GREECE 

EGYPT

Orthodox Pilgrimage Through Greece and Egypt

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Greece and Egypt Combination Bible Tour 

 

15 - 24 September 2025

About This Trip

Tour Overview

 

Walk in the footsteps of the saints, apostles, and early church fathers on this extraordinary 10-day Orthodox pilgrimage through Greece and Egypt — two lands where ancient faith took deep root and the story of Christianity lives on in stone, scripture, and sacrament.

 

Beginning in Greece, the cradle of early Christian thought and Orthodox theology, you'll explore sacred sites that shaped the Apostolic Church. From the Areopagus in Athens, where the Apostle Paul boldly preached Christ (Acts 17:22-34), to the quiet monastic cliffs of Meteora, this pilgrimage offers moments of spiritual awe, reflection, and connection with the saints who carried the Gospel to the ancient world.

 

You’ll then fly to Egypt, a land where the Holy Family sought refuge (Matthew 2:13-15), where desert fathers birthed monasticism, and where Orthodox tradition still burns brightly through centuries of devotion. Pilgrims will visit the Coptic Orthodox churches of Old Cairo, venerate in the Monastery of St. Macarius, and ascend Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments — a place that continues to speak to the soul in silence.

 

This is not just a tour. It’s a sacred experience, prayerfully designed for Orthodox believers who seek to encounter the living faith through Scripture, history, and community.

 

Why Choose This Pilgrimage?
Why You Should Go With Us?

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Orthodox Pilgrimage To Greece and Egypt Combined

Dates: September 15–24, 2025 (including travel days)
Departure: September 15 – Arrival in Athens: September 16
Return to departure cities: September 24 (same-day arrival)

Day 1 - Departure Day


Departure Day
  Participants board flights from their home countries.
  In-flight – rest and prepare mentally for the pilgrimage
.

 

Day 2 -  Arrival in Athens, Greece – Evening Welcome


Arrival in Athens, Greece

Arrival at Athens International Airport

Meet and greet with local Orthodox Christian guide

Transfer to hotel in Athens for check-in and rest

Light orientation walk in Plaka (Old Athens)

Welcome dinner and short Vespers service at a local Orthodox church

Day 3 -  Athens & Corinth |  Walk in the Footsteps of Paul


Athens & Corinth - Walk in the Footsteps of Paul

Morning visit to the Areopagus (Acts 17:22-31), where Apostle Paul preached to the Athenians

Guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Mars Hill

Visit the Byzantine Church of Kapnikarea (11th century)

Afternoon trip to Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18)

● Visit to the ruins, Bema of Paul, and Ancient Agora

● See the site where Paul met Aquila and Priscilla

Return to Athens

Day 4 -  Meteora Monasteries


Meteora Monasteries

Early departure for Kalambaka and the Meteora region (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Visit two active monasteries built atop towering cliffs:

● Great Meteoron Monastery (Transfiguration of Christ)

● Monastery of St. Stephen (Orthodox nunnery)

Bible Study: Matthew 17:1–2 (Transfiguration)

Return to Athens in the evening

Day 5 - Monastery of Osios Loukas & Flight to Egypt


Monastery of Osios Loukas & Flight to Egypt

Morning pilgrimage to the Monastery of Osios Loukas (10th-century monk & healer)

View incredible Byzantine mosaics and relics

Prayer service in the chapel

Afternoon flight from Athens to Cairo, Egypt

Arrival in Cairo, airport meet and assist

Transfer to hotel in Cairo

Day 6 - Old Cairo - Coptic Christian Heritage


Old Cairo - Coptic Christian Heritage

Visit the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa), built on the gatehouse of a Roman fortress

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), where the Holy Family took refuge (Matthew 2:13–15)

Visit the Coptic Museum showcasing centuries of Christian history

Stop at the Church of St. George and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Optional: Attend Vespers in a local Orthodox church

Day 7 -  Wadi El Natrun - Monastic Legacy 


Wadi El Natrun - Monastic Legacy

Full-day excursion to Wadi El Natrun, birthplace of Christian monasticism

Visit:

     ● Monastery of St. Macarius the Great (est. 360 AD)

     ● Monastery of the Syrians (Anba Bishoy)

     ● Monastery of St. Pishoy

Learn about the Desert Fathers and their influence on global Orthodoxy

Return to Cairo

 

Day 8 -  Pyramids & Orthodox Christian Cairo


Pyramids & Orthodox Christian Cairo

Morning visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx

Tour of St. Mercurius (Abu Sayfayn) Church

Visit the Convent of St. George and speak with resident nuns

Evening group dinner and cultural show

 

Day 9 -  Free Day & Shopping


Free Day & Shopping

Morning open for rest, shopping, or optional visit to Virgin Mary Tree in Maadi

 

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for late evening flight back to USA

 

Day 10 - Departure 


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After breakfast, Check out from hotel

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for light back to USA
Reflect on your journey and begin planning Reunion gatherings back home.

★★★★★

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