☥ Sacred Waters ☥
Aswan – Private Sailboat on the Nile – Philae – Kom Ombo – Bissau Village -Edfu – Karnak & Luxor -Quena – Dendara – Abydos – Cairo
Aug 5th-16th 2028
Itinerary & Overview
Have you immersed yourself in sacred waters? Felt held by the magical womb of our planet, sensed the pulse of purification, earthen memories, and soul codes? Yearned to unwind in a space of silence and luxury where you can harmonise your rhythms, and transition into a more intentional way of walking on Mother Gaia, our planet earth?
Join us in Egypt in August 2028 for this healing and expansive journey to the mystical sacred waters of Egypt. Our timing is harmonised with the rise of the constellation Sirius, a period known as the ‘Sacred Inundation’ of the Ancient Egyptian calendar, a cycle of renewal and fertility. We will sail into this pilgrimage with powerful intentions of practice to hold and tune into cellular healing, heart expansion, personal renewal, and healing for the planet.
We begin our journey in the sacred land of Nubia, within the watery womb of the Mother Goddess Isis. In the sacred waters of ‘The Lady of All Transformations’, we will initiate ourselves into the sacred journey ahead of us while enjoying the tranquility of Philae, and our stunning hotel. Boarding our luxury private sailing vessel, Fayrouz Sanctuary, we will spend the next several days sailing, engaging with the beautiful culture of upper Egypt, swimming in the holy river Nile, and stopping off at sacred temples. Practicing meditation and Yoga, while learning the deeply spiritual wisdom of Egypt from our teacher Hassan along the way, we will soak ourselves in the sacred waters enjoying ease, luxury, and hospitality for a truly unforgettable pilgrimage.
Our Sacred Journey of 12 nights:
12 days and 11 nights in the mystical and magical land of the pyramids. This is a trip of a lifetime! In addition to the immaculately curated itinerary below, we will enjoy Yoga & Meditation practice guided by Jaina, and Philosophy-Movement workshops with Uschi.
Experience Traditional Hatha and Raja Yoga within the majestic landscape and backdrops of perhaps the most mysterious and significant megalithic structure in the world. Our yoga practices will be woven with the beautiful mythology and histories of ancient Egypt. All levels of Yoga experience welcome.
What’s Included?
- Meet & Greet at Cairo Airport
- Arrival transfer
- Daily Movement, Yoga, Dance and Meditation Practice with Jaina & Uschi
- Most meals included: 12 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners and 9 lunches
- Single entrance tickets to all the sacred sites as per itinerary below
- Unlimited bottled water during tours
- English-speaking Khemetologist
- Private visit to the Great Pyramid for 2 hours
- Domestic internal flight
- Headsets
- Yoga mats
- All transport and flights between destinations and to/from included activities (not including flight from USA)
- Four-night Nile cruise on private sailboat
- A traditional local Nubian dinner
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor ($120)
All entrance fees to included monuments:
- Guided tour of the Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx
- Meditation practice inside the Great Pyramid
- Visit Karnak Temple, including private time in Sekhmet’s Sanctuary
- Elphantine island and the Nubian Village
- Luxor Temple
- Dendera Temple and Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple
- Edfu Temple of Horus
- Tour of Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Accommodations
12 nights of accommodations
Transportation
Ground Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing tours will be conducted in a modern, air-conditioned bus.
Individual Arrival Transfer: A private van or car will be provided for individual transfers from Cairo Airport to the hotel, depending on the number of arriving passengers.·
Domestic Flight: Economy class flight ticket from Aswan to Cairo.
International flight info: You” want to book your tickets to fly into and out of Cairo.
Support
· Meet & Assist: Professional meet and assist services upon arrival in Cairo (for both domestic and international flights) and in Aswan.
· Professional Guides: The group will be accompanied by a dedicated English-speaking guide and a tour leader throughout the trip.
. Spirituality: Connecting to the sacred throughout the retreat with Yoga Asana, Meditation, Ceremony, Sound, & Dance with Uschi and Jaina.
· Sightseeing: All scheduled sightseeing activities as per the itinerary, including necessary government permissions.
· Meals: as mentioned in the itinerary.
· Exclusive Access: One private access to the Great Pyramids, where we will have the entire area to ourselves. Throughout our pilgrimage, Unknown Egypt Travel will provide uninterrupted access for us to chapels, shrines, and sacred sites so we have time to soak in the energy of these holy spaces.
· Beverages: Unlimited bottled water will be provided during all tours and transfers.
· Permissions: All necessary permissions and permits for the program are included.
Meals
12 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners and 9 lunches
Allow USD 300-390 for meals not included. This is a great opportunity to cruise around town and find restaurants and shops of the beaten path in smaller groups.
Package Exclusions
1. Entry visa fees ($25 USD Cost)
2. Optional tours & Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor
3. Personal expenses
4. Alcoholic beverages & Non-alcoholic beverages at meals
5. Bottled water consumed at the hotel or during meals
6. International flights to and from Egypt
7. Any items not specifically mentioned above
8. Tips and gratuities (we will collect a flat amount at the beginning of the trip to cover for the entire tour suggested $180). You will also want to set aside an additional $50-$100 (recommended tip for our Egyptian guide at the end of the retreat).
Your Guides
More about your Retreat Guides:
“The Great Pyramids of Egypt feel at once like the most important historical relic of humankind, and an outer space final frontier. The rich human-history and mystery, buried in the sands of this land, and in the walls of these temples are incomprehensible. Egypt points right at the heart of our human existence…. inspiring existential questions, cosmic consciousness, and the after-life. I look forward to weaving together our movement and yoga practices. With the spirits of the land, sea, and skies of ancient Egypt. This is a trip of a lifetime, not to be missed”
“Many of you know I’ve had a lifelong connection to Egypt since meeting many of the old Theosophists in my childhood. They shared stories of their travels to Egypt in the 1920’s and 30’s, and sparked my fascination and connection to this culture so many moons ago. My heart and soul connection to the Goddesses and Gods of this ancient civilization is what I look forward to sharing with you during the journey, as well as some of the stories of the Nubian priestesses who were part of the royal court, acting as healers and mystics. The entire journey is hosted by a company Jaina has worked with in other countries, meaning we can relax and enjoy all of the highlights of this itinerary without having to manage any details. I’ll be leading a few workshops throughout the week, and can’t wait to share my love for this ancient civilization.”
Investment – Save your spot now!
Per-Person Rates
Standard Rate (Double Occupancy): $6,125 USD per person
Private Room Rate (Single Occupancy): $6,915 USD per person
The single occupancy is for hotels only and the Dahabya Sailboat is double occupancy for everyone.
Early Bird Special (book before Dec 31st, 2025)
Early Bird Standard Rate (Double Occupancy): $5,725 USD per person
Early Bird Private Room Rate (Single Occupancy): $6,515 USD per person
*If you book into the retreat before Nov 1st 2025, you will receive a very special gift!
How to register
- Complete application form via email
- Submit non-refundable deposit of $1000
Payments can be made via:
Revolut: @luckyuschi
Revolut bank is an easy way to make your payments for the journey, with the least percentage charged for your transactions. You can also use this method to ‘load funds’ that you will use while travelling via a Revolut card, that will inform you per phone every time you make a payment. It’s safe, simple, and convenient.
If you prefer to pay via credit card, you send a payment to Jaina via Venmo or Paypal
Venmo: @Jaina-Two-Rivers
Paypal: jaina@belovedretreats.com
*Additional percentage may apply. Please select “friends and family” to avoid additional fees
*After deposit is submitted, your remaining balance will be due on May 1, 2026
Have more questions or ready to reserve your spot?
Email jaina@belovedretreats.com
Refund Policy and Covid Details can be found here.
Important information :
- Three months before the retreat, we will do one monthly Zoom session to prepare the you for the retreat and the ancient world, as well as to familiarize them with the spirit of the group.
- We recommend tipping $180 per person for local service, bellman, boat crew (16 people per boat), and drivers. We will collect this amount on the first day so that our guide can handle all the tipping throughout the tour.
- Please keep in mind that the domestic flight allows only one piece of luggage and that any additional luggage must be paid for separately.
- You will be given a headset to use throughout the tour as well as a yoga mat.
- If dinner is not included, our guides will take us to a local restaurant where you can pay on their own.
Itinerary
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Transfer home
Depart at any time.
Please note that check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available. We are able to organize extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days.
Ready to save your spot?
A non-refundable deposit of $2000 per person is required to hold your reservation. Final balance is due May 1, 2026. Email jaina@belovedretreats.com to register. Please note whether you want a roommate or a private room. Welcome to an experience of a lifetime!
