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Join us as we introduce you to this ancient land of wonders. You will be in experienced hands as you
explore the exotic temples and landscapes that await you. For over three decades, we have been leading
transformational tours to Egypt, and our experience will enhance yours.
In our modern world of rapid change and clamoring communications, we often forget who we are. This is
your invitation to visit a timeless place, where history awaits and puts things into perspective. Experience the
mystical changeless magic that helps you to remember the past even as we speed towards the future. The
Great Pyramid, Sphinx and other mystical wonders await you!
Personally experience the undeniable energies of the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at this crucial moment in time. On this special journey you will truly experience the mystery and light of Egypt's sacred temples of initiation and tombs of rebirth!
You will have an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the most magnificent temples ever built. Unravel the ancient mysteries and behold the ancient wisdom revealed here!
Itinerary
Day 1: Evening departure from New York to Cairo, Egypt. (Flights from other places in North America connect with the flights from New York.)
Day 2: Late afternoon arrival into Cairo and check in to your hotel.
Day 3: Tour to Sakkara. Sakkara is the site of the Step
Pyramid of Zoser, considered by many to be the first pyramid. This pyramid and the massive structure around it, designed by the architect/physician Imhotep (circa 2700 B.C.), were not only the first large stone structures in the world, but today they still constitute the largest stone temple complex on earth!
Day 4: Today depart for a tour to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the multitude of ancient treasures housed here, those of King Tut and much, much more. The tour of this museum helps orient you to the more than 3,000 years of Egyptian history.
Day 5: Tour to other Egyptian pyramids and tombs, including Dashur with spectacular ancient pyramids. The two pyramids at Dashur, the Bent and the Red pyramids, are the true ancestors of the pyramids at Giza.
Day 6: Free time for shopping, relaxing, or journaling, or, for those who wish, a full day optional tour to Alexandria, ancient capital of Cleopatra. (Please inquire for details.)
Day 7: Today is the Spring Equinox! Sunrise in front of the Sphinx. Explore the Great Pyramids and Sphinx area during a walking tour of the Giza Plateau, where you will experience the fabled Sphinx and Pyramids, and lesser known sites as well.
Explore and experience the Great Pyramid during your time in this potent chamber of transformation. Celebration and gathering at your specially arranged final dinner.
Day 8: Early morning departure to New York, arriving into NYC this afternoon. For those on the exciting optional extension tour to the majestic sites and temples of ancient Egypt, in Upper Egypt, depart for Luxor this morning. (See extension tour itinerary.)
Note: Itinerary subject to change.
Optional Extension Tour to:
Majestic sites & temples of ancient Egypt
March 21 - 28, 2013
Following “Ancient Mysteries Revealed”
Itinerary
Day 1: Take an early morning flight to Luxor. The charming town of Luxor was once the ancient Egyptian capital of “Thebes.” (85% of ancient Egyptian antiquities are located in Upper Egypt, centered around Thebes.)
This evening experience the Temple of Luxor. The temple's design is symbolic of the human body, reflecting the fact that the body is in turn a temple of the spirit.
Day 2: Tour the magnificent temples of Karnak, the largest ancient temple complex in the world. No one sees these temples without a sense of awe and wonder at their grandeur. You will also have free time to explore Luxor, Egypt's most charming city.
Day 3: Cross over the Nile to its West Bank, the "Land of the Dead." Visit the Valley of the Kings, the location of the eternal resting places of the Pharaohs. Here is where King Tut's tomb and many more were discovered. Also, tour the powerful temple of Medinet Habu, see the giant Colossi of Memnon and the exquisite Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh of Egypt.
Day 4: Power Places Tours has made special arrangements to visit Abydos, the most important site in ancient Egypt and now rarely visited. Abydos was the holiest site in the world for ancient Egyptians and was the earliest site of civilization along the Nile. Here is the legendary tomb of Osiris, god of resurrection. Then tour the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and experience its special energy. Hathor is the goddess of love, music, and dance.
Day 5: Drive to Aswan and on the way visit the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Edfu is the best preserved of all ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the god Horus, the falcon-headed god for whom the Pharaoh was the representative on earth.
Day 6: Experience the temple of the goddess Isis at Philae, considered by many to be the most beautiful temple of Egypt. Later, enjoy a felucca (Egyptian sailboat) ride on the Nile.
Day 7: Day free in beautiful Aswan. Late in the day fly to Cairo and overnight.
Day 8: Departure to New York.
Note: Itinerary subject to change.
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