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15 Days Holy Family Route in Egypt Tour Package
About 15 Days Holy Family Route in Egypt Tour Package
Follow the sacred footsteps of the Holy Family while uncovering Egypt’s ancient wonders on this unforgettable 15-day journey with Egy Vacations. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza to the spiritual sites of Wadi El Natrun, Sakha, and Samanoud, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, faith, and culture. Travel from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan aboard a luxury Nile cruise, visit iconic monasteries and biblical landmarks, and explore legendary temples like Karnak and Abu Simbel. Designed for spiritual seekers and history lovers alike, this experience promises deep connection, comfort, and discovery in every step across the timeless land of Egypt.
Day by day
01 Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs – Arrive in Cairo
Your unforgettable journey begins the moment you touch down in Cairo! A friendly Egy Vacations representative will greet you at Cairo International Airport, holding a sign with your name. After customs and baggage claim, you’ll be escorted in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
Our tour manager will help with check-in and provide a full briefing of your travel itinerary, confirming all pickup times for your tours. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and relax — the adventure starts tomorrow!
Meals: None
Overnight Cairo
02 Day 2: The Giza Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, prepare to explore one of the ancient world’s most extraordinary wonders—the Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the grandeur of the Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos pyramids, then encounter the legendary Great Sphinx and explore the historic Valley Temple, each site offering a fascinating glimpse into Egypt’s rich and timeless civilization.
Following this unforgettable experience, continue your journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest and most advanced museum dedicated to ancient Egypt. Explore its stunning galleries filled with thousands of artifacts spanning the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
The highlight of your visit is the Tutankhamun Exhibition, where the young pharaoh’s complete collection of treasures—including golden jewelry, chariots, ceremonial objects, and personal items—is displayed together for the first time. Your guide will bring the stories of these remarkable artifacts to life, revealing the wealth, artistry, and daily life of ancient Egyptian kings and queens.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Cairo
03 Day 3: Sacred Stops in Babastis & Belbeis
Today begins with a visit to Tel Basta (ancient Babastis), where it’s believed Jesus brought forth a spring. Then continue to Belbeis, the modern site of Philippos, where the Holy Family rested under a tree — now enshrined near Saint George Church.
Lunch will be served at a local Egyptian restaurant before returning to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Cairo
04 Day 4: Sacred Sites in Sakha & Samanoud
After breakfast, travel 140 km north to Sakha, where you'll visit the Virgin Mary Church and the sacred stone believed to hold the footprint of Christ.
Continue to Samanoud, where the Holy Family crossed the Nile and were warmly received by locals. Visit the Church of Saint Abanoub and its holy well. On the way back to Cairo, enjoy lunch in Tanta.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Cairo
05 Day 5: Monasteries of Wadi El Natrun
Wadi El Natrun is one of the holiest places in Egypt. After breakfast, venture into this tranquil desert valley, once a refuge for the Holy Family. Visit its four historic monasteries — symbols of Egyptian Christian heritage and monastic life.
After a peaceful spiritual experience, return to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Cairo
06 Day 6: Christian Cairo — Old Churches & Hidden Gems
Visit some of Cairo’s most treasured Christian landmarks: the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, St. George Church, and the ancient Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo.
You’ll also explore Mostorod, a lesser-known site where the Holy Family reportedly bathed the baby Jesus in the Holy Well.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Cairo
07 Day 7: Journey South to El Minya
Follow the Nile like the Holy Family once did. After breakfast, leave Cairo behind and travel to El Minya, located in the heart of Upper Egypt. Check into the Nefertiti Hotel and unwind as your sacred journey continues tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight El Minya
08 Day 8: White Monastery & Al Qusiya to Luxor
Visit the White Monastery in Sohag, once home to over 2,000 monks, followed by the Monastery of the Holy Virgin in Al Qusiya, where the Holy Family stayed for over six months.
Continue to Qena to explore Dendera Temple, home of the goddess Hathor, then arrive in Luxor and check into the elegant Sonesta St. George Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Luxor
09 Day 9: Nile Cruise Begins – East Bank of Luxor
After breakfast, board your deluxe Nile cruise. Begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank, visiting the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples, with their towering columns and ancient inscriptions.
Return to the ship for a delicious dinner and spend the night aboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
10 Day 10: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple
Cross to Luxor’s West Bank after breakfast to explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in treasure-filled tombs. Visit Hatshepsut’s Temple, an architectural wonder, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Cruise on toward Edfu as you enjoy afternoon tea on deck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
11 Day 11: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. After lunch on board, sail to Kom Ombo to visit its dual temple honoring both Sobek (crocodile god) and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Continue to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
12 Day 12: Highlights of Aswan
Discover the wonders of Aswan, including the modern High Dam, the mysterious Unfinished Obelisk, and the breathtaking Philae Temple — dedicated to Isis.
Enjoy your final night on the cruise with dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
13 Day 13: Optional Abu Simbel Tour & Train to Cairo
Disembark after breakfast. You may choose an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, carved from rock during Ramses II’s reign.
Later, transfer to the train station and board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo, including dinner and a private cabin.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight on Sleeper Train
14 Day 14: Leisure Day in Cairo – Optional Excursion
Arrive in Cairo and check in to the luxurious Mena House Hotel, just steps away from the Pyramids. Enjoy a relaxed day, or join an optional visit to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight on Cruise
15 Day 15: Farewell, Egypt
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home. Take with you a heart full of memories — from the sacred trail of the Holy Family to the grandeur of Ancient Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
What's in the price, and what isn't
Included
- Meet and Assist service at the Airport.
- All Transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Minya with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Luxor with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5* Cruise on full board.
- Accommodation for 1 night on sleeper train
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during the visits.
- Bottled water during the visits.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- Any Optional tours.
- All personal Expenses.
- Tipping (Recommend).
Asked and answered
How much will it cost to tour Egypt?
The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures.
Is it safe to tour Egypt now?
Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.
How many days do you need to tour Egypt?
For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.
Which month is best to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.
Is Egypt safe for female tourists?
Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.
Is Egypt cheap or expensive?
Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.
Why book with us
Licensed, local, andone WhatsApp away.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Our own guides
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
Private by default
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
One itemised price
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
Nothing to pay to enquire
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
24/7 while you travel
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Real travellers
5.0 on TripAdvisor,4.9 on Google.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
What a great team!
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Had a great time
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
It was the best choice ever
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
How to book
Four steps, andno online checkout anywhere.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
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Tell us your dates
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
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Get an itinerary and quote
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
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Confirm when it's right
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
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Travel with support
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Good to know
Travel tips from the peoplewho run the trips.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
When to go
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Daytime20–28 °C
CrowdsPeak Nov–Feb
PricesHighest Dec–Jan
- March and April keep the weather and lose the crowds — the best value window.
- June to August is much cheaper, but afternoons pass 42 °C and excursions run at dawn.
- Christmas and New Year need a 50% deposit, because the cruisers ask us for one too.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Visas and entry
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
VisaOn arrival
CostUS$25
Valid30 days
- Your passport needs six months’ validity from the day you land.
- The e-Visa is worth doing if you land late — it saves the queue at the bank window.
- We meet you before passport control and handle the paperwork with you.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Money and tipping
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
CardsHotels & cruisers
CashMarkets & tips
QuotesUS dollars
- Tipping is customary, never obligatory, and never inside your price.
- As a guide: $8–10 a day for your guide, $5 for your driver.
- Small notes are worth more than large ones — change is scarce everywhere.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
What to pack
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
DaysLight cotton
EveningsOne warm layer
SitesClosed shoes
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques — a scarf does the job for both.
- A hat and high-factor sun cream matter more than anything else on this list.
- Deck evenings on the Nile get genuinely cool from December to February.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Getting around
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Cairo → Luxor1 hour, by air
Luxor → Aswan3–4 nights
TransfersAll included
- Every transfer, domestic flight and entrance fee sits inside your quote.
- A private car and driver waits for you — no taxis, no haggling, no surprises.
- The sleeper train exists and we will book it, but it is slower and not cheaper.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.