Experience Cairo & Aswan

Welcome to Egypt where your wellness retreat adventure awaits! Upon arrival, transfer from Cairo international airport to the hotel for check in. Later that night, meet your fellow group participants and toast to the start of your journey at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Start your day off with a wellness activity at the hotel and then depart for a mesmerizing tour of the three Pyramids, Sphinx, and last standing 7th wonder of the ancient world. During your visit, you will have the chance to enter the Pyramids and step back in time. 

This afternoon, wander  the Khan el Khalili Turkish-style bazaars, souks and stroll through Moez Street, dating back to the Fatimid period. The bustling, maze-like corridors offer a unique shopping experience with everything from silverware to spices and handicrafts. 

After returning to your hotel and freshening up, head to dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

After a morning wellness practice and filling breakfast, check out of your hotel. Before flying south, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive number of artifacts and the treasures of the boy-king Tut.

Fly south to Aswan and have a private transfer to your resort paradise, directly on the Nile. The rest of the afternoon is yours to partake in another wellness class, enjoy the amenities at your hotel or lounge by the pool. This evening, dinner is included at your hotel. 

Start your morning off with a wellness activity at the hotel. After breakfast, you’ll head on a journey to a few handpicked highlights. 

A motor boat ride awaits to take you to the historic Philae temple. Enjoy the breeze and flowing Nile river as you head to the mesmerizing island hosting the sanctuary. Stroll through the corniche streets or opt to stop in at a café for a hot or cold drink.

After your tour, continue on to the High Dam. During your visit, you’ll witness one of the most important accomplishments in recent Egyptian history with a magnificent view of the Nile river.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of the area’s best local restaurants and sample authentic Egyptian Tagen cuisine.
 

Start your morning off with a wellness activity and breakfast. Enjoy a leisure day to relax and connect with fellow travelers as you take in this beautiful city of Aswan on the Nile River. 

This evening, enjoy a scenic felucca ride to visit one of the oldest civilizations in Africa. This colorful island in the middle of the Nile is home to many Nubians, leading simple lives, and in their own distinctive ways. The locals are very hospitable, and they’ll be happy to welcome you. 

Start your day bright and early with a transfer to one of Egypt’s most important sites. Today you’ll be visiting Abu Simbel where you’ll walk through the complex with its many impressive pillars and statues. Take in the glory of the UNESCO-listed temples of Ramses and Nefertari. Inside, marvel at the colors of the painted walls that are well preserved to this day. One of the most significant aspects of these temples is their solar positioning, allowing light to penetrate the sanctuary, illuminating the statues inside twice a year. Many people gather to witness this spectacle on October 22nd and February 22nd, which coincide with Ramesses II’s birth and coronation.

Tonight, dine at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel. Steeped in history, the establishment boasts history as a kingdom-era residency which hosted important VIPs that traveled to Egypt. Walk along its unique terrace that housed the famous “Agatha Christie” where she wrote some of her most famous novels.

After breakfast and a wellness activity at the hotel, take a flight back to Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Upon checking in, you will have the day at leisure to relax or get a spa treatment at the hotel. 

Later that night, embark on a Cairo-by-night panoramic tour, crowned with a farewell dinner at a local venue with a breathtaking view over Egypt’s capital. This will surely be a night to remember!