Experience this kind of fascinating journey through Egypt’s history, culture, and religious legacy with a 6 Days Cairo & St. Catherine Monastery tour. It kind of mixes the country’s most famous archaeological locations with one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries, so the plan feels like a real mix of ancient civilization and spiritual discovery, not just sightseeing. You’ll start in Cairo, there you will see the amazing Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, well known for thousands of priceless ancient Egyptian treasures. After that, keep going through the city’s deep cultural roots with stops at historic landmarks, bustling markets, and the truly special religious sights across Old Cairo. It’s a lot but, in a good way, since each place connects back to the larger story. Then you’ll move over the dramatic scenery of the Sinai Peninsula to reach St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits right near the base of Mount Sinai. People often come here because of its long timeline, its sacred importance, and the priceless collection of manuscripts and icons. The monastery has hosted pilgrims and visitors for centuries, like a quiet spiritual shelter. And surrounded by those wild mountain views, it gives a rare glance at Egypt’s religious and cultural heritage from a slower, more grounded angle. This 6-day tour is made for travelers who want history, culture, and experiences that feel meaningful. With guided sightseeing that’s handled properly, comfortable stays, and smooth travel logistics, it becomes a strong, easy introduction to two of Egypt’s most extraordinary destinations.
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Welcome to Cairo,Egypt (Around The Clock)Your tour managerwill be waiting you with sign of Egypt Tours Excursions, meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour managerwill assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerarywith you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.Welcome Drink and Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateauto visit one of the seven wondersof the ancient world, the Great Pyramidsof Cheops, Chephrenand Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, and Valley templefacing the great statue. Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures roomfor the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairoto visit the Hanging Churchand Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Cairo’sbazaar.. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
( Mostorod-Matareya-Zeitoun-Old Cairo and EL Maadi )
After breakfast, start your tour visiting.Mostorodchurch,whereJesus caused a water springto flow, proceed to Matareya churchwhere the holy motherwhished the clothes of her son. From the water . God caused a fragrantplant to grow.
Balsam. And then we will visit Virgin Mary’s TREE .
After that we will move to visit also St,Mary’s churchin Zeitoun where the Virgin Mary appeared.
It was on April 1968,continue to the Old Cairowhere the holy familystayed in a cave for some time. The cavebecame a part of St.Sergius church
Lunch will be also during your tour at local restaurant, Drive to Maddi to visit St,Mary’s monastery and church on Nile river it is an where open the Bible found floating, Moreover.
It is whereas the holy family started their trip to upper Egypt by boat.
We will have chance for felucca ridding on the Nile from some point they saild to upper Egypt.
Back to hotel and over night
Depart Cairo and drive to the Suez Canal. Take the tunnel under the Suez and arrive at the Sinai Peninsula. En route, visit Eyoun Moussa (Moses’ spring), Hamam Pharaoh, and Church of Wadi Feiran. Arrive to St. Catherine for dinner and overnight
Wake up at 3:30AM and climb the Mountain of Moses. According to tradition, it was on this mountain that Moses received the Ten Commandments. It lies south of St. Catherine’s Monastery and rises to a height of 7,497 feet. From the top, experience the spectacular sunrise as the dawn breaks over this land of penetrating beauty and mystery. This hike is only for people who are very fit and experienced in hiking, Descend for breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast enjoy your visit to the Monastery of St. Catherine, (see right) which sits at an altitude of 5,150 feet on the reputed site of the “Burning Bush.” Commissioned by Emperor Justinian, the monastery was built between the years 527 and 565. Following this you will have a guided tour inside the Monastery Museum.
A picnic lunch box will be served on the bus trip from St Catherine to Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
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