Join Bishop Deborah Hutterer and the people of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA on an unforgettable journey to Egypt—a land where ancient wonders and vibrant culture come to life.
Stand in awe before the Pyramids of Giza, sail along the majestic Nile River, and wander through temples that have stood for thousands of years. Feel the pulse of Cairo’s bustling bazaars, marvel at sweeping desert landscapes.
Discover Egypt’s deep Christian heritage as you visit historic Coptic churches, including the Hanging Church and the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus—believed to have sheltered the Holy Family during their time in Egypt.
From exploring its pharaonic treasures to savoring the bold flavors of Egyptian cuisine, every moment in this captivating country will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.
DETAILS:
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Trip departs on January 27, 2027, and returns on February 5, 2027
PRICING:
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$3,890.00 per person based on double occupancy (Land Only)
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Single room supplement - $890.00
PAYMENT PLAN:
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$300.00 deposit per person with registration to secure space
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Balance due on or before September 29, 2026
REGISTRATION:
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Registering online? Click the "BOOK NOW" button and fill out the online form; you can pay by check or with a credit card (a nonrefundable 4% platform fee applies)
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Registering by mail? Please download and complete the registration form (both the personal information page and the terms and conditions page signed at the bottom) with a copy of your passport and a deposit of $300.00 per person made payable to Elias Tours and mailed to 4941 Chalden Ln NE, Marietta, GA 30066
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Registration Form
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
Flight costa and itinerary will be post it here in March 2026. Estimates Flight cost is $1200
* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.
What is included in the tour
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4 nights in carefully selected 5-star hotels (double occupancy)
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4 nights aboard a luxury 5-star Nile River cruise
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Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
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All entrance fees to scheduled sites and attractions
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Private deluxe motor coach transportation
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Expert local guides with Elias Tours
What is NOT included in the tour
- Gratuities for Guide, Driver.
- Airfare
- Personal expenses.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: For questions, quotes, or to purchase travel insurance, visit Travelex Insurance or call (800) 228-9792 and use the code 26-0057 for Elias Tours.
This is more than a tour — it is an immersive journey through ancient Egypt, led by true specialists who know the country from the inside. You will be traveling with Elias Tours, owned and operated by Elias Nawawieh, Egypt expert, storyteller, and author of Beyond the Pyramids: Your Guide to Egypt’s Treasures.
With decades of experience, deep local partnerships, and a passionate on-the-ground Egyptian team, Elias Tours offers insider access, premium hotels, expert guides, and seamless logistics — creating a journey few agencies can match.
From the sacred churches of Coptic Cairo to the timeless temples along the Nile, from bustling bazaars to quiet desert horizons, this is Egypt as few ever experience it.
Discover Egypt with Elias Tours.
You don’t just visit Egypt. You experience it.
Day 1 – Jan 27: Departure from the USA
Depart the United States on an overnight flight bound for Cairo, Egypt, leaving behind the familiar and stepping into a land where ancient history and living culture meet. Relax and settle in as your journey to the land of the pharaohs begins, crossing continents toward a destination that has captured imaginations for thousands of years. An unforgettable adventure awaits along the legendary Nile.
Day 2 – Jan 28: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and be warmly welcomed by our local staff, who will assist you through arrival formalities and ensure a smooth start to your Egyptian journey. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to rest after the long flight, soaking in your first impressions of this vibrant and historic city. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and your first night in Egypt.
Day 3 – Jan 29: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza
Begin your day at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and stand before the Great Sphinx. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu and take in sweeping views across the Giza Plateau. Enjoy lunch nearby before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Tonight, reflect on standing before the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Day 4 – Jan 30: Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, visit the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum and explore its world-class collections spanning more than 5,000 years of history. Discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun and countless artifacts that tell the story of Egypt’s pharaohs, gods, and daily life along the Nile. Enjoy lunch in Cairo before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. This evening, savor the feeling of having walked through humanity’s earliest chapters.
Day 5 – Jan 31: Cairo – Luxor (Nile Cruise Embarkation)
After breakfast, fly to Luxor and transfer to your luxury Nile cruise ship, your floating home for the next four nights along the world’s most famous river. Enjoy lunch onboard before visiting the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, where towering columns and sacred avenues reveal the glory of ancient Thebes. Dinner and overnight aboard your 5-star Nile cruise as you fall asleep to the gentle rhythm of the Nile beneath your window.
Day 6 – Feb 1: Luxor – Esna – Edfu
Explore the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon standing guard over the desert plain. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing south through the Esna Lock, watching life unfold along the riverbanks with villages, palm groves, and fishermen passing by. Dinner and overnight aboard the cruise as you dock in Edfu, surrounded by the quiet beauty of Upper Egypt.
Day 7 – Feb 2: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu after breakfast, one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, dramatically set along the Nile’s edge. Continue sailing south toward the timeless city of Aswan for dinner and overnight aboard your ship.
Day 8 – Feb 3: Aswan – Philae Temple & Nubian Village
Visit the stunning Philae Temple on Agilkia Island after breakfast, reached by boat and surrounded by the peaceful waters of the Nile. Enjoy a visit to a colorful Nubian Village, where warm hospitality, vibrant homes, and rich traditions offer a glimpse into local life along the river. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan, reflecting on a day filled with beauty, culture, and connection.
Day 9 – Feb 4: Aswan – Cairo – Coptic Cairo
Fly back to Cairo this morning and explore the heart of Egypt’s ancient Christian heritage in historic Coptic Cairo. Visit some of the oldest churches in the world, including Abu Serga, built over the cave where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed after fleeing Bethlehem. Enjoy lunch before checking into your hotel for dinner and overnight, carrying with you the spiritual depth of this sacred journey.
Day 10 – Feb 5: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight home, bringing your Egyptian adventure to a close. Arrive back in the United States later the same day with memories of temples, rivers, deserts, and prayers. Your journey through Egypt will stay with you long after you return.
Day 1 – February 4: Departure from the USA
Depart the United States on an overnight flight bound for Cairo, Egypt, leaving behind the familiar and stepping into a land where ancient history and living culture meet. Relax and settle in as your journey to the land of the pharaohs begins, crossing continents toward a destination that has captured imaginations for thousands of years. An unforgettable adventure awaits along the legendary Nile.
Day 2 – February 5: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and be warmly welcomed by our local staff, who will assist you through arrival formalities and ensure a smooth start to your Egyptian journey. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to rest after the long flight, soaking in your first impressions of this vibrant and historic city. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and your first night in Egypt.
Day 3 – February 6: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza
Begin your day at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and stand before the Great Sphinx. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu and take in sweeping views across the Giza Plateau. Enjoy lunch nearby before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Tonight, reflect on standing before the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Day 4 – February 7: Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, visit the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum and explore its world-class collections spanning more than 5,000 years of history. Discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun and countless artifacts that tell the story of Egypt’s pharaohs, gods, and daily life along the Nile. Enjoy lunch in Cairo before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. This evening, savor the feeling of having walked through humanity’s earliest chapters.
Day 5 – February 8: Cairo – Luxor (Nile Cruise Embarkation)
After breakfast, fly to Luxor and transfer to your luxury Nile cruise ship, your floating home for the next four nights along the world’s most famous river. Enjoy lunch onboard before visiting the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, where towering columns and sacred avenues reveal the glory of ancient Thebes. Dinner and overnight aboard your 5-star Nile cruise as you fall asleep to the gentle rhythm of the Nile beneath your window.
Day 6 – February 9: Luxor – Esna – Edfu
Explore the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon standing guard over the desert plain. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing south through the Esna Lock, watching life unfold along the riverbanks with villages, palm groves, and fishermen passing by. Dinner and overnight aboard the cruise as you dock in Edfu, surrounded by the quiet beauty of Upper Egypt.
Day 7 – February 10: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan
Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu after breakfast, one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, dramatically set along the Nile’s edge. Continue sailing south toward the timeless city of Aswan for dinner and overnight aboard your ship.
Day 8 – February 11: Aswan – Philae Temple & Nubian Village
Visit the stunning Philae Temple on Agilkia Island after breakfast, reached by boat and surrounded by the peaceful waters of the Nile. Enjoy a visit to a colorful Nubian Village, where warm hospitality, vibrant homes, and rich traditions offer a glimpse into local life along the river. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan, reflecting on a day filled with beauty, culture, and connection.
Day 9 – February 12: Aswan – Cairo – Coptic Cairo
Fly back to Cairo this morning and explore the heart of Egypt’s ancient Christian heritage in historic Coptic Cairo. Visit some of the oldest churches in the world, including Abu Serga, built over the cave where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed after fleeing Bethlehem. Enjoy lunch before checking into your hotel for dinner and overnight, carrying with you the spiritual depth of this sacred journey.
Day 10 – February 13: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight home, bringing your Egyptian adventure to a close. Arrive back in the United States later the same day with memories of temples, rivers, deserts, and prayers. Your journey through Egypt will stay with you long after you return.
