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A Pilgrimage into the Mysteries of Egypt – September 28 - October 12, 2012 Pilgrim’s Path of Moses – Mt. Sinai/Red Sea – October 12 - 18, 2012 Join Mana, Jane Bell and famed Egyptologist Emil Shaker for this high-frequency Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Egypt. Delve deeply into the eternal realms of the Mystery Schools. Experience daily ceremony, meditation, healings and yoga on this metaphysical journey. Be prepared for Divine surprises and magic. This unique journey features extensive private time in numerous Sacred Sites, luxurious Private Cruise of River Nile, 5-Star accommodations throughout. We are blessed to offer Sacred Ceremonial Initiation in the full Spectrum of All Three Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. |
| Before sending your deposit we request that each person have a personal conversation with Jane or Mana to make sure that this is the perfect journey for you. Jane - 415.669.9941 Mana - 310.850.9900 |
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| $833 |
| $801 |
| Sacred Journey Egypt Where Heaven Meets Earth |
| Our Itinerary We begin and end our Journey upon the Giza plateau, exploring the timeless mysteries of the Sphinx and Pyramids in meditation and initiation. We are uniquely blessed to be entering the second Pyramid in the pre- dawn hours on our first morning culminating with our evening meditation in the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid. From Giza, we travel overnight to Aswan, the Nubian city of the South, where we embark northward following the Nile’s course towards Luxor (ancient Thebes), visiting sacred sites all along the way. Aswan is where we board The Afandina, our own private Dahabia, modeled after the ancient sailing vessels of Egypt. This 5 Star vessel with our own staff and private chef provides us with the comforts of home as we travel to the temples along the Nile. Here we visit Sehel Island, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Dendara, Abydos, Karnak, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. We spend a total of eight nights upon this private floating temple, allowing us to deeply enjoy and integrate our Journey. There will be ample time to explore the beautiful sites along the Nile both with the group and on our own. We spend several nights in both Luxor and Aswan visiting the colorful ancient markets and meeting the locals. Day One : Depart for Cairo to insure arrival by mid-day of Day Two. The trip moves fast and any later arrival than mid-day on the second does not give you enough time to prepare. If at all possible consider coming a day early at your own expense to feel rested and relaxed. Day Two : Most of you arrive in Cairo today and will be met by a Quest travel agent who will transfer you to our hotel overlooking the Pyramids. We will meet for dinner after our opening circle and attunement. This is the palace of King Farouk. Day Three : We will drive up to the Giza Plateau for our private ceremony and meditation in the second pyramid. We will proceed in silence to the Sphinx temple asking permission to enter the passageway into the Mystery. In ceremony and meditation, we will offer our intentions and invite the Egyptian neters to guide us on our Sacred Journey. Surprises will follow, unfolding and leading us to deepen our connections to the Pyramids of Giza. After our visit we will go back to the Mena House for breakfast. The rest of the day is free to integrate, rest, swim and explore on your own. We will gather in late afternoon for a circle and then visit the Star Gate Sun Temple of Abusir. We return to Giza for dinner in a local restaurant. Day Four : We leave early for private visits to the Step Pyramid of Sakkarra. (A remarkable passageway into the dream within the dream.) We return for breakfast and relax until we have a late check out to go to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch and then on to the Giza train station to take the overnight train to Aswan. Day Five : Arrive in Aswan and board our beautiful private Dahabia, The Afandina, which will be our Sacred home for nine nights. After check-in and lunch, we will have a brief circle and then take an afternoon felucca sail to Sehel Island, the site where the adept architect Imhotep made a pilgrimage on behalf of King Zoser to find out why the Nile hadn't flooded in seven years leaving Egypt with seven years of drought. It became a major place of pilgrimage for dynastic kings for milennia. Reliefs are carved on the natural stone indicating the visits of these ancient rulers. We will make our own offerings to the Nile in gratitude for its life giving waters and praying for its return to its own source. At sunset we will return to the Afandina for dinner. Day Six : Early morning ferry takes us for a private pre-dawn ceremony to the exquisite Temple of Philae dedicated to the Goddess Isis. With the dawn we will proceed to the sanctuary, the holy of holies, to meet the goddess Isis and meditate in her presence. After our ceremony there will be plenty of time to wander the temple on your own or take in the special meanings of the reliefs with our Egyptologist Emil. After our visit we return to the Afandina for breakfast. Morning is open to visit the market in Aswan. In the late afternoon we begin our sail to Kom Ombo. Day Seven : Early morning sail to the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. This is the only temple dedicated to two neters: Horus representing our Divine nature and Sobek representing our animal nature. Horus is the hawk, the Divine Child of the immaculate union of Isis and Osiris. Sobek is the crocodile god representing our basic natured instincts and fears. At least four hundred mummified crocodiles have been discovered at Kom Ombo. One still remains in the small museum there, but the largest is now in the Cairo museum. Upon return to the Afandina we will circle for tea and cruise on to Edfu where we dock overnight. Day Eight : Early morning visit to the magnificent Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Here we see the 80 year battle of Horus and Set as written on the walls of the temple. After our ceremony we will return to the Afandina for breakfast and sail to Esna, an ancient town where the boats go through the locks. If time Emil will take everyone into this old town to see how they lived for hundreds of years. Overnight at Esna. Day Nine : Morning yoga and meditation before breakfast and then the day is spent enjoying the beauty and timeless landscape of the Nile. A great day to catch up with journaling, resting and integrating the temples till this point. After lunch we arrive in Luxor to take in the magnifient Temple of Karnak. We return to the Afandina for dinner with options to visit the markets of Luxor that evening. Day Ten : A wonderful early morning bus ride to the Temple of Abydos, passing through the countryside of Upper Egypt which offers a glimpse into the peaceful village life of the Egyptians. This temple dedicated to the Pharaoh Sety I, contains the most beautiful reliefs in all of Egypt, depicting upon its walls the story of Isis and Osiris, the raising of the djed pillar, the conception of Horus... as well as some of the most prophetic carvings anywhere. Abydos is an ancient pilgrimage site, where for centuries kings and commoners have journeyed to pay respect and ask for blessings from Osiris. According to legend, the head of Osiris is buried here. We continue on just behind the main temple to the mystical Osirion, Tomb of Osiris; a place of great energy and mystery. Some Egyptologists and scholars say that the Osirion is 40,000 years old. We will work with the Flower of Life sacred geometry symbols found here. After our work in Abydos we drive to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, consort of Horus, who represents Divine love and joy. For thousands of years the statues of Hathor and Horus were escorted from their respective temples in barges and ceremoniously reunited upon the Nile in celebration of the union of divine masculine and feminine. Sacred sound and ceremony. Evening open to explore Luxor. Day Eleven : Early morning we travel to the West Bank of Luxor where the tombs and funerary temples lie. We will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the first woman Pharaoh, and Medinet Habu dedicated to Ramses III. All temples and tombs on the West Bank are for funerary practices. Afternoon open in Luxor to explore. Day Twelve : Today is a free day to take in Luxor with last minute shopping, the Luxor Museum or returning to Karnak or the West Bank. After dinner we have an evening visit to Luxor Temple. Day Thirteen : Morning flight to Cairo and return to the hotel for rest. Afternoon circle to prepare for our visit into the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid in the evening. Dinner on your own. Day Fourteen : On our final day of this main journey we leave after breakfast for the Cairo museum, the old synagogue and churches and the Khan Il Kalili, the oldest souk in Cairo. We return in the late afternoon for our closing circle and final banquet. Day Fifteen : Morning international departures - Or begin the Pilgrims’ Path of Moses to Mount Sinai and the Red Sea. *Please note that this itinerary is open to changes as necessary to create the best journey possible for all involved. Expect the unexpected, be flexible, spontaneous, and enjoy! |
| Non-refundable Deposit |
| Egypt Balance |
| $4737 |
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| $4554 |
| Sinai Pilgrimage |
| $1450 |
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| $1395 |
| Prices are approximate as taxes and other fees may change. Single supplement: $500 for hotels only. Double occupancy on the boat. The costs are based on minimum of 15 passengers. The tour includes: All entrance fees to temples and tombs. Our enthusiastic and mystical Egyptologist Nine night Nile Cruise on the dahabia, The Afandina All hotel accommodations Airfare in Egypt Most tips (excluding boat crew and Egyptologist) Private visits to the 2nd Pyramid, Great Pyramid, Edfu, Philae, Saqarra and Abu Sir Transportation and transfers to and from the airport on day of tour All meals except one dinner. The tour does not include: International Airfare Entry visa of $15 upon arrival Travel Insurance Cancellation Insurance Separate airport transfers if you should arrive early or return after the dates of the tour ($35 each way) Hotels accommodations for extra nights. Quest Travel is happy to arrange those for you. |
| Pilgrims Path of Moses Itinerary Day One : Following breakfast and farewells to several of our fellow pilgrims, we drive through the colorful Sinai desert, passing by the Suez Canal and enjoying the ancient desert where Moses and the tribes of Israel journeyed for 40 years. En route meditate at the Sacred Wells of Moses. Visit with Bedouin women well known for their embroidery and beaded work. Late afternoon arrive at St. Catherine hotel, a place built in stone and deeply silent. Dinner at hotel. Day Two : AM Practice/Meditation/Breakfast. Visit the Monastery of St. Catherine which houses the Burning Bush and a very powerful Sacred well. Just in front of the monastery, carved into the rocks is the image of the golden calf that the Israelites celebrated when Moses climbed the mountain. Sacred Work. Dinner at hotel. Visit Bedouin Women’s cooperative with their amazing beadwork and shop for Sacred Sinai crystals found by locals. Day Three : Early AM ascension of Mount Sinai. Sunrise meditation at the summit of the Holy Mountain where Moses talked with his God and received the Ten Commandments. (Camel ride option for those who choose). AM Breakfast, rest and prepare for our drive to the Red Sea for snorkeling, swimming and surprises. Dinner at hotel. Surprises in the desert to be announced. Day Four : Breakfast - Magical day for Yoga, Meditation, snorkeling, relaxing. Dinner at Hotel. Day Five : Breakfast – Time for snorkeling, meditation, swimming and an optional trip into the breathtaking Colored Canyons. Day Six : Breakfast and drive back to Cairo. Overnight. Day Seven : Early AM Breakfast, farewells and lovefest. International departures from Cairo. *Please note this extension itinerary is open to change within the spaciousness of the Sacred. Be open to changes that may be necessary to create the best journey possible for all involved. Sinai is a magical powerful place, and this extension is a wonderful time for assimilation of the Main Journey along with the downloads of major energetics of this Holy land and it’s spirit. |
| The cost of the journey does not include international airfare |