Pre-Retreat Desert Immersion (29 April – 1 May)
28 April — Departure
Participants depart from home for Egypt.
29 April — Cairo → Bahariya Oasis → Black Desert
Arrival in Cairo and transfer into Egypt’s Western Desert. After lunch at Bahariya Oasis, a 4×4 safari explores the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, hot springs at El Haiz, and dramatic off-road landscapes including Wadi El Matar and Tivi Rock.
Barbecue dinner, campfire workshop, and overnight desert camping with Bedouin guides.
30 April — White Desert Exploration
Sunrise, breakfast, and workshop followed by exploration of dunes, canyons, Magic Spring, and sandboarding. Picnic lunch en route to the White Desert National Park to view its famous chalk formations (Mushroom, Chicken, Rabbit, Camel and others).
Sunset, Bedouin barbecue dinner, and overnight camping under the stars.
1 May — Return to Cairo
Morning exploration of the White Desert, return to Bahariya Oasis for showers and lunch, then drive back to Cairo. Evening arrival, boutique hotel check-in, dinner, and full-moon ceremony.
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✧ Main Retreat (1 – 11 May 2026)
2 May — Arrival & Orientation (Cairo)
VIP airport transfer to the hotel. Afternoon welcome workshop including breathwork, meditation, creative intention work, and orientation. Group dinner with panoramic views.
3 May — Valley of the Whales (Wadi El-Hitan)
Day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage fossil site. Guided meditation among ancient whale remains and time for exploration, including optional sandboarding. Return to Cairo for dinner.
4 May — Saqqara, Serapeum & Dahshur Pyramids
Morning breathwork followed by visits to Saqqara (Step Pyramid), the underground Serapeum, and the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur. Lunch at an organic farm, afternoon workshop, and evening fire circle.
5 May — Private Sphinx & Giza Plateau
Private dawn meditation at the Great Sphinx before public opening hours. Exploration of the Giza pyramids including Khufu and Menkaure. Late breakfast, workshop, and evening Nile dinner cruise with live music.
6 May — Great Pyramid & Flight to Luxor
Private two-hour experience inside the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid. Breakfast and workshop before flying to Luxor. Check-in at a five-star hotel and group dinner.
7 May — Dendera Temple of Hathor
Early morning visit to Dendera Temple, dedicated to Hathor. Workshop session followed by an evening Nile boat ride and dinner.
8 May — Karnak & Luxor Temples
Sunrise visit to Karnak Temple. Workshop and relaxation time. Evening visit to Luxor Temple followed by dinner overlooking the Nile.
9 May — Hot Air Balloon & Isis Temple
Optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor (weather permitting). Breakfast and workshop. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Isis with ceremony, followed by a special dinner with views of the Valley of the Queens.
10 May — Integration & Closing
Morning energy session, breakfast, final workshop, and closing sharing circle concluding late morning.
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✧ Optional Extension — Aswan (10 – 13 May)
10 May — Luxor Exploration
Optional visit to the Valley of the Kings or Hatshepsut Temple. Overnight in Luxor and group dinner.
11 May — Kom Ombo & Edfu → Aswan
Travel south with visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Arrival in Aswan, check-in at a luxury Nile-view hotel, and dinner.
12 May — Philae (Isis) Temple & Elephantine Island
Early visit to Philae Temple on an island in the Nile with ceremony. Breakfast and workshop. Afternoon excursion to Elephantine Island and dinner at a Nubian restaurant overlooking the temple.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change