DAILY SCHEDULE

27/2: Departure from Athens International Airport with a direct flight to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival and after completing the necessary formalities meeting with our guide and transfer for a tour of the magnificent GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM in Cairo, which has just opened its doors. Afterwards, road transfer to the Bahariya Oasis and check-in at a luxurious desert lodge. Upon arrival, settle into your rooms. Time for our Hatha Yoga class for one hour with meditation and pranayama techniques. Dinner. Overnight stay.

28/2: One hour of Hatha yoga and Pranayama. Breakfast and check-out, and we set off for a 4x4 Jeep transfer to the Black Desert, covered by a layer of black dust, evidence of ancient volcanic activity in the area. Next, we visit the Crystal Mountain, filled with crystals that emerged after the collapse of a cave, offering breathtaking views of stalagmites and stalactites in the middle of the desert. We then proceed to the White Desert, where the white sand and striking white rock formations are composed of white calcium, quartz crystals, or limestone. Next, we will travel by road to the Fayoum Oasis, renowned for its history and natural beauty, where we will stay overnight. Yoga class if time allows, dinner and overnight stay. 

1/3: One hour of Vinyasa Yoga and Pranayama. After our breakfast we check-out, and we begin our journey with a 4x4 Jeep to Wadi El Rayan, a protected national park spanning approximately 700 square miles, one of Fayoum's many attractions. It features artificial lakes that create waterfalls, considered among the largest in Egypt. Here lies the "Valley of the Whales," an impressive collection of fossils and whale bones. The largest skeleton discovered measures 21 meters in length. The area is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our Jeeps will also take us to the Magic Lake, renowned for its enchanting waters that change color depending on the time of day and sunlight intensity. Light lunch, followed by a road transfer to Cairo. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant and a Nile cruise by motorboat.
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2/3: One hour of meditation and yoga. After breakfast, the tour begins with the Pyramids of Giza, the most famous pyramids and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, along with the Sphinx, the largest monolithic statue in the world. We’ll take a break at Coffee Island with a stunning view of the Pyramids. Next, we visit the Papyrus and Perfume workshops. Free time for lunch in a local restaurant or the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
3/3: Morning yoga practice before our breakfast. Our day begins with a visit to the medieval Citadel of Salah El-Din. Next, we will explore Old Cairo, which has strong connections to Greek heritage. In this area, we will visit the Church of St. George, located at the site where the Saint was imprisoned and martyred, the crypts of the Patriarchs of Alexandria, and the Greek cemetery of Cairo. This area also encompasses Babylon of Egypt, where the Holy Family sought refuge to save the Infant Jesus from Herod's massacre. Following this, we will tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the new home of the Pharaohs. The Royal Mummies Hall is designed to immerse visitors in the atmosphere of an authentic royal tomb. Even the ceiling inscription replicates those found in original burial sites, while the exhibit showcases not only the mummies but also the artifacts discovered alongside them.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. We will then conclude our day with a visit to the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar. Finally, we will transfer to Cairo airport for our return flight.