Travel back in time to Egypt

Some of the highlights will be visits to:

Cairo / Giza Pyramids / Sphinx / Luxor / Aswan / Dendarah / Abydos St.Catherine & a First Class cruise on the Majestic river Nile on board the Sonesta Sun Goddess

We guarantee you an experience of a lifetime.

Itinerary.Dec 03 rd - 17 th 2005

01 st day: Saturday, Dec 03 rd : CAIRO & GIZA:

Arrival in Cairo international airport, where you are met in the airport by your special representative who will assist you through your formalities, immigrations and customs, then transfer you to your deluxe hotel.

02 nd Day: Sunday, Dec 04 th :Orientation / Egyptian museum:

Following breakfast we will gather for your orientation and introduction to your journey in Egypt and to introduce you to your special guide and the team that will serve you throughout your trip and we will then answer any questions you may have.

After enjoying our lunch, late afternoon, we will depart for the famous Egyptian Museum, to see it as very few ever have, " A private and exclusive visit" including the collection of relics dating back to 4,000 BC. There you will experience first hand the different periods of ancient Egypt and the individual artistic and architectural styles of each period. The highlight of this museum is the visit to the priceless treasures of Tut-Ankh-Amon. You will hear the incredible story of this child-king from the first Curator of this magnificent Collection. You will see first hand the intricate workmanship and the tiniest details of the contents of the luggage packed for this King to accompany him to the next world.

03 rd Day: Monday, Dec 05 th :GIZA, PYRAMIDS, and SPHINX:

Today, we start your tour with a very special exclusive visit to the Giza Plateau, when no body else is there except your group, Listen closely as you awaken and dress for Sunrise at the Valley Temple of Chephren on the Giza Plateau, as you come alive, you will hear the incredible sounds of the entire city being called to prayer. Open your door and listen - Feel the energy of the spirits. we are off to discover some of the most awesome Wonders of the World. To touch them and to feel them --- the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. We study them and pay particular attention to the Sphinx. Our guide, who is an encyclopedia of Egyptology will give us detailed examinations of various controversial theories surrounding these amazing structures. After an invigorating Sunrise we are back to our hotel for an incredible buffet breakfast.. At noon, we will visit the famous Mena Papyrus Gallery Institute, where we will see how hand made copies of old Egyptian art showing the tombs and temples are made.
The rest of the day is relaxed, take a desert horseback ride or do some shopping( B )

The Great Pyramid is Exclusively just for you :

Note: To energize your Mind, Body & Soul there will be an optional Meditation in the Great Pyramid while the area is closed to the public. An experience of a life time.

04th Day: Tuesday, Dec 06th: Sakkara:

Today we enjoy a magnificent journey to Sakkara located in the countryside south of Giza, Sakkara with King Zoser's Step Pyramid, the earliest of the major pyramids. Careful exploration of important Old Kingdom noble tombs with their vivid symbolic relief and visits to other Sakkara sites, including the Pyramid of TiTi with its pristine hieroglyphic texts. The chief themes of Egyptian sacred science were the creation of the world, and the role of humanity within creation. Egypt's incredibly complex mythology and its profusion of mysterious symbols can be seen as an ingenious method of expressing those twin, interlocked themes. At Sakkara we begin to see these themes in action.
You will have lunch on the route back to your hotel at a typical countryside Egyptian restaurant and stop at a carpet factory. Return to the hotel for time to relax and free evening. (B, L)

05th Day: Wednesday, Dec 07th: CAIRO, ASWAN, START CRUISE:

Following breakfast we depart to Cairo Airport for your one-hour short flight to Aswan. We will be met at the airport and taken to your deluxe Sonesta Nile cruiser. After settling in, we will have lunch followed by an enjoyable felucca ride (a small delightful sailboat - peaceful and serene) before we have a chance to visit the Nubian Market of Aswan . Aswan, the gateway to Nubia and called " the Pearl of Egypt" With its colorful Nubian bazaar, laid-back atmosphere, the warm and wonderful people and a lovely promenade along the Nile, Aswan is a favorite city in Egypt for many visitors. Dinner on board. (B, L, D)

06th Day: Thursday, Dec 08th:ASWAN, KOM OMBO / EDFU:

We take an early morning boat ride to the relocated Temple of Philae, the delicate, elegant, quintessential feminine temple of Isis. Our Egyptian host will share with you this graceful antiquity that was meticulously moved stone by stone from its ancient site (now submerged) to its new higher island home in the middle of the lake. Today it gives us - modern men/women of modern machines and incredible technical knowledge - great insight into what the ancient and intelligent peoples of the world could do with only simple technology and a will to create at their disposal.

Return to our cruise for lunch & sail to Kom Ombo. We stop at Kom Ombo, a famous healing temple in ancient days and now a gloriously picturesque edifice and energy-filled ruin overlooking a bend in the Nile. We continue sailing through the countryside of Egypt to Edfu. In the evening, we are invited to the Captain's welcome cocktail party followed by dinner. Open evening to experience the lounge or enjoy the solitude of cruising from the ship's upper deck.(B, L, D)

07th Day:Friday, Dec 09th :EDFU / Esna :

We take a carriage ride to and from the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the fabulous Temple of Horus - the falcon god. Consecrated to Horus, it is the embodiment of the principle of Resurrection.
We spend the rest of the day sailing on the Nile, waving at the villagers, farmers and fishermen as we slowly glide through the peaceful waters as we sail overnight to Esna .(B, L, D)

 

08th Day: Friday, Dec 10th: Luxor temple:

Around midday, we drive for one hour to Luxor, checking into Sonesta St. George Luxor Hotel free afternoon to relax or you may wish to shop for gold and silver.

This evening we go to the Luxor Temple to view this magnificent structure under the stars. Here is where R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz developed his revolutionary Symbolist Interpretation, science, art, religion and philosophy are fused into one vast, coherent doctrine. (B)

09th Day: Saturday, Dec 11th:Karnak / Hathour temple:

This morning we visit the great Karnak temple at Sunrise to play in the energies of the vast overwhelming Temple of Karnak. Once connected to Luxor Temple, two miles away, by a long avenue of Sphinxes (still partially in tact), Karnak is dedicated to the Powers of Creation. Karnak is the theater in which humanity (Luxor) plays out its destiny.It is an incredible collage of Kings and Queens, Princes, Priests and their collective symbolism.

Later this afternoon we drive north of Luxor for about one hour to Qena where we have organized and obtained governmental permission to have you "Exclusively and privately" visit Dendarah temple dedicated to Hathour Goddess of joy, love and music, unforgettable experience to be there at sunset and to breakfast with your beloved Egyptian friends during this holey month of Ramdan.(B)

10th Day: Sunday, Dec 12th:Abydos:

We drive north of Luxor through the countryside of Egypt to Abydos, one of the most spellbinding spots of Egypt and the only site in Egypt that holds the "Flower of Life" No journey to Egypt is complete without visiting Abydos.(B)

 

11th Day: Monday, Dec 13th: Luxor / Valley of Kings:

This morning is devoted to Thebes as we drive across the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the great and mysterious funerary texts ("The Books of the Dead") are exquisitely painted or carved into walls. We continue to Madinet Habu with its colorful Ceilings and columns and the immense Colossi of Memnon, Lunch will be served at "Africa" restaurant where Egyptian food will be served.(B, L)

12th Day: Tuesday, Dec 14th: Luxor / St. Catherine

Following breakfast, we depart to Luxor airport for our short flight to Sharm El Shiekh, upon arrival we are transferred by bus to St. Catherine 2 ½ hours driving into the colorful mountains of Sinai. Check into your hotel.
Evening gathering for meditation followed by dinner (B, D)

13th Day: Wednesday, Dec 15th: St. Catherine / Moses mountain:

This morning we enjoy visiting the Monastery of St. Catherine, as well the Holley Burning Bush. Around noon, we hike up the Holy mountain of Moses, where Moses received the ten commandments. Meditation as we enjoy the most beautiful Sunset ever, unforgettable moments of your life. Dinner will be served at hotel. (B, D)

14th Day: Thursday, Dec 16th: St. Catherine / Cairo:

Following breakfast we drive to Cairo passing by Suez Canal, which connects the world, arrive and check into your hotel about noontime.
Evening, we enjoy our farewell dinner and share our wonderful memories about Egypt. B, D)

15th Day: Thursday, Dec 17th: Final departure:

Following your breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

Times of seminars lectures & meditations by our trainers, guest speakers & Egypt's leading archeologists/ Egyptologists will be announced during the trip.
(Itinerary is subject to change)

Early Bird Price NOW:Per person Au$6,990. The fee for our Tour Participants back in Dec 03 was Au$8495 & it was a sell out. Now due to the recent fall in the US $ we have managed to add 3 days to last year's trip, and reduce it to Au$6,990 Saving you Au$1500 but remember you must book NOW to qualify for the early bird.

Supplement single     US$950

Price includes:
04 nights at Mena House Oberoi	Dec 03 rd - 07 th
03 nights deluxe Nile cruiser	Dec 07 th - 10 th
04 nights St. George Luxor hotel	Dec 10 th - 14 th
02 nights at St. Catherine	Dec 14 th - 16 th
01 night at Movenpick Cairo hotel	Dec 16 th - 17 th
Meeting and assist at all airports
Private transfers to / from airports, hotels & cruiser
Entry Visa to Egypt upon arrival to Cairo International airport
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
Dendarah and Abydos trip
All hotels taxes and services charges
Daily buffet breakfast at hotels
Full board on Nile cruise, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Price excluded:

International flight ticket to / from Cairo - Egypt

Abu Simble optional / round trip by plan / entrance fees / guide US190 per person

Health and travel insurance

Tipping for guide, driver, and Nile cruise staff. (Recommended US150 per person to be collected in advance or upon arrival to cover all tipping)

Any optional tour not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

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