2022 G.O. TEAM | EXPERIENCE EGYPT

Greeks and Romans were amongst the first ‘tourists’ to this country. Even Jesus came to this land as an infant with his parents, Mary and Joseph. Egypt, “Misr” in Arabic, is most visited for the Nile River, Mount Sinai (of the 10 Commandments in the Bible), the Giza pyramids outside Cairo (Egypt’s capital) and many other sites and treasures of the Pharaohs along the Nile in and near Luxor and Aswan.

Egypt has far more to offer than just history and sites: she has a tapestry of people, both Muslim and Christian, who are some of the nicest in the world: very hospitable, kind and fun loving. Although most visitors travel to Egypt to see the monuments and the Nile, the most enduring and endearing memory will certainly be her people and their way of life.

Situated at a cross-roads of trade and culture, Egypt continues to be a focal point of change in North Africa and the Middle East and has key links with her neighbors, Sudan and Ethiopia, further up the Nile.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
​Jan 15th, 2022

TRAVEL DATES:
June 10-20, 2022

TRIP COST:
$2,500 (estimated)

GROUP SIZE:
12 Max

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This short-term cross cultural experience offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be immersed history as you are immersed in an Islamic culture. The goal of this trip is to give you a vision for reaching the Muslim world while you come to more fully understand your place in God's work of redemptive history. In addition to strategic prayer-walking in Cairo and relationship-building opportunities with Muslims you will 

• Explore the ancient streets and bazaars of Cairo
• Reflect on more than 5,000 years of history while standing beneath the Great Pyramid of Giza
• Hike up Mount Sinai and visit the monastery of St Catherine, ending the day by sleeping outdoors with our Bedouin guides
• Snorkel in the Red Sea
• Learn about the Christian Egyptian Coptic community and visit the Mohammad Ali Citadel to learn about Islam
• Visit the ancient site of Alexandria including the Fort (location of ancient Pharos Lighthouse) before heading to mysterious catacombs as well as the famous Roman Amphitheater before finishing our journey at St Mark’s church (location of oldest church in Africa, where Mark completed his Gospel)