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A Journey Within | Spiritual Wellness
Oct 11 - 18, 2026
Egypt
Join us for a 8-day Egypt retreat exploring the pyramids, temples, and timeless landscapes of ancient Egypt. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to a luxury Nile River cruise and the temples of Luxor, Abydos, and Dendera, this journey offers an immersive and well-supported experience guided by expert local Egyptologists. Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, more intentional way to experience Egypt.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo | Welcome to Egypt
Saqqara View Guest House
WELCOME & TRANSFER
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Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport
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Private transfer to Abusir
CHECK-IN & REST
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Settle into our guest house overlooking the Saqqara landscape
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Time to rest, unpack, and acclimate
EVENING MEAL
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Home-cooked dinner with a local Egyptian family at the home of Nasser Abughoneim
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Opening the journey through connection, hospitality, and presence
Day 2: The Giza Plateau & Egyptian Museum
Saqqara View Guest House
Breakfast at the guest house
GUIDED SITE IMMERSION
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Visit the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx
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Led by an English-speaking Egyptologist
AFTERNOON
- Khufu restaurant in the area
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Continue to the Egyptian Museum
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EVENING
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Return at sunset for a private visit to the Giza Pyramid
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Dinner at the Guest House.
Day 3: The First Pyramids
Saqqara View Guest House
Breakfast
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ANCIENT FOUNDATIONS
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Explore the Saqqara Pyramid Complex
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Visit Ancient Memphis
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Journey to Dahshur and the Bent Pyramid
AFTERNOON
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Traditional Bedouin restaurant
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Meet with the locally known ‘Therapy Man’ for a traditional wellness experience
EVENING CONNECTION
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Dinner at the Guest House
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Time for reflection on Egypt’s earliest sacred architecture
Day 4: Entering the Nile
Nile Cruise Ship
Breakfast and check-out from the guest house
DOMESTIC FLIGHT
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Transfer to Cairo Airport
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Flight to Aswan
GUIDED SITE VISITS
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Aswan High Dam
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Philae Temple
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Unfinished Obelisk
CHECK-IN & LUNCH
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Board the Nile River cruise
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Lunch on board
FREE TIME
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Rest and settle into the rhythm of the river
Day 5: Elephantine Island and Kom Ombo
Nile River Cruise
Breakfast on board
EXPLORE ELEPHANTINE ISLAND
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Visit the Abu Simbel Temples near the Egypt–Sudan border
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Witness sunrise over the desert
RETURN & LUNCH
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Return to the cruise
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Lunch on board
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Begin sailing north along the Nile
AFTERNOON TEMPLE VISIT
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Kom Ombo Temple
CONTINUE TO EDFU
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Evening sailing
Day 6: Edfu to Luxor
Nile River Cruise
Breakfast on board
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MORNING TEMPLE VISIT
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Edfu Temple
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Arrival by horse-drawn carriage
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SAILING THE NILE
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Continue cruising toward Luxor
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EVENING ARRIVAL
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Arrive in Luxor
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Time to rest and enjoy the river at dusk
Day 7: Luxor's West & East Banks
Cairo Airport Resort
After Breakfast
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WEST BANK EXPLORATION
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Valley of the Kings
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Valley of the Queens
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Colossi of Memnon
CROSS TO THE EAST BANK
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Karnak Temple
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Luxor Temple ​
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RETURN TO CAIRO
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Transfer to Luxor aiport to fly back to Cairo
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Check in to a nearby resort
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FAREWELL DINNER
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Reflect on our journey and say our goodbyes to local hosts, guides, and fellow guests who have supported us throughout this pilgrimage.
Day 8: Head Home
Farewell!
Leisurely rise
Breakfast at resort
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Check-out between 9:30 and 11 am
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Questions? Call 775-773-8777
We will help you arrange all facets of your retreat from air to add ons.
