TOUR DESCRIPTION
The March 2016 Spiritual Journey into the Ancient Mysteries offers you a unique
opportunity
to come to Egypt for a life-altering experience that will
transform you in many positive ways!
Join Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
and author Mark
Amaru Pinkham,
teachers of the ancient Egyptian Mystery Teachings with over 25 spiritual pilgrimage tours
of Egypt between them,
for an extraordinary sacred journey that only the most advanced initiates of ancient times
were privileged to experience.
Initiation into the Mysteries of Isis
and Osiris
During this exceptional Journey of
Initiation you'll have the opportunity to easily engage the
ancient energies of
spiritual death and rebirth that
were once experienced directly by the Egyptian Priests and Priestesses of Isis and Osiris.
We will travel along the sacred Nile River, which the Egyptian initiates once knew to be the spine of Osiris, while engaging in sacred rituals & meditations in
dynamically charged temples
along its banks that were built over the chakras of Osiris.
As we awaken our own corresponding chakras, we will call forth the Neters (Gods and Goddesses)
of each temple to assist us in our activations.
Our journey will culminate in our private entrance inside the Great Pyramid, the ancient “House of Osiris,”
where the final step in our spiritual transformation will occur in the powerful alchemical crucible of
the resonance box of the King’s Chamber!
You will then accept your new status as priests and
priestesses-in-training of Osiris and Isis, knowing that
long after you have left Egypt these two royal Neters will continue to oversee your
spiritual development.
Artist: Paul Heussenstamm
www.Mandalas.com
Legend has it that the priesthoods of Isis and
Osiris were brought to Egypt from Atlantis by the Thoth-Hermes Masters.
Many of you could have been members of these very ancient priesthoods. If so, then perhaps
you will remember that the priesthoods were founded by the legendary Twin Boys, known as
the Kumaras and Kaberoi.
They brought the teachings of alchemy to Earth from another part of the galaxy.
After arriving in Egypt from Atlantis, they were venerated as the
Twin Sons of Ptah-Osiris. Their temple is located behind his in the ancient capitol
city of Memphis.
During our Journey of Initiation Mark Amaru Pinkham will share the history and alchemical wisdom of the Kumaras-Kaberoi
which he has gathered over thirty years and writes about extensively in his books.
Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham will enhance your experience of opening to this ancient wisdom
by downloading insightful guidance directly from the Kumaras-Kaberoi.
The Twins have been waiting for thousands of years to assist humans during this special
time.
Their timeless wisdom will greatly assist each one of us in preparing for the coming
Golden Age and Fifth World.
 YOUR PRIEST/PRIESTESS INITIATIONS
A Few Words from Andrea and Mark: At the ancient pyramids and sacred temples we will
facilitate meditations,
rituals and initiations while invoking Osiris and Isis and the specific Neter of that
sacred place.
Along with our Egyptologist / Tour Guide Dr. Vivian Zaky, we will support you to engage
with these
powerfully transformative energies as you gradually develop into priests and priestesses
of Osiris and Isis.
We've facilitated many meditations and initiations at these sacred sites, and have made
our own powerful connections
with these great Neters. So we're able to help you to do so more easily!
As you connect with the Neters you'll awaken the Priest/Priestess Within. You'll then walk
differently on your spiritual path, more fully expressing your soulful nature in all of
its many aspects.
This awakening will result in your empowerment as a Priest/Priestess whose Temple will be
your everyday world.
You will then exert your influence in all of your life's roles in every interaction you
have in each moment!
 Special Offerings in the GIZA AREA
Private Entrance for our Group!
The GREAT PYRAMID for Meditation & Sacred
Ceremony
Other Sacred Sites We'll Experience in and near Giza:
Meditation with the timeless energies of the ancient SPHINX, the oldest statue on our planet
  
Exploration and
sacred sound healing experiences at the RED PYRAMID at Dashur
and at SAKKARA, including the "Hospital", and the Serapeum
Special Offerings: LUXOR, NILE CRUISE and ASWAN
LUXOR
Initiation
at SEKHMET'S CHAPEL at KARNAK
Initiation
at KARNAK TEMPLE into the Mysteries of Amon-Ra and Mut
LUXOR TEMPLE: Explore the Symbolist
Theory of the Temple of Man
and
the Third Eye mysteries of this ancient power
spot at night under the starry Egyptian sky
WEST BANK: Initiation into the Divine
Feminine Energies at Hatshepsut's Temple
Explore the
Mysteries of Death & Resurrection in the ancient tombs in
the Valley of the Kings
ABYDOS
Artist: Paul Heussenstamm
www.Mandalas.com
Initiation
into the Mysteries of Osiris & Isis at the Temple of Seti I
Includes visit to the ancient pre-dynastic Osireion, where you
will see the Flower of Life
DENDERA
Initiation
into the Greater Mysteries of Hathor
 
Includes visit to the Crypt and
the Dendera Zodiac
NILE
CRUISE:
Strengthen
your Higher Self Connection through an Initiation with Horus at his
Temple at EDFU
Initiation with Sobek & Haoeris to Balance your
Inner Light & Dark at the only dual temple in Egypt at KOM
OMBO
ASWAN
PRIVATE ENTRANCE at the TEMPLE OF ISIS for an Initiation
into the Isis-Osiris Mysteries
Khnum, the Divine Potter, Initiation into
Higher Levels of Creativity on ELEPHANTINE ISLAND
TOUR PERSONNEL
Mark Amaru-Pinkham
Featured
Speaker and Meditation Facilitator
Teacher of the Ancient
Egyptian Mysteries
Author of The Return
of the Serpents of Wisdom and four other books about the esoteric history of our
planet.
Astrologer , Shamanic Practitioner, & Researcher of Ancient
Megalithic History
Mark Amaru Pinkham has
been leading spiritual pilgrimages to Egypt since 2000. His special knowledge
involves those individuals of ancient Egypt - known historically as "Serpents"
and "Dragons" - who underwent intensive initiations and alchemical
transformation on their way to achieving spiritual enlightenment. These Serpent adepts
were known in Egypt as the Thoth-Hermes Masters, the Djedhi, and the Priests and
Priestesses of Osiris. With his esoteric knowledge and shamanic skills, Mark will help guide you in the footsteps of these
ancient adepts so you can also reach a new and higher level of spiritual awareness as you
journey with him through the ancient temples, pyramids and other sacred sites.
Mark Amaru Pinkham is the
Grand Prior of The International Order of Gnostic Templars,
a
contemporary spiritual Knights Templar Order that is dedicated to the revival of the
Goddess Tradition and Gnostic Wisdom on the planet. www.GnosticTemplars.org. He is also the Founder &
Commander of The Djedhi Templar Corps, a spiritual
“special forces” tradition that has its roots in ancient Egypt.
Mark's
6th book, Sedona City of the Star People was released in September 2015.
He is the author
of five books covering the gnostic and
alchemical mysteries of many of the world’s civilizations, including ancient
Egypt - The Return of the Serpents of Wisdom, Conversations with the Goddess, The Truth
Behind the Christ Myth, Guardians of the Holy Grail: The Knights Templar, John the
Baptist, and the Water of Life, and World Gnosis: The Coming Gnostic Civilization. www.GnosticTemplars.org/books.html
He is also a Western and Vedic (Hindu) Astrologer with
35 years of experience.
For more information about Mark, Click here
Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham
Tour Director and Meditation Facilitator
Teacher of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
Researcher & Teacher of the Goddess Tradition and Ancient Megalithic History
Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham has been leading spiritual pilgrimages around the world
since 1994, and yearly to Egypt since
2000. She is a
longtime avid practitioner of the Goddess Path. During this spiritual
journey she will facilitate meditations, guided visualizations and rituals to
assist you to connect with the powerful energies of the Goddess
at Her sacred sites and temples.
Andrea has been an Intuitive Channel
for the past 28 years, since 1987. She receives transmissions from the Kumaras/Kaberoi, Masters of Alchemy and Unconditional Love.
Andrea
is the Grand
Prioress of The
International Order of Gnostic Templars, a contemporary spiritual
Knights Templar Order that is dedicated to the revival of the Goddess Tradition and
Gnostic Wisdom on the planet. www.GnosticTemplars.org.
She
is also a trained Shamanic Practitioner,
the creator and Reiki Master Teacher of Ichi Sekai (One
World) Reiki, and a Spiritual Counselor.
About My
Experience Leading Journeys to Egypt...and What I Offer You...
As a young child I was fascinated by the
civilization of ancient Egypt,
and had a lifelong desire to travel to there to see the pyramids and Sphinx.
Mark and I founded our sacred travel company in 1993. We operated and led spiritual
pilgrimages to Peru for many years.
In 2000 we also began offering and leading sacred journeys to Egypt.
Since then we've been taking groups yearly (or sometimes more often) to experience the
magic and mystery of this ancient land
and its many secrets and theories about its ancient civilizations.
It's one of my passions and joys in life to be able to support others to make their
special connections.
The November 2015 group will be my 21st
one to escort.
For more information about Andrea, Click here
Mark and Andrea in EGYPT - November 2014
 
Left to Right: The Sphinx, the Precinct of Mut at Karnak, the
Giza Plateau
Vivian Zaky, PhD.
Egyptologist / Tour Guide
 
Left to Right: The Temple of Horus at Edfu, the
Temple of Isis in Aswan
Left to Right: Sekhmet's Shrine at Karnak,
the Island of Biga in Aswan, the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid
From Andrea: "Vivian is our dear friend and spiritual Sister.
Our groups have
found her to be extremely knowledgeable, very professional, and also very warm and
friendly.
Her dual degree is in Archaeology and Tourism, and she has over 21 years experience
guiding groups in Egypt.
She is very open to our spiritual focus. And, as she is well-known to the guards at the
temples,
she is easily able to secure our meditation time."
Nagy
Armanios
Egypt Tour Ground Operator
Nagy Armanios will travel with us in March 2016!
Nagy is the owner of the company
that has operated our Egypt journeys for the last 15 years.
During that time we've become friends, as
well as business associates.
He's our dearest Brother!
We're in regular contact with Nagy and his
excellent staff.
They consistently assure us that the places we'll
visit next March
are quiet,
peaceful and safe, as they've always been.
In show of his support to our group,
Nagy
will accompany us throughout our journey
- at no additional cost to our group members!
This is his gift of service and support
to YOU!
Nagy has over 30
years of experience operating
tours in Egypt for companies such as ours.
In July of this year,
he sent 2 groups of US
citizens to Egypt.
His company is sending another group
from the US in November.
And Nagy is personally taking a
group of Americans there in December.
An Important Message from Andrea:
During the last 15 years I've been leading our groups to Egypt I've also made connections
with some of the best hotels, cruise ships, local shop owners.
And, very importantly, with the guards at the temples who will make
it possible
for us to have the time and space for our meditations and initiations.
I can assure you that all of these people will all do their utmost
to work with me
to support you to experience Egypt in ways that most people never do!
I've
designed this spiritual pilgrimage to Egypt so that you have the auspicious opportunity to
easily engage
the ancient initiatory energies on a very deep level at the ancient pyramids and sacred
temples that are chakra sites along the Nile.
Mark and I will use our
unique Lapis Crystal Bowl to facilitate sound activations that will support
your initiations into the ancient mysteries.
TRAVEL to EGYPT is SAFE!
Since the
Arab Spring of 2011 I've lead five successful Sacred Sites Journeys to Egypt,
two in 2011, one each in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
  
Left to Right: June/July 2011, November 2011, November 2012
 
Left to Right: November 2013, November
2014
Each of our groups of spiritual seekers had
awesome experiences in the ancient pyramids and sacred temples that we visited.
Due to tourism being lower than usual, there were no crowds; so most places we
went to,
we had the place to ourselves, or saw only a few other visitors.
We had more than ample time for our
powerful meditations and initiations.
Afterwards, we enjoyed many hours exploring the
temples and pyramids with our Egyptologist Guide Dr. Vivian Zaky.
Most importantly, we were safe the entire time
and our Egyptian sisters and brothers warmly welcomed us wherever we went!
Spiritual pilgrims are continuing to return to Egypt!
Those of you who come with Mark and me in
November will have deeply life-transforming experiences
in a protected and unique setting!
The crowds will most likely be
smaller, so we'll have more time for meditation at the sacred sites,
including our private entrances into the Great Pyramid and at the Temple of Isis.
And, Fall in Egypt is perfect weather, with temperate days and cooler evenings.
So....If it's been your lifetime dream to
travel to Egypt, NOW is the time to make your dreams come true!
We hope you'll join us in March 2016 for the spiritual
adventure of a lifetime!
TOUR
ITINERARY
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Day 1. Monday, March 7.
Giza: Introductory Meeting; Welcome Dinner (D)
The Mena House Hotel with Great Pyramid in the
Background
Sacred Sites Journeys is offering this
spiritual pilgrimage as a Land Only sacred travel package. You are responsible to book
your roundtrip air to Cairo. For
those departing from the USA and Canada, Sacred Sites Journeys can assist you in booking
your international flights. Once you have registered, let us know if you'd like our
assistance.
Please book your airfare to arrive in Egypt today.
Arrive Cairo International Airport on your own. Transfer to hotel in Giza. Sacred
Sites Journeys can arrange a meet/greet upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport,
and a transfer in a private air-conditioned car to the hotel in Giza. (We can also arrange
a private transfer to the airport at the end of the journey.) Once you have registered and
your international airfare is booked, we can give you a quote for these additional
services.
Check in. You have free time to rest and relax. Lunch on your own.
We gather later afternoon for our Introductory Group
Meeting & Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
– The Giza Plateau
Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Giza. Mena House
Hotel.
Day 2. Tuesday, March 8.
Giza: Giza Plateau; Aromatherapist; Group Meeting (B/L)
 
Left to Right: Giza Plateau: The Sphinx, the Great Pyramid
Giza: Gamal Abd'el Sami Zaki, Aromatherapist & Andrea Mikana-Pinkham, Director of
Sacred Sites Journeys
After breakfast we're off to visit the Giza
Plateau, which will include the Great Pyramid (from the
outside), the Valley Temple of Khafre, located next to the Sphinx and the
timeless, enigmatic Sphinx! As we gaze in wonder at these magnificent
structures, some of the oldest in the world, we ponder on their influences upon the
Egyptian civilization. Our Egyptologist Dr. Vivian Zaki will give us
detailed historical information, and Andrea and Mark will discuss
various alternative theories relating to the ancient builders. Will we
ever really know the truth behind the building and construction of the timeless monuments?
Will we ever uncover all their hidden secrets? These questions and more will offer us an
interesting and exciting time among these ancient structures.
Afterwards we enjoy lunch with the group at a traditional Egyptian restaurant.
Then we visit to Andrea and Mark's long time friend, Gamal
Abd'el Sami Zaki, a local Aromatherapist to learn about the
ancient Egyptian art of scent alchemy. Gamal shares his vast knowledge
with many people who come from many countries to study with him. He is also a Reiki
Master and excellent psychic. He'll share his vast knowledge
with us about the healing and alchemical properties of the essential oils. As well, he may
offer each person a short psychic reading. Then you’ll be able to purchase essential
oils to take with you on our sacred journey, to charge them up with the powerful energies
of the sacred temples and pyramids we'll be visiting.
We return to the hotel later afternoon. Early evening Group Meeting –
Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Dashour and Saqqara
The remainder if the evening is free time. Dinner on your own. Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.
Day 3. Wednesday, March
9. Giza: Dashour and Saqqara (B/L)
    
Left to Right: Dashour: The Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid: Saqqara: Saqqara Temple, the
"Hospital", the Serapeum
We
start our day at Dashur, located on the southern border of
"Land of Osiris", where we'll explore the Red Pyramid, possibly
a Per Neter ("house of nature") built out of limestone and granite,
possibly to function as an energy device. We'll explore this theory and test it first-hand
during our time inside, when we experience the acoustic
harmonic resonance of the structure. Andrea and Mark will facilitate a sound
healing session using the lapis and crystal bowl. And we'll also use our voices to intone
the sacred frequencies, perhaps as the priests and priestesses did in ancient times. Once
it's enlivened, this powerful energy system will support your initiatory journey to take
you to deeper places inside yourself and higher states of consciousness.
Afterwards we'll stop nearby at the Bent Pyramid, built in the distant
past from locally quarried limestone. What is the reason for the bend in the
construction? We'll explore various theories. Does the bend in the construction
of the outer surface produce two different sound frequencies, and thus two different
energies? Egyptology says the structure was built by the Pharaoh Sneferu. Other theories
say that it was built by the pre-dynastic Egyptians, and that the name Sneferu
was not the name of any person, but rather that it translates as "double
harmony", thus indicating its purpose as a resonance device with two different angles
which produces two different tones. As we make our way through this amazing area, focus to
receive the ancient energies into your heart, through your mind, in the way of the ancient
ones who lived here in the past who believed the heart was in the mind.
After lunch
with the group at a nearby local restaurant, we visit Sakkara,
dedicated to the Neter Sokar and believed by traditional
Egyptologists to be the earliest necropolis, or burial place, for the Pharaohs and royalty
of the Memphis area. We enter the site by walking through the temple complex filled with
rows of columns, where the ancient priests and priestess used sound to perform healings.
The most famous part of the site is the Step Pyramid, traditionally
believed to have been constructed about 2630 BCE by Imhotep, architect to King Djoser
(Dynasty III). We will hear from our Egyptologist why some experts believe this to be the
world's oldest freestanding stone structure. Andrea and Mark will share theories that
refute this, to give us a different point of view of the history. Then, we will explore
the historical and esoteric aspects of this ancient site.
At the area
referred to by some local wisdom keepers as "the
hospital" you'll have the opportunity to experience a sound
healing meditation. Open your heart, open your mind, and especially your
5th chakra to receive the healing that comes through this change in your frequency, and
send it out into the world for peace and healing for all!
We’ll also have the auspicious opportunity to visit the Serapeum,
said by Egyptologists to have been associated with the cult of the Apis bulls,
and believed to have been built during the 18th dynasty. The bull was considered to be an
incarnation of Ptah, with a white blaze on its forehead and throat, a red saddle-like mark
on its back, and a white belly. They were so important that when they died, a day of
national mourning would be declared. After the bull was embalmed, its corpse was taken
along the sacred way from Memphis to Sakkara, where it was interred in the Serapeum.
However, there are other theories as to the use of these huge granite boxes.
Perhaps they are evidence of ancient machining techniques that cannot be
reproduced today by engineers. If we're fortunate to find ourselves alone here (which has
happened during our last three journeys!) we'll have time for meditation
among these ancient stone boxes and their very amazing energy.
Afterwards
we return to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.
Day 4. Thursday, March 10. Giza: Egyptian Museum; Group Meeting (B/L)
 
Left to Right: Cairo - The Alabaster Mosque, the Egyptian Museum, King Tut's Funeray
Mask
AM Optional Tour: Old Cairo, including the Alabaster
Mosque - As ancient as history itself, Cairo
occupies a singular place among world cities. With its geographical position as a
crossroads, it could be the world's only city with monuments dating back to four different
historical periods - the Pharaonic, the Roman, the Christian and the Islamic. Old Cairo is
a very fascinating place! Visit The Citadel that was for 700 years the strategic
stronghold for Cairo, overlooking the city, and easy to defend. In it there are some
museums, palaces, and three mosques, including The Mohammed Ali Mosque, or Alabaster
Mosque, one of Cairo's most famous landmarks.
For those not taking the optional tour: This
morning you have free time to sleep in a bit and relax. Perhaps you’d like to take
advantage of the hotel’s spa facilities and/or the swimming pool.
We depart to downtown Cairo, where we have lunch at a traditional restaurant frequented by
the local Egyptian people - one of Andrea and Mark's favorites!
After lunch we visit the world-famous Museum of Egyptian
Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo,
home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has
120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. We
view the vast collection of artifacts dating back to antiquity, including those from the
different periods of ancient Egypt - Predynastic, Old, Middle, & New Kingdoms. One of
the highlights of the visit for many people is the visit to the famous and priceless treasures
of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. You can see for example, the intricate workmanship and the
tiniest details of the contents of the articles packed for this boy Pharaoh to accompany
him to the next world. You'll also have the option to visit the Mummy Room,
where you can see those of some of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, like Ramesses II.
Maybe during your time at the museum you will feel that special energetic pull to a former
time and life as you gaze at some of the artifacts.
We return to the hotel mid-afternoon. Early evening Group
Meeting: Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
– Karnak and Luxor Temples
Evening free. Dinner on your own. Overnight Giza. Mena House
Hotel.
Day 5. Friday, March 11. Flight to Luxor: Karnak Temple, with Sekhmet
Chapel; Luxor Temple (B)
   
Left to Right: Luxor - Karnak: Sekhmet Statue, Holy of Holies, Festival Hall of
Thuthmosis III, Mut Statue at the Precinct of Mut;
Luxor - Luxor Temple
We check out of the hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for our flight to
Luxor. We arrive, claim our luggage and transfer to our hotel. After we check in you have
free time to rest and relax. Lunch is on your own.
After lunch we depart to Karnak Temple to visit the incomparable Sekhmet
Chapel, located in the Temple of Ptah. Sekhmet is one of the
oldest of the Neters. Her name means "Mighty One" or "Powerful One"
and is derived from the Egyptian word 'Sekhem', which means "power" or
"might". She was the patroness of physicians, surgeons and healers.
Because of Her power, She is sometimes portrayed in a negative way by traditional
Egyptology. They often overlook Her qualities as Healer, Mother and Protector.
Sekhmet's black granite statues show Her standing with a scepter in the shape of the
papyrus, heraldic plant of Lower Egypt. As with the Goddess Isis, Sekhmet seems to
have recently been reinvented, and to some people She has become the symbol of the
modern-day empowered woman. She is still approached as a healer, bringer of
justice and as a guardian or protector, but the emphasis has shifted so that She has
transformed from what was almost a force of chaos into an icon of immanent female power.
Andrea
and Mark will facilitate a Sacred Ceremony to assist you
to connect with Sekhmet and Her powerfully protective
Unconditional Love of the Mother, as well as the the transformative
energy that destroys the ego and brings you into alignment with your Higher Self.
Through
meditation, we will call Her timeless energies to us for a great blessing. She will enfold
you in Her loving arms and bless you with an initiation that will gift you with increased
empowerment of the Divine Feminine in your Being.
Afterwards,
we explore the vast Temple of Karnak, the largest columned temple in the
world.. Once connected to Luxor Temple, two miles away, by a long avenue of Sphinxes
(which are still partially intact), Karnak is dedicated to the Neter Amun-Ra,
the hidden Power of Creation, and his feminine counterpart, the Neter Mut.
One of ancient Egypt's most complex theologies was the worship surrounding Amun. He
represented absolute holiness, and in this regard he was different then any other Egyptian
deity. He was so holy that He remained independent of the created universe. He was
associated with the air as an invisible force, which facilitated His growth as a supreme
deity. As the Egyptian creator deity par excellence, Amun was self-created and was thus
hidden from humanity. However, the addition of "Ra" to His name revealed Him. Ra
was the common Egyptian term for the sun, thus making Him visible. Hence, Amun-Ra combined
within Himself the two opposites of divinity, the hidden and the revealed. We'll explore
the Temple of Amun, including the Holy of Holies. We'll find an
out-of-the-way area where we can meditate to connect
with the energies of Amun-Ra and Mut, to balance the male and
female energies within.
We then
visit the Festival Hall of Tuthmosis III, where some Rosacrucians believe
their spiritual tradition originated. Some researchers indicate that here Tuthmosis
III reorganized the ancient Mystery Schools of Thoth and founded the Royal School of the
Master Craftsmen, which came to be known as the Great White Brotherhood.
Take a few quiet moments to meditate and invite in the energies of this
ancient Order that still exists on the higher planes today, and receive any
messages that might be bestowed upon you. Be open to the Gifts of Spirit that you're sure
to receive.
Our last stop at Karnak will be at the Precinct of Mut, which was opened
in November 2014, after having been closed for over fifteen years. Mut is
the consort of Amun-Ra, the male Neter to whom Karnak is dedicated. She is the
quintessence of the Divine Feminine, the Mother. Intimately connected with Sekhmet;
it's possible that in the very ancient past, they were one and the same. We'll have time
to wander among the many powerfully palpable statues of Mut and to meditate near them
in order to connect with her energy of Unconditional Love.
We return to the hotel. Late afternoon Group Meeting:
Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient
Egyptian Mysteries – Abydos and Dendera
Our
evening visit under the stars to magnificent Luxor Temple is a real
treat! We walk the well-worn pathways of this amazing structure and connect with its
ancient energies. In the Holy of Holies Andrea and Mark will
facilitate a meditation near the Holy of Holies to
support you to connect more fully with your Third Eye intuitive energies, to
bring that which is usually hidden from your conscious self into the Light, for your
continued spiritual evolution.
We return to hotel. You have free time. Dinner on your own. Overnight
Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel.
Day 6. Saturday, March 12. Abydos (B/Box L/D)
  
Left to Right: Abydos: Abydos Temple, the Osirieon, Flower of Life design, Wall Paney
of the Djed Pillar
After breakfast we
depart the hotel to Abydos, the cradle of the oldest dynasties.
We arrive later
morning at Abydos, the holy city
that was the burial place for the first kings of a unified Pharoanic
Egypt, and also contains some remains from the Predynastic period. Ancient Egyptians were
required to make a pilgrimage here at least once in their lifetimes; today we make ours!
After we enjoy our lunch, we enter the Temple of Seti I
with our Egyptologist, Dr. Vivian Zaki to explore the various rooms that
are temples to the various Neters. One temple wall contains the King's List,
the chronological list of the cartouches of 76 kings and Pharaohs of Egypt, produced by
scribes of Seti I. It's composed of the pharaohs from the Early Dynastic Period before
3100 BCE through to the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, when Egypt became a province of Rome
under Augustus Caesar in 30 BCE. Absent from the list are the "heretic" pharaoh
Akhenaten, as well as Hatshepsut and other women pharaohs. The Ptolemaic temple contains some
of the best-preserved wall panels in all of Egypt, with colors that are still
vivid!
The Temple of Seti I is dedicated to Osiris, Neter
of Death and the Underworld, as well as Resurrection and Renewal. Osiris was a Realized Being or Serpent of Wisdom/Priest King
from the mists of time who was believed to have taught the skills of civilization
to those living in the area. In his book The Return of the
Serpents of Wisdom, Mark Amaru Pinkham writes about this,
and will share some of this information while we're here at this sacred site today.
One of the highlights of our visit will be to the mysterious Osireion,
built with gigantic stones only found in one other place in Egypt - the Valley Temple next
to the Sphinx that we visited during our day on the Giza Plateau. With no mortar between
these gigantic stones, this powerful building resembles many of the other ancient
megalithic sites around the world, such as Sacsayhuaman in Peru and Stonehenge in England.
Could it be that a civilization more technologically advanced than we are today existed in
the world at the same time, many thousands of years ago? On one of the pillars in the
temple we will see the ancient symbol of the Flower of Life. We'll
explore the meaning of this symbol which, according to Sacred Geometry, is the building
block of all life! As well as who painted it on the pillar here. Take some time to meditate and focus,
and see what might be revealed to you through psychic archaeology.
During our time at the sacred temple, among many thousand
year-old columns and wall panels vibrating with color and palpable energy, Andrea
and Mark will facilitate a Sacred Ceremony &
Meditation, so that you may receive initiation
into the Osirian Mysteries. In this ancient mystery tradition, the Djed
Pillar symbolized the Backbone of Osiris. On a mundane level it symbolized
strength and support. On the more esoteric level it represented the kundalini, the
spiritual energy that the initiate strove to awaken and move up the spine to the top of
the head, awakening all energy centers during the process and eventually achieving
Enlightenment. Like those of old, during our sacred ceremony you'll be supported to move
your djed energies upward for the rebirth of your "New Self". Open
your heart and rejoice as the old patterns that no longer serve you fall away and more
Love and Light take their place.
Afterwards we return to Luxor, arriving early evening. Free time and
dinner on your own. Overnight Luxor. Sonesta
St. George Hotel
Day 7. Sunday, March 13. Dendera / Return to
Luxor; Luxor Museum (B/Box L)
   
Left to Right: Dendera - Top of Hathor Column at Temple, Wall Panel in the Crypt,
Dendera Zodiac,
Luxor: Sobek Statue in Luxor Museum
We depart this morning for Dendera, the magnificent temple
dedicated to the Neter Hathor, the wife of Horus. Dendera is a
Greek transliteration of the Egyptian Enet-t-neter ("Home of the
Goddess"). The temple is often referred to today as "the Lourdes of ancient
Egypt" because in ancient times it was a healing center and sacred
place of initiation into the mysteries of male/female balance and sensual love.
Hathor's priestesses and priests offered miraculous cures, practicing all types of
magical and psychological therapies.
Hathor was also known as the Neter of Motherhood, with titles
such as "The Great Cow Who Protects Her Child" and "Mistress of the
Sanctuary of Women". Her oracular priests and priestesses predicted the fate of the
newborn; as well, they were also the midwives who delivered them. As the Protectress
of Music and Dance, Hathor was associated with percussive music, in particular
the sistrum. Her traditional votive offering was two mirrors, the better with which to see
both Her beauty and your own. Her head was used to decorate sistrums and mirrors. She was
also the Neter of Joy who was deeply loved by the general population. She was very revered
by women, who aspired to embody her multifaceted role as wife, mother, and lover. Her
worship was so popular that more festivals were dedicated to her honor than any other
Egyptian deity, and more children were named after Her than any other.
In the Crypt we'll explore some of the controversial theories
about the amazing panels on the walls. Do the light-bulb like objects (Crooke's Tubes)
represent an ancient technology of electricity, or some other form of energy known to and
utilized by the ancient Khemetians? Or, are they symbols esoteric teachings about
spiritual evolution? In ancient times entrance into these underground chambers was limited
to only the highest initiates, as the wall panels contain very esoteric information
pertaining to alchemy, prehistory, and ancient wisdom.
In
one of the upper rooms we'll view the replica of the famous Dendera Zodiac,
the only complete working Zodiac that survives from antiquity! (The original one resides
in the Louvre Museum in Paris.) The zodiac is referred to by many researchers who have
studied it for years as "intentional art", a work of sacred art deliberately
encoded with information. It's one of the most well-known sacred calendric artifacts in
the world, on the level of Stonehenge and the Aztec calendar. Showing the positions of the
stars and planets as they would have been seen at 50BCE, it nevertheless projects its
messages forward to 2216 CE!
Here, among the powerful transformational energies of this sacred site, Andrea
and Mark will facilitate your Initiation into the
Greater Mysteries of Hathor and the Divine Feminine. In Her role as
the great Goddess of Earthly Love and Healing, Hathor will bestow upon
you the energies that will take you into the higher frequencies of Unconditional
Love in your Cosmic Heart.
After
enjoying our box lunch at the on-site cafeteria, we return to Luxor, arriving mid
afternoon. We visit the Luxor Museum. Among the most striking
items displayed are grave goods from the tomb of Tutankhamun
and a collection of 26 exceptionally well preserved New Kingdom statues
that were found buried in a cache in nearby Luxor Temple in 1989. The royal
mummies of two pharaohs - Ahmose I and Ramesses I - were put on
display in the Luxor Museum in March 2004. A major exhibit is a reconstruction of one of
the walls of Akhenaten's temple at Karnak. Another one of the featured items in the
collection is a calcite double statue of the crocodile god Sobek and the
18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III.
We return to the hotel. You have free time. Dinner is with the group this
evening. Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George
Hotel
Day 8. Monday, March 14. Luxor: Embark Cruise
Ship; Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut’s Temple (B/L/D)
  
Left to Right: Luxor - West Bank: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Tomb in the
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Colossus of Memnon
Optional Tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Depart the hotel before sunrise to the West Bank of the Nile, where you’ll
watch your hot air balloon being inflated, receive safety instructions from your captain,
and then board your balloon. As the sun rises over the sacred river, you’ll be taken
back in time as you serenely drift above the ancient temples and monuments. Then
you’ll come back to the present as you hover over today’s modern fields and
villages. Sigh! Moments of peace and solitude never to be forgotten. You'll drift slowly
back down to the ground, landing in an open field. After you depart your gondola, you'll
be transported back to the hotel, just in time for breakfast.
After breakfast we depart across the Nile to the West Bank, which
includes the Necropolis of Thebes and Hatshepsut's Temple. In
the Valley of the Kings we explore the Mysteries of Death &
Resurrection as we visit ancient tombs of the pharaohs, vibrant with scenes of
ancient daily life and esoteric teachings about the afterlife. You have the option to buy
a special ticket to visit the famous tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen, whose
mummy is in situ.
Then we visit Queen Hatshepsut's
magnificent Temple to Amun at Der el Bahari. The 5th Pharaoh of the18th dynasty,
Hatshepsut or Maatkare ("Beloved of Maat") was of one of the
most famous of the few handful of the female Pharaohs who ruled Egypt in dynastic times.
Her mortuary temple, Djeser Djeseru ("Splendor of Splendors"), is one
of the most dramatically situated in the world and was designed by her architect/lover Senenmut. We
visit the Birth Colonnade, the Anubis Chapel, the Punt Colonnade, the Chapel of Hathor and
the Upper Terrace, where the Sanctuary of Hatshepsut and the Sanctuary of Amun are
located. We'll find an out-of-the-way area to sit and meditate for a few
minutes to connect with the energies of this remarkable Pharaoh, inviting in the energy of
the Divine Feminine.
We'll make a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon, enormous statues that are
the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Recent excavations at the site have
also unearthed other statues of this famous Pharaoh, father of Amenhotep IV, better known
as Akhenaten.
We return to Luxor and embark our 5-star cruise ship - the Mirage.
After checking into our cabins, we enjoy lunch onboard.
After a bit of post-lunch rest time, Vivian, Andrea and Mark will
take you to meet their long time friends and spiritual brothers, a Sufi family who own and
operate Radwan Jewelers and Gallery. You'll be
able to find the perfect sacred amulet of your favorite Neter. Will it be
Isis? Hathor? Sekhmet? Horus? Osiris? Ptah? Who is calling you? This family of excellent
silver and goldsmiths have many options from both types of metal for you to choose from.
Return to the cruise ship. Dinner onboard. Overnight Mirage
Cruiseship.
Day 9. Tuesday, March 15. Nile Cruise – Day
of Sailing (B/L/D)
  
Left to Right: Scences along the Nile during the Cruise
Today you have time to relax and enjoy cruising the ancient Nile. As you
sit up on the sun deck of the cruise ship you'll see the countryside drift by. At some
point you'll see life as it's been for thousands of years on the banks of this
life-bestowing river...simple, primitive and ongoing. Breathe...relax...enjoy!
In the later afternoon we'll meet for a Group Meeting –
Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient
Egyptian Mysteries – Edfu Temple
In the evening we arrive in Edfu. All meals onboard. Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.
Day 10. Wednesday, March 16. Nile Cruise: Edfu and
Kom Ombo (B/L/D)
  
Left to Right: Edfu - Holy of Holies; Kom Ombo - Kom Ombo Temple, Wall Paney of Horus
and Sobek
We depart for an
early morning visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the Neter Horus,
son of Isis and Osiris. He's the falcon-headed Neter who is the symbol of the
Higher Self. The temple complex is one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in
Egypt and perhaps one of the best-preserved of the entire ancient world! We explore the
various temples with our Egyptologist Vivian, viewing the richly decorated important
scenes related to the divinities associated with the cult of Horus: Osiris, Isis, Sokar,
and Khonsu. Andrea and Mark will facilitate a meditation
to assist you to call in the energies of Horus to help you
strengthen your connection with your Higher Self. (Note the
Orbs in this photo taken in the Holy of Holies! The Light Beings are definitely there!)
We return to the cruise ship for breakfast and continue our sail up the Nile on our way to
Aswan, in Upper Egypt You have free time to enjoy sailing this morning and during the
afternoon. Perhaps you'd like to enjoy the on-board jacuzzi on the upper sun deck. Or
maybe take a dip in the open-air swimming pool. If you'd like to book a long relaxing
massage, the ship's massage therapist will be ready and waiting for you.
In
the midafternoon, we gather for a Group Meeting
– Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Kom Ombo
Temple.
In the
late afternoon we round a bend in the Nile and behold the Temple of Kom
Ombo, a magnificent edifice of energy-filled ruins overlooking the river. Our
visit will take us through this famous dual temple dedicated to the Neters Sobek,
the crocodile-headed Neter and Haoeris, (Horus the Elder), an early form
of Horus. You will have meditation time to receive your
initiation to balance the Light & Dark within yourself.
Afterwards we return to the cruise ship. Free time. Continue sailing; we arrive
Aswan during the night. All meals onboard.
Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.
Day 11. Thursday, March
17. Aswan: Free Time or Option to Temples at Abu Simbel:
Elephantine Island; Felucca Ride; Option: Sound/Light Show at Temple of Isis (B/L/D)
  
Left to Right: Abu Simbel; Elephantime Island: Granite Shrine,
Feluccas (Sail Boats) on the Nile
Abu Simbel Optional Tour: Early morning
transfer to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel, where you will meet your local
guide. Located near the southern border of Egypt with Sudan, the Great Temple is dedicated
to Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, the love of his
life. The temple's facade is dominated by four enormous seated statues of the Pharaoh,
each over 67 feet high. The temples were shifted to higher ground in the 1960s as the
waters of Lake Nasser began to rise following completion of the Aswan High Dam. After your
time at these powerful temples, you board your return flight to Aswan. On arrival you'll
be met by SSJs local tour representative who will assist you to transfer to the cruise
ship.
Awake this morning to Aswan, one of the world's most
beautiful resort towns in all of Egypt, noted for its peace and quiet. Located on the
First Cataract of the Nile and gateway to Nubia. With its colorful bazaar, laid-back
atmosphere, warm and welcoming people and a lovely promenade along the Nile, Aswan is a
favorite city in Egypt for many visitors from all over the world.
Those who are not taking the optional tour will have time this morning for
rest and relaxation. Lunch onboard.
After lunch we'll have a Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark
Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Elephantine Island: Temple of Khnum and Temple of Isis
Then we depart to Elephantine
Island, named for the Greek word meaning 'elephant'. The more common name for the
city by ancient Egyptians was Sehel, which also meant 'elephant'. The name
describes the city's function as a gate to the South, since elephants were basically
brought from the Nubian lands souther of here. We explore the ancient Temple of Khnum,
the main cult center of the ram-headed creator god. Khnum was the Neter
of fertility, water and the Great Potter who created children and their ka
at their conception. The ka is the double that lingered on in the tomb inhabiting
the body or even statues of the deceased, but was also independent of the body and could
move, eat and drink at will.) Khnum is believed by some experts to have been a pre-dynastic
Neter. He was the guardian of the source of the Nile, and was originally a Nile
god who became a helper of Hapi, the present-day Neter associated with the Nile. Then his
role changed from the river god to the one who made sure that the right amount of silt was
released into the water during the Nile's annual inundation. He worked with the silt, the
soil that the ancient potters used, and thus became the great potter who not only molded
men and women, but who molded the Neters themselves, and even the world. We'll take time
for individual meditation. Open your heart to receive an Empowerment
Initiation to Connect with Your Inner Creative Energy from Khnum.
Afterwards
we'll see a huge granite shrine, another amazing smoking gun that shows
that the ancient pre-dynastic Egyptians used advanced machining techniques! We can
also surmise about what natural catastrophe in the distant past could have knocked this
huge box over on its side. Again, we can use our psychic archaeology as we meditate next to
this ancient artifact. Will you discover who built it? When? And why? .
For our return Aswan
we'll enjoy a ride on a felucca, a Nubian sailboat, a peaceful and
serene sail on the Nile. Bring your camera!
Return to the cruise ship.
OPTIONAL
TOUR: Sound & Light Show at the Temple of Isis.
All meals onboard. Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.
Day 12. Friday, March 18. Aswan: Disembark Cruise Ship; Temple of Isis; Unfinished Obelisk (B/D)
 
Left to Right: Aswan: Temple of Isis - Holy of Holies; Unfinished
Obelisk; Spice Market
After an
early breakfast we depart for our PRIVATE ENTRANCE at the Temple
of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, the small island where the
temples that were on the nearby Island of Philae were moved to when the Aswan High Dam was
completed in 1970. The name Philae comes from the
ancient Egyptian word Pilak, meaning “the remote place.” This
southernmost site in Egypt was the last outpost of the 4,000 year-old ancient Egyptian
spiritual tradition that venerated Isis, the Neter of Healing and
Magic, wife/sister of Osiris, and mother of Horus.
Isis
may be the oldest deity in Egypt, and certainly the oldest to survive in much the
same form as in the ancient times. She may also be the most important, as She was
worshipped almost universally by all Egyptians. As the major Goddess of the Egyptian
pantheon, with many of the same attributes of other Mother Goddesses found all over the
world, She was revered as the Great Protector, prayed to for guidance,
and beseeched for peace in the world. Her Egyptian name was Auset, which meant
"female of throne", i.e. Queen of the Throne. Teachings
about the pre-dynastic Egyptians, from the oral tradition passed down through the ages,
say that it was a matriarchal and matrilineal culture, and that the woman was the power
behind the throne. The mother or sister chose
the male who ruled. Thus the throne that is shown carved on Isis' head in hieroglyphs in
the temples.
During the Greco-Roman period, this sacred island was the main cult center of Isis. Her
worship lasted here until the 6th century CE, when it was outlawed by the Emperor
Justinian. Though it died out here, Her influence spread to Greece and Rome and on
throughout Europe. Some researchers believe that the Black Madonnas found
in many cathedrals were representations of Isis and Her son Horus.
In
the pre-dawn we enter the Temple of Isis, where we'll welcome Her into
Her shrine in the Holy of Holies. As Her priestesses and priests did in ancient times,
we'll call in Her powerful magic! Then as the sun comes up, we'll offer our heartfelt
requests for healing and transformation. Andrea and Mark will facilitate a
sacred Initiation into Her Divine Feminine Mysteries, supporting
you to develop your healing powers for any new projects that you're bringing into
manifestation, as well as to connect with more Unconditional Love within
yourself.
We return to the mainland, stopping for a brief visit at the Unfinished
Obelisk for a gander at this gigantic block of Aswan granite. Was it shaped by
hand with copper chisels, as traditional Egyptology tells us? Or was it machined in the
distant past by the ancient pre-dynastic Egyptians, and NOT carved by hand? Your eyes and
intuition will tell you the truth!
Afterward we visit a local Papyrus Institute , where you’ll see a demonstration of how papyrus is made. And hear about how the
papyrus plants are unfortunately dying out due to environmental pressures. You’ll
also have the opportunity to shop for that perfect papyrus for yourself and / or someone
else.
We then return to the cruise ship; check out, disembark and transfer to our
luxurious hotel located on a hill overlooking the city. Take time to settle into your
room. Enjoy the hotel's excellent spa facilities. Perhaps you'd like to unwind with a
massage or sauna? And then a dip in the pool? Lunch is on your own.
Optional Tour: Visit the Nubian Museum, which houses
an excellent collection of artifacts, all very well displayed.
In the
late afternoon we'll visit the local souk, where you will be
able to buy scarves, galabayahs, blouses and shirts, tablecloths and more
from Vivina's friend who is the local wholesaler to the vendors in the market! We'll also
stop in at the spice market, where you can buy just about any kind of
spice you can think of. They'll be expertly packaged so that you can easily take them home
with you to enjoy in your cooking.
Return to the hotel. Group dinner at the hotel. Overnight
Aswan. Basma Hotel.
Day 13. Saturday, March 19. Return flight to
Cairo; Free Time (B)
Left to Right: Giza - Mena House Hotel: Swimming Pool Area; With the Great Pyramid in
the Background
We check out of the hotel this morning and depart to the airport. We board
our return flight to Cairo. On arrival we transfer back to the Mena House Hotel.
After checking into our rooms you have free time to rest. Lunch is on your own. Perhaps
enjoy the swimming pool, take advantage of the spa facilities or enjoy a relaxing massage.
Or if you booked a pyramid view room again, sit out on your balcony to meditate and open to the energy of the Great Pyramid,
in preparation for our meditation there tomorrow.
In the later afternoon we gather for our last Group Meeting –
Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient
Egyptian Mysteries – The Great Pyramid
Dinner on your own. Overnight Giza. Mena
House Hotel.
Day 14. Sunday, March 20. Giza: Private Entrance
into the Great Pyramid; Farewell Dinner (B/D)
 
Left to Right: Giza Plateau - The Great Pyramid: Grand Gallery,
Resonance Box in the King's Chamber,
Andrea Mikana-Pinkham in the Resonance Box (2000)
You
have free time this morning to rest, relax, meditate and prepare for our entrance in to
the Great Pyramid. Lunch is on your own.
In the later afternoon we depart for our PRIVATE ENTRANCE
into the Great Pyramid for meditation and exploration. As we climb
up through the Ascending Passage and the Grand Gallery
(left), watch out for Orbs - a sure sign that Light Beings are with us!
We enter the King's Chamber for our Closing Meditation and
Initiation in the Higher Light Frequencies, a powerful ascension experience! In
our private space away from the crowds, you will experience the ancient spiritual energies
that are still palpable in this enigmatic edifice. Through meditation and sound
resonance, you will be able to connect with more of your higher frequencies and
open yourself to this final initiation experience.
Andrea and Mark will play the lapis crystal bowl to
assist you in connecting with and integrating the resonant frequencies during our pivotal Meditation
& Initiation, which will focus on activating the inner alchemical
force and the chakra centers of power along your spine. Your inner Ba or Spirit
will awaken and rise up! Then, like the archetypal initiate, Osiris and
the ancient Djedhi, you will be Kheper, the “Arisen
One,” a term derived from Khephri, the “resurrected” beetle.
A Sharing from SSJs Director Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
The Stargate in the King's Chamber
Since the first time I set foot in the King's Chamber
of the Great Pyramid in 1999, I've had many spiritual and paranormal experiences that
to my mind and heart prove to me that there is a Stargate, an interdimensional
portal of epic proportions, in this enigmatic structure. And I'm not the only
one! Many people who have traveled to Egypt with me over the last ten years have also had
life-altering positive transformations there during and after our private entrances, which
are replete with meditation, chanting, toning and prayer.
My first time to spend private time in the King's
Chamber was during a site inspection that my husband Mark Amaru Pinkham and I made to
Egypt in 1999, before leading our first tour there in 2000. We received the great blessing
of a private entrance into the Great Pyramid, compliments of our generous
ground operator in Cairo. We had almost two hours alone inside, just for the two of us. It
was awesome, to say the least!
We took turns lying in the resonance box (photo above) to meditate. My peaceful
meditation was filled with visions of a past life I'd had in
Egypt. I was able to travel through the layers of no-time to experience what had occurred
during an initiation in that very chamber. I gained great understanding and
spiritual growth that has continued to inspire me during this lifetime. It was
truly a very revealing and spiritually defining experience!
While Mark took his turn to meditate in the box, I sat in the middle of the room and chanted
in Sanskrit for over an hour. (For those of you who may not be familiar with it,
Sanskrit is an energy language, downloaded by the ancient enlightened masters from India,
and taught in the Vedas and other spiritual texts. Chanting the various syllables enlivens
specific areas in the body's chakras, releases energy and thus moves the transformative
kundalini energy to ascend from the root to the crown, to create a dynamic shift in
consciousness and spiritual growth.) Needless to say, my consciousness shifted
immensely during my chanting, and I reached realms of bliss and joy I'd
seldom experienced before. Later, as we exited the pyramid, I found that I didn't have
words to accurately share what had happened to me. I felt invisible,
knowing that I'd been altered at a very deep cellular memory level. This
transcendent feeling stayed with me for many days, as we continued our journey south to
Luxor and Aswan, and assisted me in reaching higher states of consciousness as
we meditated in the sacred temples in those locations.
Here are a few experiences of our past group members on our Sacred Sites Journeys,
during our time in the King's Chamber:
David got into the resonance box and lay on his back, arms to his sides and legs
stretched out. During his few minutes that he spent meditating, I was standing beside the
box holding sacred space for him and could see that he never moved. When
his time was over, as we helped him out of the box to return to his seat, I could see that
he was deeply moved by his experience. Several days later I was honored when he asked me
if he could share it with me. He said that during his meditation, he'd felt
enormous amounts of energy surging through his body and that he'd rocked back and
forth so hard from side to side that he was worried that he was going to crack his head on
the side of the box. He'd felt his kundalini move through all his chakras. When I told him
that he'd never moved a muscle, needless to say, he was astounded!
When we enter the King's Chamber, I invite our group members to place
their sacred power objects on an altar cloth that I place on the floor in the middle of
the room. There have been several very unusual occurrences to these object, mainly to
crystals, that have taken place during our meditations. Taryn placed her
very clear quartz crystal pendant on the altar at the beginning of our meditation. When
she picked it up afterwards she was amazed to see it contained pyramid-shapes
within it!
At a different time with a different group, Mattje
had placed a huge crystal point on the altar in the center of the chamber before our
meditation began. After almost two hours of our toning, she discovered it had broken
into two pieces!
There are many many more stories that I could share. For now, I hope I've given you
enough to ponder and mull over in your mind and heart about what you too can
experience, what your unique "magical moments" could
be in the King's Chamber, as well as at the sacred temples we visit
during our Spiritual Journey into Secret Egypt.
Return to the hotel. Farewell Dinner with the group. As we enjoy our
last meal together here in this ancient land, we take time to share some of our more
memorable experiences. And to say our sad, but fond Good-byes. We'll forever be the family
we've become during this spiritual pilgrimage, and will stay in touch with each other as
we return to our daily lives, forever changed in very positive ways!
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.
Day 15. Monday, March 21. Depart Egypt (B)
Depart Egypt on your own. - Tour ends after breakfast. Check out and transfer to the Cairo International Airport. - Sacred
Sites Journeys can arrange a private transfer to the airport at the end of the journey.
Once you have registered and your international airfare is booked, we can give you a
quote for these additional services.
Note: This itinerary
is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
TOUR
INCLUSIONS
Your Sacred Sites Journey to EGYPT
Includes:
- Flights in Egypt: Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
- 5*accommodations at the Mena House Hotel in Giza; Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor
& Basma Hotel in Aswan; includes daily buffet breakfast, hotel taxes and service
charges
- 5* accommodations on the Mirage Cruise ship, including shore excursions, and all meals
- Other meals as per the itinerary
- Baggage handling at airport and hotels
- Pre-paid gratuities
- All site entrance fees
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Travel with other spirit-centered group in a smaller group
- Escorted by Andrea Mikana-Pinkham, Director of Sacred Sites Journeys and teacher of the
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
- Mark Amaru Pinkham - Featured Speaker author, astrologer, shamanic practitioner and
teacher of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries
- Excellent English-speaking Egyptologist/Tour Guide Dr. Vivian Zaky, PhD.
- Meditations/Initiations at pyramids and sacred temples facilitated by Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham & Mark Amaru Pinkham
GIZA & Nearby Area:
- Private entrance into the Great Pyramid
- Visit to the Giza Plateau: Includes the Valley Temple of Khafre, the Sphinx and other
possible on-the-spot entries into tombs
- Visit to an Aromatherapist to learn about the ancient Egyptian practice of scent
alchemy; optional psychic reading with aromatherapist/healer
- Sakkara, with visit to newly-opened Serapeum, the Step Pyramid and the
"hospital"
- Entrance into the Red Pyramid and visit Bent Pyramid in Dashur
ASWAN:
- Private entrance to the island of Agilkia for early morning visit to Temple of Isis
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Temples of Khnum and Satet on Elephantine Island
- Felucca/sailboat ride on the Nile in Aswan
- Retail Therapy at wholesale scarf and galabayah warehouse, spice market and papyrus
institute
LUXOR
- Karnak Temple, including meditation in the incomparable Sekhmet Chapel/Shrine in the
Temple of Ptah
- Luxor Temple under the starry skies
- On the West Bank: Valley of the Kings (enter 3 tombs), plus option to visit Tomb of
Tutankhamun; Hatshepsut's Temple to Amun
- Retail Therapy at Radwan Jewelers & Gallery
ABYDOS: - Temple of Osiris, including the Osierion, where you will view
the Flower of Life
DENDERA: - Temple of Hathor, including the famous Dendera Zodiacs, the
Crypt and the Birth House of Isis
NILE CRUISE:
- Temple of Horus at Edfu - Dual Temple of Sokbek and Haoeris at Kom
Ombo
CAIRO:
- Visit to the Egyptian Museum
- Special Welcome and Farewell Dinners
OPTIONAL TOURS:
- Temples at Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II for the love of his life,
Queen Nefertari
- Aswan: Sound & Light Show at the Temple of Isis
- Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride over the West Bank of the Nile
- Cairo: Old Cairo
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip international airfare to Cairo, Egypt
- Egypt Tourist Visa (Currently: $15.00 US; easily obtained on arrival at Cairo
International Airport; details to be provided in final itinerary for the journey.)
- Meals not included, as indicate in the itinerary
- Cost to obtain valid passport (Must be valid for 6 months after the date of the tour.)
- Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, internet service and telephone
calls. Any item not specifically detailed on the website or the final itinerary
SACRED SITES JOURNEYS RADIO ARCHIVES
EGYPT (Part 1): Mysteries of Egypt's Sacred Sites
Guest:
Vivian Zaki, PhD, Egyptologist
To listen to an Mp3 recording of this program, Click here
PHOTO
GALLERY
To view more photos of Egypt, click on the links below:
http://www.SacredSitesJourneys.com/Egypt-PhotoGallery-1.htm
http://www.SacredSitesJourneys.com/Egypt-PhotoGallery-2.htm
http://www.SacredSitesJourneys.com/Egypt-PhotoGallery-3.htm
http://www.SacredSitesJourneys.com/Egypt-PhotoGallery-4.htm
Links to Andrea Mikana-Pinkham's PHOTO
ALBUMS on FACEBOOK
EGYPT: Giza Plateau - From our November 2014 Sacred Sites Journey
EGYPT:
Ancient Technology at Giza, Dashour & Saqqara - From our November 2013 Sacred Sites
Journey
EGYPT: The Temple of Hathor at DENDERA - From our
November 2013 Sacred Sites Journey
EGYPT: Temple of Osiris at ABYDOS - From our
November 2013 Sacred Sites Journey
EGYPT: Various locations from our 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Sacred Sites
Journeys
EGYPT: The Unfinished Obelisk & Quarry at ASWAN - From our April 2009
Sacred Sites Journey
EGYPT: Ancient Technology at Abusir and Abu Ghurob - From our November
2009 Sacred Sites Journey
A FEW WORDS FROM FORMER TRAVELERS TO EGYPT:
 Every now and then your life takes an
amazing turn into unexpected enchantment. My trip to Egypt with Sacred Sites Journeys was
one of them. Thanks to Andrea, Vivian and all my new (or perhaps old) Sisters who shared
this fantastic journey.
I will cherish the memory always. Michelle H. - Australia
I
felt totally safe everywhere we went. Andrea is particular about the people who work for
her and they are all good people. The highlight of the trip for me was the spiritual
experiences. The many ceremonies Andrea led us through assisted me in feeling
vibrationally lighter,
as did the energy spots, the sacred places here in Egypt. Thank you Andrea for a
well-planned trip to bring about the most sacred experiences. I am truly grateful. Donna
H. - Canada
Great
trip! Wonderful way to see Egypt and its ancient wonders for a first-time explorer. Adding
to that, the spiritual practices and knowledge imported to us by Andrea and Vivian brought
the Gods and Goddesses to life. The energy in the temples must be experienced. It's beyond
anything one could possibly imagine. Life-changing for sure. Through this Sacred Sites
Journeys tour I've developed a love and connection with Egypt and its people that reaches
to the depths of my heart and soul. Truly a transforming and fulfilling journey.
Kathleen B. - USA
This Sacred Sites Journey to Egypt was so well organized, in all ways. I was taken
care of individually in my spiritual and personal process during the tour. Andrea finds
the very strong power spots. The meditations at them were powerful. It was fantastic to
feel my own connection to the Gods and Goddesses. And the whole group was together in a
sweet and loving atmosphere. Lone K. - Denmark
It is so hard to put
into words my experience of this journey, yet I sum it up with - It was worth the 20+
years wait. From my first enquiry via email to Andrea I had all my questions, concerns,
requests and guidance answered quickly. This tour was such an amazing experience. A top
professional company. Vivian, our tour guide extraordinaire is a loving, giving, strong
and supportive woman. She took care of us over and above her 'duties'. Andrea's
assistants in Egypt were all warm and professional. As for the 'journey', I had high
expectations. And I leave the tour with all and more than I could ever even expected.
Andrea, Vivian and the group connected as Sisters so quickly, which is acknowledgment of
how spiritually sacred sites operate. I have had so many amazing spiritual experiences. I
have definitely flown!
Andrea, you are a loving and strong Light, like Sekhmet. My dear Sisters, you sit in my
heart. Thanks is too small a word for what I feel towards you all. I would and will be
recommending Sacred Sites Journeys. AWESOME!"
Pame P. - Australia
 I am
finally "back". It took me more than a week to become familiar with this new,
expanded self. I woke up every night at 1:30 am to have breakfast (starving!)
I feel very quiet inside and at peace. I want to thank Andrea for her gentle
guidance and wisdom, her beauty as a person and for her commitment to the work. Of
course, I am still integrating and learning from the energies we received in Egypt, but so
far as I can describe it, these energies are of an exquisite nature, very refined.
It is amazing that what was created in ancient times is today a calling for the
world to transform. How is this possible in the middle of such noise, dense
population, dirt, etc., for these energies to just BE and CREATE change? I love the
mysteries - I love life! People ask me "what was your favorite part?"
I stop to reflect, and all I can say is "everything!" Egypt
came in a package, and all of it was experiential. I can't wait to go back. Liz
K - MD
Egypt was the most magical and enlightening trip I have been on in the last
several years. Andrea's expertise in calling in the energies of each site with sacred
ceremony and chant made it very easy to accept the healing powers that were offered. The
Grand Finale of being in the Great Pyramid for our private closing ceremony is an
experience beyond words! Sandra P - NC
I felt throughout our journey that everyone treated us as VIPs. I will use your service in
the future. Andrea is the best! Nancy S - AK
 The sacred journey to Egypt with Andrea was a beautiful experience,
capturing the wonders of this ancient country, the hospitality and kindness of its people,
and the essences of what one can only possibly perceive as ancient Egyptian spirituality
and esotericism. The journey was as much about the outer work as it was the inner work.
Andrea held space for all the tour participants to experience Egypt on many levels - from
visits to the temples and sites to a deeper appreciation of our own inner temples. Our
Egyptian guide/Egyptologist captured the beauty of ancient Egypt and remained
enthusiastically supportive of each of our individual journeys. She became the group's
Egyptian guardian. A lovely memory from Abydos reminds me of the unique blending of
cultures, religions, and spirituality, which transpired over the course of those magical
days together. Inside an exquisite antechamber, some of the group participants began
chanting. We moved from chants of the Goddess to Christian mysticism to other traditions.
We asked our guide to chant something from the Koran, which she did with kindness and
enthusiasm. The temple guards joined her and then asked why she chanted from the Koran.
She explained our request to them. In that moment, our beliefs were no different. All was
experienced as One. Again and again, this type of magic happened throughout Egypt. And
this magic brought wonder. And that magic also gave me a kick in the behind when needed.
The journey was transformative. My life continues to transform as a result of the many
gifts I received during that pilgrimage. Life cannot be the same after Egypt - thankfully
so. Steve S, MBA, MA - Dream Therapist - CA
Andrea is an excellent tour director and our Egyptologist was an exceptional
guide! Michael B - CA
What a rejuvenating trip. Instead of coming home tired, I came home super charged
with energy. Instead of being "done" after I got back, it lit a fire in me that
I hope never goes out. The power of the pyramids is phenomenal. The temple sites speak to
you in a language that only the soul can interpret. When a journey like this sparks a
beginning rather than an ending, you know you've transcended the sands of time. There are
no more barriers. Joanne D, MN
The trip to Egypt exceeded all my expectations. The November weather was
perfect with hot sunny days and cool nights. Each site was a gem and worth a longer,
repeat visit. The carvings, hieroglyphs and paintings went beyond sheer beauty to offer
layer upon layer of meaning. I appreciated the way Andrea and our guides managed our
visits so we could get some "private time" in these very special places. I felt
like I was both healed by and contributed to the healing of these ancient holy places as
we toned and meditated in them. Our Egyptian guides were fantastic, providing insights and
inspiring a deeper curiosity. Andrea and Vivian created and held a sacred space where we
could all learn. I enjoyed my "Journey Sisters" as much as the journey itself.
Everyone brought a special gift for the group. - Lilith R, DC
Our sacred tour to Egypt was the most exciting, exhilarating experience for
spiritual growth & expansion. Egypt is definitely the place to go to bring back
knowledge of your past. It's an experience that all humanity must experience. The
metaphysical Egyptologist and Tour Escort accomplished everything they said they would and
provided it with passion. We were treated like kings and queens. The accommodations were 5
* - providing us with great views, food, pleasant service. Visiting all the different
sites was spellbinding. - Michael C - Canada
I loved the Sacred Journey to Egypt! I had a great time! Andrea and her staff did a
wonderful job! I want to go back! Dottie D - CA
I'd love to
write an eloquent commentary about my awesome trip to Egypt with Andrea and our group.
Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to stuff my profound spiritual and emotional
experiences into the limited confines of words. I'll simply say that healing and freedom
that began there continues to unfold. I am deeply grateful for all my experiences and I am
eager for my next journey to Egypt with Andrea!
Patricia C, IL
What a wonderful journey it was to Egypt. It
was even more than what I expected. Andrea, you did a phenomenal job! Thank
you again for the wonderful journey. It is truly one I will never forget.
Dianne C - MO
The Sacred Journey to Egypt was fabulous! Thanks to our Ceremonialist Andrea Pinkham
and our Egyptologist for all the positive energy!
Ginny C - CA
Upon meeting Andrea and discussing the
upcoming journey to Egypt I knew deeply in my soul that this was an experience of a
lifetime and Andrea was the person I was to be led through this sacred land with. I
fail completely with words in attempting to describe the profound and life changing
circumstances that occurred in Egypt and as an aftermath of Egypt. Three months later
I am still processing and feeling the healing energies of our journey. My life will
never be as it was, as this journey granted me clarity, courage, release of past wounds,
an ability to receive love with a heightened ease and grace, and an expansion of spirit
that can only be achieved via real experience. I have found that real change touches
on a much deeper level when I am away from all the "knowns" in life which keep
me defined. Andrea holds the space for genuine transformation to occur by creating a
"safe" environment for body, mind, and soul. She is a woman of great
strength, knowledge, intuition and patience. My heart is forever full and grateful
for this magnificent experience. From every part of me ~ Thank You. Lea M -
CA
TOUR PRICING
 We've
lowered the price for this awesome spiritual pilgrimage by $300.00!
This tour is LAND ONLY. You are responsible to
book your international flights to and from Cairo, Egypt (CAI).
For
those departing from the USA and Canada, after you
register, SSJ will be happy to refer you to our airline consolidator that can assist you
to book your airline ticket.
Pre and/or Post Tour Services: Sacred
Sites Journeys can arrange a meet/greet upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport,
and transfer in a private air-conditioned car to the hotel. We can also arrange a private
transfer to the airport at the end of the journey. Once you have registered and your
international airfare is booked, we can give you a quote for these additional
services.
ARRIVAL: Please arrive on Monday, March 7, 2016
early enough during the day to transfer to the hotel, check in and meet the group for our
later afternoon Group Meeting. (If you can't arrive in time for this, we
suggest that you arrive a day early. Once you register and book
your airfare, we can give you quote for the additional night or nights at the hotel we'll
be using for the group, as well as pre and post tour services.)
DEPARTURE:
For your departure on Monday, March 21, 2016, the tour ends after breakfast, so you can
book your departure for anytime after that. Or if you prefer to forego it, anytime after
midnight.
 DISCOUNT!
Make ALL of your payments by check or money order and receive a 5% discount!
This discount is INCLUDED in the prices below listed for this payment option.
NEW LOWER PRICING!
SPIRITUAL
JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES: Land ONLY, per person double occupancy
$4,099.00 - via check, money order or bank wire *
$4,315.00 - via credit card
Single Room Supplement: This is the additional amount you will pay if you choose to have
your own private room throughout the journey.
$895.00 - via check, money order or bank wire *
$942.00 - via credit card
* There is an additional fee of $25.00 for bank wires sent from outside the USA.
Roommates: If you're not traveling with anyone you know, Sacred Sites Journeys will try to
match you up with a suitable roommate. Per our Terms and Conditions, we will
hold the event registration open until 30 days or later before the tour begins in order to
try to match you with someone. If by that time we have not been able to do so, you will be
responsible to pay the single supplement. If you would like to be matched with a roommate,
please register early.
OPTIONAL TOURS
ASWAN: Abu Simbel, including roundtrip flight from Aswan
$360.00 – via check, money order or bank wire *
$379.00 – via credit card
ASWAN: Isis Temple Sound & Light Show
$42.00 – via check, money order or bank wire *
$44.00 – via credit card
ASWAN: Nubian Museum
$30.00 – via check, money order or bank wire *
$32.00 – via credit card
LUXOR: Hot Air Balloon Ride
$180.00 - via check, money order or bank wire *
$189.00 – via credit card
CAIRO: Old Cairo
$60.00 – via check, money order or bank wire *
$63.00 – via credit card
* There is an additional fee of $25.00 for bank wires
sent from outside the USA.
TOUR REGISTRATION
Registration is closed for this group.
If you
missed your chance for March, please join
us
in November 2016.
Use this link for more information: EGYPT: November 7 - 21, 2016
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