Have you heard of it?
It’s not just a myth or a single quest, but the rhythm of every full life — answering a call, crossing into the unknown, and returning changed.
You’ve already lived it, whether you realised it or not.
Falling in love, building something from nothing, raising a family, facing loss, or daring to begin again — these are all chapters in your own hero’s journey.
Now, Egypt invites you to write the next one.
In August 2027, beneath the shadow of a total solar eclipse, the participants will set out together on a ten-day journey through Egypt — from the grandeur of Cairo’s Hilton Nile Tower to the timeless calm of the Nile aboard the Concerto Plus cruiser.
For some, this will be a personal quest — a chance to reconnect with meaning, purpose, and wonder.
For others, it will be a shared adventure — families, couples, or friends discovering Egypt’s magic side by side.
Whatever brings you here, Egypt has a way of giving you exactly what you need.
In its ancient temples, quiet moments, and unforgettable encounters, you’ll find stories that echo your own — whether you seek renewal, connection, or simply awe.
For those drawn to the deeper layers, Egypt has its own language.
You don’t need to study it to understand.
Simply standing before the temple walls is enough. T he carvings and symbols speak directly — not to the mind, but to something older and wiser within.
You may find certain symbols following you from one site to another — not because they are everywhere, but because they are yours to notice.
In that recognition, something stirs: a memory, a code, an awakening or an activation that feels both ancient and utterly personal.
And for our younger travellers, Egypt reveals itself through play and discovery.
As we journey south along the Nile, we’ll create a living treasure hunt — clues hidden in hieroglyphs, stories whispered in stone, and secret signs to uncover at each temple.
Every step brings them closer to a final treasure, and to their own sense of wonder in this land of myth and mystery.
No two journeys are ever the same.
But one thing is certain: you’ll return home changed, carrying a piece of Egypt that will stay with you long after the journey ends.
So the question remains —
Is this your time to answer the call?
This journey is curated by Mara of Mara House Luxor, for those who seek not just the history of Egypt, but its living, breathing soul.
The call whispers only once. If you hear it now, reserve your place on this journey by contacting me today at maraegypt@gmail.com
The Journey: A Tale in Two Layers
On the surface, a ten-day epic through Egypt’s greatest hits. Beneath the surface, your personal “hero’s journey” unfolds. The following is a sketch of your external voyage; your internal one will be uniquely your own, but there are keys in the narrative offered here.
| Day | Date | The External Voyage | The Internal Current | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tues, July 27 | Arrival in Cairo. VIP welcome inside the airport through entry visa purchase and all inspections. Settle into your hotel. | The Call to Adventure begins not with a shout, but with a quiet crossing of a threshold. | Hilton Nile Tower | B |
| Day 2 | Wed, Jul 28 | Giza Plateau, a private audience with the Sphinx, private visit to Great Pyramid | To look upon the eternal and hear the first, silent question posed to the hero. | Hilton Nile Tower | B |
| Day 3 | Thurs, July 29 | Saqqara, the Step Pyramid, the Serapeum, the Grand Egyptian Museum. | A confrontation with the God of Wisdom and – Time itself | Hilton Nile Tower | B |
| Day 4 | Fri, July 30 | Fly to Abu Simbel. Temples of Ramses II & Nefertari. Board your Nile cruiser in Aswan. | In the desert silence, something ancient stirs — and remembers itself | Nile Cruiser | L/D |
| Day 5 | Sat, July 31 | Philae Temple. Overnight on board in Aswan | In the refuge where a goddess hid her child, the heart remembers what it came to find | Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 6 | Sun, Aug 1 | Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Sail to Luxor. | Kom Ombo: Between twin temples, the serpent of fear uncoils — and the heart learns its power. Edfu: Where Horus rose in battle and met Hathor in embrace, the divided self finds its mirror | Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 7 | Mon, Aug 2 | Eclipse Day. A celestial event from the deck of your cruiser. We have plans for an alternative venue but must wait until nearer the time to confirm and comply with any conditions laid down by state security in a time of unprecedented numbers of people in Luxor | A pause in the heart of the sky. An ending that is also a beginning | Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 8 | Tue, Aug 3 | Abydos & Dendera. A private visit to the Osirion. | Abydos: In the temple beneath the sands, the soul remembers the name it once carried in light. Osirion: Beneath the Osirion’s shadowed stones, something ancient stirs — and the silence begins to speak. Dendera: In the house of Hathor, creation sings again through laughter, healing, and the pulse of life |
Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 9 | Wed, Aug 4 | West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Workers Village | Valley of the Kings: To walk the corridors of letting go, and feel the weight of what you will not take with you. Hatshepsut Temple: A testament to the audacity to become what the world said one could not be. Medinet Habu: Where the story of a great survival is carved in stone. Workers Village: Where the hands that built eternity lived, loved, and left their own silent stories |
Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 10 | Thurs, Aug 5 | Karnak and Luxor Temples. Fly to Cairo | Karnak Temple: Where pharaohs partnered with the gods to build the impossible, an invitation to remember what you are here to build. Luxor Temple: The final alchemy: to leave as the person you were always meant to be |
Nile Cruiser | B/L/D |
| Day 11 | Fri, Aug 6 | Departure from Cairo. | The Return. Carrying a piece of Egypt not in your suitcase, but in your soul. | – | B |
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation and breakfast at the 5-star Hilton Nile Tower in Cairo
- 6 nights full board, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board the 5-star Concerto Plus Nile Cruiser (Aswan-Luxor)
- Private visit 2 hours inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Private visit 1 hour inside the Sphinx enclosure, between the paws of the Sphinx etc
- Private visit 2 hours to the Osirion at Abydos
- Everything you will need for the Hero’s Journey will be provided at the right time along the way
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo)
- A relaxed day during which you observe the 2027 solar eclipse in Luxor
- All transport and transfers
- All entry fees and permits to the sites listed.
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of an expert Egyptologist tour guide for all sightseeing tours
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
Excluded:
- International flights
- Visa fees (We will assist you in getting the entry visa on arrival at Cairo airport)
- Travel, health, accident and cancellation insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees – allow approx. US$141 (correct at the time of publication)
- Tipping which is expected everywhere in Egypt Tipping Guide for Egypt
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry, souvenirs)

