Sacred Journey to Egypt 2024
February 24th _ March 9th .
You are bathed in the warmth of orange and deep pinks
A gentle breeze caresses your body as you relax into a slower pace of life. The last rays of evening sun cast a golden glow across the land and the gentle movement of the river lulls you into a deep peace and connection with all.
You feel a deep bliss and gratitude for the day you spent with a tribe of spiritually minded seekers from all walks of life. You have a sense of belonging to this family of Like-Minded Travellers.
Where Are You?
Sailing down the River Nile in Egypt with a group of heart centred seekers, who have come together to experience the sacredness and glory of Egypt for themselves.
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Join Ber for a Spiritual journey to the Sacred Ancient Land of Egypt.February 24th to March 9th 2024.
Our destinations
We begin our journey in Cairo where we take a day trip to the stepped pyramid complex of Sakara. While in Cairo we will also spend our private time in the Great Pyramid a truly amazing experience. Visit the Spinx and the plateaux. Our friend Gamal who has a vast knowledge of essential oils and perfumes will welcome us as a group to his oil shop for an afternoon or evening where we can ask him our questions and listen to his vast knowledge. All this in the first three days.
Our next stop is Luxor with the beautiful Temples of Luxor and Karnak on the east bank and the Valley of the Kings, Isis Temple (a little known temple) on the West Bank. Plus time for some shopping in the market and local shops. The Temples of Dendara and Abydos will call us for a visit from Luxor with an overnight stay in Abydos town. Then back to Luxor city where we travel to meet our Dahayba (boat) and sail on the Nile for four days and three nights stopping at the Temples of Komombo and Edfu. Also seeing the way people still farm and fish along the Nile banks. You will think you have stepped back in time to a simpler way of living. On to Aswan where we disembark and head to the island Temple of Philea. You will have an added extra option of adding a visit to Abu Simble from here.
Explore Egypt from Cairo to Aswan traveling by air, road and river. Experience a mix or modern and old Egypt.
Visit Temples that are up to 4,500 years old. Temples dedicated to the sacred feminine, the gods and the cosmos.
Experience the Great Pyramid of Egypt undisturbed, because our group will avail of two hours of private time inside this wonder of the ancient world.
Egypt,the mysterious land that has been calling to travellers for a very long time indeed. A land where the ancient stones speak with resonant, clear voices. Where one must listen for the spirit of the past to reveal its mysteries to us today.
What makes this Journey different?
Private time. Being alone in the Great Pyramid one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world is a truly mind-blowing experience and this is what Ber wants you to experience having your mind blown open to new understandings and experiences.
25years of experience
Ber has 25 years of experience visiting Egypt with groups.Over the years she has discovered what works for spiritual minded groups. She continues to look for new experiences to enhance your experience of Egypt.
Group Sharing. Evening Circle sharing, morning meditation(when possible) Plus an alternative look at history. Ber is happy to share her knowledge of how she believes Egypt came about. She acknowledges the Egyptolegologist’s way of looking at history yet also believes there is a pre history story asking to be discover as we journey through the Sacred Land go Egypt.We access this through meditation and quite time.
Seeing Egyptian life as it is today. As You travel through Egypt from Cairo to Aswan you will see the many different lifestyles from City life, Village life, country life and the life styles of those who live on the banks of the Nile. Ber has always believed that “Travel Broadens The Mind” so she wants you to see the as much of this culture from the modern high-rise buildings to the simple mud huts and everything in-between.
Food in Egypt
Food is always a consideration when visiting a foreign country. In Egypt there is a very good selection of foods from grilled chicken and other meats to a good variety of vegetarian dishes both modern and traditional.
Accomadation
Ber has found for her groups that certain hotels work better. Over the years Ber has found some quaint hotels and also those that have areas where you can sit and chat or contemplate the days journey.With the joy of journeying on the Nile Ber has settled for the more traditional boat The Dayabhia these boat are completely equipped with modern facilities. The boat is only for Ber’s group so you can relax on the sun lounger , read a book, take your photos or join with others for a chat all while being looked after by fantastic staff. Stopping at Temples and accessing them from the river is like stepping into the shoes of our forefathers before modern modes of transportation.
Besides all the above you will visit Museums , Papyrus stores, Essential oil shops, Fair trade shops and little shops run by families. Weather permitting we may even fit in a Hot Air Bollon ride.
What’s included:Pick up at Cairo airport and transfer to our hotel. Return Transfer from our hotel to the airport.
14 Nights Bed & 14 Breakfast.
8 evening meals. *
3 lunches *
All transfers and transportation
All entrance fees to Temples etc on our Itinerary
All internal flights.
3 nights on our own private Dahabeya (boat) sailing down the Nile.
Private visit to the interior of the Great Pyramid.
Our own Egyptian guide.
* Lunches are a very reasonable price in Egypt and because people have varied dietary preferences Ber has found it best to allow people to choose for themselves. We will find the best places to eat lunch for the group)
* Evening meals are included for our time in Luxor and on the boat. The chefs here are very accommodating and have worked with Ber’s groups before. Ber has found that sometimes people are full after lunch or tired and don’t require an evening meal so besides the 8 night’s meals you have the choice whether to buy a full meal or not. Whats Not included:International return flights from Ireland (or your departing country) to Cairo.
Travel and personal Insurance, (you must have insurance)
Drinks including water and tea, coffee, alcohol etc. Personal spending, approximately 10 lunches, 6 evening meals, tips & gratuities
Cost : per person sharing €2,700
Single Supplement €600 total €3,300 Please note Single supplement may not be available on the boat.
A non refundable deposit of €600 to secure your place by October 10th 2023.Full payment due by December 21st 2023.
What are you waiting for? Contact Ber at email beralerts@gmail.com or ph 353879764658. Ber will chat to you and see if the Sacred Journey suits your needs.
Is Egypt calling you ?
ITINERARY Day 1 , Arrive at Cairo Airport to be met by our assistant and guided through customs and then taken to our Cairo Hotel where we will have a meet and greet gathering.
February 25th we take our coach to Saqqara where we see the step pyramid and head into the underground serapeum, a truly amazing burial or ritual place from the age of Taurus.Then on to the pyramid of Unas where we find the pyramid texts. After leaving Saqqara our coach will take us to a lovely traditional Egyptian garden restaurant for lunch and a cool drink. In the afternoon we visit the Cairo Museum
February 26th We have an early morning Private visit to the Great Pyramid of Egypt. Afterwards we will explore the Plateaux visiting the Sphinx and the pyramid temples. That afternoon we fly to Luxor and check into our Hotel. Over the next few days we will explore The Valley of the Kings,Hatshepsut’s temple, Isis Temple, Alabaster factory, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, Chapel of Sekhmet and of course some pool time and shopping. Luxor is a beautiful place built on the banks of the Nile.While in Luxor on February 29th we will travel by private coach to Dendara Temple and Abydos Temple. We spend an overnight in the Hotel in Abydos returning to Luxor on March 1st.
March 2nd we board our Dahabya (boat) that we have to ourselves sailing the Nile. We will stop off at Komombo Temple and Edfu Temple.
March 5th we arrive in Aswan and check into our hotel. In Aswan we will visit the Island temple of Philea a beautiful temple dedicated to the Feminine.
There will be an opportunity to visit Abu Simbel temple if people want to but this will be an extra cost.
March 7th Fly from Aswan to Cairo checking into our hotel again.
March 8th Discover the Khan El Khalili. The oldest market in Egypt and time allowing visit a mosque.
March 9th We say our goodbyes and take our bus or taxi to the Cairo Airport.