In Egypt, where the world’s most potent ancient energies still pulse beneath stone and sky, this MINDAI®  retreat offers rare private access to sacred sites at a moment of extraordinary planetary alignment. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience MINDAI®Breathwork within the same chambers designed for initiation, coherence, and higher consciousness thousands of years ago.

Cairo will delight you with its vibrant contrasts. In Giza, you will visit the most renowned essential-oil atelier preserving ancient Egyptian recipes, wander through bustling oriental and spice markets, and savor exceptional cuisine—from street food and homemade dishes to elegant fine-dining experiences.

Throughout your time in Luxor, you will engage in MINDAI® reflections and practices that help you sense the resonance of this ancient land and how its wisdom interacts with your own Inner Intelligence. The evening culminates in a private traditional Egyptian dinner at one of the city’s finest restaurants—an intimate moment to savor, reflect, and integrate the day’s insights.

8:00AM: Breakfast in hotel; Gathering for an orientation schedule, program discussion and meet our team.
10:00AM: Ride bus to go to Saqqara Pyramid.
Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire Pharaonic Period. Saqqara visit includes, the Step-Pyramid of the Great Third Dynasty Pharaoh, King Zoser, the fascinating pyramid of Unas, and the Serapeum. Lunch during the tour at midday.
4:00 PM: Essential oils Shop.
6:00 PM: Drive downtown for an authentic, home-made traditional food.
8:00 PM: Blue Lotus and Sound Healing Ceremony.

Day 3
FRIDAY, March 20th – SPRING EQUINOX
Cairo- Giza Plateau- Fly to Luxor
4:00 AM: Wake-up call and coffee
4:30 AM: Head towards the Giza Plateau for the private access to the King’s Chamber
                 Sound Healing Ceremory and Mini MindAI Experience.
7:00 AM: Exit the King’s Chamber.
9:00 AM: Breakfast at the 9-Lounge Pyramid Restaurant.
11:00 AM: Visit of the Giza Plateau.
1:00 PM: Head to the hotel for check-out and to head for Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor.
5:00 PM: Arrive at Luxor and check-in hotel.
6:00 PM: Early dinner in the best restaurant that offer local and traditional food

Day 4
SATURDAY, March 21st
luxurious Dahabyia- Esna Temple- Sail upstream
4:00 AM: Hot-Air Balloon (OPTIONAL)
7:00 AM: Breakfast at a local house by the Nile
8:00 AM: Quick visit to Karnak temple
11:30 AM: Check-out the hotel and head to our luxurious Dahabyia. Check-in the Dahabyia which will set sail immediately and it is to be expected to arrive at Esna around early afternoon; just enough time to visit the small, yet the spectacular Esna Temple, also called Temple of Khnum. This is one of the most spectacular Temples along the Nile and for the majority of the temple the colors are still so vibrant and lively. The temple foundations were laid by Tuthmosis III of the 18th Dynasty, but Ptolemaic and Roman Emperors completed (40 to 250A.D), and their names are recorded all over the temple walls. The Temple is dedicated to the ram-headed god Khunum and his consort, the Nubian lion-headed goddess of Sekhmet.
Rest of day will be sailing upstream powered by the wind to sail as our ancient ancestors done thousands of years ago.
Lunch is served once we are on the boat.

Day 5
SUNDAY, March 22nd
Edfu- Upstream
8:00 AM: Wake up at leisure and breakfast will be served on-board. We can have a morning swim for those who would like to enjoy swimming in the cool refreshing waters of the Mighty Nile River.
11:00 AM: The cruise will stop at the next town of Edfu to go on a visit to one of the most intact and complete temples of ancient Egypt, the Temple of Edfu ; this amazing temple is located on the West Bank of the Nile, in the city of Edfu, in Upper Egypt. It is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt. The temple was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during Hellenistic Period in Egypt. The Temple’s inscribed building texts “provide details of its construction, and also preserve information about the mythical interpretation of this and all other temples as the Island of Creation. There are also “important scenes and inscriptions of the sacred conflict between Horus and Set.”
Following the visit of Edfu, you will return to the Dahabyia for lunch.
Manifestation session with Loukia Papa
Dinner and sleep on-board the Dahabyia.

Day 6
MONDAY, March 23rd
Selsela Quarry and Temple
Selsela Temple
The Dahabyia will set sail again upstream to the iconic Selsela Temple and quarry, only accessible from the Nile and approached by small boats and floating vessels; your next destination is the least visited Gebel-al-Silsila archeological site. There in this section of the Nile, the mighty River narrows and the bedrock changes from the dominating limestone of the north to the Nubian Sandstone of the south. Ancient Egyptians called it “Khenu”, or the “place of rowing”.
The sandstone quarries of Gebel al-Selsela have been used from the Middle Kingdom (c.2034–1650 BC) until the 20th century. More than a hundred quarries were exploited to extract sandstone blocks necessary to construct many of the ancient Egyptian Temples across the country. Silsila is not only a quarry, in fact, it was also an important destination for ceremonies and rituals. Indeed, priests and worshippers performed ceremonies, made elaborate offerings, and participated in religious rituals to the gods here. Selsela served as a place of devotion to a diverse array of deities including Amun, Sobek, Habi and others- each deity represented different aspects of life and nature. Most of the monuments at Gebel el-Selsela site, mainly shrines, were cut directly into the cliff face, creating an awe-inspiring landscape. The biggest of these structures is the rock-cut temple of Hormoheb.

Day 7
TUESDAY, March 24th
Komombo Temple- Aswan
8:00 AM: Wake up at leisure and breakfast will be served on-board. We can have a morning swim for those who would like to enjoy swimming in the cool refreshing waters of the Mighty Nile River. The first Temple we meet after leaving Aswan is Komombo Temple which is quite unusual in many ways; it is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu. While, the northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. The temple is atypical because everything is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis.
1:00 PM: After lunch we checkout the boat.
2:00 PM Check-in hotel
6:00 PM: Special dinner on the island overlooking the Philae Temple.

Day 8
WEDNESDAY, March 25th
Aswan- Departure Day
7:00 AM: Early wakeup call and join group for breakfast and coffee on deck as we watch the amazing scenery along the River Nile.
11:00 AM: Checkout from the and head to Aswan by bus and then by boat to an island.
Drop to Aswan International Airport to return to Cairo Airport. Depart to International flight or continue to Sands of Serenity Journey expedition.  

A Journey Into Ancient Wisdom & Inner Intelligence

Our itinerary guides you through a remarkable spectrum of archaeological wonders and cultural landmarks—from the vibrant heart of Cairo to the timeless majesty of the Giza Plateau and the awe-inspiring temples of Upper Egypt. You will also enjoy the rare experience of sailing upstream along the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Although this journey covers a great distance in a relatively short time, it offers an extraordinary opportunity to savor the very best of this majestic and mystical land. You will gain a rich appreciation of Egypt’s contemporary culture and arts while simultaneously experiencing the profound sensation of traveling beyond time and space.

When visiting sacred temples, hidden chambers, and ancient pyramids with mindful awareness, you can feel the lingering presence of a great civilization—an enduring testament to the human spirit and its extraordinary achievements.

During our sail, you will travel as the ancients once did, carried gently by the pace of the river. This unhurried rhythm invites your spirit to settle, to become fully present, and to connect deeply with the unfolding scenery. Along the banks of the Nile, you will witness the beauty of rural life that has remained unchanged for millennia—animals grazing freely, birds singing overhead, fishermen gathering their nets, children swimming in the river’s gentle current, and local communities living in harmony with the natural world. You will visit the enchanting Philae Temple and the sacred Princess Island, each filled with timeless stories and subtle energies.

You are invited to open the eyes of your soul and allow the immense beauty of Egypt—its landscapes, its heritage, and its living traditions—to enter, to inspire, and to transform your entire being.

Food

Throughout the journey, we will enjoy delicious local dishes and delicacies, all freshly prepared with regional ingredients and, above all, cooked with love. Egyptian cuisine offers a rich variety of vegetables, beans, meats, and fish, making it naturally compatible with all nutritional preferences. You will have access to an abundance of seasonal fruits, fresh juices, and familiar international options such as omelets and salads throughout the trip.

Throughout our trip, all meals and beverages are included in the price; there will be 3 meals per day for each throughout the trip; however, somedays, especially those travelling days, we might be inconsistent with the meals but we will have frequent snacks, fruits, fresh juices and nuts throughout the day.

What is Included
- 7 nights/8 days accommodation in double rooms; 2 nights in Cairo (Cairo Marriot Zamalek), 1 night in Luxor (Stienberger Luxor/Winter Palace/Iberotel), 3 nights on luxury Dahabyia, 1 night in Aswan (Ben Ben Hotel or Pyramisa Island Hotel or if you want to be more adventurous, I totally recommend (Arokato Heissa Island- Superb place).
- Two internal flights from; Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
- All site-seeing visits of pyramids, temples and Museums.
- PRIVATE ACCESS to KING’S CHAMBER of the GREAT PYRAMID.
- Sailing the River Nile aboard a private luxurious Dahabyia boat.
- All meals: 3meals/day/participant for 8 days.
- Pickup and Drop-off at Cairo airport.
- All transportations throughout the entire journey.
- MindAI Breathwork and Sound healing and ceremonies sessions with Loukia Papa

What is NOT Included
- International flights
- Trip does not include alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs and tipping
*** Egypt follows a customary tipping system, and those who support our journey—drivers, crew members, local guides, and service staff—work with great dedication to ensure your comfort and create the best experience possible. In appreciation of their efforts, we encourage generosity. To simplify the process and ensure fair distribution, we will collect tips in advance as a collective expression of gratitude for everyone who holds space for us throughout the trip.

Registration at : MindaiInstitute.com/egypt

Though, it rarely happens, however, it is worth noting that this program is subject to change and additions due to any delays or inconveniences that may occur during our travels across Egypt.