Join Pr. Jeff Quinto and Bethel Bible Series on a Pilgrimage to Egypt from Chicago, IL (ORD) – March 08 – 19, 2026

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Pilgrimage Details

Day 1 | Sunday, March 8, 2026: Arrival in Cairo

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

Day 2 | Monday, March 9, 2026: Departure

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 3 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 : Cairo Exploration

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Visit: The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Afternoon Visit: The Grand Egyptian Museum (the largest museum in the world). Evening: Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 4 | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 : Day Trip to Alexandria

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Alexandria (approximately 2.5-3 hours). Morning Visit: The Greco-Roman Museum, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library). Lunch: Enjoy dinner by the Mediterranean Sea. Drive back to Cairo in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 5 | Thursday, March 12, 2026 : Fly to Aswan & Cruise Embarkation

Breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Aswan (flight duration is approximately 1.5 hours). Upon Arrival: Embark on your Nile Cruise before lunch. Afternoon Visit: The High Dam and Philae Temple. Evening: Dinner on board and overnight stay.

Day 6 | Friday, March 13, 2026 : Kom Ombo & Sail to Edfu

Breakfast on board. Morning Visit: Sail to Kom Ombo and explore Kom Ombo Temple. Afternoon: Return to the cruise for lunch and relax on board. Evening: Overnight on board.

Day 7 | Saturday, March 14, 2026 : Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor

Breakfast on board. Morning Visit: Enjoy a carriage ride to visit Edfu Temple. Afternoon: Sail towards Luxor, arriving in the afternoon. Evening Visit: Luxor Temple, lit up beautifully at night.  Overnight on board.

Day 8 | Sunday, March 15, 2026 : Luxor Highlights & Return to Cairo

Disembarkation after breakfast. Morning Visit: Visit the Valley of the Kings to explore 3 colorful tombs of the royal kings. Visit: The Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple. Afternoon: Fly back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 9 | Monday, March 16, 2026 : Explore Old Cairo & Travel to St. Catherine

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Morning Visit: Explore Old Cairo, including the ancient churches on the Babylonian Fortress (such as St. Sergius and the Hanging Church). Visit: Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afternoon: Drive to St. Catherine via Moses’ Exodus Route. Dinner and overnight stay in St. Catherine.

Day 10 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 : Mount Sinai & Sharm El Sheikh

Early Morning: Climb Mount Sinai (the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments). Descend and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit: St. Catherine’s Monastery, the Burning Bush, and Moses’ Well. Afternoon: Drive to Sharm El Sheikh (approx. 2 hours). Free time to enjoy the Red Sea shore. Dinner and overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Day 11 | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 : Return to Cairo

Breakfast in Sharm El Sheikh. Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 12 | Thursday, March 19, 2026 : Departure

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

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