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About this trip
Join us for a stress-free travel experience! Our trip leaders will be with you every step of the way, from meeting you at the airport on arrival day to ensuring a safe transfer on departure day, and everything in between. We’ve got you covered!
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🌞🐫 Calling all educators with an appetite for adventure and a thirst for knowledge! 📚✨ This summer, get ready to embark on an awe-inspiring journey to Egypt that will unravel the mysteries of the past while creating unforgettable memories for your future. Join us on an extraordinary expedition that combines the wonders of ancient history with the luxury of a Nile cruise. 🛳️🌅 Picture yourself gazing upon the iconic pyramids, floating down the legendary Nile, and stepping back in time to walk in the footsteps of pharaohs. From the bustling bazaars of Cairo to the tranquil temples of Luxor, every moment will be a lesson in itself. Engage with local experts, immerse yourself in the stories of ancient civilizations, and return to your classroom with a treasure trove of knowledge to ignite young minds. This isn't just a trip – it's a time-traveling experience that will reshape the way you teach forever. Pack your enthusiasm and join us for an Egyptian odyssey that promises adventure, enlightenment, and endless inspiration! 🏛️Note** Itinerary Subject to Change**
Professional Development: You will have the opportunity to visit schools and meet local educators. Please note, when we offer school visits, we are not guaranteeing you will be in your exact grade level. Learning about a new culture and making connections with educators provides an authentic learning experience for you to reflect on and bring back to your classroom.
You will be given a professional development certificate for 25 hours of professional development.
Terrain: Lots of stairs and uneven terrain
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Leaders:
What’s included
- Welcome ReceptionWelcome Reception upon arrival
- PD CertificateA certificate for 20 hours of professional development will be given to each participant
- Hotel Accommodations4 & 5 Star Hotel Accommodations
- MealsBreakfast every morning, 7 lunches and 5 dinners included
- Dinner CruiseDinner Cruise on the Nile with Belly Dancing and Tanoura Show.
- Summit DinnerConclusive Summit Dinner at end of PD Trip
- Group SightseeingIncluded highlights: a half day tour to the Alabaster Mosque (The Citadel), Dinner Cruise, Sound & Light Show at Giza Pyramids, Full day tour to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum and more!
- Ground TransportationAll ground transportation in country. Also includes Roundtrip Air from Cairo to Aswan/Luxor.
- BBT T-ShirtYou will be sent a BBT shirt, specific to your trip, before your departure!
- The BBT TeamYour amazing Trip Leaders, your Professional Development facilitators, our Trip Managers, and our On-Site and Off-Site Team members!
What’s not included
- AirfareAirfare is not included
- Optional Side TripsYou will have a list of optional side trips for an additional fee, which will be available at a later date.
- VISA
- Tips and Gratuities
Available Packages
Package as described with shared room. Please register with your personal email only.
Available options
Our tour guide will pick you up from your Nile cruise in Aswan, to sail on the Nile by a
motorboat to the Nubian Village that is located on West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan
and just opposite to Soheil Island and near the Aswan Dam passing by the First Cataract of
Aswan, this fantastic tour to the Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian
family and to learn about their simple life style, culture and traditions and then you be
transferred back to your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Egypt Unlimited Tours Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a visit to
Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with
their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of
Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and
to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of
Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the
wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of
Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Then you
will head back Aswan to go back to your hotel.
Early morning, Our representative will pick you up from your Nile Cruise to the West Bank
to enjoy Egypt Hot Air Balloon. Transfer to marine enjoy Soft drinks before you take the
motor boat to the west bank, then you will be transferred to the take off area where you are
going to start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor. The
"Balloon Ride" trip departs everyday, however confirmation in advance is still highly
recommended.
Spend the evening while enjoying Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show, Luxor Tours will
give you the chance to discover how life has been thousands of years ago? You will know
about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples, the greatest
example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their
son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greco
Roman Kingdom. You will be transferred to see the Karnak Temples where you will attend
the spectacular Sound and Light production. This spectacle will take about 75-minute first
takes you around the temple grounds, and finally, the last act is played while you are seated
along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of
the ancient world. After the show transfer back to your hotel.
Our Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, to enjoy amazing Day Trip To
Alexandria From Cairo. First, visit Pompey's Pillar. It was constructed in honour of Emperor
Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was
once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then drive to visit the
Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Lunch at Sea Food restaurant in Alexandria, and then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel
which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then, to
Bibliotheca Alexandria. Finally you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
For one person (Private) upgrade to the Presidential Suite with a King Bed (1 Bed only). Click the link to see the picture.
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Our BBT staff will be at the airport to transfer you to the hotel.
Evening Welcome Reception at the Hotel Lobby- Connect with fellow educators from around the world, share experiences, and build a professional network. This reception provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss best practices, and create lasting connections that will support your growth as an educator.
Overnight in Cairo: Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel (or similar)