10 Day Private Luxor Tour from Cairo Airport

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo – Airport Meet & Assist and Hotel Transfer
1 stop
1
Cairo Governorate
Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by a NASCOTOURS representative.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
3 stops
2
Giza Plateau
Explore the famous plateau, home to the Pyramids and Sphinx, and discover one of the remaining wonders of the ancient world.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Egypt Papyrus Institute
Watch a demonstration of how papyrus is made from reeds using an ancient Egyptian technique.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the museum's collections, which take you on a chronological journey through Egyptian history, from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Holy Family Journey – Tel Basta and Belbeis
4 stops
5
Visit the Holy Well, traditionally associated with the Holy Family and the spring of water that Jesus is believed to have caused to gush forth.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Visit the town where the Holy Family is traditionally believed to have rested.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
The Tree of Virgin Mary
See the tree traditionally associated with the Holy Family's rest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Visit the historic church.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sakha & Samanoud – Holy Family Route
2 stops
9
Visit the church and see the footprint traditionally associated with Jesus Christ.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Visit Saint Abanoub Church and the Holy Well traditionally associated with the Holy Family's visit and drinking water.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Wadi El Natrun – Monasteries
3 stops
11
Wadi El Natrun
Visit the oldest of the four surviving monasteries and explore its historic religious heritage Wadi El Natrun – Deir al-Baramus.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
The Monastery of the Great Saint Anba Bishoy
Visit the monastery where the body of Saint Bishoy is preserved.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Wadi El Natrun
Explore this important center of Christian monasticism Wadi El Natrun – Abu Makar Monastery .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Old Cairo, Mostorod & Matariya
3 stops
14
The Hanging Church
Explore the historic Christian landmarks traditionally associated with the Holy Family's journey through Old Cairo.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Visit the church traditionally associated with the Holy Family's stay in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Visit the Holy Well and the tree traditionally associated with the Holy Family's rest.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Maadi & Minya – Holy Family Route
3 stops
17
Maadi
Visit Church of the Holy Virgin Mary where the Holy Family is traditionally believed to have boarded a boat to travel south along the Nile. See the book associated with the tradition of their passage.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Follow the traditional route of the Holy Family toward Upper Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Visit the beautiful church hewn into the cliff beside the Nile, traditionally associated with the Holy Family.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Sohag, Assiut, Qena & Luxor
3 stops
20
Visit the monastery built around 400 AD by Saint Shenouda, see its basilica church, ancient columns, and beautiful paintings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
Visit the Monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary, traditionally associated with the Holy Family's stay of more than six months. Explore the cave where they are believed to have stayed.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
Dendera Temple Complex
Stop at the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and joy.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Luxor – Valley of the Kings & Temples
4 stops
23
Valley of the Kings
Explore the elaborate royal tombs of the pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
24
Hathor Chapel In Hatshepsut Temple
Visit the impressive mortuary temple built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
25
Temple of Karnak
Explore the magnificent temple complex with its grand halls, columns, and ancient monuments.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Luxor Temple
Admire the impressive ancient temple and its historic architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Departure from Luxor
1 stop
27
Transfer to the airport for your flight to your final destination.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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