Egypt
In this course, students travel to Egypt- the land of the Pharaohs and Africa's largest city.
In Cairo, students visit museums, religious, cultural, and archeological sights, including the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza, Citadel, Cairo Museum, King Tut exhibit, Khan al Khalili Bazaar, and the Coptic Christian Neighborhood. A trip to Upper Egypt include visits to the Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, and other historical, religious and archeological sights. A Nile cruise is also included.
Students develop a basic understanding of the history, culture, food, currency of Egypt and get the chance to use their bargaining skills in Africa's largest market.