St. Anthony’s Monastery
Nestled in the towering bare-rock mountains next to the Red Sea, this is the birthplace of Christian monasticism.
Bedouin Encounter
While at the Red Sea coast, in the cooling evening, we will trek (by Jeep 4x4s) into the Eastern desert to visit a Bedouin camp and experience their culture and hospitality.
Wadi Natrun
We visit Wadi Natrun in the desert, located in a natural valley of minerals and salts west of the Nile Delta, to explore the ancient Coptic Monasteries.
Alexandria
Alexandria is renowned for its rich history and ancient past, and its strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea. We will visit the catacombs and explore other sites.
Cairo
Sites visited may include: The Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum (includes King Tut exhibit), the massive bazaar, historic mosques and churches.