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An initiation into the mysteries and mystery of Egypt

Like all of our travels, this trip to Egypt is special.
This seemingly popular route will give you a new understanding of the significance of ancient structures.
We will not just visit all the most significant places of ancient Egypt,
But we will be open to places where regular tourists are not allowed. On this trip we will visit all the most famous and ancient pyramids of Egypt, as well as visit the main temples of Egypt – Luxor and Karnak.

Luxor temple was built during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in place of an older one in honor of the local triad of gods – Amon, Khonsu and the goddess Mut. Later, on the orders of Horemheb, a place of power was built – the alley of sphinxes – which connected the Luxor and Karnak temples.

The Luxor temple, a place of power, was of great importance during the festival of Opeth, designed to reconcile the divine and human natures of the pharaoh.

Three kilometers from the mystical Temple of Luxor is the Karnak Temple, consisting of three large structures, several smaller temples within the main area, and several temples outside its walls. For thirteen centuries the pharaohs continued to build these temples.

Our good friend, the head custodian of the Karnak Temple, always meets our group and takes us even to the most remote corners where we can meditate away from the tourists.

Tour dates: May 1-8, 2023. 8 days / 7 nights in Egypt.

Where to go: Egypt.

Where to fly: The program begins in Cairo and ends in Luxor (from Luxor internal flight to Cairo 1 hour and then home).

Accommodation: in 4* hotels.

Insurance: medical insurance for traveling abroad (to be made on your own if you wish).

Entry into the country: a visa is issued upon arrival in Egypt.

Vaccinations and PCR tests: not required.

Cost of the tour: $1700.

Route

Cairo
Assuit
Luxor
Cairo

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Travel program

Egypt tour program

Day 01: Arrival at Cairo airport.
Upon arrival in Cairo, we are greeted. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Resting, getting to know the group.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo 4*.

 

Day 02: Day tour to Saqqara Pyramid and Red Pyramid.
After breakfast, we leave for Saqqara to see the stepped pyramid and surrounding monuments. The guide will tell a detailed story about Imhotep, the Egyptian architect who created this pyramid, and how he accomplished this important task.

Afterwards we visit the Red Pyramid. The Red Pyramid – or the Northern Pyramid – is the largest of the three large pyramids located on the territory of the Dakhshur necropolis. The name comes from the color of the stone blocks, which turn pink in the rays of the setting sun. It is the third tallest pyramid in Egypt, after Khufu and Khafre at Giza.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo 4*.

 

Day 03: Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx.

Today we will spend the whole day in Giza at the legendary majestic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerionos and go inside the Great Pyramid. We will visit the panoramic area to take memorable photos of the three pyramids together and view the mighty Sphinx. You can ride camels.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo 4*.

 

Day 04: Egyptian Museum. Coptic Cairo. Boat ride on the Nile.

After breakfast we drive to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which was founded in 1902 near the center of Cairo. The exhibition features a rare collection of 5,000-year-old art – it is the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world. More than 250,000 authentic artifacts are on display, including the gold and jewelry treasure of Tut-Ank-Amon, which had been in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before being discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

 

In the afternoon, take a tour of Coptic Cairo, home to some of the oldest Christian churches in the world, walking the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Suspended Church, also known as El Muallaka, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is believed to have been built in the late 3rd century. We will also stop by St. Sergius Church, a fine example of Coptic churches and monasteries. It was founded in the late 4th century and stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt.

We will end the day with a walk around the largest bazaar in the middle east, Hamenhalili Bazaar. Taste the local cuisine, visit a spice fair, meet the personal perfumer of the King of Jordan, plunge into the atmosphere of the fabulous Middle East.

In the evening, we will have a water boat trip on the Nile with dinner (appetizers).

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo 4*.

 

Day 05: Transfer to El Minya, visit Tel El Amarna. Transfer to Assuit.

After breakfast, we drive to El Minya for a visit to Tel el-Amarna, the ancient capital that holds the love and care of its rulers Pharaoh Ehnaton and his wife Nefertiti. It’s a place where hearts open and tears of happiness fill your eyes.

After the tour we drive to Assuit.

Overnight at a hotel in Assuit.

 

Day 06: Temple of Dendera (Hathor) and Temple of Abydos.

We move to the small town of Dendera, about 60 km north of Luxor on the west bank of the Nile, and visit the Temple of Hathor.

The Temple of Hathor is one of the strongest energy points in the world. This temple is one of the best preserved in all of Egypt, as well as one of the most important. The temple is built in the form of a magical musical instrument – sistra, thanks to the vibration of which negative energies are dispersed and positive energies are attracted. Two rooms are preserved on the roof of the temple, the first room has the Dendera Zodiac on the ceiling and the second room has depictions of scenes from the life, death and resurrection of Osiris, the father of Horus. The roof of the temple resembles a landing pad for aircraft. It is a flat rectangular site reinforced with at least three layers of limestone blocks weighing dozens of tons, and underpinning columns.

The next step is a visit to the Temple of Abydos, where an ancient image of the flower of life has been preserved. The temple was built by Pharaoh Seti I and completed by Ramesses II. Abydos was to the ancient Egyptians what Jerusalem was to Christians or Mecca to Muslims. They believed that the tomb of Osiris was located there. After his death at the hands of the treacherous Seth, Osiris became a god – the ruler of the afterlife.

Toward evening we drive to ancient Luxor and spend the night there. The name “Luxor” was given to the city by the Arabs. It comes from “El Uxur”, which means “the palaces”.

Overnight in Luxor in a 4* hotel overlooking the Nile.

 

 

Day 07: Visit to Hatshepsut temple and Luxor temple. Horseback riding.

The day begins on the West Bank of the Nile with a tour of Hatshepsut ‘s temple and the statue of Memnon.

The Temple of Hatshepsut occupies one of the most important places among all the attractions in Egypt. This majestic structure sits at the base of the sheer cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. The importance of Hatshepsut’s temple can be judged from the way it was called in ancient times, Jeser Jeseru, or the Most Sacred of the Sacred.

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge statues 18 meters high and weighing over 700 tons each. They depict a seated Amenhotep III (c. 14th century BCE). His hands are placed on his knees and his gaze is turned eastward toward the river and the rising sun. The original purpose of the Colossi of Memnon was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s funerary temple, a massive cult center built during the pharaoh’s lifetime where he was honored as an incarnate god on earth before and after his departure from this world.

Next we take a boat to Banana Island where we enjoy the nature and views of the Nile.

The day ends with a visit to the Luxor Temple, which is located near the Nile and parallel to the riverbank. King Amenhotep III, who ruled from 1390-53 BC, built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Ra, king of the gods, his consort Mut and their son Khonsu.

At the end of the day we return to the hotel in Luxor.

In the late afternoon there will be a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city.

Overnight in Luxor in a 4* hotel overlooking the Nile.

 

Day 08: Visit to the Karnak Temple. Departure from Luxor to Cairo and onward home.

After an early breakfast, we drive to Karnak Temple – known to the ancient Egyptians as Ipet Isut – the most revered of the ancient sites. Karnak was built on a gigantic scale. The temple complex covers a hundred acres. The Karnak Temple was a house of light dedicated to Amon-Ra. Legend has it that in ancient times, the stone Ipet Sout – “Mother of the Universe” – was kept in the Temple. There is still an ancient altar named after it, and through it runs the solar axis of the Temple, which begins with the alley of the Sphinxes. According to legend, the stone was brought to Egypt from Atlantis, then it was transported to the Himalayas, to the country of Shambhala. In sacred Tibetan texts, the stone is referred to as the “Treasure of the World”. Tibetans say that the mystical power of the stone connects three points of the world – three mountains: Kanchenjunga, Kailas and Belukha, united into a single space – the World Mandala.

If you quietly separate from the group of tourists, it is possible to meet the current abbot of the Karnak temple. He has a large bunch of keys with him, which he uses to open the locks on the doors and bars and we walk inside the fences and walls into rooms with unusual space and energy.

Departure from Luxor to Cairo and onward home.

 

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Cost of travel

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$1700

Price includes:

  • accommodation in 4* hotels on the basis of double (2-bed) (in Cairo 4 nights, in Luxor 2 nights, in Assuit 1 night);
  • breakfasts;
  • guided tours in Russian along the whole route, entrance tickets;
  • transfers on the program in your own air-conditioned minibus;
  • transfer from / to the airport (if you arrive / depart on the program days);
  • Water boat ride on the Nile in Cairo;
  • Horseback riding (in Luxor);
  • boat trip to Banana Island.

Not included in the price:

  • International airfare to and from Cairo;
  • Airfare domestic from Luxor to Cairo on May 8 (about $60);
  • Egypt visa ($25);
  • camel riding (at the pyramids in Giza);
  • lunches and dinners;
  • medical insurance for those traveling abroad (optional);
  • Single room supplement of $300 (optional).

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