We start our incredible adventure most mythical of creatures... As we stand between the paws of the Sphinx for our PRIVATE VISIT our Egyptian guide, who is an encyclopedia of Egyptology, will give us detailed examinations of various controversial theories surrounding these amazing structures. We will also do some special toning here to awaken the energy even further.
Accommodations at the Incredible Oberoi Mena House
Visit the Sinai...
We check into the St. Catherine’s Hotel, a lovely and rustic resort reminiscent of Colorado or Sedona, nestled deep in the mountains. Private cabins feature plenty of space as we “rough” it in this beautiful country.
Like Wadi Feiran, St. Catherine’s Monastery is a welter of powerful energies, mythic occurrences, and Biblical importance. From the receiving of the law to the mystery of the burning bush, there are few sites in the Holy Land more revered and important than St. Catherine’s and Mount Moses.
After the visit to St. Catherine's Monastery, we will be able to ride camels up the side of Mount Moses accompanied by our Bedouin guides. At base camp, we will climb nearly 800 steps to the small church at the very pinnacle of the mountain in time to see the sunset. Then we will climb back down as dusk falls and a riot of stars fill the sky like jewels.
Visit Luxor and stay at the 5-star Sonesta St. George Hotel
Luxor is home to the greatest concentration of antiquities on the planet. Known as Thebes in the ancient world, Luxor is a friendly and fascinating mixture of the ancient and modern, the metropolitan and the rustic.
Visit Luxor Temple
Our ceremony here, in the Chapel of Osiris, is one of our most sacred. No pilgrimage to Egypt is complete without visiting Abydos.
Visit Thebes, the Valley of the Kings
Board our magnificent Cruise Ship, the Nile Quest, as we set sail...
This gorgeous ship will be our home for four nights. The Nile Quest is a 5-star cruise ship, a truly world-class experience. Nothing can prepare you for the magic of sailing the Nile.
The Nile Quest features 45 luxurious cabins, 14 Junior Suites, 2 Royal Suites and 1 Presidential Suite. All guest cabins include French balconies with panoramic view windows, and private bathrooms with shower and hydro-massage bathtub. Standard cabins are 225 sq. feet. The Junior Suites are a little larger and have separate living and bedroom areas. The Royal and Presidential Suites are over 400 square feet and have connected living and bedroom areas.
On board amenities include a full pool, a Jacuzzi, lounge, disco/bar, gym, jewelry shop, and a restaurant where we will dine in style during our whole cruise.
We have a PRIVATE visit to the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the fabulous Temple of Horus the Avenger – the falcon god. Consecrated to Horus and to Set, it is the embodiment of the principles of self-mastery and resurrection; balancing the forces of dark and light. Our initiation will encompass all these themes as we empower the Horus within us.
Spend a day sailing on the Nile, waving at the villagers, farmers and fishermen as we slowly glide through the peaceful waters as we pass through the Esna Locks. Enjoy a relaxing day off as we sail the Nile. Take in the views from one of our private decks, enjoy afternoon tea in the bar, take some time to journal or recapitulate your experiences, or watch a movie in our private living room.
Enjoy a Felluca Ride...
Experience a felluca ride (a small delightful sailboat – peaceful and serene) around the Islands, passing Elephantine Island and the Temple of Khnum.
Visit the Temple of Philae...
One of the most amazing sites in Egypt, the Temple of Philae is the delicate, elegant, quintessentially feminine temple of Isis. We have arranged a private visit for you here, so you can enjoy the peace and splendor that the dawn brings to this wonderful island.
The graceful temple and surrounding buildings of Philae were 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 and women with 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 the will to create.
Set out for the famous Egyptian Museum, with its staggering collection of relics dating back to 4,000+ BC. Here 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-Ankh-Amon. You will marvel at the intricate workmanship and the tiniest details of the contents of the luggage packed for this King to accompany him to the next world.
Cairo has played a pivotal role in the history of the three great Western monotheisms: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Explore these themes while visiting “Old Cairo;” including the oldest synagogue in Egypt, the famed St. Sergio Church and the beautifully peaceful Ar Rafaii Mosque.
On our way back to the Giza Plateau, we visit the famous Mena Papyrus Gallery Institute, where we will see how handmade copies of old Egyptian art showing the tombs and temples are created, and how papyrus is made.
