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This Egypt Trip to Egypt's Famous Historical sites and Christian Heritage places present here a list of tours designed to highlight the Lands of the pharaohs , escorted by qualified Tour guide who understand your faith and will bring to life the people, places and stories that transformed the world forever.
Day
1: Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! You will be met and
assisted on arrival at Cairo Airport by egyptraveluxe
representative who will help you through the immigration formalities and after
you will be transferred to your hotel in
Giza. After your check in, there will be a brief orientation
meeting` .The rest of the day is free to relax and begin exploring this
fascinating city. dinner at hotel. Overnight in
Cairo.
Day
02
After breakfast, the day begins with a
visit to some of the oldest structures on Earth at the Sakkara
complex, where Egyptians first began building pyramids . one of the most
extensive archaeological sites in Egypt. The first of the pyramids was the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, Then visit
Memphis the oldest capital of Egypt where Moses confronted the Pharaoh, Memphis
was founded around 3,100 BC. It was the legendary city of Menes, the King who
united Upper and Lower Egypt. From a Biblical perspective, Memphis was the
place where Abraham lied to Pharaoh about his wife Sarah being his sister.
Further, it is believed to be the location where Joseph served as second in
command. While in Memphis we view a very
large and well preserved statue of Ramses II. Then continue to the Great Pyramids at Giza, including Cheops Pyramid,
which is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world 'It is amazing to think
that these Pyramids were well known to Jacob, Moses and Aaron at the time of
the Exodus and were probably seen by Jesus himself Here you will also see the
famous Great Sphinx, a large statue of a
lion with a human head, You will have lunch during the tour`
Day
3: Sakha / Alexandria
breakfast in your hotel . Today we will visit the quarter of Maadi to
see the Church of the Holly Virgin Mary. Where
the Holy Family sought refuge from persecution. On 12th March 1976, a Holy
Bible was found floating in the Nile at Maadi miraculously undamaged, it was
open at the chapter Isaiah 19:25 containing the phrase: `Blessed be Egypt my
people?. Drive to Zeitoun, visit St.Mary?s
Church where she appeared on April 1968.Leave to Matarya
visit St. Mary's tree for the Family
is believed to have rested in its shade. Here, too, the Infant Jesus caused
water to flow from a spring, from which He drank and blessed, and in which the
Virgin washed His clothes. She poured the washing water on to the ground, and
from that spot, the fragrant balsam plant blossomed.
Proceed to Mostorod
(which came to be called, in those days, 'Al
Mahamma') it means 'the Bathing Place',
a name given to the town because the Virgin Mary bathed the Christ Child and
washed his clothes. It is worthy of note that, eventually, on their way back to
Palestine, the Holy Family stopped once more at Mostorod and, this time, caused
a spring to gush from the earth which still flows forth to the present day.
After that drive to Sakha the Coptic name of the town, 'Pekha-Issous',
(vernacularized to Lysous) means,? the foot of
Jesus'; for the Holy Child's foot-print was marked, here, in bas-relief
on a rock. The rock was preserved, but hidden for centuries for fear of
robbery, and only unearthed again 13 years ago. Proceed to Alexandria and overnight
Day
4: Alexandria / King Mariut
.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C., and was the capital of
Graeco-Roman Egypt.
Today
we will visit Saint Mark's Cathedral as it is the historical
seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church since 60
AD, after we will visit St. Mina Monastery in
Mariut an Egyptian young man who came from a large family, with rulers'
status. He left the army to live in the desert and be filled with the blessings
of the heavens. He then publicly declared his faith in Christ and was martyred
for Christ's beloved name, after suffering great tribulations. drive back to
Alexandria
first stop in this
historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa,
a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman
art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the
tomb and Caracalla Hall.
Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite
column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and
brought food to its starving people. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site
your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater,
possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the
remains of a Roman street and homes
After lunch
(included) you will visit the famous
Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout
Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A
copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one
of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several
exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique
books .
Back to Hotel. Overnight in Alexandria.
Day
5: Alexandria / Wadi El Natrun / Cairo
After breakfast, leave Alexandria
experience completely different scenery today as you travel back to Cairo on
the desert road. We stop in Wadi el Natrun,
situated in a valley dotted with oases. Visit some of the four quietly
inhabited monasteries of the Coptic Monasteries of this area and learn about
Coptic faith. to the North of wadi el
Natrun, visit the Monastery of el Baramous,
then to the South of Wadi el Natrun Monastery St.
Maccare and Middle of Wadi el Natrun the Monasteries
of Anba Bishoy and el Soryane. Drive back to Cairo. Arrive to Cairo, .
Check-in to our hotel. Overnight in Cairo
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Day
6:
After breakfast, you will drive
through modern Cairo and visit the Egyptian museum, known for its Pharonic
antiquities `we visit the Egyptian Museum for a teaching on the wonders that
are in this massive place that prove the Bible to be true via hieroglyphics.
The actual name of Pharaoh of the Exodus is not recorded in the Bible but it
may actually be possible to see the man (mummy) that Moses spoke to during the
time of the Exodus. we will uncover the mysteries of this museum - especially
how it identifies the accuracy of the Bible once comparing it to the Egyptian
writings in the museum. Visit Coptic Cairo and
see the Hanging Church, which was built in
the 4th century, and St` Sergius church, where it is believed that the
Holy Family stayed for two weeks after their flight to Egypt`
Day
7:
Traveling
towards Suez Canal . Many believe that this city was the Biblical city from which the Exodus
began. Cross the Suez Canal and proceed to visit Moses
Springs, from here on to Wadi Feiran.
Steeped in biblical mystery, it was here, that Moses struck a rock with his
staff, bringing forth a spring so his people could drink. It is said that a
journey through Feiran is to pass through an entire chapter of the Old
Testament (Exodus 17). Visit the Seven Girls? Monastery. We learn of the
terrain and the history of this region en-route as we stop at Marah (Springs of
Moses), the Wilderness of Sin, and further to the south, the Oasis of Feiran.
For those who
are able, we climb a small hill to the
ruins of an ancient chapel that overlooks the palm tree valley where Israel
battled with the people of Amalek. One may have his picture taken with arms
raised in remembrance of God's victory as Moses' arms were held high by Aaron
and Hur. Arriving in the late afternoon
to the hotel at Mt. Sinai (Mt. Horeb).Continue St. Catherine for Overnight.
check in at our hotel` We will need to rest up for the next day s early morning
hike up Mt` Sinai` Dinner and overnight at St`
Catherine`
Day 8 Catherine / Ein Sokhna
. Depart the hotel about 2AM and climb to the Moses Mountain to watch the sunrise.
You may choose to ride a camel part way, stopping at one of
the stations to take in the scenery
along the climb to the summit (750 steps) for a sun
rise to remember. At the summit of Mt.
Sinai there is a small chapel to the
Holy Trinity. This chapel was rebuilt in 1934 on the ruins of a 4th-5th century
church. The interior
of the chapel is decorated with
frescoes from the life of Moses. Breathtaking views
of the Sinai wilderness lay before us and you may worship and read from
the book of Genesis to remember this place where Moses met the Lord and where
he received the Ten Commandments
Day 9:
breakfast at hotel in Cairo ,visit old Islamic Cairo` We will visit the Citadel, where Egypt was ruled from the 12th
to the 19th centuries, and see the Muhammad Ali
mosque` at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill
overlooking Cairo and is the most important mosque in the city. Still used as a
place of worship today by the Muslims of Cairo, the architectural masterpiece
opens its doors to visitors of all faiths. The lower part of the Mosque is clad
inside and out with Alabaster, while the top part is constructed from the
limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque your
guide will introduce you to the basics of the beliefs of Islam, including a
translation of the most common prayers. Continue to
the Mosque and Madrassa (school) of Sultan Hassan. Built between 1356
and 1363, and is believed to be one of the finest examples of Mamluk
architecture in Cairo. The mosque is also considered one of the largest, not
only in Cairo but in the whole Islamic world, measuring some 492 feet (150
meters) long and 118 feet (36 meters) high. The highest minaret is 223 feet (68
meters) tall. Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar,
your guide will give you an introduction to the famous markets which
claim to have inspired Christopher Columbus to discover the USA. Enjoy free
time to stroll through the maze of streets and try your luck bargaining with
the shop owners for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. at the end of the day You
will visit Cairo's three enduring ramparts: Bab
Al-Nasr (Gate of Victory), Bab Al-Futuh (Gate of Conquests) and Bab Al-Zuwayla,
as well as the Street of the Tentmakers - Cairo's only remaining
medieval covered market. See Al-Azhar Mosque, the
Mosque of Al Hakim, Beit as-Suhaymi (traditional family mansion) and the
remains of Beshtak Palace on a fascinating
walking tour through Islamic Cairo
Your Cairo Photography Walking Tour
ends at the Northern Gates to Islamic Cairo.
the Mosque of Al
Hakim, Beit as-Suhaymi (traditional family mansion) and
the remains of Beshtak Palace on a
fascinating walking tour through Islamic Cairo
Day
10:
Check out from hotel at morning then
transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to luxor.
Arrival to Luxor, meet & assist by egyptraveluxe
representative
Embarkation upon
arrival to Luxor
Visit the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
Overnight in Luxor
with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and
Light Show at Karnak (additional cost)
Day
11
Possibility of optional Hot Air
Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost)
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the
Colossi of Memnon)
sail to Esna and Edfu
Overnight in Edfu
Day
12
Breakfast on board
Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit of Kom Ombo Temple
Overnight in Aswan
(late night arrival)
Day
13
tour to Abu
Simbel
.
Afternoon
Felucca tour around Islands of Aswan
Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to
disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (additional optional
tour to the sound & light show
overnight in Cairo hotel)
)
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