A 7-day sacred journey for women · Heisa Island · Aswan, Egypt

The Seven Gates
of the Nile.

A 7-day women's immersion on the last Nubian island — where ancient healing, sacred ceremony, and the living waters of the Nile conspire to return you to yourself.

7Days on the Nile
10Places Only
1Island Like This
Oct–Nov '26Next Departure
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Where You Are Going

300 Metres from the Temple of Auset.
3,000 Years from the Modern World.

Heisa Island sits in the sacred waters of the Nile — the last standing Nubian island, untouched by cars, crowds, or the noise of modern life. 700 Nubians call it home. Ancient trees line the banks. The stars here are so close you can almost touch them.

Next door is the Philae Temple — the final sanctuary of the goddess Auset, where her sacred rites were performed until the 9th century. This is not backdrop. This is living power. When you arrive, you will feel it immediately.

There are no hotels here. No wellness chains. No yoga tourists. There is only this island, this river, and the ancient healing intelligence that has been waiting here for you.

The Seven Gates of the Nile
The Journey

Seven Days.
Seven Layers of Yourself, Returned.

Day 1
Arrival & Welcoming Ceremony

Private felucca transfer from Aswan. Welcome ceremony at Nubian Royals Sanctuary at sunset. First Nile immersion. Nubian communal dinner under the stars.

Day 2
The Body as Temple

Morning movement & somatic healing with Dhyani. Sacred water ceremony in the Nile. Private visit to the Philae Temple of Auset.

Day 3
Chakra Activation & Sound Healing

Full-day chakra activation journey. Evening live music ceremony with Nubian musicians — drumming, chanting, and the ancient rhythms of Kemet.

Day 4
Deep Rest & Integration

Guided solo time in silence on the Nile. 1-on-1 healing session with Dhyani. Evening storytelling circle with local Nubian elders.

Day 5
Sacred Arts & Expression

Movement ceremony: dance as devotion. Creative expression workshop. Evening river meditation.

Day 6
The Royal Codes

Full-day immersion: activating your sovereign self. Group ceremony at dawn on the Nile. Evening sanctuary concert with Nubian and international musicians.

Day 7
Departure & Blessing

Morning closing ceremony at sunrise. Private blessing from Dhyani. Return felucca to Aswan. You leave the same way you arrived — on the water. But you are not the same.

Live music and sacred sound ceremony in the desert
Live Music · Sacred Sound Ceremonies
Everything Included

One Investment.
Everything You Need.

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Accommodation
7 nights in private rooms at Nubian Royals Sanctuary on Heisa Island.
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All Meals
Three daily meals — traditional Nubian cuisine, prepared with love and intention.
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All Ceremonies
Every healing session, water ceremony, sound bath, and sacred ritual.
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Live Music Nights
Two evenings of live Nubian and world music at Nubian Royals Sanctuary.
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Nile Transfers
All boat transfers to and from Aswan, and to the Philae Temple.
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1-on-1 Session
One private healing consultation with Dhyani Love, tailored to you.
Your Investment
Early Bird £2,500
Deposit by 31 August 2026
Standard £3,300
After 31 August 2026
Per person · Shared accommodation · Single supplement available
Apply for Your Place — Only 10 Spots

£500 deposit secures your place. Cancel within 4 weeks of booking and receive a 70% refund. After that, deposits are non-refundable but can be applied toward a future retreat group.

What Guests Say

Reviews from
the Nile.

"I arrived exhausted, estranged from my own body, and quietly desperate for something I couldn't name. By day three on Heisa Island, I was crying in the Nile — not from sadness, but from the sheer relief of being seen. I left with something I'd spent 40 years looking for."
S.M., 42 · London, UK
"The combination of the healing work with Dhyani, the music ceremonies, and being on that island next to Philae — there is nothing like it anywhere in the world. I've done retreats in Bali, Peru, India. Heisa is in a different category entirely."
R.A., 37 · New York, USA
"Dhyani doesn't just run a retreat. She holds a field of consciousness. I have recommended this to every person I love. It is not a holiday. It is a homecoming."
T.O., 51 · Lagos, Nigeria
Upcoming Journeys

When Are You
Ready to Come?

Each retreat hosts a maximum of 10 women. Once a journey is full, it is closed.

30 October – 6 November 2026Autumn Equinox Journey · Heisa Island
3 Places Remaining
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Not sure? Book a free 20-minute call with Dhyani first.

Your Questions

Everything You
Need to Know.

Do I need spiritual experience?
Not at all. Many guests arrive with no background in healing or ceremony — only a feeling that something in their life is ready to shift. The only requirement is an open heart.
Is this safe for solo women travellers?
Yes, completely. Heisa Island has a tight-knit Nubian community that is deeply hospitable. All transfers and movement are handled by Dhyani's team. Over 60% of guests travel as solo women.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel within 4 weeks of booking, you receive a 70% refund of your £500 deposit. After that window, deposits are non-refundable but can be applied toward a future retreat group.
How do I get to Heisa Island?
Fly into Aswan International Airport (ASW). We arrange your private felucca transfer from Aswan port — a 15-minute journey on the Nile. Full instructions provided upon booking.
Can I come if I'm not a woman?
The Seven Gates of the Nile is exclusively for women. If you are a man feeling called to the Nile, The Knights of the Round Table is your journey. Visit the Knights page to apply.
The Nile Is Waiting

Return to the Nile.
Remember Who You Are.

You did not find this page by accident. Something in you has been searching for a place where the ancient and the living meet. That place exists. It is on an island in Egypt. And there are still a few places left.

Apply for Your Place on the Nile

Next departure filling now. Secure your place with a £500 deposit.
Questions? WhatsApp Dhyani: +44 7502 245519 · nubianroyalssanctuary@gmail.com