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Brief Description of Location
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Saturday, March 29, Travel Day, Depart USA
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Sunday,
March 30, Arrive Cairo, Egypt Welcome Home!
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Monday,
March 31, Group meeting, Citadel, Egyptian Museum
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Tuesday, April 1, Sunrise on the Giza Plateau,
Horse or Camel Ride on the Desert
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Wednesday, April 2, Aswan, Moon Goddess Cruiser, Nubian Bazaar, Felucca
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Thursday, April 3, Temple of Isis, Kom Ombo, Edfu
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Friday, April 4,
Peaceful Cruise to Luxor, Insights with Lynn Andrews
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Saturday, April 5,Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Madinet Habu
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Sunday, April 6, Karnak Temple, Chapel of Sekhmet
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Monday, April 7, Temple
of Hathor, Class with Lynn, Cruise
to Luxor
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Tuesday, April 8, Luxor Temple, Sharm El Sheikh
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Wednesday, April
9, Red Sea, Drive to the Sinai
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Thursday, April 10, St. Catherine Monastery, Bedouin Family Visit
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Friday, April 11, Moses Mountain, Bedouin
Dinner
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Saturday, April 12, Drive to Cairo, Farewell
Dinner
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Sunday, April 13, Cairo Airport
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***Saturday:
March 29, 2008
Departure day for
those traveling to Cairo from the USA. This is an overnight flight arriving in
Cairo on March 30.
Day One: Sunday,
March 30, Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Upon arrival in
Cairo, we are greeted in the airport by a Quest Travel/Luminati representative
who will provide us with our Egyptian Visa, guide us through immigration,
collect our bags, and assist with customs. An air-conditioned bus will take us to the luxurious Mena House across
from the Great Pyramid. The rest of the
day is on your own to relax by the pool and explore the beautiful Mena House
Oberoi Hotel.
Day Two: Monday,
March 31, Group meeting, Citadel, Egyptian Museum
Following breakfast we will come together for a welcome
meeting and orientation with Lynn Andrews and Shelia Reed of Luminati. As well as an introduction by Mohamed Nazmy,
president of Quest Travel, of the Egyptian team that will serve you during your
journey. Our first adventure will be
visiting Islamic Cairo, as you view the Citadel of Saldine and the mosque of
Mohamed Ali. Our lunch will be provided at the fabulous El Azahar Park followed
by our time in the famous Egyptian Museum with a collection of relics dating
back to 4,000 BC. There we 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-Ank-Amon. You will hear the
incredible story of this child king from the first curator of this magnificent
collection. You will see the
intricate workmanship and the tiniest details of the contents of the luggage
packed for the King to accompany him to the next world. (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day Three:
Tuesday, April 1, Sunrise on the Giza Plateau,
Horse or Camel Ride on the Desert
Today, we start our tour with a very special EXCLUSIVE, PRIVATE visit to the Giza Plateau when
no one is there except our group. As
you reluctantly come waken, you will hear the incredible sounds of the entire
city being called to prayer. Listen
closely as you dress for sunrise at the Valley Temple of Chephren on the Giza
Plateau. Open your door and listen. Feel the energy of the spirits. You are
about to discover, to touch, and to feel the most awesome Wonders of the Ancient World,
the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids. We
will 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 a delicious
buffet breakfast. Around mid morning,
we are back inside the Great Pyramid Kings Chamber for our optional private visit that will activate the energy
for the remainder of our pilgrimage. In
the evening we shall enjoy a great horse and/or camel ride into the Sahara
desert with the Pyramids in the background. Tonight we have a very special dinner. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Four:
Wednesday, April 2, Aswan, Moon Goddess Cruiser, Nubian Bazaar, Felucca
Transfer to Cairo
airport for a short flight to Aswan to board our super deluxe Nile Cruiser the
“Sonesta Moon Goddess". Aswan is a
favorite city in Egypt for many visitors. It is also the gateway to Nubia and called “The Pearl of Egypt” with its
colorful Nubian bazaar, laid-back atmosphere, and wonderful people. After settling in and lunch, we will
experience the Nile River first hand on an Egyptian sailboat called a felucca;
then, off to bargain for treasures at the Nubian bazaar. After supper enjoy entertainment on
board. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Five:
Thursday, April 3, Temple of Isis, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Early morning we
take a boat ride to the relocated Temple of Philae, the delicate, elegant,
quintessential feminine temple of Goddess Isis the Mother of Love. Through Quest Travel we are honored to visit
this sacred site PRIVATELY before the crowds.
This graceful antiquity was meticulously moved, stone by stone, from its
ancient site (now submerged) to its new higher island home in the middle of the
lake. What technology was used to build such a magnificent structure over 2500
years ago? Today it gives us an
opportunity to reflect on the skills and creativity of the ancient
Egyptians. Back on board the Moon
Goddess, we cruise to Kom Ombo, the Temple of Seth and Horus. In the past this was a famous healing temple
that depicts on one wall medical equipment used today. Now it is a gloriously picturesque edifice
and energy filled ruin overlooking a bend in the Nile River. Back on our cruiser, we enjoy our lunch as
we spend the rest of the day sailing, waiving to villagers, watching fisherman,
and calling to children in the fields as we slowly glide through the peaceful
waters toward Edfu. Tonight our group
will be blessed with a PRIVATE visit to the
Temple of Horus in Edfu. We will be the
only people in the temple and will have a powerful ceremony as well as time to
explore on our own. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Six: Friday, April 4,
Peaceful Cruise to Luxor, Insights with Lynn Andrews
There will be no
wake-up call today. Get up in time for
an enjoyable breakfast as we cruise to Luxor. This is your chance to bask in the sun, swim, write in your journals, or
just sit on your private balcony and watch the Nile go by. Later today we will enjoy special insights during time with our leader Lynn Andrews. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Seven:
Saturday, April 5,Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Madinet Habu
Today is devoted to
Thebes (Luxor) 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 the tomb walls. We continue on to the Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut, the immense Colossi of Menmon, and Madinet Habu called by the
Egyptians themselves “the most splendid of all”. This will also be our chance to see skilled craftsmen create
beautiful handmade alabaster items. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Eight:
Sunday, April 6, Karnak Temple, Chapel of Sekhmet
Today we visit the
great Karnak Temple to play in the sublime energies that permeate each nook and
cranny. Once connected to Luxor Temple
two miles away by a long avenue of Sphinxes, which is still partially intact,
Karnak is dedicated to the Powers of Creation. Karnak is the theater in which humanity plays out its destiny. Inside the grounds of Karnak is a sacred
Chapel dedicated to Sekhmet (She who is powerful), her husband Ptah (Creator),
and her son Nefertum. The Goddess
Sekhmet represents the aspects of destruction, healing, and protection. Here our group will honor the Goddess with a
simple powerful ceremony. We later sail
to Dendarah North of Luxor to enjoy the beauty of the countryside of
Egypt. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Nine: Monday, April 7, Temple
of Hathor, Class with Lynn, Cruise
to Luxor
Today we shall have
a PRIVATE visit to Dendarah temple dedicated to
Hathor the Goddess of Love, Music and Joy. Here our ceremonial visit is filled
with ancient astrology, perfumes, and homage to the Goddess within each of us
that wants to dance, sing, and play. It
is truly a fabulous temple to behold with chapels, chambers, staircases, and
columns. A crypt that we will visit
gives new meaning to ‘let there be light. As we sail back to Luxor, our group will gather to talk, have class time with Lynn, and go over the itinerary for
the next few days. This is the perfect time to breathe the wonderful energy of
the Nile River and relax. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day Ten: Tuesday, April 8, Luxor Temple, Sharm El Sheikh
Today we will leave
the Moon Goddess and enjoy a free day in Luxor. This evening will be a very
special visit as we view the magnificent structure of Luxor Temple under the
stars. Here is where R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz developed his revolutionary
symbolist interpretation for the ancient temples of Egypt called ‘the Temple of
Man’. This temple is dedicated to
Amun-Mut-Khonsu and was originally connected to Karnak Temple by an avenue of
lion headed sphinxes. This evening we
fly to Sharm El Shiekh. Upon arrival we check into our hotel that is located on
the Red Sea. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Eleven: Wednesday, April
9, Red Sea, Drive to the Sinai
Our morning is free
to enjoy the crystal waters and sandy beaches of the Red Sea. Around midday we will drive to St. Catherine
Monastery through the colorful mountains of the Sinai. The drive is different from anything you
have experienced thus far in Egypt. Upon arrival we will check-in to the St. Catherine Village Hotel located
across from Moses Mountain. Our hotel
is located in the pines so the energy is filled with the perfume of Mother
Earth. After supper together we will experience a quiet meditation and silent
walk to our rooms in preparation for tomorrow's experiences. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Twelve: Thursday, April 10, St. Catherine Monastery, Bedouin Family Visit
Following breakfast,
we will visit the Monastery of St Catherine that houses the biblical ‘burning
bush’ and one of the most unique cathedrals in Egypt. Here resides thousands of papyrus scrolls that are being translated
and put on microfiche for future generations. After our time at St. Catherine,
a visit to the home of a Bedouin family for tea has been arranged. This will be a rare
opportunity to experience first hand the culture of the Bedouin
people. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Thirteen: Friday, April 11, Moses Mountain, Bedouin
Dinner
Today is your day to
take in the beauty of the mountains and pines. After breakfast, we will meet as a group with Lynn. The rest of your day is free to relax,
meditate, write in your journal, and visit the small market place. For those
who wish to hike the Moses Mountain around noon, there will be a beautiful
sunset before your descent. Tonight we will be treated to a special Bedouin
dinner. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Fourteen: Saturday, April 12, Drive to Cairo, Farewell
Dinner
Following breakfast,
we depart to Cairo passing by the Suez Canal and enjoying our drive with the
contrast of the Red Sea and the Sahara desert. Tonight will be our Farewell Dinner, a time to say good bye and for sharing
experiences of our very special pilgrimage. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Fifteen: Sunday, April 13, Cairo Airport
Following breakfast,
we will be transported to the Cairo airport for our final departure and flights
back home. Thank you for coming! Come
back Soon!
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Land Package with Domestic Air in Egypt:
$5,227 USD / double occupancy / per person
($500 non-refundable deposit included, domestic air includes: Cairo - Aswan - Luxor - Sharm El Shiekh)
Single supplement: $950 USD (roommates provided when
possible)
What's included?
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Guided throughout by an English speaking spiritual Egyptologist, Quest Travel escort, and Luminati hostess
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Internal airfare in Egypt (Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Sharm El Shiekh)
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All airport taxes, transfers and luggage assistance
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Entry Visa to Egypt upon arrival
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Land travel in luxury air-conditioned coaches
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4 nights in Cairo / Mena House Oberoi Hotel
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6 nights Deluxe Nile River Cruise / MS Sonesta Moon Goddess
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1 night in Sharm El Shiekh at the Red Sea
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3 nights in the Sinai / St. Catherine Village Hotel
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All hotel taxes and service charges
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All sight seeing and entrance fees
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Exclusive Private Visit to the Giza Plateau at Sunrise
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Exclusive Private Visit to Dendarah, The Temple of Hathor
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Exclusive Private Visit to Philae, The Temple of Isis
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Exclusive Private Visit to Edfu, the Temple of Horus
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Daily buffet breakfasts
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‘Full Board’ on the Nile Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea)
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Festive farewell dinner
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Vegetarian and other special menus available
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Tipping throughout for cruise staff, drivers, guards, hotel staff
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Camel or horse ride at the pyramids
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Felucca ride (Egyptian sailboat) on the Nile in Aswan
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All meditations, ceremonies, and Spiritual work throughout the journey
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Special stores visited that are secure for credit cards
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Visa or MC accepted, PayPal on line at www.luminati.net
NOT INCLUDED: *International air tickets to Egypt, Egyptologist Guide tip, Quest Escort tip, travel insurance, optional private pyramid visit, beverages, some meals, souvenirs, personal items
Travel internationally with us and save $350!
*International tickets from JFK, NY to Cairo, Egypt are available on EgyptAir through Luminati.
Land Package Price: $5227 - $350= $4,877
EgyptAir International Air price: $1,250
(subject to change)
Total Land Package with international airfare: $6,127 (based on coach air fare and double room occupancy and must be booked 30 days prior to departure). Travelers from
outside the USA are responsible for their own air to Egypt. (Price is subject to change)
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