Desert & River
November ✧ FALL
The residency takes place at a fascinating glamping site in the Black and White Desert, near the town of Bawiti, in a highly diverse area of the Egyptian desert, southwest of Cairo, approximately a four-hour drive. Situated within a national park, this is one of the most majestic deserts, experienced through a journey in the spirit of Bedouin travel, beneath one of the darkest skies on Earth, with zero light pollution.
Residents may arrive at Cairo Airport (CAI), where they will be welcomed and transported to the glamping site. Nights will be spent observing and studying the deep sky, exploring its vast diversity. Guests will be nourished with the best Bedouin cuisine. As a special adventure, one night will be spent within the White Desert, sleeping under the stars and visiting the Crystal Mountains.
On the return journey, we will spend a night in Giza, with an incredible view of the pyramids, enjoying a group dinner together.
Residents may arrive at Cairo Airport (CAI), where they will be welcomed and transported to the hotel in front of the Pyramids to spend the first night together as a group. All participants will dine together before departing early the next morning for Luxor to begin the boat residency. The residency will take place aboard the boat Princess Cleopatra on the Nile River, sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
Along the way, we will visit Dendera and Abydos temples, the tomb of Senenmut, Esna Temple, Gebel El-Silsila, the Temple of Kalabsha on an island in Aswan, and the Temple of Isis, observing the night sky each night.
On the last day, the group will be dropped off at Aswan International Airport (also known as Daraw Airport, ASW).
Optional extras: Return flight tickets from Aswan to Cairo can be arranged. For those who wish to visit the Pyramids, a local guide will accompany the group on a visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Week 1: November 5th to November 11th 2026
Week 2: November 10th to November 16th 2026
Residents can choose to attend the Desert, the Nile, or both, and must indicate their choice when applying.
The program rates includes all expenses for the Desert, including meals, transfers by car, lodging, night classes, stargazing sessions, a deep desert expedition, airport pick-up and drop-off, and one night at a hotel in Giza.
For the Nile, it covers all expenses, including one night at a Giza hotel with airport pick-up and drop-off, a one-way connection flight from Cairo to Luxor, lodging aboard the boat, meals, all guided tours led by local specialized guides, tickets to temples and cultural sites, as well as night classes and stargazing sessions.
The goal is for residents to enjoy their stay without any concerns. Rates for 2026 are aligned with premium experiences in the region.
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Desert:
Shared room (for two): 1490 € per person
Single room: 1790 € per person
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Nile cruise:
Shared cabin (for two): 2690 € per person
Suite: 2990 € per person
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Desert + Nile cruise:
Shared room + Cabin: 3390 € per person
Single room + Cabin: 3690 € per person
Single room + Suite: 3990 € per person.
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Early birds receive a 10% discount and payments can be made in up to 4 interest-free installments.
Last call aplicants can be made in up 3 interest-free installments.