family adventure in fayoum oasis
Egypt - 14 - 21 December 2024
desert trip - yoga and meditation for all the family - farm activities - relaxation
Designed by families for families
This retreat that sounds very much like an adventure - has been designed together with Fadi and Sarah, owners of Dar Bul Bul Guesthouse, located in the Fayoum Oasis - Egypt. It’s a holiday project made with love, from families and for families - who want to unwind but also experience some very special moments, all together, in a beautiful environment.
The journey will be mostly hosted in a charming and cosy house, at the heart of the vibrant region of Fayoum, two hours away from the hectic Cairo. The place is lush, quiet and full of resources. We will spend a week bonding through desert adventures, yoga practice and farm activities, while also allowing kids and parents having their own “me-time”!
Dar Bul Bul - a house built with love and care!
Dar Bul Bul is a recently built house, one that was built to the highest standards, in harmony with the local architecture. Located in Fayoum region the house is surrounded by pottery workshops, distinctive buildings and a way of life that is both tranquil and in touch with nature.
You will find all the comfort of a modern home, while enjoying the curves and volumes of this special place. The bedroom configurations are multiple, whether you’d like to have your kids in the same bedroom as you or in a separate one.
Feel free to contact us for more details about the different options available.
Half Board included with meals carefully prepared with quality products
We have included in our retreat package breakfasts and dinners as we know how great are the meals provided by Sarah and Fadi at their place!
The breakfast is delicious, made of fresh and tasty products and the dinners are a fantastic way to discover the great gastronomy of Fayoum as they work only with local and quality suppliers.
For lunches, you’ll have plenty of options, with 4 good restaurants nearby (10 to 20 minutes walk maximum) and some grocery shops for those who enjoy a simple snack! No transportation needed to any of these facilities!
On the second day of our stay, we are heading to a great adventure… Straight after breakfast, with just a small bagpack, we will head in our Jeeps to the desert to discover some magic places and sleep overnight under the million stars and the tents of the Magic Lake Camping site.
During the first day, our highlight will be the fossiles of prehistoric whales in the UNESCO site of Wadi El Hittan. An incredible walk between the remains of these giant animals and the phantasmagorical shapes of the desert. On the second day and after our night camping we will visit the Magic Lake and Wadi Rayan Waterfalls.
To start the week on an adventurous note - we’ll take you on a trip in the desert
If you haven’t done it before, you’ll remember it forever! If you have already experienced it, you’ll want to do it again!
Camping in the desert and gazing at the million stars before to get warm in the tent is an experience that enlightens the soul of both children and adults!
Should you have any question about the camping experience, let us know!
Camping in the desert - an experience of a lifetime
Yoga and meditation as a bonding threadline through your stay
Yoga and meditation are a lifestyle and can happen anywhere, with anyone.
Everyday, an hour will be dedicated in the morning for our yoga practice, kids on one side playing fun games, practicing breathing and mindfulness techniques, stretching their bodies while their parents will enjoy their time on the other side - with their Hatha routine.
In the afternoon and before dinner, whether we will be on a trip or settled at the house, we will reflect on our day during a 30 min. meditation nourrishing the feeling of gratitude and aknowledging our priviledge to be experiencing such a beautiful trip. For little ones, the meditation will look more like a talk, and a visualisation of our day, while adults will dive into deeper techniques of meditation.
For the rest of the week - simple and educative activities for the whole family!
Dar Bul Bul is located nearby (5 minutes away) an agrilodge called Kom El Dikka where plenty of farm activities can be booked.
We have selected our 4 “favourites” and included them in the package.
You are obviously free to fit more in your agenda from the Tuesday until the Friday if you feel like it!
For those who want an active week, Sara and Fadi are available to recommend you visits and activities nearby!
Who are we?
Sarah and Fadi: they are the owners and managers of Dar Bul Bul. Their move to Fayoum from the hectic city of Cairo a few years ago allowed them to realise their dream, building a beautiful and modern house and share their passion for this beautiful region with their guests. Mika, their loyal companion - gentle and careful, look also after the house and the guests!
Christos and Lisa: Both yoga instructors and managers of a yoga studio in Crete, they adopted Egypt as a second home (Lisa, while working there as a scuba diving instructor between 2011 and 2017). They teach various and inclusive classes in their hometown and work on making yoga an accessible practice to everyone.
Christos is also a Thai masseur and a spine therapist and can offer treatments during the week to whoever needs! Layla, fond yogi and traveller, will be by their side to assist in whatever she can.
Their reviews says it all!
Denise, stayed at Dar Bul Bul in November 2023:
Just returned from 3 fabulous nights at Dar Bul Bul. My room (#5) was very spacious, with a well appointed bathroom, a super comfortable bed and a lovely thick duvet. Everything was pristinely clean. Great views from the bedroom and the open corridor. The big rooftop was a great place for a peaceful drink, with sunset views of Lake Qaroun. Our hosts, Sarah and Fady were delightful, welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. They organised our tour to Wadi Riyan, Wadi el Hitan and Qasr Qaroun, so that was hassle free for us. Breakfast was a highlight and there's enough food to keep you going through the busiest excursion day. Colourful, delicious and beautifully presented. Thanks to all the Dar Bul Bul team
Just returned from 3 fabulous nights at Dar Bul Bul. My room (#5) was very spacious, with a well appointed bathroom, a super comfortable bed and a lovely thick duvet. Everything was pristinely clean. Great views from the bedroom and the open corridor. The big rooftop was a great place for a peaceful drink, with sunset views of Lake Qaroun. Our hosts, Sarah and Fady were delightful, welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. They organised our tour to Wadi Riyan, Wadi el Hitan and Qasr Qaroun, so that was hassle free for us. Breakfast was a highlight and there's enough food to keep you going through the busiest excursion day. Colourful, delicious and beautifully presented. Thanks to all the Dar Bul Bul team
Bettina, was on a retreat with Christos and Lisa in Luxor, December 2023
Over all I want to say that this retreat was a perfect combination of spiritual practices, discovering the stunning places of Luxor, experiencing the culture and connecting to the group. It truly was a magical, enriching and very inspiring time and I am deeply grateful for having been part of this retreat. Lisa was taking so well care of everything and made us all feel so warmly welcome. Christos` lessons I enjoyed a lot. They had a very profound effect on many levels. You can feel that he is very well connected to his own body and therefore can meet individuals needs very well. Not only on the physical but also on an emotional level. Also we had some time inbetween that we could choose to spend alone or with the participants which was very nice and felt very balanced and relaxing. Especially being surrounded by this beautiful nature and the animals that are there. I feel completely rejuvenated after this week and want to warmly recommend this retreat. I received a lot by participating and will keep all this as a treasure in my heart. Times like these are what life is about and I am so happy that I joined and had this time in this beautiful place, with beautiful people, building new connections, getting new inspiration, ideas and energy.
Over all I want to say that this retreat was a perfect combination of spiritual practices, discovering the stunning places of Luxor, experiencing the culture and connecting to the group. It truly was a magical, enriching and very inspiring time and I am deeply grateful for having been part of this retreat. Lisa was taking so well care of everything and made us all feel so warmly welcome. Christos` lessons I enjoyed a lot. They had a very profound effect on many levels. You can feel that he is very well connected to his own body and therefore can meet individuals needs very well. Not only on the physical but also on an emotional level. Also we had some time inbetween that we could choose to spend alone or with the participants which was very nice and felt very balanced and relaxing. Especially being surrounded by this beautiful nature and the animals that are there. I feel completely rejuvenated after this week and want to warmly recommend this retreat. I received a lot by participating and will keep all this as a treasure in my heart. Times like these are what life is about and I am so happy that I joined and had this time in this beautiful place, with beautiful people, building new connections, getting new inspiration, ideas and energy.
OUr packages
They include all the services mentioned above and summarised in the agenda.
They don’t include:
your transportation cost to and from Dar Bul Bul on the first and last day.
the drinks consumed at the guesthouse outside of the breakfast hot drinks
To secure your spot at this retreat, you are requested to pay a 20% deposit for each member of your family.
The next payment will be requested as followed:the next 40% of the total amount due must be paid by the 14/09/24
the last 40% of the total amount due must be paid by the 14/10/24
Note: Cancellation and full refund of the retreat is possible until the 14/10/24. Past this date, 50% of the amound paid will be retained.
