EGYPT 2022

Egypt: June 18 - 26, 2022

9 Days, 8 Nights

In June of 2022, join teachers in a Cultural Immersion Trip to Egypt and visit some of the world’s most breathtaking ancient sights. Learn the Egyptian culture as you listen to Egyptian music, eat Egyptian food, hear and learn to speak their language! We also sail the Nile on our way to visit a Nubian School in Aswan. Aswan is the city of charm and beauty and that is due to the beauty of the Nile and the kindness of its people. In Egypt, we’ll learn much from our Egyptian colleagues what culturally responsive teaching and learning looks like in Egypt!

Our trip includes a 4 day, 3 night Luxury boat cruise on the infamous and ancient Nile River from Aswan to Luxor. As we sail to Luxor, we will disembark at several locations, including UNESCO World Heritage sites and the Kom Ombo Temple, the Edfu Temple, the Crocodile Mummy Museum, Luxor Temple, and the Philae Temple (Taina’s favorite), a beautiful temple built on an island for the Goddess Isis. Towards the end of the trip, we’ll be back in Cairo visiting the brand new large Egyptian Museum (opened in 2021) and go shopping at one of Cairo’s main attractions, the Khan Khalili Bazaar.

The trip’s informal theme is “fewer things, better.” Your leaders are Angela Watson, Taina Benitez and Patrice Brown. You’ll get a copy of Angela Watson's newest book by that same title. The principles will be woven into our entire approach for the trip. Our vibe will be lingering rather than rushing, and being present in each experience. Let's traverse the Nile River, visit the vibrant Valley of the Kings, explore the Pyramids, and savor the unique beauty of Egypt. Sign up to spend your summer in a country dating to the time of the pharaohs, where you will expand your cultural knowledge, gain personal and professional breakthroughs, while establishing meaningful relationships with other teachers and forever friends!

 HOW IT WORKS

*Then do a happy dance right in your classroom, cause you’ve got plans next summer!

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What's included:

Itinerary

Day 1: June 18 - Overnight in Cairo

• Welcome to Cairo, Egypt where your breath is about to be taken away at first glance of the pyramids! 

• Arrive and meet our personal airport concierge! You also have a private driver who will take you to your hotel that has pyramid views, where you will leisurely meet your leaders and fellow teacher travelers. 

Day 2: June 19 - Overnight in Cairo

• Breakfast at hotel overlooking Giza Pyramid.

• Welcome Orientation

• Visit Saqqara Pyramid and a carpet school, then the three pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx

• Dinner at your leisure at hotel, great time to call family and show off your amazing hotel

• Head to bed early, flight to Aswan is tomorrow!

Day 3: June 20 - Overnight on Nile Boat

• Very early wake up time. We head to airport with breakfast in to-go boxes.

• Fly to Aswan (flights included in package). On arrival we board the two buses and head to temple, luggage will go directly to ship.

• Visit Philae temple, possible stop at essential oils factory (if time)

• Boat check-in

• Lunch on Boat

• Boat ride on Nile River to Nubian Village

• Spending the day in Nubian Village and School.

• Dinner on Boat (see lodgings in your account.)

Day 4: June 21- Overnight on Nile Boat

• Easy morning with your new friends!

• Lunch on board and we set sail to and visit the Kôm Ombo Temple

Day 5: June 22 - Overnight on Nile Boat

• Disembark and visit one of the most well-preserved Edfu Temple

• Sailing to Luxor

• Visit the Luxor Temple by night where it is beautifully lit to show all the details of the hieroglyphics. See the 1.5 mile avenue of the Sphinxes

Day 6: June 23 - Overnight on Nile Boat

• Before breakfast: Optional additional side trip: Hot Air Balloon Ride

• After breakfast: Optional additional side trip: Valley of the Kings, World’s largest Open-Air Museum.

• 9am we give luggage to Mo and his team to bring to airport.

• After Lunch, Disembark and visit the historical Karnak Temple

• Flight back to Cairo (included in package)

Day 7: June 24 - Overnight in Cairo

• Free Day to sleep in, rest, reflect, or explore West Cairo or Enjoy the Pool at hotel

Day 8: June 25 - Overnight in Cairo

• See the Egyptian Museum.

• Visiting Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Coptic Churches

• Shopping at the Khan Khalili Bazaar (not mandatory.)

Day 9: June 26 - Departure Day