Welcome to MedTreks Egypt
Ancient Wonders of Civilization
Length of trip: 8 days | Group Size: 16 | Activity Level: 1-2
Dates: February 15th-22nd, 2027 | Price: $7,495
Accommodations: 5 * Luxury | This Trip is For: Couples/Friends/Solos
Join us for an 8-day Egypt CME journey where history rises around you at every snapshot you take. Stand beneath the Great Pyramids, wander through the Valley of the Kings, and watch the desert glow soften into evening from your riverside hotel. This itinerary combines expert-guided exploration, elevated accommodations, and the thrill of seeing some of the world’s most iconic sites in person, all with MedTreks’ signature intimate small-group experience. Additionally, we designed this program to move efficiently from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, giving you time to experience Egypt’s major highlights without feeling rushed.
Highlights
- Private guided tours of the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Luxurious stays at the iconic Marriott Mena House, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, and Mövenpick Aswan
- Explore the Nile’s timeless valley — temples, tombs, and the stories that shaped civilization
- Expert-led CME sessions focused on global health, wilderness medicine, and provider well-being
- Optional excursion to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, a UNESCO masterpiece
- Small-group travel with personalized care and professional peers
- Guided by expert faculty and seasoned MedTreks leaders with decades of experience in medical and adventure travel
Obtain up to 12 hrs of Category 1 CME!
The Great Pyramids
Luxury Stays
Nile Cruise & Optional Temple
Expert-Led CME
Why This Trip is For You
If you’re drawn to places that shaped the world as we know it, this journey is for you. Explore Egypt through the lens of curiosity, its breakthroughs in medicine, architecture, astronomy, and governance while traveling in comfort that lets you slow down, absorb, and truly reflect. This experience blends adventure with thoughtful learning, offering a rare chance to connect today’s practice of medicine and global health with one of history’s most innovative civilizations.
Itinerary at a Glance
Your Egyptian adventure begins at the legendary Marriott Mena House, where the Great Pyramids rise just beyond your window. After settling in, join us for a welcome happy hour as the sun sets over Giza, and feel the anticipation build for the days ahead. Wake the next morning to a sunrise view of the pyramids, then step into history with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum. Savor authentic Egyptian cuisine at Abu Shakra before returning for a peaceful evening under Cairo’s shimmering skyline.
Fly south to Luxor, the ancient heart of Egypt’s Golden Age, and check into the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa on the banks of the Nile. Wander through the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak, where towering columns tell stories carved in stone. The following morning, cross the Nile at dawn to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, then return for an evening visit to the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. On your third day in Luxor, venture to the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Medinet Habu, then discover the intimate, lesser-known Tombs of the Nobles before spending your afternoon at leisure—perhaps a spa treatment or sunset by the infinity pool.
Travel along the Nile Valley, stopping at the stunning Temple of Edfu and the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo before arriving in Aswan. Check into the Mövenpick Resort on Elephantine Island, where the desert meets the river in quiet harmony. Choose your own adventure the next day: explore Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk—or join an optional excursion to the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. That evening, we gather for a farewell dinner beneath the palm trees, toasting the journey with lanterns flickering and the Nile flowing below.
Itinerary - Egypt
Extend your adventure beyond Egypt with a journey through Jordan’s most iconic landscapes. Explore the ancient city of Petra, marveling at its rose-red facades carved into towering cliffs. Spend a night under the stars in the dramatic desert of Wadi Rum, with its sweeping sand dunes and rugged mountains. Finally, relax and rejuvenate at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters while reflecting on your travels.
Your comfort is woven into every night of this journey. Begin at the Marriott Mena House in Cairo, a storied hotel that was once a royal hunting lodge—now offering garden-view rooms with the pyramids as your backdrop. In Luxor, the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa invites you to unwind along the Nile, where infinity pools seem to merge with the river and feluccas drift past your terrace. End your adventure at the Mövenpick Resort Aswan, a five-star oasis perched on Elephantine Island with sweeping river views and elegant dining. Each property balances luxury with place—offering not just a bed, but an experience that deepens your connection to Egypt’s timeless beauty.
Course Info
Learn Skills You Can Take Anywhere in the World
Our Global Health, Wilderness and Travel Medicine course offers a comprehensive overview of travel medicine, wilderness medicine, and global health, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to practice safely in diverse and challenging environments. In travel medicine, participants learn to stay healthy abroad, prevent and manage vector-borne diseases, practice safe food and water strategies, and prepare expedition medical kits. Wilderness medicine covers prevention and treatment of environmental injuries, altitude-related illnesses, and lightning injuries, with practical approaches for field care.
In global health, the course explores effective medical volunteering, advances in 21st-century global health, and strategies for providing care in resource-limited settings. Participants also examine how population growth and climate change impact health in developing regions, gaining insight into delivering humanitarian and sustainable medical assistance worldwide.
Hands-On Learning
Wilderness Medicine Skills
Network & Connect
Course Topics
Wilderness Medicine
Discover the fascinating landscapes, cultures and cuisine of Egypt while earning Wilderness Medicine CME.
This course is accredited for 12 hrs of Category 1 CME for physicians, NPs/PAs and CEUs for Nurses.
To learn more about the Wilderness Medicine Course, please click the button below.
Included
- 7 nights accommodation at deluxe 4 & 5 * hotels
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Private transportation for our group with deluxe coach
- All entrance fees per detailed itinerary
- An expert, English speaking local guide
- MedTreks Faculty & Trip Host
- All meals
Excluded
- Egypt Entry Visa (more info in Welcome Packet upon registration)
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramids in the Pyramids area.
- Personal expenses: alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, laundry, tips.
- Lunch on days 1,2,4,8 & 9
- Abu Simbel Excursion ($170 per person)
- Domestic Flight from Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo
When you travel with MedTreks, you‘re not just signing up for a trip—you‘re joining a community of like-minded healthcare professionals who share your passion for adventure, learning, and connection. Every itinerary thoughtfully crafted by our founder and owner, (a nurse practitioner herself) with decades of experience in travel. Our expert team of guides and faculty ensure a high-quality, personalized experience and handle all the details so you can focus on learning CME, recharging, and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more about Why MedTreks, click the link below!
Yes! As long as the trip is booked before the final payment is due (90 days before trip start). A non-refundable deposit secures your spot on the trip.
Our CME trips are all accredited for physicians, NPs, PAs and also provide CEUs for Nurses. We provide course information for all the courses that you can submit to your employer. After the trip/course is complete, we provide you with a CME certificate within 2-4 weeks
We provide you with a comprehensive Welcome Package that includes a packing list, resources, course materials, and helpful travel tips for your upcoming adventure.
Yes! We welcome loved ones and non-medical guests on our Egypt trip. They are welcome to attend all of our workshops and lectures while on the trip at no further cost. Some of our trips are even kid-friendly, depending on the trip and age of your children. Please send us an email to inquire about this possibility.
Our trips provide comfortable and boutique lodging experiences, with mostly 4-star hotels that provide good food and quality service. Over the years, we have hand-crafted our itineraries to include some of the most charming accommodations.
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!
“It was the trip of a lifetime! So much beauty and fun and learning. It was so great to be surrounded by like-minded people who share passion for medicine and the outdoors. Ari was organized and flexible with our schedule. She was focused on our learning but also on our FUN!”
“Wonderful course combined with a once in a lifetime trip and amazing instructors!”
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”
– Anita Desai