Overview
Egypt holds the oldest chapters of the biblical story — the land of the Exodus, the flight of the Holy Family, the desert fathers of early Christianity. Climb Mount Sinai at dawn and stand where Moses received the Law. Visit the ancient monasteries of the Sinai Peninsula. Sail the Nile and stand before the pyramids of Giza. Egypt is overwhelming in its scale and its antiquity — and deeply moving for the pilgrim who comes with open eyes.
Tour Highlights
- Mount Sinai — pre-dawn ascent to the summit at sunrise
- St. Catherine's Monastery — the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery
- Cairo — the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- The Egyptian Museum — the treasures of Tutankhamun
- Coptic Cairo — the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius
- Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- Abu Simbel — the great temples of Ramesses II
Itinerary
Itineraries are subject to minor adjustments based on local conditions and group needs. All core sites are guaranteed.
Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Evening orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2
Giza & Coptic Cairo
Morning at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Afternoon in Coptic Cairo — the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Day 3
Egyptian Museum & Departure to Sinai
Morning at the Egyptian Museum. Afternoon flight or drive to the Sinai Peninsula. Overnight near St. Catherine's.
Day 4
Mount Sinai
Pre-dawn ascent of Mount Sinai (2,285m) to reach the summit at sunrise. Morning visit to St. Catherine's Monastery — the burning bush, the ancient library, and the Chapel of the Transfiguration.
Day 5
Return to Cairo & Flight to Luxor
Return journey to Cairo. Afternoon flight to Luxor. Evening at leisure on the banks of the Nile.
Day 6
Luxor — East Bank
Morning at Karnak Temple — the greatest temple complex in the world. Afternoon at Luxor Temple. Evening sound and light show.
Day 7
Luxor — West Bank
Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Board the Nile cruise vessel.
Day 8
Nile Cruise — Edfu & Kom Ombo
Sail south on the Nile. Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Kom Ombo. Evenings on deck watching the Nile pass.
Day 9
Aswan
Arrive in Aswan. Visit the Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Nubian village. Optional felucca sail at sunset.
Day 10
Abu Simbel & Return
Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel — the great temples of Ramesses II. Return to Aswan. Afternoon flight to Cairo. Departures or optional extension.
Tour Details
Included
- All accommodation (4-star hotels and Nile cruise cabin)
- Daily breakfast and most meals on cruise
- Domestic flights within Egypt
- Expert guide throughout
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Lunches and some dinners
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional hot air balloon over Luxor
Next Departures
- January 2027
- March 2027
- October 2027
Exact dates confirmed upon inquiry. Custom departures available for groups of 12+.
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