Saint Demiana Monastery in El-Barary

Visitors travelling through the Nile Delta can extend their religious journey to Saint Demiana Monastery in El-Barary, Belqas, Dakahlia, one of Egypt’s most important Coptic pilgrimage destinations.

The monastery preserves the memory of Saint Demiana and the Forty Virgins and is associated with one of the earliest communities of consecrated women in Christian tradition.

The historic eastern gateway through which the Holy Family entered Egypt.

Tell Basta

An important Delta station associated with the traditional story of the blessed spring.

Mostorod and Belbeis

Sacred locations connected to the journey through the eastern Nile Delta.

Samanoud and Sakha

Important ecclesiastical and heritage locations in the Nile Delta.

Wadi El Natrun

One of the world’s most important centres of Christian monastic heritage.

Matariya and Ain Shams

A famous Cairo station associated with Mary’s Tree and Mary’s Well.

Old Cairo

Home to historic churches, including the Church of Saint Sergius and the sacred crypt.

Maadi

A Nile-side station associated with the Holy Family’s journey towards Upper Egypt.

Jabal Al-Tair, Minya

A remarkable spiritual site overlooking the Nile and home to an ancient church.

Al-Ashmunein and Deirout

Historic Upper Egyptian stations with significant heritage and local traditions.

Al-Qusiya and Meir

Important locations on the journey towards Mount Qussqam.

Al-Muharraq Monastery and Dronka

Two of the most important sacred destinations connected to the journey in Assiut.