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Egypt Study Tour with Bible Land Expeditions
February 24 - March 6, 2025
Led by Gary Byers, Steve Collins
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Trip Blog Posts
Day 08 - Egypt Through the Ages: Grand Egyptian Museum
posted on Wednesday March 05 2025 at 4:00 pm UTC
We began our day with an early flight from Luxor. The quick flight placed us in Cairo around 10 AM. We had the privilege of visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), state-of-the-art facility located near the Giza Plateau. Although the museum is not yet fully open, it currently offers...
Day 07 - Luxor: Karnak, Papyrus Shop, Valley of the Kings, Felucca Ride
posted on Wednesday March 05 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
Our morning commenced with a visit to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, vast expanse of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks dedicated primarily to the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Spanning over 1,000 years of construction, Karnak stands as one of the largest religious edifices ever built....
Day 06 - Luxor: Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut's Temple, Alabaster Shop
posted on Tuesday March 04 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
Today was a journey through time as we explored some of Luxor's most iconic sites, each offering a unique window into Egypt's illustrious past. Our day began as we ventured to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses III. This vast complex resembled a fortified town, with temples,...
Day 5: Unveiling Luxor's New Kingdom Treasures
posted on Monday March 03 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
Today, we set out at around 1:30 PM and sailed the Nile. We went to a mud brick production factory. Some of us made mud bricks consisting of donkey dung, clay, while some of us stopped in. Next, we visited the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Although time has taken...
Day 04 - Navigating the Nile – Sehel Island, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo
posted on Sunday March 02 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
Today was a remarkable blend of history and serenity as we sailed along the Nile, visiting two of Egypt's most intriguing islands. Our first stop was Sehel Island, located approximately 2 kilometers south of Elephantine Island. This island is renowned for its numerous inscriptions carved into granite...
Day 03 - Aswan and the First Cataract: Obelisk, Sehel Island, Elephantine Island
posted on Saturday March 01 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
Today, we ventured into the heart of Aswan, immersing ourselves in its rich history and breathtaking landscapes. After a 3 AM wake-up call to catch our flight to Aswan, we began our day at the Unfinished Obelisk, set within a sprawling quarry of pink granite. This colossal monument, had it been completed,...
Day 02 - Majestic Wonders of Cairo – The Pyramids, Sphinx, and NMEC
posted on Thursday February 27 2025 at 7:00 pm UTC
Today was nothing short of awe-inspiring as we delved into the heart of ancient Egypt, exploring some of its most iconic landmarks. Our journey began at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Standing before these colossal...
Day 01 - Stepping into Egypt’s Old Kingdom – Saqqara & Dahshur
posted on Wednesday February 26 2025 at 11:00 pm UTC
What an incredible way to start our journey through Egypt! Today, we stepped back in time to explore the Saqqara and Dahshur, two fascinating sites that reveal the very beginnings of pyramid construction and the royal burial traditions of ancient Egypt. Our first stop was Saqqara, the vast necropolis...
Day 00 - ARRIVAL
posted on Wednesday February 26 2025 at 1:00 am UTC
After more than 30 hours of travel, we’ve finally arrived in Cairo! Along the way, there were plenty of memorable moments—from sipping Turkish sand coffee and browsing duty-free shops to exploring the Faces of Throne: A 12,000-Year-Old Story of Anatolia exhibit at the Istanbul Airport....
Preparing for Egypt
posted on Tuesday January 21 2025 at 8:16 pm UTC
Our trip will be here before you know it! Once we're on the ground we'll post periodic updates and photos. Check back often or get update notifications using the subscribe options on this page. We'll be sharing our travel experiences online with you, our friends and family, to not only bring you along...