Egypt is a very historical country. Christians around the world visit this country and enjoy their biblical tours of Egypt itinerary. You too can book a tour and enjoy your journey in some biblical places in Egypt. What biblical places should you visit when visiting Egypt?
Cairo, the Dead Sea, and Sinai are three most wonderful places you should visit. Egypt is the land where the Israelites were enslaved by the Pharaoh. It is where Moses was born. Egypt was also the location where Jesus took refuge when Herod wanted to eliminate all babies.
Best Biblical Tours of Egypt Itinerary
The Holy Family went to Egypt in order to keep baby Jesus safe from Herod. If you want to know where they went and want to feel the journey of this family, you should know the best places to visit during your trip to Egypt. Here are some best locations you need to visit in Egypt.
1. Sergius and Bacchus Church
The church is also known as Abu Serga. This is one of the oldest Christian Coptic churches you will find in Egypt. People believe that this church was built on a special spot, where Joseph, Mary, and also Jesus rested during their journey to Egypt. The Holy Family may have lived in this spot for a while.
Sts. Sergius and Bacchus Church is a historical place. Many Coptic church patriarchs were elected in this church. The first patriarch who was elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. The church has been there since the 5th century. When you’re in this church, you need to take a look at its southern wall.
To visit this church, you need to book our tour package that is going to bring you to Babylon Fortress in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
2. The Dead Sea or the Salt Sea
Since the Dead Sea is the earth’s lowest place, it becomes the most fascinating destination many people would love to visit. This is actually a lake that is located 423 meters below sea level. People also know this place as the Salt Sea. This is the right location for relaxation and rest.
Lot, the relative of Abraham, once lived in Sodom and Gomorrah. Those places were located close to the Dead Sea. So if you want to trace the location where Lot, his wife, and two daughters lived, you need to pick a biblical tour package that will bring you to the Dead Sea.
One of the amazing biblical tours of Egypt itinerary that include the Dead Sea is the Best of Jordan tour package. This package will bring you to the Dead Sea on the seventh day of an eight-day tour.
3. Jordan River
Since you have visited the Dead Sea, you should also visit the legendary Jordan River. This is a famous river mentioned many times in the Holy Bible. Jordan River is where Naaman was miraculously healed from his leprous condition. This place was also a witness to some other miracles.
A miracle happened centuries ago for Elijah and Elisha. Then John the Baptizer who baptized many people also had the wonderful privilege of baptizing Jesus in this river. Now you can visit the river and see the legendary river with the help of a tour and travel company.
Travelers are allowed to do some outdoor activities in this biblical place. Rafting on this river will be the most wonderful experience while you are visiting the Jordan River.
4. Mount Sinai in Sinai Peninsula
This mount is located on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Sunset here is one of the most wonderful views you will ever see. Moses received God’s Ten Commandments on this mount. The height of this mount is 7,497 feet or 2,285 meters. Around this mount, there are higher peaks you may want to visit.
One of those wonderful peaks is Mount Catherine which is 8,625 feet or 2,629 meters high. Mount Catherine is the highest peak among many peaks in the Sinai Peninsula. When visiting Mount Sinai, you need to visit the chapel. That chapel encloses a rock you’ll really want to see.
That rock is considered the source for the Tablets of Stone, something mentioned in the Bible as the medium used to write the Ten Commandments.
5. Nile River
This is a major river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. This is the second-longest sea in the world, after the Amazon River. Nile River was the location where Pharaoh’s daughter bathed in and rescued Moses. The Nile was not only the most important river in Egyptian history and Christian history.
Interested in exploring the Nile? There is a Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise tour package or Cairo to Luxor Nile Cruise tour package. Both of them are going to bring you to many spots around the river. You will be able to visit various spots while enjoying comfortable stays on the cruise.
The cruise will bring you to Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Edfu Temple, and Philae Temple.
6. Heliopolis (On in the Bible)
Heliopolis is a city in Egypt. The name of Heliopolis was taken from the Greeks which means the City of the Sun. That name was given to the city since Heliopolis is the center of sun worship in Egypt. Heliopolis was the home of Asenath, the wife of Joseph when he was sold by his brothers to Egypt.
Asenath herself was the daughter of priest Potiphera, a priest of Ra, the god of the sun. This city was also mentioned by Jeremiah and Ezekiel in their books. You will have to book a tour package that brings you to Cairo, and especially Heliopolis to explore the modern city of this biblical place.
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