Egypt Travel / Egypt Tour / Egypt Holiday
The mysteries of the Great Pyramid and Sphinx are like an echo of lost,
ancient wisdom. Come share insights into the mystic knowledge of Egypt
and its connection to the cosmos on your pilgrimage and spiritual retreat. Stand in the same places at these ancient
places of power, as did the initiates of old as they experienced rites
of transformation. The ancient Egyptians used very powerful techniques
for personal evolution and to this day, these procedures can still be
seen displayed on the temple walls. See how these ancient wise ones used
breathing, posture, sound, and body movement for stepping into other realms
of existence.
Learn how Egypt's Ancient Wisdom can help guide you on your own soul's journey! Come together with others of like-mind in this powerful setting, literally in the energy field of the Great Pyramid. Experience the alchemy of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, the world's greatest monuments for transformation, and feel your Spirit transformed.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart from JFK Airport, New York to Cairo, Egypt. (Flights
from other places in North America connect with the flights from New York.)
Day 2: Afternoon arrival into Cairo and check into your hotel.
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Famous ancient necropolis of Sakkara
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Day 3: 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 4: Tour the famous ancient necropolis of Sakkara. Sakkara
is also 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 5: Explore the Great Pyramids and Sphinx area during
a walking tour of the Giza Plateau with your Egyptian guide, where
you will experience the fabled Sphinx and Pyramids, and lesser-known sites
as well. Optional tour inside the Great Pyramid today.* Also today take
a ride on a camel or Arabian horse (your choice) into the desert for a
spectacular view of all three Giza Pyramids.
*Special Note: Power Places Tours has gained access
time for your group for an optional visit inside the Great Pyramid! (Cost
approximately $150; exact cost depends on the number of participants.)
You will have up to two hours inside this wonder of the world, with all
three chambers, including the fabled King's Chamber, to explore and experience.
The entrance into the Great Pyramid is subject to the Egyptian government's
permission and regulations
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Sun-temples of Abu Ghurab
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Day 6: Visit the necropolis of Abusir, home to the royal
pyramid complexes of 5th Dynasty Kings. You will visit the ancient sun-temples
of Abu Ghurab, also built during the 5th Dynasty when the solar cult
was the State religion.
Day 7: Tour the sites of Coptic (ancient Christian) and
Islamic Cairo, plus a visit to a mosque. You will also visit the ancient
synagogue built at the site where the baby Moses was found in the bulrushes
of the Nile.
Day 8: Morning departure to New York, arriving into the U.S. the same day. (For those on the exciting optional extension tour to the majestic sites and temples of ancient Egypt, depart for Luxor this morning. See extension tour itinerary.)
Note: Itinerary subject to change.
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November 18-25, 2006
Followed by optional extension tour to:
"Majestic Sites & Temples of Ancient Egypt"
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Luxor Temple Avenue
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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: Today tour the Temple of Hathor at Denderah and
experience its special energy. Hathor is the goddess of love, music, and
dance.
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Temple of Isis
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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 connect to your return flight to JFK.
Day 8: Early morning departure to New York, arriving the same day. Or for those on the optional 4 day extension to Israel and Petra, Jordan, see optional extension itinerary.
Note: Itinerary subject to change.
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November 25-30, 2006
Followed by optional extension tour to:
Israel, & Petra, Jordan
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