Typically, Israel is considered “land of Jesus“ But Jesus & His parents had also a secure refuge in Egypt. And Egypt played a greater role than any other country in the shaping of Christian doctrine during the first four centuries. Clement & Origen had major teaching roles in the 2nd century, Athanasius gave the 1st list of the 27 books for the New Testament, they were all Egyptians. Cairo's Cathedral now enshrines remains of the body of St. Mark.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo A/P , assist & transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Pharaonic Cairo. Visit Egyptian Museum, proceed to visit Pyramids & Sphinx of Guiza (One of the world's 7 wonders) plus step Pyramids of Sakkara.
Day 3: Alexandria (2 days). Travel to Alexandria, on the way visit the 3 Monasteries of Wadi El Natroun (one of the main stops of Holy Family built on the 4 th cent).
Day 4: Alexandria. Visit Greco Roman museum, then visit Cathedral of St. Mark the Apostle , where He began his mission ..... "a pillar at the border thereof to the lord“ Isaiah 19 : 19. On the way back to Cairo visit Virgin Mary church at Sakha that enshrines the rock of footprint of Child Jesus. back to Cairo.
Day 5: Overday Tel-Basta. Visit Virgin Mary church of Apparition in 1968 at Zeytoun plus the tree that sheltered Them at Matareya, on the way visit cave of H.F at Mostorod. Arrive Tel Basta visit miraculous well of Child Jesus, plus remains of distorted idols “And the idols of Egypt shall be moved at His presence“ Isaiah 19:1.
Day 6: Overday Minya / Asyout. At Minya visit Virgin Mary church built on the 4th Cent. AC. over the cave of the H.F by Empress Helena that has also build Church of Nativity .There also visit the rootless tree that sheltered Them. continue to Moharrak Monastery to visit the church (Altar)of which the 1st brick was put by Child Jesus “an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt“ Isaiah 19:19.
Day 7: Old Cairo Churches. Visit Coptic Museum that enshrines Coptic antiquities & icons . visit churches : El-Moalaka (suspended) built on the 5th cen. Abu Serga built on the 4th Cent. AC. over the cave where Holy Family sheltered - St.George Greek Orthodox church. At Maadi visit Virgin Mary church at the shore of their departure point to Upper Egypt by sailing boat plus Holy Bible found floating opened "Blessed be Egypt My People” Isaiah 19:25 Visit the Coptic Cathedral that enshrines remains of St. Mark's body
Day 8: Transfer to Cairo A/P
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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Africa
Egypt
Archeology/History
Biblical Tours
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