Overview
Embark on a profound spiritual pilgrimage with Mariano Travel’s exclusive 10-day private Holy Family tour in Egypt. This meticulously crafted itinerary retraces the sacred, biblical path taken by the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and St. Joseph as they sought refuge from King Herod. Your journey begins where they crossed into Egypt, taking you through the Nile Delta to witness the miraculous holy wells of Bubastis and the sacred footprint preserved at Sakha.
As you travel in ultimate private comfort, you will explore the historic “Al-Mahamma” in Mostorod, where the Virgin Mary bathed the Christ child, and wander through the serene desert valleys of Wadi El Natrun, the birthplace of early Christian monasticism. Led by your dedicated Mariano Travel expert guide, you will descend into the ancient 4th-century crypt of Abu Serga in Old Cairo—the very cave where the Holy Family found shelter for three months—and stand along the banks of the Nile in Maadi, where they boarded a traditional sailboat to journey south.
This historic route ventures deep into Upper Egypt, leading you up the dramatic cliffs of Jabal Al-Tair (Mount of the Birds) to explore the magnificent church carved entirely into the mountain rock. Your spiritual journey culminates at the legendary Al-Muharraq Monastery in Asyut, revered as a second Bethlehem, where the Holy Family found peace and resided for over six months. By seamlessly blending these deeply moving holy sites with iconic wonders like the Giza Pyramids, Mariano Travel offers a transformative, highly immersive pilgrimage designed for travelers seeking a lifetime of spiritual discovery.
Highlights
- The Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- The Nile Delta Heritag
- Wadi El Natrun Monasteries
- Old Cairo Sacred Step inside the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, built over the holy crypt.
- Maadi Virgin Mary Church
- Upper Egypt Pilgrimage