The Citadel of Cairo glowing at dusk above the city

Faith & Biblical · Coptic Cairo & the Pyramids

Sacred Cairo

Cairo through the eyes of faith: the churches of Old Cairo, the Holy Family's resting places, the Cave Church — and the Pyramids, of course.

4 days · 3 nightsPrivate · Church & ministry groups
Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Route
Coptic Cairo · Mokattam · Maadi · Matareya · Giza
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Why this journey

Three nights, every essential sacred site in Cairo, and time for the Grand Egyptian Museum. The perfect short journey for church groups and first-time faith travellers.

Highlights

  • The Hanging Church and Abu Serga's crypt
  • The Cave Church of St. Simon the Tanner
  • Maadi's riverside church and the Virgin's Tree
  • The Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
Sunrise over the Pyramids of Giza seen from the edge of Cairo
The Great Sphinx of Giza in profile against the Pyramid of Khafre
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and the minarets of historic Cairo
Lantern-lit alley of Khan El-Khalili bazaar in Cairo

Itinerary

Day by day.

A suggested rhythm. We adjust every itinerary to your arrival times, pace and interests.

  1. Sunset through the arch of a Nile cruise shipDay 1
    Day 1

    Welcome to Cairo

    Cairo

    Airport welcome, private transfer and an evening dinner cruise on the Nile.

  2. The Hanging Church in Coptic CairoDay 2
    Day 2

    Coptic Cairo & Mokattam

    Old Cairo

    The Hanging Church, Abu Serga and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, then the Cave Church of St. Simon.

  3. The domed churches of Old CairoDay 3
    Day 3

    Pyramids & the Holy Family

    Giza · Maadi · Matareya

    The Pyramids and the Sphinx in the morning; in the afternoon the Holy Family sites of Maadi and Matareya.

  4. The colossal statue of Ramesses II in the Grand Egyptian MuseumDay 4
    Day 4

    Grand Egyptian Museum & farewell

    Giza

    A morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum before your transfer to the airport.

What's included

  • Private airport welcome and VIP-assisted arrival
  • Private air-conditioned transfers throughout
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide on every touring day
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in your chosen collection, with daily breakfast
  • Bottled water on touring days
  • 24/7 support from the TTH team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Destinations on this journey

The Pyramids of Giza silhouetted against an amber sunset

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