After the Pope Francis’s recognition of the Holy Family’s trip in Egypt as an official Christian pilgrimage
with the visit of the Holy Family to Egypt. Copts relate that the blessing of Christianity on their country goes back to the days when Jesus was a young boy. The holy family, consisting of the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph traveled to Egypt and lived there for some time. Numerous traditions exist about the exact locations that the holy family visited and many take annual pilgrimages following this route
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Dress code is smart casual
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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A minimum of XX people ( 2 person ) per booking is required
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A maximum of XX people per booking ( 15 person )
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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After the Pope Francis’s recognition of the Holy Family’s trip in Egypt as an official Christian pilgrimage
with the visit of the Holy Family to Egypt. Copts relate that the blessing of Christianity on their country goes back to the days when Jesus was a young boy. The holy family, consisting of the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph traveled to Egypt and lived there for some time. Numerous traditions exist about the exact locations that the holy family visited and many take annual pilgrimages following this route
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
The Holy Family’s trip Cairo Churches
This year after the Pope Francis’s recognition of the Holy Family’s trip in Egypt as an official Christian pilgrimage
Cairo Churches
Pick up from your hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to visit Cairo churches, start by the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, then continue to see the Church of St. George as well as the Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo
which the Holy Family passed to Mostorod
The Holy Family left the desert behind them and made their way southwards, crossing the Nile to its eastern bank, and heading for Matariyah and Ain Shams.
Both these adjacent districts are outlying suburbs of present day Cairo, on...
