October 24–November 4, 2026Explore Egypt
A vision trip for our Tirzah community.
Egypt Vision Trip
October 24 – November 4, 2026
Experience a deeply formative journey into Tirzah’s work in Egypt and the surrounding region.
This special trip invites you not only to visit historic and sacred sites, but to meet, learn from, and spend time with women leaders and partners whose work is shaping communities across Egypt and the broader region. Throughout the journey, you’ll gain firsthand insight into Tirzah’s partnerships, while experiencing Egypt’s rich cultural, spiritual, and historical landscape alongside Suzy, Tirzah’s Executive Director.
$500 Non-refundable deposit required to book.
WHY EGYPT WITH TIRZAH:
We believe in responsible, relational travel.
For us, responsible tourism means creating local income opportunities, honoring the leadership and expertise of our partners, and engaging regional culture with care and respect.
Egypt is a place of extraordinary history, beauty, and spiritual depth, from ancient temples and sacred landscapes to vibrant, living communities today. What makes this journey truly distinctive is experiencing Egypt through the eyes of local guides, especially the women we work with.
By joining this trip, you will step into Tirzah’s work in Egypt and the surrounding region, spending time with women leaders, counselors, educators, and community builders who call this place home. You will engage with partner initiatives focused on developing women leaders, providing counseling and trauma-informed care, supporting refugee women, and creating pathways toward economic stability and long-term healing.
The journey includes a three-night Nile cruise aboard a private traditional dahabiya. Experience Egypt’s landscape, history, and daily life at a human pace, creating space for connection and reflection on the incredible journey you’ll take.
Experiencing Egypt alongside local women offers a rare and meaningful perspective, one that moves beyond history books and headlines into new friendships and experiences that last long after you unpack your bags back at home.
This is more than a vision trip: it is an invitation into proximity, partnership, and shared purpose, grounded in respect and a commitment to travel that gives back.
THIS TIRZAH TRIP INCLUDES:
Lodging
Meals
Excursions
Activities
In-country transportation (local transport, including your flight from Cairo to Aswan)
Local guides as well as Tirzah Team host
Group tips
A donation to Tirzah's mission
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Personal souvenir expenses
Visa
Travel insurance
Flights
CDC recommended medicines or vaccinations
Alcohol
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Time with Tirzah partners and women leaders, including the Women’s Academy
Visits to refugee and community-based initiatives
Guided exploration of the Giza Plateau, Alexandria, and the Valley of the Kings
A three-night Nile cruise aboard a private traditional dahabiya
Thoughtfully selected accommodations, including Nubian guesthouses and the Moudira
Overview of Itinerary
This itinerary is tentative. Any updates or changes will be announced at least one month prior to departure.
October 24 / Day One
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt. You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. After a long journey, gather for a welcome dinner before settling in for the night.
October 25 / Day Two
Today we journey to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx with a private guide, including the interior of the Great Pyramid. We’ll share lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge, then rest in the afternoon before enjoying an Egyptian cooking class with a local female chef.
October 26 / Day Three
Today is a full-day excursion to Alexandria, where we’ll visit youth and women’s programs and learn more about vocational training initiatives for women. This is also the day you’ll meet our regional Tirzah leader as part of the journey.
October 27 / Day Four
We’ll visit the Awema Sudanese women’s project in Mokattam, followed by lunch and a visit to the Cave Church. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the new Grand Egyptian Museum before dinner together.
October 28 / Day Five
Begin the morning with shopping at Fair Trade Egypt, followed by coffee in one of the city’s cafés and a visit to a local bookstore. Later, we’ll fly to Aswan and settle into the Anakato Nubian Houses for the next two nights, spending time reflecting together on our experience learning from women in this region so far.
October 29 / Day Six
After breakfast, explore Soheil Island for a beautiful hike to view the island’s historical rocks, including the famous Famine Stela. On the way back, we’ll visit traditional Nubian homes and stop for tea and cake. Later, enjoy a kayaking tour to Mud Island for body mask therapy and a cold swim, then relax at Anakato Beach.
October 30 / Day Seven
Today begins with a visit to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most remarkable sites. Carved into the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, these temples remain one of the country’s most extraordinary examples of ancient artistry and precision. By afternoon, we’ll board our traditional dahabiya, the exclusive home for our small group during this three-night Nile journey. We’ll sail toward Kom Ombo, explore its dramatic riverside temple, and enjoy dinner under the stars before overnight mooring at Maniha.
October 31 / Day Eight
Wake to the gentle rhythm of the Nile as we continue sailing toward Gabal El-Silsila, once the quarry that supplied stone for Egypt’s greatest temples. The day unfolds with island stops, quiet walks along the riverbanks, and glimpses of everyday Nile life before an evening of candlelit dinner and overnight near Al-Fawz or Al-Saraj Island. We’ll take time to have meaningful conversations about what we’ve seen, heard, and learned together thus far.
November 1 / Day Nine
After breakfast on deck, we’ll visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. In the afternoon, we sail toward Esna. The day concludes with an evening stroll through the local market, where modern life hums alongside ancient history.
November 2 / Day Ten
After breakfast, we’ll disembark from the dahabiya and continue to Luxor for a final immersion into Egypt’s past. Today includes visits to the Esna Temple and the Valley of the Kings. We’ll then transfer to our hotel to settle in for the night.
November 3 / Day Eleven
Today offers Valley of the Kings tour options, followed by a reflective farewell dinner together as we mark the close of our journey through Egypt, enjoying our last moments learning from the region, its incredible women leaders, and the impact they’re having on their beautiful communities.
November 4 / Day Twelve
Depart for home or onward travel.
TRIP NOTES
TRIP COST: Starting $5,500 USD per personThis includes all lodging, ground transportation, flight from Cairo to Aswan, meals, and the activities listed in the itinerary.International flights are not included.
Travelers are responsible for booking international flights to Cairo and returning from Luxor. Travel on Purpose will assist in coordinating flights and travel insurance to align with group timing. If you plan to use points or miles, your flights must still match group timing to avoid disrupting the itinerary.
ROOMING & GROUP DETAILS
Shared rooms (two beds for singles or one bed for couples)You may request a roommate during registrationSingle supplement may be available; please inquireMaximum group size: 14 travelersTirzah Trips are open to men and women, ages 17+
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
To reserve your place on the trip, the following payment schedule will apply: $500 nonrefundable deposit due at registration
50% of the remaining balance due May 24, 2026
Final 50% of the remaining balance due August 8, 2026
A full trip packet, including detailed logistics, packing lists, and preparation tips, will be provided closer to departure.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tirzah’s travel partner will assist in coordinating flights and travel insurance to ensure arrivals and departures are within the expected window.If points are used, flights must be coordinated with the group to avoid disrupting group plans.All travelers must comply with destination-specific entry protocols and health guidelinesSpecial dietary needs will be accommodated to the best of our host country’s abilitySafety precautions will follow current global health and travel recommendations
"The holistic approach to a Tirzah Trip to Kenya is like none I’ve ever experienced. The respectful, intentional care for the community and country of Kenya burst through in every detail - in our accommodations, the food we ate, and the sites we visited. The local women leaders and artisans we sat with, shared not only the beauty of Kenya, and its diverse cultures but also how their ongoing work is beautifully impacting their communities. It is a privilege to come alongside and support them as they help women rise so the world will rise with them.”
-Tara Brown, Evolving Faith
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