Egypt is home to part of the trail of the Holy Family that starts from Jerusalem and ends at Deir El Moharak at Assiut. Some of the holiest cathedrals, churches and abbeys that rub shoulders with the Vatican are located in Egypt. The Virgin Mary Church in Maadi built on a location where the saint had rested on her way to Upper Egypt, as well as the Zaitoun Church that witnessed her apparition , Mount Moses and the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, in addition to scores of sanctuaries that are found scattered in the desert , are just a few Christian milestones that exist in the country. Egypt also shelters Islamic landmarks like the shrines of Imam El Hussein and Sayeda Zainab , both the grandchildren of Prophet Mohamed, that are held in high esteem by all Muslims worldwide. Let alone the Fatimid Islamic heritage that attracts the Bohra community from India, as well as Al Azhar University and other Islamic study centers and libraries that are essential source for a wide range...
If you are short on time, this tour gives you a great introduction to the best that Egypt has to offer. From the towering Pyramids at Gisa and the breathtaking temples of Luxor and Karnak to the colourful bazaars and interesting museums of Cairo. This tour gives you the chance to enjoy Egypt at its best.
Comments