E G Y P T

is calling

 

   

   

 

 

E G Y P T

is calling

 

 

Hathor Rising Retreat is a 9-day sacred pilgrimage along the Nile, journeying from Upper to Lower Egypt. Walking the temples of Ancient Egypt Neteru, you are invited to remember, embody, and activate the timeless codes of the Priestess, weaving Spirit into Matter with Grace and Devotion.

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“Ladies of the Turquoise” was one of the sacred titles of Hathor, also bestowed upon her priestesses, women devoted to this radiant Solar Goddess who carried the wisdom of Spirit into Form through the archetypes of Mother, Consort, and Daughter.

In Egyptian cosmology, Hathor was associated with the seven stars of the Pleiades, the “Seven Sisters,” revered as the Seven Hathors or the Celestial Herd.

These seven goddesses, envisioned as seven cows, bestowed divine nourishment upon humanity. Their presence was observed in the sky as the cluster of stars we know today as the Pleiades, shining close to Aldebaran and the Hyades in the constellation of Taurus.

In her form as the Celestial Cow, Hathor embodies the archetype of sustenance, offering life, milk, and nourishment to humanity.

Her very name reveals her mystery: Het-Hor, often translated as “House of Horus.” Yet the word Het (house) carries a deeper resonance. It evokes the Cosmic Womb, the primordial matrix in which all creation originates, takes shape, and matures into fullness.

Like the womb, Hathor is the living container of nourishment, protection, and gestation, the sacred space through which Spirit is born into Matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Journey, Day-by-Day

 

Saturday 4 April – Aswan

Arrival at Jasmine’s Temple at 11am with an Opening Ceremony Tengar Island and sunset visit to the Old Gate of Isis.

 

Sunday 5 April – Aswan | Temple of Isis & Kom Ombo

We enter the Temple of Isis and connect with her mysteries. Check in our boat and start sailing on the Nile towards Kom Ombo Temple. Also called Pa-Sobek, this temple is dedicated to Sobek (Crocodile Neteru of primal power and fertility) and Horus (Falcon God of divine vision and protection).

 

Monday 6 April – Sailing the Nile

Sailing along the Nile, a day of receiving the medicine of the waters.

 

Tuesday 7 April – Luxor | Karnak Temple & Ta-Set-Neferu

Arriving in Luxor, we visit Karnak Temple, which was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Visit Ta-Set-Neferu (meaning "The Place of Beauty"), Valley of the Queens, resting place of the beauty of ancient Kemet.

 

Wednesday 8 April – Dendera | Temple of Hathor

Journey to Dendera, the house of Hathor, goddess of love, music, dance, and divine joy.
Hathor, who has guided us into this retreat and the priestess temples of the last decade, welcomes us into union with life and the divine.

 

Thursday 9 April – Cairo | Pyramids & Sphinx

Flight to Cairo.
Journey into the mysteries of the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids.
Visit Tefnut (the Sphinx) and enter the King’s Chamber, exploring the timeless initiation chambers of our Earth.

 

Friday 10 April – Cairo | Goddess Mystic

A day of slowness and wonder in Cairo.
Highlights include: Blue Lotus Lodge lunch near Saqqara & Group tarot reading.

 

Saturday 11 April – Fayoum Oasis | Desert Journey

Visit the Valley of the Whales.
Magical dinner by the lake in the desert, under the night sky.

 

Sunday 12 April – Cairo

Closing Ceremony at 10 am and back to Cairo.

 

"The Beauty of your face,

Glitters when you rise,

O come in peace.

 

One is drunk

At your beautiful face,

O Gold, Hathor"

 

Many of us feel the call to visit the sacred land of Egypt on our journey of remembering.


Whether it's a connection to the ancient Neteru like Isis or Hathor, a fascination with the mysteries and technologies of the pyramids, or simply an unshakable sense of belonging to this land of timeless wisdom, the pull toward Egypt is profound. This pilgrimage is more than travel; it springs from a deep place within the soul.

I remember my first visit to Egypt. At the time, I was holding a temple in Cyprus and planning to travel back to New Zealand. Yet a very intuitive call led me instead to the lands of ancient Egypt. I arrived alone, without any plan, guided only by the unfolding of the call. Everything that happened there was magic. I felt at home in a land so foreign...

To travel alone was an act of rebellion, and something I chose because this journey felt so precious that I wanted to keep it private and intimate, like a relationship I wished to protect, cherish, and nourish on my own.

And now, almost a decade later, a group of us feel the call to come back together to the land of the Ancient Future.

 

 

 

"Search for the Turquoise which
is Hers to give..." 

 

 

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The Journey

Ladies of Turquoise

Arriving at the Temple of Isis in Aswan, we are welcomed by Jasmene, a local priestess who has been devoted to the Goddess since her youth. This sacred meeting offers a deeply intentional landing in Egypt, opening the way for our pilgrimage. From here, we begin our journey from Upper Egypt to Lower Egypt, walking the temples of the great Goddesses and allowing their mysteries to awaken our remembrance. 

 

YOUR GUIDE

Sia Hu Heka

I am a Mother, Somatic Educator,
Leader, Visionary, Priestess, and Midwife of the Soul.

My commitment to Evolution has led me through various spiritual initiations across diverse traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Kemetic, Celtic, and Esoteric mystery schools.
I combine my direct experiences of life and education into a body of work that is currently serving people all over the world.

My focus is on helping individuals connect with their inherent wisdom and fostering pathways to share this wisdom with others, thereby creating grounded and enriched cultures. 

 

Boat Organizer

Nile Heaven Cruises

Nile Heaven Cruises was founded by Ann and Abdul, united by their love for the River Nile. Blending tradition with comfort, they revived the classic Dahabiya to offer authentic, intimate journeys through Egypt’s stunning landscapes and ancient sites. With local expertise and attention to detail, they quickly became a trusted name in Nile cruising.

 

Travel Guide

Mohamed Ramadan

Mohamed Ramadan, a local Egyptian with a Master of Arts in Archaeology, has been a professional tour guide since 2002. With over two decades of experience, he offers deep insight into Egypt’s rich history and has guided countless visitors through the country’s most iconic temples and ancient sites.
 

Dates

Saturday 4 April – Sunday 12 April, 2026
Starting at 11:00 AM

*On Saturday, the 4th, we recommend booking an early flight into Aswan, or arriving the day before and arranging your own accommodation, so you can begin the journey feeling grounded and rested.

*On Sunday, the 12th, we will have our closing ceremony in the morning at the Desert, and afterward, we will travel to Cairo. We recommend booking a late evening flight to return home or staying an extra night in Cairo if needed, and arranging your own accommodation for that night.

 

Location

Aswan: 1 night, Boat through the Nile: 4 nights (Dahabieh), Cairo: 2 nights, White Desert: 1 night

 

Flights

We recommend landing in Aswan and departing from Cairo.

 

Pricing Options

Shared accommodation in double rooms: $7,700 NZD

Includes:

- 1 night in Aswan, 4 nights on the Dahabieh boat through the Nile, 2 nights in Cairo, 1 night in the White Desert.

- Lunch at local restaurants during tour

- Delicious vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meals and unlimited drinks on the boat

- All transport to locations

- Temple tickets

- Domestic flight to Cairo

- Airport pickup and drop-off

- Local English-speaking guide on board

- Travel organizer

- Ceremonies

- One night of live music on the boat

 

*Women from the Year Priestess Training 2025 and 2026 receive a special discount. Please reach out directly.

Payment plans are available.

Not included: International flights, tips, and souvenirs.

 

Payment

- A 25% deposit ($1,925 NZD) is required to secure your spot. This will go toward the full payment.

- The remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days before departure.

 

Cancellation Policy

- Cancellation 3 months before departure: full refund less administration fees.

- Cancellation 1 month before departure: 50% refund.

- Cancellation less than 1 month before: non-refundable.

 

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"May I walk every day unceasingly on the banks of my water, May my soul rest on the branches of the trees which I have planted, May I refresh myself in the shadow of my sycamore.”

 

Egyptian tomb inscription,
ca. 1400 BCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Room

$ 7,700

Pay in Full

  •  1 night in Aswan

  • 4 nights on the Dahabieh boat through the Nile

  • 2 nights in Cairo

  • 1 night in the White Desert

  • Lunch at local restaurants during tours

  • Delicious vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meals and unlimited drinks on the boat

  • All transport to locations

  • Temple tickets

  • Domestic flight to Cairo

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • Local English-speaking guide on board

  • Travel organizer

  • Ceremonies

  • One night of live music on the boat

 

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Deposit

$1,925

Reserve your spot in the retreat now and start preparing for the journey!

This deposit will be deducted from the final price.

The remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.

In the unlikely event of terrorist attacks in Egypt or border closures before departure, a full refund will be issued.

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Praise to you Isis-Hathor,
God’s mother, Lady of Heaven,
Queen of the gods

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