Ancient Egypt Yoga Retreat

Join Amina Taha and Naya Rappaport on this five-day & four-night adventure! The journey starts in Cairo before taking you onwards to the east bank of the Nile River in Southern Egypt. You will enjoy many fascinating hours of exploration to one of the ancient wonders of the world, sail through the sky's on a sunrise hot air balloon ride, dine on delicious organic produce, and, to top it all off you'll get to enjoy daily yoga classes in the desert and oases.

Daily itinerary

11/8/23 Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Morning , Afternoon and late afternoon : Airport to Hotel Transfers. Sofitel Hotel in Cairo.

About this hotel:

Overlooking the River Nile, this upscale hotel in the Zamalek district is a 9-minute walk from Opera metro station and 2 km from the Egyptian Museum.

Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Club rooms include butler service and access to a private lounge. Suites add sitting areas and iPod docks; some have kitchenettes. All have full or partial river views.

There are 6 restaurants, including fine-dining, Italian and Indian options, and 4 bars (1 poolside); some on floating decks. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym, and a spa with a hammam, a hot tub and a sauna.

6:00pm restore class w/ Naya followed by 30min shavasana meditation led by Amina
8:00pm dinner

11/9/23 Day 2: Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs

6:00am Sunrise flow w/ Amina (1hr)
7:15am Breakfast
8:00am Excursion ( approximately 4hrs) Pyramids + Sphinx

About tour:

Explore the great archeological sites of Giza with a private, Egyptologist guide on a half-day tour from Cairo. Learn about the kings behind the tombs as you visit the pyramids built by Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure, and enjoy sweeping views of the desert terrain. Descend to the Valley Temple funerary complex where Khafre’s body was prepared for burial, hear stories about ancient Egyptian beliefs and culture, then stand at the feet of the Great Sphinx, the oldest known monumental structure in the world.

1:30pm Lunch

( free time ) Explore the city, hang at hotel’s pool, enjoy the spa or city

4:15pm leave to airport
6:00pm flight to Luxor ( 1hr flight ) Settle at Hilton hotel in Luxor

About Hotel:

Facing the West Bank, this resort rests on the edge of the River Nile, less than seven kilometers from central Luxor via shuttle. They have traditional felucca sailing and horseback and camelback tours of the riverbanks, with both Karnak and Luxor temples within four kilometers. Perks include our holistic spa, two infinity pools, and a spacious meeting room for our yoga sessions.

8:15pm Meditation w/ Naya
8:30pm Dinner

11/10/23 Day 3: Luxor

7:00am Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile || 6hrs + lunch

About tour:

Discover both the east and west banks of the Nile River while exploring Luxor attractions—such as the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple—in air-conditioned comfort.

1:30pm arrival back to hotel

(Free time)

5:00pm Heart Opening (backbends) class w/ Amina followed by shavasana meditation led by Naya
8:00pm Dinner

!! Early bedtime for a 4:00AM call !!

11/11/23 Day 4: Sunrise Magic

4:00am Sunrise Hotel Air Balloon Ride ( approximately 3hrs )

About this experince:

Watch the sun rise over Luxor from an unbeatable vantage point--the sky--with this hot air balloon experience. The hot air balloon ride is about 45min.

7:30am Breakfast
11:00am lite Brunch
1:00pm Arm Balance + Inversions class w/ Naya
6:00pm Restore Flow w/ Amina
8:00pm Closing Ceremonial Dinner