egypt: January 20-28, 2026

into the Wild is a chance to take a moment for you. To dive deep into your wild woman self. To rediscover the wonder and beauty of both earth’s nature, history, cultures and YOUR nature. To gain the experience of adventures in Nature’s wildness and visiting different cultures with other women.

Welcome to Egypt!  Come unite in one of the most historically and architecturally rich countries in this beautiful, wild earth, and join a terriffic group of women as you take in the beauty and embark on adventures throughout the cities and countryside of Egypt!  Led by Melodi Farley of @wayfaringlore, who has been to Egypt many times and knows the tricks and secrets of travel there- you’re going to see all the must-see sites and experiences curated for the best trip possible.

You’ll be traveling for 8 days and 8 nights with a certified Egyptologist, away from most of the typical tourist schedules of arriving and departing at temples and sites, and experiencing a private cruise down the Nile- allowing you to arrive at attractions without the large crowds. AMAZING!

Please read all the way through this page for all the information- it’s important to pay attention to dates for arrival and departure.

This trip is capped at 16. The price per person for this trip is $4799 for 8 days and 8 nights.

Imagine having the time of your life, without having to do any planning, booking, or arranging? Leave it to @intothewild.adventure. Experiences you don’t have to lift a finger for or plan? CHECK. Local insights to Egyptian life on the Nile? CHECK. Experiences you’ve never tried before? CHECK. Sight seeing/learning/cruising? CHECK.

Cost for this retreat is $4799 per person for 8 nights.  All lodging, all transportation (except flights to and from Cairo), and all meals and excursions during the retreat are included, and all rooms are shared. As this retreat is a bit different in key aspects, please read below for details:

1. You will fly into Cairo, Egypt to meet up with the group. We start the retreat on January 20th which is an arrival day only. Most of you will get in around midnight, and into the wee hours of the morning of the 21st. ITW will be in charge of your rides from the airport to the hotel- of course you may fly in a day earlier if desired to rest before we begin, but it’s not necessary. The 21st will be a full, busy day of activities.

2. Into the Wild provides your transport from the airport on January 20th or the wee hours of the morning on the 21st, two short flights within the retreat, and your transport back to the airport on January 28th. Should you choose to arrive early or depart late, you are responsible for your own transport to or from the airport.

3. This retreat ends on the 28th of January after dinner. Most flights back to the USA are going to be after midnight (so, technically on the 29th), so you will be hanging out with the group until you go to the airport.

4. Please ask if you have any questions before purchasing your flights. Wendy@itwadventure.com

Into The Wild is now requiring its trip attendees to provide proof of travel insurance purchase for this trip. Generally this costs an extra $100usd, and can save your bacon when traveling and things go wrong. Please email wendy@itwadventure.com if you have any questions about getting travel insurance.

these are the activities we have planned during the 10 days:

January 21: Our journey begins at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), where we will have the opportunity to view the renowned royal mummies, whose tombs and temples we will explore throughout our adventure. Following this, we will visit the historic Sultan Hassan and Al Rifa’i mosques, impressive structures built in the 1300s and 1800s. We will conclude our day at the stunning Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel that has been in development since 2002.

January 22: We will head to Giza to walk among the iconic Sphinx and the Pyramids. Enjoy a camel ride with the magnificent pyramids as your backdrop. Our journey will take us south to Saqqara, where we’ll visit the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid ever constructed. We will explore smaller pyramids and tombs within this expansive complex, followed by an exhilarating exploration of the Bent and Red Pyramids. A delightful lunch awaits us at a local farm.

January 23: We will fly south to Luxor, where our first stop will be the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings. Here, the tombs of the pharaohs are adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and vibrant paintings leading us to the burial chamber, where we’ll observe the empty sarcophagus (the mummies will have been seen previously). We’ll also visit the Tombs of the Nobles in a nearby valley to learn about the preparations for the afterlife of Egyptian elites. As an all-female group, we will also visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, where the walls tell the story of her contributions to the kingdom.

January 24: Prepare for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride that provides breathtaking views of where the West Bank desert meets the lush farmland nourished by the Nile. We will explore the magnificent temple complex of Karnak and Luxor Temples, along with the colossal statues of the Colossi of Memnon. We will then embark on our cruise along the Nile towards Aswan.

January 25: While cruising up the Nile, we will take in the picturesque scenery from the deck of the ship, surrounded by farmland, palm trees, and warm sunshine. We will visit Edfu Temple in the morning and Kom Ombo Temple, along with the Crocodile Mummy Museum, in the afternoon. Each temple boasts unique hieroglyphics, yet they share a classic design that has stood the test of time. The preservation of these structures is truly remarkable!

January 26: In Aswan, we’ll travel via private motorboat to various destinations, starting with the Philae Temple. Afterward, we’ll cross the Nile for a brief 1.5-mile hike to the Tombs of the Nobles, where we’ll gain exclusive access to the Middle Kingdom tombs. Our journey will then take us upriver to a local Nubian village to experience the local way of life (henna is available here). We’ll wrap up our day with a visit to the vibrant Aswan spice market.

January 27: We will disembark from the cruise ship and take a private bus to Abu Simbel, a major highlight of our trip. Arriving after the crowds, we’ll enjoy the awe-inspiring King Ramses II Temple and his wife Nefertari’s Temple.

January 28: Today, we will return to Aswan for our flight back to Cairo. Please ensure your flight is scheduled for 11 PM or later, extending into the early hours of January 29.

A reminder: your expenses  for this retreat exclude flights to and from Cairo, but do include all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. We cover lodging, activities, transport, etc! This retreat includes a few hopper flights.