Where better to learn a language than in the country where it is spoken? Every other year, Taalhuis travels to Egypt for a special language trip. Dive into the language and culture with us and find out why Egypt is called umm iddunya – mother of the world.
From 10 to 17 April 2027 we will take you on an unforgettable trip to the magic oasis of Siwa, far in the Western desert of Egypt. Away from busy Cairo, you will experience a completely different side of Egypt: silence, vast landscapes, salt lakes, palm trees, and the rich Amazigh (Berber) culture.
During this trip you will have five days of language lessons in the local library. Your teachers will guide you though the Egyptian Arabic dialect (MaSry), focussing on your speaking skills, and enabling you to use the language in real life.
Next to the lessons you get to explore Siwa: drift away in bright blue salt lakes, visit historical sites or discover the market and Siwa’s crafts.
In addition, we have put together a diverse programme that stimulates all your senses: taste the sweetest dates during a tasting session at a local farm, feel the craftsmanship in your hands during a basket-weaving workshop, and let yourself be carried away by the silence, colours, and endless horizon during an unforgettable day trip through the desert.
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Program of the language trip to Siwa:
Saturday (day 1) ——- Departure from Cairo to Siwa
Sunday (day 2) ——– Siwa – Lessons Day 1 – Activity 1
Monday (day 3) ——– Siwa – Lessons Day 2 – Activity 2
Tuesday (day 4) ——– Siwa – Lessons Day 3 – Free time
Wednesday (day 5) —– Siwa – Lessons Day 4 – Activity 3
Thursday (day 6) ——- Siwa – Lessons Day 5 – Free time
Friday (day 7) ———– Desert excursion & farewell dinner
Saturday (day 8) ——– Departure from Siwa to Cairo
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Language level
The trip is geared for students with an intermediate level in Egyptian Arabic (A2+). Are you not sure about your level or do you have any questions? Contact us to plan a (free) intake! Do you have a different level, but would you like to join? Please let us know and we will look at the options together.
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Price
The price is €975,-* for the complete language trip including:
15 hours of Egyptian Arabic lessons in a small group, with a focus on speaking.
Compact reader with course materials
3 carefully selected activities during the week, where language, culture and connection come together.
Fully arranged desert safari in the weekend, where you experience the magic of the desert.
Transfer from Cairo to Siwa in a comfortable minibus with airco (it’s a long but special trip of appr. 10 hours, with a pleasant stop halfway in Marsa Matrouh at the Mediterranean Sea)
7 nights in a charming venue (based on a shared room**)
Daily breakfast
Welcome dinner to get to know each other
Farewell under the stars to close the trip
* Your flight to Egypt and all meals (except the meals mentioned above) are not included in the price.
** If you prefer to stay in a private room, we can arrange it for an additional fee.
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Notes
– Availability is limited, and we stick to a first come first serve principle.
– To reserve your spot we ask you to pay a (non refundable) down payment* of 250,- EUR. The remaining amount is due before 1 February 2027.
– Attention! We depart from Cairo at 6 o clock in the morning. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip to Egypt and make sure to arrive in Cairo on time.
Register for this trip before 31 December 2026 using this form. Yalla bina!
Any questions? Contact farah@taalhuisamsterdam.nl!
* Should Taalhuis Amsterdam need to unexpectedly cancel the trip, the down payment for the trip will be reimbursed.
