Come and See SLU Egypt
Throughout our years of ministry, SLU has stepped through strategic doors of opportunity to facilitate international leadership trainings around the world. In 2023, we excitedly launched the next step in this mission - the SLU Leadership Conference and a Pastors Conference in Egypt through a partnership with the tC Egypt Ministry.
Since September 2023, the SLU Team has served in Egypt through three powerful ministry opportunities:
- SLU 101 Egypt ('23 and '24) Over 1,330 Egyptian students have began their SLU leadership journey the past two years. Our team, along with other leaders from the tC Egypt community, presented SLU 101 content to students and watched as they learned how to think, dream, and lead at the feet of Jesus. Additionally through online ministry, tC Egypt livestreamed the SLU 101 content social media that has reached over 5,000 students.
- SLU 201 Egypt ('24) Nearly 250 Egyptian students continued their SLU leadership journey through enrolling in 201.
- Good to Great Pastors Conference ('23 and '24) 150+ Egyptian ministry leaders from 5 cities gathered to be equipped and encouraged them to continue their work in Egypt. The conferences consisted of teachings from both the SLU team and tC Egypt team, with a focus on answering vital questions pertaining to ministry with Gen Z students.
The Lord opened the door to return in September 2025, to continue these efforts, hosting SLU 101, SLU 201, and for the first time SLU 301, along with the Good to Great Pastors Conference.
Now is your chance to come and see what God is doing through this strategic partnership between SLU and tC Egypt! Check out the schedule below as it is sure to be an amazing journey with incredible history at every turn!
SLU 101 Egypt and Ancient Egypt Tour Experience
August 26-September 3, 2025
See what God is going through SLU in the lives of thousands of Egyptian students while also getting a taste of Ancient Egypt! Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and other treasures of Egypt as you piece together the life and times of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Cruise the ancient Nile in style like the pharaohs once did, disembarking at iconic sites along your route. Discover the Aswan islands, The Valley of Kings, and tour the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to artifacts recovered from the great Tutankhamun's tomb. This will be an amazing journey as you explore the incredible history of Egypt while also being part of how God is shaping its future through the lives of young people!
Registration FEE OF $2900 INCLUDES:
- Double Occupancy lodging in country from August 27 - September 3, 2025.
- Single Occupancy Supplement $575
- Luxury 4 Day Nile River Cruise.
- Movenpick Cruise. All outside cabins. Guided Shore Excursions. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on the cruise.
- Round Trip Flight to Aswan from Cairo
- All in country meals and ground transportation
ATTENDEES RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Round Trip Flight to/ from Cairo, Egypt airport code CAI
- Flight cost typically ranges from $1200 to $1400 unless you use points. The SLU Team has flown British Airways, American, and Emirates. Delta is pricing higher this year but staff have flown this as well. We have also flown Egyptian Airlines, but please note they use older planes.
- Attendees should factor in a a day of travel to get to and from Egypt (currently noted on the schedule as August 26th and September 3) as travel times to and from Egypt are typically 17 to 20 hours depending on what flight you choose.
- VISA: this is purchased once landing at Cairo Airport. This is typically $25 for a single entry tourist visa.
- PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements.
- Travel Insurance: For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Travel Insured International. Please click here for more information or to enroll in the plan.
SLU 101 Egypt and Ancient Egypt Tour Itinerary
August 26-September 3, 2025
August 26th: Travel to Egypt from US
- Depart from USA or an overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.
August 27th: CAIRO, EGYPT
- Arrive in Cairo, where you will be met by SLU's in country partners and transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
August 28th: PYRAMIDS AND MUSEUM
- PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Begin the day with a visit to the infamous Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Among the ruins, view the Pyramid of Menkaure flanked by the Pyramids of Queens. The iconic Sphinx, a massive monolith carved into the shape of a lion with the head of a man, rests in front of the Pyramid of Khafre. Travel to Memphis, the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city was founded in 3200 BC by King Narmer and boasts some of the oldest structures and statues on earth. Next, journey to Saqqara Step Pyramid, the world’s first pyramid. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
- EGYPTIAN MUSEUM/CAIRO Step into history at the Egyptian Museum. Admire antiquities from Egypt’s Pharaonic period, dating back fifty centuries and including the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. Next, take a mesmerizing visit to see the Royal Mummies at the Museum of Civilization. Journey through the centuries with a visit to Old Cairo, a city dating back to the sixth century BC. The Hanging Church, perched above the Babylon Fortress, features intentional design elements from the seventh century and a long, fascinating history rooted in the third century. Then, visit Abu Serga Church, built on the site believed to house Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus during their time in Egypt. Explore Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue. Tradition holds that the building is located on the site where baby Moses was drawn out of the water by the pharaoh’s daughter. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.
August 29th: ASWAN & NILE CRUISE (Cruise Day 1)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for a flight to Aswan. Take in the views of the world’s largest embankment dams, stretching two miles across the Nile, and enjoy time shopping at the spice market near the Nile River Valley. In the afternoon, step aboard the Movenpick Cruise Ship for a relaxing day on the famed Nile River. Dinner and overnight aboard the Movenpick.
August 30th: KOM OMBO (Cruise Day 2)
- Spend the day discovering the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple dedicated to the worship of two gods—Sobek and Haroeris. Observe the stunning columns, unique inscriptions, and design features of this distinctive landmark. Continue cruising the Nile to Edfu. Dinner and overnight aboard the Movenpick.
August 31st: EDFU (Cruise Day 3)
- Disembark to explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus. This is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Egypt, showcasing traditional Pharaonic architecture and providing a wealth of information about ancient life through its inscriptions and reliefs. Sail to Esna and cross the lock en route to Luxor. Dinner and overnight aboard the Movenpick.
September 1st: VALLEY OF THE KINGS & LUXOR (Cruise Day 4) and SLU 101 Egypt
- Travel across the Nile for a visit to the west bank. Admire the Valley of the Kings where many New Kingdom pharaohs and royalty were interred in extravagant tombs concealed by the mountains of this valley. Next, explore the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the foremost female pharaoh. Marvel at the elaborate reliefs and exquisite architecture. Stand in the shadows of the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Amenhotep III built to guard his mortuary temple. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the beautiful Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, an ancient pathway lined with large statues of human-headed sphinxes, once connecting the temple of Luxor to the temple of Karnak. Wander through the enormous Karnak Temple Complex, the religious hub of Ancient Egypt. Gaze at the vast array of temples, chapels, and statues constructed over a span of 2,000 years.
- Late afternoon flight back to Cairo and drive to venue for SLU 101.
- Enjoy seeing SLU 101 Egypt first hands as you join students for dinner and their evening sessions "Excellence in All Things."
September 2nd: SLU 101 Egypt and Travel Back to US (arrive back in the US on September 3rd)
- Ready for an taste of SLU 101 with classic sessions like "Dream It. Do It" and "Developing a Biblical World View" as you walk along side what God is doing in the lives of SLU students in Egypt?
- In the afternoon, travel back to Cairo where you will have an opportunity to freshen up at the hotel before departing for your flight. Most flights out of Cairo depart at times like 1 AM, 3 AM or 7 AM so when looking for return flights, you will look for the early morning of September 3rd.