Faculty-led travel courses · Middle East
Egypt Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program explores a civilization that has lasted more than 5,000 years, from the pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings to a cruise on the Nile. Students also visit the Library of Alexandria and the busy streets of Cairo.
Good to know
- Language
- Arabic (English used in tourism)
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Best season
- October–April
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Pyramids of GizaThe Great Pyramid, built for Pharaoh Khufu, is the only surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Valley of the KingsNear Luxor, this royal burial ground holds tombs of pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun.
- The NileThe river has supported Egyptian agriculture and settlement for thousands of years and is explored by boat.
- Library of AlexandriaThe modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina honors the ancient library and stands on the Mediterranean coast.
- CairoEgypt's capital combines Islamic architecture, bustling markets and one of the largest urban populations in Africa.
- Karnak and Luxor TemplesThese temple complexes on the banks of the Nile were central to ancient Egyptian religion.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Egypt
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study pharaonic monuments, Islamic architecture in Cairo and the preservation of ancient sites.
Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could examine the Nile, desert environments and water management in Egypt.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could explore religion, urban life and cultural identity in modern Egypt.
Education & Teacher PreparationA course could compare education systems and the role of museums in teaching heritage.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of archaeology or arts
- A museum conservation department
- A school or community education center
- A Nile-side agricultural community
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure for Cairo
Begin the flight to Egypt's capital.
- Depart for Cairo
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Day 2
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo, one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East.
- Airport arrival and transfer to the hotel
- Hotel check-in
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Day 3
Historic Cairo
Explore the layers of Islamic and Christian history in the old city and its markets.
- Citadel of Saladin and Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Coptic Cairo
- Free time in a local market
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Day 4
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Stand before the last surviving wonder of the ancient world and see the treasures of the pharaohs in one museum.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
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Day 5
Day Trip to Alexandria
Travel to the Mediterranean coast to see the city founded by Alexander the Great and its Greek, Roman and Islamic heritage.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Al-Mansheya area and market
- Return to Cairo
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Day 6
Academic Day in Cairo
Meet Egyptian students and professionals to connect the course with Egypt's society and economy today.
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
- Free time in the afternoon
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Day 7
Khan El-Khalili and the Nile
Shop in Cairo's best-known historic bazaar and finish the day on the river.
- Khan El-Khalili market
- Nile dinner cruise
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Day 8
Cairo to Luxor
Leave Cairo for the south of Egypt and the ancient capital of Thebes.
- Morning free or academic visit
- Evening overnight train or short flight to Luxor
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Day 9
Luxor East Bank
Visit the vast temple complexes that formed the religious center of ancient Egypt.
- Hotel check-in
- Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amun
- Avenue of Sphinxes
- Luxor Temple
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Day 10
Luxor West Bank
Cross the Nile to the burial grounds of the pharaohs and their families.
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu
- Return to Cairo by train or flight
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Day 11
Cairo Free Day
A final day in Cairo for independent exploration or an additional academic visit.
- Free time for independent exploration
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Day 12
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to Cairo airport
From past trips
Students' experiences
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
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