Cairo / nile cruise meditation tour

Discover peace and tranquility in Egypt with our Spiritual Meditation Tour! Connect with your innermost feelings as you meditate during sunrise at the Great Pyramid in Cairo. Explore the remarkable Karnak and Luxor Temples, then unwind as you float along the enchanting River Nile on a relaxing cruise, letting the worries of daily life melt away.

Important Info

• Tour Duration: 9 Days
• Location: Cairo in Egypt
• Scheduling: Tue, Thu, Sat

Highlights

• Hotel pick up and return
• Family friendly
• Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
• Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
• Take some fabulous photos at the Colossi of Memnon
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Enjoy a Horse & Carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Horus
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Explore the Nubian Culture in Aswan
• Step back in time on a history tour
• Private Egyptologist Guide
• All Entrance Fees included

Tour Description

Every Friday 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1 Friday: Arrival Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport met & assisted by our representatives through customs. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Saturday: (Giza) Ancient Mystery Schools of Sakkara

Breakfast and departure from the hotel to start your full day. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Listen closely as you awaken and dress for Sunrise at the Giza Plateau. As you come alive, you will no doubt feel the peaceful and timeless energy that these mysterious structures still emit. After a peaceful Sunrise Meditation at the Great Pyramid, we visit the Cairo Egyptian Museum – mummies, mummy casings, hundreds of statues, and the renowned King Tut collection. Afterwards, we see Old Cairo. We visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and two Coptic Churches, one built during the 4th Century and one built over a spot where the Holy Family is said to have rested. We return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 Sunday: (Dendera) Hathor's Temple

Breakfast transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Luxor. Arrival, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. We journey by convoy to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The avenue leading to the temple is between two Roman fountains and leads to an immense gate. Within the Roman walls is the temple, with its six Hathor-headed columns watching our approach. As we move through the entrance, we can sense the timelessness of this sacred place and we begin to imagine what temple life must have been like in ancient times. Frankincense and myrrh wafting through the great pillars and harp strings sounding ancient chords as voices chant in the processional toward the Holy of Holies. Carved on the temple pillars, we observe harps, double pipes, sistrums (rattles), tambourines, and dancers offering gifts for the abundance of creation. All this symbolizing the energies of Hathor, goddess of love, joy, beauty, music, dance, and healing. We will lose ourselves in the mysterious chambers, secret crypts, and corridors. Upstairs we admire the famous circular ceiling zodiac and outside, the grounds have holy wells, a lake, and several birth houses. Return to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4 Monday: (Karnak & Luxor Temple) Sekhmet Sanctuary

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Nile Cruise. After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, the personification of the hidden and unknown creative power. Associated with the use of power, Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. We will walk among papyrus and lotus columns, obelisks, and shrines and observe the play of sun and shadow dance across ancient wisdom carved into stone. At the far end, we will explore the Sacred Lake, used for initiations and healing by the priests and priestesses. Later, we will take a detour off the beaten track, passing five successive gateways to the sanctuaries of Ptah and Sekhmet. Here is the statue of the lioness goddess Sekhmet. She is the third eye of the Sun God Ra, whose solar eyes symbolize the one who gained enlightenment through the controlled use of power. Sekhmet is the goddess associated with power, creation, destruction, and healing. The energies here are strong, and many spiritual travelers have profound experiences inside this mystical room. We return to our hotel in the afternoon. We arise early to beat the tourist crowds at Luxor Temple. This temple, also termed "Temple of Man," is said to have been built according to the creation of Man and his spiritual development and destiny. Here in the heart of the temple, we will dedicate this morning to a meditation for personal and planetary healing, recognizing that our own destiny and strength comes from the same divine power that runs through the veins of all humankind. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5 Tuesday: West Bank "Planetary Healing"

After breakfast, we cross the Nile River by bus to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens. We will visit the fabulous tombs and temples nestled deep in the desert terrain of the valley. At Hatshepsut Temple, we explore the sanctuaries dedicated to Hathor and Anubis, deities of the Earth and the spirit realms. At dusk, we may yet again be graced by the translucent light of the moon as it rises above the hills surrounding the temple here. We return back to our Cruise ship early evening. Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 Wednesday: Edfu Temple of Horus, the Falcon God

A day to relax and let the timeless scenes along the river drift past as our boat sails slowly up the Nile. We pass through the lock at Esna. It will be a relaxing afternoon of sunbathing, reading, and chatting as we watch life along the banks of the Nile. Upon arrival in Edfu, we will transfer by horse and carriage to the temple. Here we will unite the male (Horus) and the female energies (Hathor). Dedicated to the Falcon God Horus, this temple was occasionally referred to as the "Exaltation of Horus." On the inner face of the east pylon of the temple is a description of the annual Festival of the "Great Reunion." Once a year, the Goddess Hathor would travel from Dendera Temple to Edfu to visit her consort/husband Horus. Many of these ceremonies were enacted within the temple walls for the priesthood and their invited guests, while the rest of the people of Edfu had to wait impatiently outside the walls for the beautiful sailing of Hathor. Until then, the people only heard vague echoes of singing and dancing coming from within the temple walls. After exploring this lovely temple, we return to our Cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo. After dinner, we will go up to the top deck for an evening meditation under the stars. The full moon tonight should throw a magical light over the River Nile, a beautiful setting. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7 Thursday: Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek & Haroeris

After sailing further south, we again disembark at Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a temple associated with healing and sometimes called the Temple of Duality. We sail on, arriving in Aswan in the evening; there may be time for some adventures at the colorful bazaar and lovely promenade, which is almost everyone's favorite town in Egypt. Dinner and overnight onboard Cruise ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 8 Friday: Aswan Temple of Isis

In the early morning, we will visit the Island Temple of Philae. The mystical and majestic aura surrounding this temple complex is breathtaking and attracts visitors from all over the world. As our boat approaches the island just before sunrise, seen from the level of a small boat, the island with its palms, colonnades, and pylons seems to rise out of the river like a mirage. It is as if one expects white angels to come sweeping around between the palms and the pylons. We enter the temple and move across the massive courtyards, through huge rooms to the inner sanctuary of Isis. We receive her teachings by the sacred altar stone. Then we move on to the chapel of Hathor, where we will tune into her energies. Transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo, arrive, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Saturday: Final Departure

Breakfast; Transfer to the international Cairo airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Every Monday 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1 Monday: Arrival Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport met & assisted by our representatives through customs. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Tuesday: (Giza) Ancient Mystery Schools of Sakkara

Breakfast and departure from the hotel to start your full day. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Listen closely as you awaken and dress for Sunrise at the Giza Plateau. As you come alive, you will no doubt feel the peaceful and timeless energy that these mysterious structures still emit. After a peaceful Sunrise Meditation at the Great Pyramid, we visit the Cairo Egyptian Museum – mummies, mummy casings, hundreds of statues, and the renowned King Tut collection. Afterwards, we see Old Cairo. We visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and two Coptic Churches, one built during the 4th Century and one built over a spot where the Holy Family is said to have rested. We return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 Wednesday: (Dendera) Hathor's Temple

Breakfast transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Luxor. Arrival, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. We journey by convoy to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The avenue leading to the temple is between two Roman fountains and leads to an immense gate. Within the Roman walls is the temple, with its six Hathor-headed columns watching our approach. As we move through the entrance, we can sense the timelessness of this sacred place and we begin to imagine what temple life must have been like in ancient times. Frankincense and myrrh wafting through the great pillars and harp strings sounding ancient chords as voices chant in the processional toward the Holy of Holies. Carved on the temple pillars, we observe harps, double pipes, sistrums (rattles), tambourines, and dancers offering gifts for the abundance of creation. All this symbolizes the energies of Hathor, goddess of love, joy, beauty, music, dance, and healing. We will lose ourselves in the mysterious chambers, secret crypts, and corridors. Upstairs we admire the famous circular ceiling zodiac and outside, the grounds have holy wells, a lake, and several birth houses. Return to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4 Thursday: (Karnak & Luxor Temple) Sekhmet Sanctuary

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Nile Cruise. After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, the personification of the hidden and unknown creative power. Associated with the use of power, Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. We will walk among papyrus and lotus columns, obelisks, and shrines and observe the play of sun and shadow dance across ancient wisdom carved into stone. At the far end, we will explore the Sacred Lake, used for initiations and healing by the priests and priestesses. Later, we will take a detour off the beaten track, passing five successive gateways to the sanctuaries of Ptah and Sekhmet. Here is the statue of the lioness goddess Sekhmet. She is the third eye of the Sun God Ra, whose solar eyes symbolize the one who gained enlightenment through the controlled use of power. Sekhmet is the goddess associated with power, creation, destruction, and healing. The energies here are strong, and many spiritual travelers have profound experiences inside this mystical room. We return to our hotel in the afternoon. We arise early to beat the tourist crowds at Luxor Temple. This temple, also termed "Temple of Man," is said to have been built according to the creation of Man and his spiritual development and destiny. Here in the heart of the temple, we will dedicate this morning to a meditation for personal and planetary healing, recognizing that our own destiny and strength comes from the same divine power that runs through the veins of all humankind. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5 Friday: Luxor West Bank "Planetary Healing"

After breakfast, we cross the Nile River by bus to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens. We will visit the fabulous tombs and temples nestled deep in the desert terrain of the valley. At Hatshepsut Temple, we explore the sanctuaries dedicated to Hathor and Anubis, deities of the Earth and the spirit realms. At dusk, we may yet again be graced by the translucent light of the moon as it rises above the hills surrounding the temple here. We return back to our Cruise ship early evening. Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 Saturday: Edfu Temple of Horus, the Falcon God

A day to relax and let the timeless scenes along the river drift past as our boat sails slowly up the Nile. We pass through the lock at Esna. It will be a relaxing afternoon of sunbathing, reading, and chatting as we watch life along the banks of the Nile. Upon arrival in Edfu, we will transfer by horse and carriage to the temple. Here we will unite the male (Horus) and the female energies (Hathor). Dedicated to the Falcon God Horus, this temple was occasionally referred to as the "Exaltation of Horus." On the inner face of the east pylon of the temple is a description of the annual Festival of the "Great Reunion." Once a year, the Goddess Hathor would travel from Dendera Temple to Edfu to visit her consort/husband Horus. Many of these ceremonies were enacted within the temple walls for the priesthood and their invited guests; while the rest of the people of Edfu had to wait impatiently outside the walls for the beautiful sailing of Hathor. Until then, the people only heard vague echoes of singing and dancing coming from within the temple walls. After exploring this lovely temple, we return to our Cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo. After dinner, we will go up to the top deck for an evening meditation under the stars. The full moon tonight should throw a magical light over the River Nile, a beautiful setting. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7 Sunday: Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek & Haroeris

After sailing further south, we again disembark at Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a temple associated with healing and sometimes called the Temple of Duality. We sail on, arriving in Aswan in the evening; there may be time for some adventures at the colorful bazaar and lovely promenade, which is almost everyone's favorite town in Egypt. Dinner and overnight onboard Cruise ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 8 Monday: Aswan Temple of Isis

In the early morning, we will visit the Island Temple of Philae. The mystical and majestic aura surrounding this temple complex is breathtaking and attracts visitors from all over the world. As our boat approaches the island just before sunrise, seen from the level of a small boat, the island with its palms, colonnades, and pylons seems to rise out of the river like a mirage. It is as if one expects white angels to come sweeping around between the palms and the pylons. We enter the temple and move across the massive courtyards, through huge rooms to the inner sanctuary of Isis. We receive her teachings by the sacred altar stone. Then we move on to the chapel of Hathor, where we will tune into her energies. Transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo, arrive, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Tuesday: Final Departure

Breakfast; Transfer to the international Cairo airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Every Wednesday 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1 Wednesday: Arrival Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport met & assisted by our representatives through customs. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Thursday: (Giza) Ancient Mystery Schools of Sakkara

Breakfast and departure from hotel to start your full day. Visiting the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx: Listen closely as you awaken and dress for Sunrise at the Giza Plateau. As you come alive, you will no doubt feel the peaceful and timeless energy that these mysterious structures still emit. After a peaceful Sunrise Meditation at the Great Pyramid, then a visit to the Cairo Egyptian Museum – mummies, mummy casings, hundreds of statues, and the renowned King Tut collection. Afterwards, we see Old Cairo. We visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and two Coptic Churches, one built during the 4th Century and one built over a spot where the Holy Family is said to have rested. We return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 Friday: (Dendera) Hathor's Temple

Breakfast transfer to the domestic airport for departure by plane to Luxor. Arrival, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. We journey by convoy to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The avenue leading to the temple is between two Roman fountains and leads to an immense gate. Within the Roman walls is the temple, with its six Hathor-headed columns watching our approach. As we move through the entrance, we can sense the timelessness of this sacred place and begin to imagine what temple life must have been like in ancient times. Frankincense and myrrh wafting through the great pillars and harp strings sounding ancient chords as voices chant in the processional toward the Holy of Holies. Carved on the temple pillars, we observe harps, double pipes, sistrums (rattles), tambourines, and dancers offering gifts for the abundance of creation. All this symbolizes the energies of Hathor, goddess of love, joy, beauty, music, dance, and healing. We will lose ourselves in the mysterious chambers, secret crypts, and corridors. Upstairs we admire the famous circular ceiling zodiac, and outside, the grounds have holy wells, a lake, and several birth houses. Return to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4 Saturday: (Karnak & Luxor Temple) Sekhmet Sanctuary

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Nile Cruise. After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, the personification of the hidden and unknown creative power. Associated with the use of power, Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. We will walk among papyrus and lotus columns, obelisks, and shrines and observe the play of sun and shadow dance across ancient wisdom carved into stone. At the far end, we will explore the Sacred Lake, used for initiations and healing by the priests and priestesses. Later, we will take a detour off the beaten track, passing five successive gateways to the sanctuaries of Ptah and Sekhmet. Here is the statue of the lioness goddess Sekhmet. She is the third eye of the Sun God Ra, whose solar eyes symbolize the one who gained enlightenment through the controlled use of power. Sekhmet is the goddess associated with power, creation, destruction, and healing. The energies here are strong, and many spiritual travelers have profound experiences inside this mystical room. We return to our hotel in the afternoon. We arise early to beat the tourist crowds at Luxor Temple. This temple, also termed "Temple of Man," is said to have been built according to the creation of Man and his spiritual development and destiny. Here in the heart of the temple, we will dedicate this morning to a meditation for personal and planetary healing, recognizing that our own destiny and strength come from the same divine power that runs through the veins of all humankind. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5 Sunday: Luxor West Bank "Planetary Healing"

After breakfast, we cross the Nile River by bus to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens. We will visit the fabulous tombs and temples nestled deep in the desert terrain of the valley. At Hatshepsut Temple, we explore the sanctuaries dedicated to Hathor and Anubis, deities of the Earth and the spirit realms. At dusk, we may yet again be graced by the translucent light of the moon as it rises above the hills surrounding the temple here. We return back to our cruise ship early evening. Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 Monday: Edfu Temple of Horus, the Falcon God

A day to relax and let the timeless scenes along the river drift past as our boat sails slowly up the Nile. We pass through the lock at Esna. It will be a relaxing afternoon of sunbathing, reading, and chatting as we watch life along the banks of the Nile. Upon arrival in Edfu, we will transfer by horse and carriage to the temple. Here we will unite the male (Horus) and the female energies (Hathor). Dedicated to the Falcon God Horus, this temple was occasionally referred to as the "Exaltation of Horus." On the inner face of the east pylon of the temple is a description of the annual Festival of the "Great Reunion." Once a year, the Goddess Hathor would travel from Dendera Temple to Edfu to visit her consort/husband Horus. Many of these ceremonies were enacted within the temple walls for the priesthood and their invited guests; while the rest of the people of Edfu had to wait impatiently outside the walls for the beautiful sailing of Hathor. Until then, the people only heard vague echoes of singing and dancing coming from within the temple walls. After exploring this lovely temple, we return to our cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo. After dinner, we will go up to the top deck for an evening meditation under the stars. The full moon tonight should throw a magical light over the River Nile, a beautiful setting. Overnight on Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7 Tuesday: Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek & Haroeris

After sailing further south, we again disembark at Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a temple associated with healing and sometimes called the Temple of Duality. We sail on, arriving in Aswan in the evening; there may be time for some adventures at the colorful bazaar and lovely promenade, which is almost everyone's favorite town in Egypt. Dinner and overnight onboard cruise ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 8 Wednesday: Aswan Temple of Isis

In the early morning, we will visit the Island Temple of Philae. The mystical and majestic aura surrounding this temple complex is breathtaking and attracts visitors from all over the world. As our boat approaches the island just before sunrise, seen from the level of a small boat, the island with its palms, colonnades, and pylons seems to rise out of the river like a mirage. It is as if one expects white angels to come sweeping around between the palms and the pylons. We enter the temple and move across the massive courtyards, through huge rooms to the inner sanctuary of Isis. We receive her teachings by the sacred altar stone. Then we move on to the chapel of Hathor, where we will tune into her energies. Transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo, arrive, met & assisted by our representatives, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Thursday: Final Departure

Breakfast; transfer to the international Cairo airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.