Egypt

Trip Leader: Sam Baroody

Dates: February 27, 2020 to March 7, 2020

Cost: $4,290 per student

Deposit: $1,000

Maximum Number of Students: 24

Trip Description and Purpose: 

Discover a remarkable era in human history, one that saw key advances in architecture, politics and philosophy. In ancient Egypt, humans mingled with the divine and preserved their legacies for generations to come; see some of the most famous examples of these legacies.

In addition to learning about the history, religion, art, and architecture of ancient Egypt, students will be introduced to the vibrant culture of modern day Egypt, and its unique blend of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Islamic influences.  Students will have the opportunity to explore cities like Alexandria, Cairo, and Luxor and become acquainted with a nation in the midst of political and economic changes. This Interim experience will allow students to view and discuss Egypt’s role in the Arab Spring more broadly, and in the Middle East more specifically. The country’s geographical beauty--as well as the Egyptian people’s central role in both ancient and modern history--is an added bonus, and makes this trip a once in a lifetime opportunity!