The trips were extremely well organised and our guide, Marco was absolutely excellent. He was very knowledgeable but entertaining at the same time. He took care of our excursions with professionalism and care but was humorous as well which made everything so much more enjoyable.
Cairo, El Fayoum, Wadi El-Natrun & St Catherine's Monastery
ITINERARY - 8 DAYS
Day 1
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in and overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by an Egyptologist tour guide to explore Cairo by visiting the Great Pyramids Of Giza and The Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Then continue your tour to the Egyptian Museum where you can see the treasures of Tutankhamen which were buried in his tomb for over 3000 years. Return to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 3
After breakfast, visit Old Cairo and visit the hanging church, Saints Sergius snd St. Barbara Churches, the Coptic Museum which contains the world's largest collection of Coptic artifacts and artwork.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 4
After breakfast, transfer to El Fayoum to visit Deir El-Azaba (modern monastery when you visit it you will hear incredible stories about Jesus' miracles). Lunch, then proceed to Deir El-Malak Ghobrial (Monastery of Archangel Gabriel). Return to Cairo.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 5
After breakfast, transfer to Wadi EL- Natrun to visit Dier Anba bishoi (St Bishoi), a very important monastery. Visit St Bishou monastery which contains beautiful churches. At the end of the day you will visit the Monastery of Saint Mina.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 6
After breakfast, transfer to St Catherine's monastery (the oldest working Christian monastery in the world), enjoy the priceless works of art, Western oil paintings, fine sacerdotal, illuminated manuscripts, early icons.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 7
Day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 8
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.
Programme includes:
- Meet & assist upon arrival/departure
- Egyptologist tour Guide during tours
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- 7 nights at hotel in Cairo on B&B basis
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned as per of our programme
- All taxes and service charges
Programme excludes:
- International airfare
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Any tours or service not mentioned in the programme
- Gratuities
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