most sacred place in Egypt, because the holy family stayed 6 months and 10 days in this site and in same place received the divine message to return back to Palestine.
After Herod died, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead. (Matt. 2:19-20).
Lunch during the day tour.
check in the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Assiut.

Day 8

After the breakfast Check-out from the hotel then drive to the south to visit Virgin Mary Monastery in Doronka According to traditions, the Holy Family started their journey back to Palestine from an ancient date to 2500 BC. It is believed to be the last destinations visited by the Holy Family on their journey through Egypt. The monastery was built around the cave in which they stayed. Within the monastery, the cave Chapel of Virgin Mary is said to date from the first century.
Optional tour to visit the Red Monastery and the white Monastery in Suhag (02 Hours driving to the south of Assiut)
Lunch during the day time.
Drive back to Cairo.
Then transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. (Must to be Evening flight)

Rates are correct at the time of sending, but in case of any increase imposed by the Government on any services included in the program (Hotels, Transportation and the exchange rate of the Euro); we will have the right to increase its rates accordingly.

Rates include:

05 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Half Board basis (Standard room).
01-night accommodation in El-Minya on Half Board basis (Standard room).
01-night accommodation in Assiut on Half Board basis (Standard room).
Meet and assist at the airport.
The guarantee letter for the airlines and the immigration section. (For the Indian)
All the transfers according to the itinerary.
Professional tour guide.
2 Small bottles of water during the full day tour.
07 Lunch during the full day tour.
The entrance tickets to the sightseeing which mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping

Rates exclude:

Entry visa of Egypt (25 USD per person)
The optional tour.
The flight tickets.
Whispers at Egypt Museum US$ 2 P.P (obligatory starting from 5 Pax), to be paid directly to your guide on the spot.
The extra tickets to visit inside of Giza pyramids.

Notes:

Rates are correct at the time of sending, but in case of any increase imposed by the Government on any services included in the program; we will have the right to increase its rates accordingly.
Sightseeing in Cairo is based on private basis and on joining basis during the Nile cruise.
The Nile Cruise program can be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances.
Check-in and check-out times are per international regulations.
These rates are valid only for Indian clients who have Indian, Sri Lankan passports.
We are able to handle all complaints of the Tour Operator’s clients only if advised during guest stay. No complains will be handled after clients’ final departure.

Above is only an offer, need your acceptance to proceed with the reservation, subject to availability.