Arabanion×Meerrmade

Luxor Immersion Retreat

14–21 December 20267 nights · Villa Kassar, West Bank7 students€1,200 all-in on the ground

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Where you'll live

Villa Kassar, El Baeirat

A private villa on Luxor's West Bank, among the sugarcane fields and close to the tombs. The whole house is ours for the week: no other guests, no hotel lobby. Classes happen here every morning, and dinner is usually on the roof.

The house

6 bedroomsin separate wings
4½ bathshot water
Poolcool in December, sunny by noon
Rooftopdinners and the mountain view

Rated 4.92 out of 5 across 243 stays on Airbnb. Wifi throughout. This is rural Upper Egypt, so short power cuts can happen; a power bank solves it.

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Who's in the house

  • 7 students, that's you
  • Your Arabic teacher, who lives at the villa with the group all week
  • Mohamed, founder of Arabanion, running the week
  • Merve (@meerrmade), travelling with the group
  • A local coordinator on call for transport, bookings and anything that comes up

Rooms are shared. We are 10 people in 6 bedrooms, so most rooms have two people. We match roommates with you before the trip; tell us if you're coming with a friend or have a preference.

Price and dates

How booking works

One price, nothing hidden on the ground. You pay a deposit to hold your place, the rest a month before we go.

The price

€1,200
€100 pre-trip intensive course€1,100 the retreat

Includes the villa, every meal, daily Arabic classes, the Egyptologist, every site ticket, the balloon, the felucca, a private minibus all week and Luxor airport transfers.

Not included: international flights, your visa, travel insurance, shopping and tips.

Key dates

  • When you book€300 deposit. Holds your bed. Your pre-trip course opens.
  • Before you flyIntensive course. Recorded lessons plus live sessions on the Egyptian dialect.
  • 14 Nov 2026€900 balance due.
  • Mon 14 DecLand in Luxor. We collect you whenever you arrive.
  • Mon 21 DecFly home. Transfer timed to your flight.

If plans change

What you get back if you cancel:

Up to 14 NovEverything back except the €100 course
15–29 Nov€550 back
From 30 NovNo refund, but you can give your place to someone else

If we ever cancel the retreat, you get 100% back. The €100 course is non-refundable once you have access to it.

Before you fly

Packing for Luxor in December

Days are warm and sunny, around 22–24°C. Nights and early mornings are cold, close to 6–8°C, and the balloon goes up before sunrise. Pack layers. Your ticks are saved in this browser only.

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