9 - day Sacred Pilgrimage of Egyptian Temples, the Nile & Inner Transformation
9 - day Sacred Pilgrimage of Egyptian Temples, the Nile & Inner Transformation
Up to 20 in group
Oct 8 - 17, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Explore Egypt's most iconic temples, sacred sites, and timeless landscapes.
- Sail the Nile aboard a traditional dahabeya and experience the rhythm of slow travel.
- Immerse yourself in daily practices including sound healing, meditation, yoga, and ceremony.
- Rediscover your authentic self beyond limiting beliefs.
- Deepen your connection with your intuition and inner wisdom.
- Heal emotional patterns that no longer support your growth.
- Open your heart to greater self-acceptance and more authentic relationships.
- Integrate the timeless wisdom of Ancient Egypt into practical rituals for everyday life.
- Return home with renewed clarity, inspiration, and a deeper sense of purpose.
About this Retreat
Ivana Etienne is a yoga teacher, sound healing guide, and ritual facilitator with over four years of experience holding transformative spaces in Mexico, US, Nicaragua, Nepal and Egypt.
Her work is rooted in her connection to the Red Path, a spiritual tradition she has been walking for over four years, honoring her Mexican lineage and the sacred relationship with the Earth, the elements, and ceremony.
Ivana weaves together breath, sound, movement, and intentional ritual to create spaces for healing, self-expression, and inner connection. Her offerings are intuitive yet grounded, supporting participants in reconnecting with their voice, their body, and the present moment.
Through ceremonies, women’s circles, and immersive retreats, she holds a safe and nurturing environment where transformation can unfold naturally. Her work is guided by respect, presence, and devotion to the path of the heart.
Yoga Teacher • Holistic Wellness Practitioner with more than 20 years of
experience ni yoga, breathwork, Ayurveda, meditation, and traditional
healing arts. Between 2001 and 2008, he lived and studied in India, training
in Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and holistic health under the
guidance of experienced teachers, including Eefa Shrof and students of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
His expertise includes Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Ayurvedic Massage, Panchakarma therapies, Qigong, Six Healing Sounds, Sonic Qigong, Osho Dynamic Meditation, and Traditional Chinese Healing Practices.
Transformational Guide • Consciousness Mentor • Keeper of Sacred Space.
Born in Egypt into an ancestral lineage of healers, Yasmine bridges the timeless wisdom of Ancient Egypt with modern transformational healing. For over 18 years, she has guided thousands through emotional, energetic, and spiritual awakening, integrating psychotherapy, trauma healing, energy medicine, intuitive guidance and sacred spiritual practices.
Yasmine si internationally certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Japanese Sukio Mahikari, Soul-Realiagnment, Omega Healing and additional holistic healing modalities. Through retreats, ceremonies, private sessions, and sacred journeys, she creates deeply nurturing spaces forhealing, remembrance, and inner transformation.
Details of this retreat
Some journeys are planned, while others, call your soul long before your mind understands why...
If Egypt has been whispering your name, trust that it is no coincidence.
This is an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and into a journey of healing, remembrance, and transformation.
This is not simply a retreat.
It is a pilgrimage through one of the world's oldest living civilizations—a journey designed to slow down, remember, and reconnect.
Our pilgrimage begins at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before surrendering to the timeless rhythm of the Nile aboard our private luxury Dahabiya.
Along the way, you'll experience exclusive private access to Karnak, Dendera, and Abydos, immersing yourself in
sacred ceremonies, Blue Lotus rituals, Omega Healing, Sound healing, Meditation, yoga, breathwork, conscious detoxification, and nourishing plant-based cuisine.
This pilgrimage, is a sacred return to your Divine blue print, your joy, light, and the timeless wisdom that has always lived within you.
If you have felt the Call to Egypt... This is your invitation to answer it.
If Egypt has been whispering your name, trust that it is no coincidence.
This is an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and into a journey of healing, remembrance, and transformation.
This is not simply a retreat.
It is a pilgrimage through one of the world's oldest living civilizations—a journey designed to slow down, remember, and reconnect.
Our pilgrimage begins at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before surrendering to the timeless rhythm of the Nile aboard our private luxury Dahabiya.
Along the way, you'll experience exclusive private access to Karnak, Dendera, and Abydos, immersing yourself in
sacred ceremonies, Blue Lotus rituals, Omega Healing, Sound healing, Meditation, yoga, breathwork, conscious detoxification, and nourishing plant-based cuisine.
This pilgrimage, is a sacred return to your Divine blue print, your joy, light, and the timeless wisdom that has always lived within you.
If you have felt the Call to Egypt... This is your invitation to answer it.
Schedule
Please note: This itinerary is intended as a guide. Some activities and timings may shift slightly to honor temple access, weather conditions, local opportunities, and the natural flow of the journey. We believe some of the most meaningful moments in Egypt are the ones that cannot be planned.
Day 1 — Arriving at the Threshold
Welcome to Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Meet & greet by our local team
Private transfer to the hotel
Time to rest and settle in
Welcome Dinner
Opening Circle
Intention setting & creating our sacred container
Day 2 — Walking the Path of the Ancients
Giza & Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Lunch overlooking the pyramids
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
Return to the hotel
Evening integration circle
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3 — Surrendering to the Nile
Cairo → Luxor
Early breakfast
Flight to Luxor
Transfer to the Dahabiya
Welcome aboard & lunch
Explore Luxor Market
Sunset visit to Luxor Temple
Dinner onboard
Nile meditation beneath the stars
Day 4 — Remembering Your Inner Temple
Karnak Temple
Sunrise on the Nile
Breakfast onboard
Exclusive private opening of Karnak Temple
Sacred ceremony & sound healing
Lunch onboard
Afternoon sailing and relaxation
Dinner onboard
Evening integration
Day 5 — Opening the Heart
West Bank & Dendera
Breakfast onboard
Explore Luxor's West Bank
Exclusive private opening of Dendera Temple
Sacred feminine practices
Chanting & heart-opening ceremony
Lunch
Return to the Dahabiya
Dinner onboard
Day 6 — Death, Rebirth & Remembrance
Abydos
Breakfast
Journey to Abydos Temple
Exclusive private opening
Pilgrimage & ancestral healing practices
Lunch
Return to Luxor
Dinner onboard
Quiet evening on the Nile
Day 7 — Integrating the Journey
Luxor → Cairo
Breakfast
Flight from Luxor to Cairo
Time to rest or explore
Closing integration circle
Farewell Dinner
Day 8 — Living the Wisdom
Cairo
Breakfast
Visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Free time for shopping or tea at El Fishawy
Closing gratitude circle
Nile Celebration Dinner
Day 9 — Carrying Egypt Home
Breakfast
Closing Blessing
Airport transfers
Departure
Day 1 — Arriving at the Threshold
Welcome to Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Meet & greet by our local team
Private transfer to the hotel
Time to rest and settle in
Welcome Dinner
Opening Circle
Intention setting & creating our sacred container
Day 2 — Walking the Path of the Ancients
Giza & Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Lunch overlooking the pyramids
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
Return to the hotel
Evening integration circle
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3 — Surrendering to the Nile
Cairo → Luxor
Early breakfast
Flight to Luxor
Transfer to the Dahabiya
Welcome aboard & lunch
Explore Luxor Market
Sunset visit to Luxor Temple
Dinner onboard
Nile meditation beneath the stars
Day 4 — Remembering Your Inner Temple
Karnak Temple
Sunrise on the Nile
Breakfast onboard
Exclusive private opening of Karnak Temple
Sacred ceremony & sound healing
Lunch onboard
Afternoon sailing and relaxation
Dinner onboard
Evening integration
Day 5 — Opening the Heart
West Bank & Dendera
Breakfast onboard
Explore Luxor's West Bank
Exclusive private opening of Dendera Temple
Sacred feminine practices
Chanting & heart-opening ceremony
Lunch
Return to the Dahabiya
Dinner onboard
Day 6 — Death, Rebirth & Remembrance
Abydos
Breakfast
Journey to Abydos Temple
Exclusive private opening
Pilgrimage & ancestral healing practices
Lunch
Return to Luxor
Dinner onboard
Quiet evening on the Nile
Day 7 — Integrating the Journey
Luxor → Cairo
Breakfast
Flight from Luxor to Cairo
Time to rest or explore
Closing integration circle
Farewell Dinner
Day 8 — Living the Wisdom
Cairo
Breakfast
Visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Free time for shopping or tea at El Fishawy
Closing gratitude circle
Nile Celebration Dinner
Day 9 — Carrying Egypt Home
Breakfast
Closing Blessing
Airport transfers
Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Directions
Getting to Egypt
Please book your international flight to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of our local team and transferred to the hotel. Detailed arrival instructions, the recommended arrival window, and your meeting point will be shared with you before the journey.
Airport transfer is included when arriving within the designated arrival window. Guests arriving earlier or later may need to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.
Please send us your flight information as soon as your booking is confirmed so we can coordinate your arrival smoothly.
For guests who wish to arrive early or extend their stay in Egypt, our team can provide recommendations and may be able to assist with additional arrangements.
Please book your international flight to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of our local team and transferred to the hotel. Detailed arrival instructions, the recommended arrival window, and your meeting point will be shared with you before the journey.
Airport transfer is included when arriving within the designated arrival window. Guests arriving earlier or later may need to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.
Please send us your flight information as soon as your booking is confirmed so we can coordinate your arrival smoothly.
For guests who wish to arrive early or extend their stay in Egypt, our team can provide recommendations and may be able to assist with additional arrangements.
Accommodation
Twin double accommodation
Single accommodation
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
5 Star Hotel in Cairo & 5 Star Dahabiya along the Nile
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 8 Days • 7 Nights Sacred Pilgrimage.
- Luxury Dahabiya Accommodation (shared occupancy) (private accommodation available for extra cost)
- 5-Star Hotel Accommodation in Cairo.
- Daily Nourishing Meals (with vibrant vegan and fresh green juices).
- Domestic Flights within Egypt.
- Expert Egyptologist Guide.
- Private Temple Openings at Karnak, Dendera & Abydos.
- Daily Yoga & Tai Chi, guided meditation or concious movement.
- Sound Healing Journeys and Blue Lotus Ceremony.
- Omega Healing Sessions and Integration Circles & Journaling.
- Airport Transfers (Arrival & Departure).
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Egyptian Entry Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Private Healing Sessions
- Blue Lotus Oil & Tincture
- Personal Expenses
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