Join us as we explore the history, religions, culture, and development efforts of one of the world’s oldest nations!
Upcoming trips: Solar Eclipse of the Century Tour in Egypt, July 28-August 7, 2027 (See the itinerary and pricing here.)
HANDS’ Insight Trips invite visitors to look beyond Egypt’s famous tourist sites and discover the vibrant, multifaceted country of today. Emphasizing meaningful person-to-person experiences across a broad cross-section of Egyptian society, these journeys offer an intimate and eye-opening introduction to a fascinating and unforgettable land.
This year’s trip also features a rare and extraordinary highlight — a total solar eclipse lasting over five minutes, making this journey truly once-in-a-lifetime.
Join us as we:
- Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza
- Explore the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and historic Islamic and Coptic Cairo
- Browse the vibrant stalls of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, part of Historic Cairo’s UNESCO World Heritage district
- Meet the beneficiaries of HANDS’ programs in underserved communities
- Witness the total solar eclipse from Marsa Alam on the Red Sea, with guidance and commentary from a fellow traveler and astronomy expert
- Explore Luxor’s extraordinary monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple complex
- Enjoy stargazing and engaging astronomy presentations with an astronomy expert
- Visit Alexandria’s Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay, and enjoy an exclusive private tour of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Insight Trips are led by experienced HANDS staff, ensuring a journey that is both enriching and comfortable as you explore Egypt with expert guidance. The trip features mostly five-star hotels, excellent local restaurants, experienced English-speaking guides and Egyptologists, and special visits to locations that are often closed to typical tourists.
To register for this incredible journey, click the link below and complete the registration form to reserve your spot. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due by May 15, 2026, with additional installment payments scheduled through April 2027. Please note that $500 of your payment is a tax-deductible contribution supporting HANDS’ work, which you will have the opportunity to see firsthand during the trip. If you cancel after May 15, 2026, the initial deposit will remain a tax-deductible contribution to HANDS.
REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER 2027 TRIP
A previous Insight Trip member had this to say about her experience:
“The Persians, Greeks and Romans, the French and the British succeeded the Pharaohs as presiders over Egypt. Travel with HANDS and you will see all the wonders they left for the world: pyramids and temples, tombs and paintings and writings. You will see synagogues, churches and mosques, as well as modern cities modeled on European capitals. But as an insider traveling with HANDS, you will be given yet another dimension. They will honor you as an insider: they will take you to see village development projects they support, and perhaps have you participate in one of their intercultural and interfaith dialogues.
You will meet the leaders of some of the organizations who work with youth, women and the disabled. I traveled to Egypt on a HANDS’ Insight Trip. I saw a great deal of Egypt and learned a great deal. I recommend the trip to you. Do join one.”
Sue H., New York