A Nordnile retreat
Nile Soul Voyage
A five-day yoga journey aboard a traditional dahabiyya on the Nile.
What to expect
- Visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae woven into a retreat rhythm.
- Shared or private cabin options with simple three-tier pricing.
- Curated for guests who want depth, beauty, and a more meaningful way to experience Egypt.
What’s included
Included highlights
- 5 days aboard an intimate traditional dahabiyya on the Nile.
- Daily sunrise and sunset yoga with Marlon Powell.
- Guided cultural excursions woven into the retreat rhythm.
- Visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae.
- Small-group support from Jessica Linback and the Nordnile team.
- Shared and private cabin options with simple booking tiers.
Limited spots
Book your spot or book a free consultation
If this retreat feels like the right fit, reserve your place now. If you’d like help choosing the best option or want to create a custom journey, book a free consultation with the Nordnile team.
A Nordnile retreat
The retreat concept
Nile Soul Voyage brings together yoga, cultural immersion, and slow river travel.
Slow travel, not mass tourism
Rather than a large cruise ship, the retreat takes place on a traditional dahabiyya, allowing a smaller group, a more intimate atmosphere, and a gentler rhythm on the Nile.
Yoga in a powerful setting
Daily practice takes place on deck or in quiet riverside settings, with Egypt's sun, Nile river serenity, and ancient landscapes becoming part of the experience.
Cultural depth built in
Temple visits and guided storytelling are part of the journey's emotional and spiritual path.
Inclusive
Open to all bodies, backgrounds, and levels of yoga experience, with options and pauses offered in every class so you can move at your own pace and feel genuinely welcome.
Included highlights
- 5 days aboard the dahabiyya.
- Daily yoga and meditation with a retreat teacher.
- Guided sightseeing, entry tickets, and transfers within the retreat program.
- Small-group format with Nordnile retreat support on the ground.
- Shared or private cabin choices, with simple pricing tiers based on booking date.
Retreat pricing
Cabin options & booking tiers
Prices are per person in USD and vary with cabin type and when you book.
Book early, save more
$3,295
Shared cabin, per person
- Private cabin: $4,195.
- Booking window: from now until July 31, or after 6 bookings.
The core retreat rate
$3,695
Shared cabin, per person
- Private cabin: $4,595.
- Booking window: August 1 to October 6.
If spots are still available
$3,995
Shared cabin, per person
- Private cabin: $4,895.
- Booking window: October 7 to October 20.
Your guides on the Nile
Meet your instructor and hosts
This retreat is supported by a small team holding the yoga, hospitality, sightseeing, and cultural logistics together so your journey feels smooth, meaningful, and well cared for.
Marlon Powell
Yoga instructor & guest chef
@lovnlight14
Jessica Linback
Retreat & Guest Experience Director
Nordnile host
Khaled ElSamman
Managing Director
Nordnile host
Marlon Powell
Yoga instructor & guest chef
@lovnlight14
Marlon Powell is a wellness leader, entrepreneur, and transformational teacher with over a decade of experience guiding others through yoga, mindfulness, movement, and holistic living. Originally from Jamaica, he brings the richness of his culture, spirituality, and life experience into his teachings, and as the founder of Lovnlight Yoga and Dance Studio he has helped build a thriving community centered on healing, self-discovery, and conscious living.
Beyond the mat, Marlon is a passionate vegan chef and advocate for holistic wellness, believing that nourishment, movement, and mindset all work together to transform the body and spirit.
On this retreat Marlon will:
- Lead daily yoga practices, breathwork, and movement sessions for all levels.
- Create a grounded, empowering practice space that supports rest, strength, and connection.
- Cook a vegan dinner on one evening using fresh local ingredients.
Jessica Linback
Retreat & Guest Experience Director
Nordnile host
Jessica is both an avid yoga practitioner (500hr YTT) and an enthusiast of cultural exchange, and shares a background of study in International Cultural Heritage Management (MA) with Khaled. This blend of embodiment and cultural analysis gives her a rare perspective on how travel can support inner work while honouring the places and people who host us.
Based in West Virginia, USA, Jessica bridges North American retreat communities with Nordnile's Egypt-based partners, supporting programme design, registrations, on-site hosting, and post-retreat follow-up. As Retreat & Guest Experience Director, she curates experiences that weave together tranquillity, introspection, connection, and awe while ensuring retreats flow smoothly on the ground.
On this retreat Jessica will:
- Manage everything related to yoga, including coordination, organisation, teacher support, and the retreat rhythm.
- Support guests before and during the retreat with communication, registrations, and hosting.
- Work closely with teachers and local partners to keep the wellness side of the journey seamless.
Khaled ElSamman
Managing Director
Nordnile host
Khaled ElSamman is the Managing Director of Nordnile and brings deep experience in travel design, guest logistics, and culturally grounded hospitality. His background in International Cultural Heritage Management informs a thoughtful approach to travel that values both efficiency and authenticity.
Together with Jessica, he helps shape how Nordnile experiences are delivered on the ground, ensuring that guests feel supported while also engaging meaningfully with Egypt's cultural and historical landscape.
On this retreat Khaled will:
- Manage sightseeing and cultural activity logistics, including timing and flow.
- Oversee operational details that shape the on-the-ground guest experience.
- Coordinate with local partners to keep excursions smooth, timely, and well structured.
What’s included
Included and not included
Below is a simple overview of what is covered in your retreat price and what you should plan for separately.
Covered in your retreat price
- All accommodation aboard the dahabiyya throughout the retreat.
- Daily yoga practices with Marlon Powell.
- Guidance and hosting from Jessica Linback and the Nordnile team.
- One vegan dinner prepared by Marlon using local ingredients.
- All meals.
- Tea, coffee, water, and soft drinks during the retreat.
- All scheduled sightseeing and temple entries mentioned in the itinerary.
- All yoga equipment provided throughout the retreat.
- Transfers connected to the retreat program, as specified in the itinerary.
Arranged separately
- International flights to and from Egypt.
- Visa fees, if applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Optional add-ons or extra nights before or after the retreat.
- Any expenses not specifically listed in the retreat itinerary.
Retreat itinerary
Detailed itinerary
A five-day journey on the Nile with temple visits, river time, yoga at sunrise and sunset, and a full moon dinner on October 26.
Day 1 · October 23
Embarkation and overnight in Luxor
Day 1 · October 23
Embarkation and overnight in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and board your dahabiyya. Enjoy welcome drinks and a light lunch on board before an afternoon visit to Karnak Temple, including quieter parts of the complex such as the Opet festival temple. Return for dinner on board and overnight anchored near Luxor.
- Welcome drinks and light lunch on board.
- Afternoon visit to Karnak Temple.
- Evening yoga on the river.
- Overnight anchored near Luxor.
Day 2 · October 24
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Medinet Habu
Day 2 · October 24
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Medinet Habu
Begin with sunrise yoga, then breakfast before heading to the West Bank for a full sightseeing day at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahri, and Medinet Habu. In the late afternoon, begin sailing south toward Esna before dinner and overnight onboard.
- Morning yoga on deck.
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Medinet Habu temple visit.
- Late-afternoon sailing south and evening yoga.
Day 3 · October 25
Edfu Temple, Gebel el-Silsileh & Bassaw Island
Day 3 · October 25
Edfu Temple, Gebel el-Silsileh & Bassaw Island
Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus and known for its remarkably preserved Ptolemaic architecture. Continue to Gebel el-Silsileh, the Nile's narrowest point, with ancient quarries and the Horemheb Temple. In the late afternoon, enjoy Bassaw Island and a sunset gathering on the island.
- Morning yoga before shore excursion.
- Edfu Temple and Gebel el-Silsileh.
- Free time on the river in the afternoon.
- Sunset yoga and island time at Bassaw Island.
Day 4 · October 26
Kom Ombo Temple
Full moon
Day 4 · October 26
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and the adjacent Crocodile Museum. Return to the boat for dinner on board, with Marlon preparing a vegan dinner on the full moon evening.
- Kom Ombo Temple and Crocodile Museum.
- Swimming and relaxation.
- Sunset yoga on full moon night.
- Vegan dinner prepared by Marlon.
Day 5 · October 27
Philae Temple, Nubian village & farewell in Aswan
Day 5 · October 27
Philae Temple, Nubian village & farewell in Aswan
Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and beautifully set on the water near Aswan. Visit a Nubian village for a cultural introduction before a farewell lunch on board. Disembark in Aswan later in the day.
- Sunrise yoga before arrival in Aswan.
- Philae Temple.
- Nubian village visit and tea.
- Farewell lunch and disembarkation in Aswan.
Limited spots
Book your spot or book a free consultation
If this retreat feels like the right fit, reserve your place now. If you’d like help choosing the best option or want to create a custom journey, book a free consultation with the Nordnile team.
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