Educational Egypt
Student Group Program

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Neptune Tours educational coordinator greets the group. Private bus transfer to the hotel. Late afternoon: Opening Educational Seminar at the hotel (2 hours) led by a local academic – topics: “Egypt’s Civilizations: From Pharaohs to Modern Times” and “How to Read a Temple/Site”. Interactive Q&A. Group icebreaker activity. Overnight Cairo.

Morning: Technical visit to the Giza Pyramids with a special focus on construction techniques, quarrying, and logistics. Led by an Egyptologist with engineering background. Visit the Solar Boat Museum (Khufu’s ship) – examine the cedar wood boat’s assembly, materials, and nautical engineering. On‑site discussion: “How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?” Afternoon: optional hands‑on activity (stone‑cutting demonstration). Return to hotel for group reflection session. Overnight Cairo.

Explore Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius (Holy Family crypt), Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum. Lecture on early Christianity in Egypt and the Holy Family’s journey. Afternoon: Islamic Cairo – visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun (oldest intact mosque in Cairo), the Sultan Hassan Mosque (Mamluk architecture), and Al‑Azhar Mosque (founded 970 AD). Comparative discussion: “Religious architecture and coexistence in Cairo.” Return to hotel. Evening group reflection. Overnight.

Morning: guided visit to Garbage City (Manshiyat Naser) and the Zabaleen recycling community. Learn about their unique waste collection system (80% recycling rate). Visit the Recycling School and a small‑scale paper and plastic recycling workshop. Talk with local social entrepreneurs about circular economy and sustainable livelihoods. Afternoon: optional visit to the Cave Church (St. Simon the Tanner), a remarkable church carved into Mokattam hill. Group discussion: “Urban sustainability and marginalized communities.” Return to hotel. Farewell dinner included. Overnight Cairo.

After breakfast, group check‑out. Private bus transfer to Cairo International Airport. Neptune Tours representative assists with check‑in. Each student receives a Certificate of Educational Participation. End of the Educational Egypt program – inspiring future global citizens.