Egypt – October 09 – October 16, 2023

Transfer from Cairo International Airport to our hotel and in the evening we will gather for our opening ceremony and a welcome dinner with views of the three Pyramids of Giza in the background on a rooftop close by. You will have a chance to witness the Pyramids as they are lit up for the sound and light show

Start your day with a mediterranean breakfast and a mesmerizing tour of the three Pyramids and Sphinx and the last standing 7th wonder of ancient world. We’ll stop for lunch with views of the Pyramid, visit Papyrus store for a demonstration of how this art is made and return back to the hotel to rest or enjoy the spa facilities. We’ll come together for dinner to feast on a traditional Egyptian meal.

A morning with yoga followed by breakfast. This morning we’ll experience a Kemetic Yoga workshop with Tonya before lunch. After your meal, there will be time to be and do all that you want to or nothing at all. In the evening we’ll head to the 14th century souk of Khan El-Khalili for shopping and dinner. The bustling, maze-like corridors offer a unique shopping experience with everything from silverware to spices and handicrafts.

Take an early flight to Luxor to embark on our Sailing boat called a Dahabiya. On this boat, you will enjoy a 4-day Nile Cruise, where all cabins and suites offer an excellent Nile experience. After breakfast, you visit the largest temple complex in the world, Karnak Temple which has been built over two thousand years. After a brief return to the Dahabiya for lunch we’ll head out to experience the temple of Luxor.

Weather permitting, you’ll have the option to soar above the temples of Ancient Egypt in a hot air balloon ride before we visit the Valley of the Kings to see the colored tombs of the Pharaohs of the new Kingdom. Upon return to the Dahabeya, we’ll start our sail down the Nile river to Esna as we spend the afternoon taking in the views of the Nile. At sunset, we’ll join together and spend the evening at leisure while having dinner on board.

Our Dahabeya will dock in Edfu and we’ll be whisked away by horse and carriage to visit the temple of Horus. In this majestic and enormous sanctuary, the grand gate alone is sure to make your jaw drop. Learn more about this site from your guide as you stroll through vast hallways and massive chambers. In the afternoon, we’ll gather for the Balance and Mobility workshop led by Tonya.

At sunset, we’ll visit the unique Kom Ombo temple, a set of two identical temples built for the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon god Horus. After dinner, we’ll let our bodies move and release to music as we continue sailing to Aswan.

On this tour, you’ll be going on a journey to a few handpicked highlights. A felucca ride awaits you next to take you to the Philae temple dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis. The temple walls contain scenes from Egyptian mythology of Isis bringing Osiris back to life, giving birth to Horus, and mummifying Osiris after his death.

We’ll return to our Dahabeya for breakfast and an integration circle. After lunch, we’ll sail and swim in the Nile. For our final sail together, we’ll visit the Nubian village for dinner, music and a beautiful cultural experience.

After breakfast, we’ll head to the airport in Aswan to return to Cairo airport where you’ll have the option to extend your stay in Cairo or catch your flight home.