Egypt
In Egypt, the stories behind one of history’s greatest civilizations are right in front of you.
See where Napoleon’s armies left their mark on the Sphinx, and explore the Valley of the Kings, where the discovery of King Tut’s tomb sparked international concern over mummy curses. With the chance to sail from Cairo to Aswan and back, you’ll get the full Egyptian story.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Egypt
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Day 2: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo
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Day 3: Cairo
Visit Memphis
Visit Sakkara:
- Step Pyramid
Take a guided tour of Giza
- Great Pyramid of Cheops
- Sphinx
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Day 4: Luxor + Cruise
Fly to Luxor
Board your Nile cruise
Visit the West Bank
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Visit the East Bank
- Karnak and Luxor temples
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Day 5: Edfu + Esna + Cruise
Sail to Esna and continue on to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus
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Day 6: Kom Ombo • Aswan • Cruise
Sail to Kom Ombo
Visit the temple of Sobek and Haroires
Continue to Aswan
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Day 7: Cruise
Add this in-depth excursion:
Abu Simbel
Board a short flight for a half-day excursion to the twin temples of Abu Simbel, honoring Ramses II, one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Massive statues of the pharaoh flank the entrance to the Great Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside, vivid wall paintings tell the story of the lives of Ramses, who reigned over Egypt from 1290-1224 B.C.
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Day 8: Aswan + Cairo
Visit the High Dam
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Disembark in Aswan
Fly to Cairo
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Day 9: Cairo
Take a guided tour of Cairo
Visit the Citadel
Visit the Egyptian Museum
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Egypt
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Day 2: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo
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Day 3: Cairo
Visit Memphis
Visit Sakkara:
- Step Pyramid
Take a guided tour of Giza
- Great Pyramid of Cheops
- Sphinx
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Day 4: Luxor + Cruise
Fly to Luxor
Board your Nile cruise
Visit the West Bank
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Visit the East Bank
- Karnak and Luxor temples
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Day 5: Edfu + Esna + Cruise
Sail to Esna and continue on to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus
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Day 6: Kom Ombo • Aswan • Cruise
Sail to Kom Ombo
Visit the temple of Sobek and Haroires
Continue to Aswan
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Day 7: Cruise
Add this in-depth excursion:
Abu Simbel
Board a short flight for a half-day excursion to the twin temples of Abu Simbel, honoring Ramses II, one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Massive statues of the pharaoh flank the entrance to the Great Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside, vivid wall paintings tell the story of the lives of Ramses, who reigned over Egypt from 1290-1224 B.C.
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Day 8: Aswan + Cairo
Visit the High Dam
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Disembark in Aswan
Fly to Cairo
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Day 9: Cairo
Take a guided tour of Cairo
Visit the Citadel
Visit the Egyptian Museum
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Day 10: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Hotels and cruise accommodations
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On-tour transportation
Land and water transportation
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Regional-style meals
Light breakfast and dinner daily; 4 lunches
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your expert Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Memphis, Sakkara and Giza; Cairo; With extension: Alexandria
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Entrances
Giza Pyramids; High Dam; Kom Ombo Temple; Temple of Horus; Citadel; Egyptian Museum; With extension: New Library; Montazah Gardens; Catacombs; Roman Amphitheater
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $15 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
