Join Fr. Jim King on a Pilgrimage of Wonders (The best of Egypt) from Detroit, MI (DTW) – September 07 – 17, 2026

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Cairo, Egypt
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Duration

11 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English

About this Pilgrimage

Download the brochure and application to discover Egypt’s historic sites, from Cairo to Luxor, on an unforgettable pilgrimage adventure!

 

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SEP 07 – Day 1: Departure

Depart for your overnight to Cairo.  Meals will be served on board.

SEP 08 – Day 2: Arrival / Hotel Check-in

Arrive at Cairo Airport. Meet and assist, then transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 09 – Day 3: Pyramids / Grand Museum

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau, considered one of the few remaining Seven Wonders of the World. Next, visit the Grand Museum, the largest museum in the world. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 10 – Day 4: St. Mark’s Cathedral / St. Joseph / Old Cairo / St. Simon Monastery

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Visit the Cathedral of St. Mark. Visit St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and St. Simon’s Monastery, which is carved into the mountain in Garbage City. Visit the Old Churches of Cairo, including St. Sergius (where the Holy Family lodged) and St. George Church. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 11 – Day 5: Cairo / Aswan / Cruise

Embark on the cruise before lunch. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, which was reassembled on an island. Overnight on board.

SEP 12 – Day 6: Kom Ombo / Edfu

Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Next, sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.

SEP 13 – Day 7: Edfu / Luxor

Breakfast on board. Visit Edfu Temple using a carriage ride. Sail to Luxor. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night. Overnight on board.

SEP 14 – Day 8: Luxor / Cairo

Disembark after breakfast. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where you will have the chance to admire three colorful tombs of ancient Egyptian kings. Next, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by Karnak Temple. Fly to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 15 – Day 9: Cairo / Wadi El Natrun / Alexandria

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Drive to the Wadi El Natrun monasteries, a site connected with the Holy Family. Visit St. Macarius Monastery, St. Bishoy’s Monastery, the Syrian Monastery, and St. Baramus Monastery. Continue to Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great. Dinner by the Mediterranean Sea. Overnight in Alexandria.

SEP 16 – Day 10: Alexandria / St. Catherine’s Church / St. Mark’s Cathedral / Cairo

Breakfast in Alexandria. Visit St. Catherine’s Church, where the relics of St. Sabina are preserved in wax and displayed to visiting pilgrims. Next, visit St. Mark’s Cathedral, the seat of the Pope of Alexandria and the traditional site of Christianity’s arrival in Egypt. Drive to St. Mina’s Monastery, located in the western desert near Alexandria—a pilgrimage site dating to the 7th century. Drive back to Cairo (3 hours). Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 17 – Day 11: Departure

Departure after breakfast.

OPTIONAL Sharm El Sheikh EXTENSION:

September 17 – 21, 2026     PACKAGE PRICE: $990 | Single Supplement: $290

SEP 17 – Day 11: Cairo / Exodus Route / St. Catherine

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Visit St. Mary’s Church in Zeitoun, where the Virgin appeared in 1968. Drive to St. Catherine. Dinner and overnight in St. Catherine.

SEP 18 – Day 12: Moses Mountain / Burning Bush / Sharm El Sheikh

Early morning, climb Moses Mountain (optional). This is the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Descend for breakfast at the hotel. Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery and view the Burning Bush, where God spoke to Moses. Drive to Sharm El Sheikh (approximately 2 hrs 30 mins). The rest of the day is free to enjoy the Red Sea shore. Dinner and overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

SEP 19 – Day 13: Sharm El Sheikh

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy the Red Sea shore. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

SEP 20 – Day 14: Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

SEP 21 – Day 15: Departure

Departure after breakfast.

Holy Land Pilgrimages

Included/Excluded

  • Round-Trip Airline Ticket
  • Meet & Assist at the airport upon arrivals and departures
  • Accommodation in double occupancy 5* hotels with breakfast.
  • Dinners during tour with a glass of wine or soft drink
  • Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned private bus
  • English-speaking, government-licensed guide.
  • All entrance fees to places of interest
  • Whisper devices
  • Travel portfolio
  • Lunches
  • 3-day Nile cruise on a 5-star riverboat
  • Domestic flight CAI/LUX/CAI
  • Hotel and restaurants gratuities
  • Tips for Guide and driver
  • Soft drinks
  • All Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned as included
  • All prices reflect a 4% cash discount and is forfeited when using a credit card/electronic payment

Durations

11 Days

Languages

English

Denominational

Orthodox

Month

September

Year

2026

Departure City

From Detroit

Tour's Location

Cairo, Egypt
All prices reflect a 4% cash discount and is forfeited when using a credit card
- $300.00
From: $5,290.00 $4,990.00
More options
  • Single Room $1,090.00
  • OPTIONAL Sharm El Sheikh EXTENSION: $990.00


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Tony Abu Aita

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