TOUR INFORMATION

The journey begins with arrival into Hurghada, followed by a scenic, soul-soothing drive along the Red Sea coastline towards the blessed valley of Humaithara. It is here that participants will visit the luminous resting place of Imām Abul Hasan al-Shādhilī, one of the great poles of Islamic spirituality whose legacy continues to guide seekers across centuries. In the sacred company of Shaykh Ismail al-Kurdi and other esteemed guests, this first stage of the retreat sets a tone of presence, tranquillity, and deep inward turning — a powerful beginning to a journey rooted in remembrance and refinement.

• In Cairo:

  • The maqām of Sayyidunā Imām al-Hussain (رضي الله عنه)

  • The mosque of Sayyida Zaynab (رضي الله عنها)

  • The mosque of Sayyida Nafīsa (رضي الله عنها)

  • The maqām of Sayyidī Ibn ‘Aṭā’illāh al-Iskandarī (رحمه الله)

  • The maqām of Imām al-Shāfi‘ī (رحمه الله)

  • Other notable sacred and historical sites across the city including al-Azhar and more

• In Alexandria:

  • The maqām of Sayyidī Abul Abbas al-Mursī (رحمه الله)

  • The maqām of Sayyidī al-Imām al-Būṣīrī (رحمه الله)

  • The maqām of Sayyidī Yacout al-‘Arsh (رحمه الله)

  • The maqām of Sayyidī ‘Abdullah bin Abī Ḥamza (رحمه الله)

• In Tanta:

  • The maqām of Sayyidī Aḥmad al-Badawī (رحمه الله)

• The iconic Pyramids of Giza

• The world-famous Egyptian Museum

We would also like to highlight that accommodation in Marsa Alam will be at a prestigious 5-star coastal resort, offering tranquillity, reflection, and renewal by the Red Sea. This retreat is not only a rare opportunity to visit Egypt’s most revered locations, but a chance to walk a path of spiritual refinement with a trusted guide at your side. It promises to be a journey of insight, presence, and transformation, bi’idhni’Llāh.

Travellers will be required to fly into Hurghada for check-in at the hotel in Marsa Alam on 4 April 2026. The tour will end in Cairo and travellers will be required to check-out on 12 April 2026.

PACKAGE DETAILS

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation for 8 nights in a 5* hotels in Cairo and a 5* resort in Marsa Alam

• Daily breakfast, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine

• All ground transportation, including the scenic coastal journey to between cities

• Spiritual gatherings and sessions with Shaykh Ismail al-Kurdi and others throughout the trip

• Guided visits to sacred and historical sites

EXCLUSIONS:

• Flights to and from Egypt

• Visa fees (can be obtained in advance via http://visa2egypt.gov.eg) or upon arrival for approximately $25. Travellers from outside the UK are encouraged to check visa requirements relevant to you.)

• Airport transfer to hotel (taxis are readily available outside the airport)

• Any additional meals or visits not included in the group schedule

PRICING

• *Age 0–6: £80 (accommodated with parents/no extra beds)

• *Age 7–11: £700 (accommodated with parents - extra beds/mattress provided)

• *Age 12+ / adult: £1200 (per person for shared room)

  *Age at time of travel applies.

APPLY

Complete the registration form by 31 December 2025
(Please DO NOT book flights until you have received confirmation of acceptance.)

Once you have been contacted by the Institute with confirmation of acceptance:

• Pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% by 18 January 2026 (to cover reservation costs)

• Provide additional traveller information upon request

• Complete final payment by 15 February 2026

• Familiarise yourself with the full tour pack, which will be issued ahead of the journey

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