TOUR DESCRIPTION
The November 2013 Sacred Journey of
Initiation offers you a unique opportunity to come to Egypt
for a life-altering experience that will
gift you with a huge boost on your spiritual path!
Experience the divine, mysterious and ancient aspects of this
extraordinary civilization,
as we examine various theories about the history and pre-history of Egypt.
You'll experience powerfully transformative energies as you
explore and engage the
still palpable energies of the enigmatic pyramids and sacred
temples.
Many of them are very potent energy
devices that can assist you to shift to higher levels of
consciousness during this time of the Great Awakening we
are experiencing.
During
our daily on-site meditations, you'll receive transformative initiations from the Neters
(the
Egyptian Gods & Goddesses who are aspects of Nature and your own consciouness).
Be a part of a dynamic group synergy that will
propel you
into higher frequencies and elevated realms of consciousness!
Engage the potent energies we’ll activate individually and as a group,
to experience the paradigm shift of the Great Awakening that is taking place
NOW!
 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", Serapeum and the Tomb of Maya
Meditation at the seldom-visited,
off-the-beaten path enigmatic site of ABU GHUROB
Exploration at
the Userkaf Temple at ABUSIR
Special
Offerings: LUXOR, NILE CRUISE and ASWAN
LUXOR
Initiation
at SEKHMET'S CHAPEL at KARNAK as a Priest or Priestess of Her ancient
healing tradition
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
Initiation
into the Mysteries of Osiris 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 Her Divine Feminine Mysteries
Khnum, the Divine Potter, Initiation on ELEPHANTINE ISLAND
BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
FOR LAND/AIR PASSENGERS:
Day 1. Sunday, November 3. Depart USA
Depart New York City's JFK Airport on early evening flight to Cairo. In
flight overnight.
FOR LAND/AIR PASSENGERS:
Day 2. Monday, November 4. Arrive Egypt
Arrive Cairo at noon, local time. Obtain your Egypt Tourist Visa (Details
to be provided).
Clear Immigration and meet SSJ's local tour representative in the baggage claim area.
Claim your luggage, clear Customs and depart the terminal.
Private group transfer in air-conditioned motorcoach to hotel in Giza. Check in. Free time
to rest and relax.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Oasis Hotel.
FOR LAND ONLY PASSENGERS:
Day 2. Monday, November 4. Arrive Egypt.
Please book your airfare to arrive in Egypt today.
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 yourr international airfare is booked, we can give you
a quote for these additional services.
Transfer to hotel in Giza. Check in. Free time to rest and relax.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Oasis Hotel.
TOUR BEGINS FOR ALL PASSENGERS:
Day 3. Tuesday, November 5. Giza Plateau (B/L/D)
AM: Group meeting at the hotel
Giza Plateau: Valley Temple of Khafre, the Sphinx and explore on the Giza Plateau in the
area of the Great Pyramid
Lunch with the group at a local restaurant.
PM: Visit to Aromatherapist, Indigenous Healer and Psychic
Return to hotel. Welcome Dinner.
Overnight Giza. Oasis Hotel.
Day 4. Wednesday, November 6. Dashur and Sakkara (B/L)
AM: Entrance into the Red Pyramid at Dashur for meditation
Lunch with the group at a local restaurant.
PM: Sakkara, including the Serapeum and the Tomb of Maya
Carpet school.
Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Oasis Hotel.
Day 5. Thursday, November 7. Free Time; Cairo Museum (B/L)
AM: Free Time
PM: Lunch with the group at a downtown restaurant.
Cairo Museum, including the treasures of King Tut. (Mummy Room optional)
Return to hotel. Optional Sharing Circle. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Oasis Hotel.
Day 6. Friday, November 8. Optional Tour: Abu Simbel; To Aswan:
Embark Cruise; Elephantine Island; Felucca Ride;
Optional Tour: Sound & Light Show at Temple of Isis (B/L/D)
AM: Check out of hotel. Transfer to airport for later morning flight to
Aswan. Arrive and claim luggage.
AM: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel, including roundtrip flight from Aswan accompanied by our
Egyptologist
AM: Transfer to Cruise Ship. Check in. Free time or visit the marketplace/souk.
Return to cruise ship. Lunch onboard.
PM: Visit to Elephantine Island - Khnum Initiation
Felucca Ride at sunset.
Return to cruise ship. Dinner onboard.
Optional Tour: Sound and Light Show at Temple of Isis
Overnight Cruise Ship.
Day 7. Saturday, November 9. Nile Cruise: Temple of Isis; Kom Ombo
Temple (B/L/D)
AM: PRIVATE ENTRANCE to Temples at Philae/Agilkia Island - Isis Initiation
Unfinished Obelisk
Return to cruise ship; lunch onboard
PM: Optional Sharing Circle on deck
Sail to Kom Ombo
Visit Kom Ombo Temple - Sobek and Haoeris Initiation
Return to Cruise Ship. Dinner onboard.
Sail to Edfu. Arrive during the night.
Overnight Cruise Ship.
Day 8. Sunday, November 10. Nile Cruise: Edfu Temple; Possible Visit
to Esna Temple Arrive Luxor (B/L/D)
AM: Visit to Edfu Temple - Horus Initiation
Return to cruise ship; lunch onboard
PM: Optional Sharing Circle on deck
Possible option: Visit to Esna Temple
Sail to Luxor. Arrive during the night.
Overnight Cruise Ship.
Day 9. Monday, November 11. Disembark Cruise: Luxor: Karnak Temple,
including Sekhmet Chapel; Luxor Temple (B)
AM: Visit to Karnak Temple, including Sekhmet Chapel - Sekhmet Initiation
Return to hotel. Lunch on your own.
PM: Visit to local family-owned shop for amulets/pendants of your favorite neter(s),
galabayahs,
t-shirts with names embroidered in hieroglyphs and other gifts. Possible visit to the
marketplace/souk.
Return to the hotel.
PM: Visit to Luxor Temple - Third Eye Meditation
Return to hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel.
Day 10. Tuesday, November 12. Abydos and Dendera (B/L)
Full day visit to Abydos and Dendera, with box lunch
Abydos: Temple of Osiris - Osiris Initiation & Visit to Osierion
PM: Box Lunch
Dendera: Temple of Hathor - Hathor Initiation, plus visit to the Crypt and the Dendera
Zodiacs
Return to Luxor. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel.
Day 11. Wednesday, November 13. Optional Tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride;
Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple (B/L)
AM: Optional Tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride
AM: Visit to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple
Alabaster Factory
Lunch with the group at a local restaurant on the West Bank
PM: Visit to papyrus factory
Return to hotel.
Optional Sharing Circle. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel.
Day 12. Thursday, November 14. Return to Cairo: Abusir and Abu
Ghurob (B)
AM: Free time
Check out of hotel. Transfer to airport for later morning flight to Cairo.
Arrive and claim luggage. Transfer to hotel and check in.
Lunch on your own.
PM: Visit to Abusir and Abu Ghurob
Return to the hotel.
Optional Sharing Circle. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Mena House.
Day 13. Friday, November 15. Optional Tour: Old Cairo; Private
Entrance into the Great Pyramid, Farewell Dinner (B/D)
AM: Optional tour of Old Cairo
AM: Free time.
Lunch on your own.
PM: PRIVATE ENTRANCE into the Great Pyramid
Return to the hotel. Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Giza. Mena House.
Day 14. Saturday, November 16. Depart Egypt (B)
FOR LAND/AIR PASSENGERS:
AM: Group transfer to the airport and board international flight to NYC; PM: Arrive same
day
FOR LAND ONLY PASSENGERS:
Sacred
Sites Journeys can arrange a private transfer to the airport at the end of the journey.
Once you have registered and yourr international airfare is booked, we can give you
a quote for these additional services.
TOUR PERSONNEL
Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
Director
of Sacred Sites Journeys
Featured
Speaker / Ceremonialist / Tour Director for the November 2013 Pilgrimage
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.
After starting a sacred travel company in 1993, I operated and led spiritual pilgrimages
to Peru for many years.
In 2000 I also began offering and leading sacred journeys to Egypt.
Since then I'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.
The November 2013 Sacred Sites Journeys
group will be my 19th group to escort / lead to Egypt.
For more information about Andrea, Click here
Our Egyptologist / Tour Guide will
be my dear friend and spiritual Sister Vivian
Zaky, PhD.
 
Our groups have found Vivian to be extremely knowledgeable, very professional, and also
very warm and friendly.
Her dual degree is in Archaeology and Tourism, and she has over 20 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.
During the last 13 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.
I'll use my unique Lapis Crystal Bowl to
facilitate sound activations that will support your initiations into higher levels of
consciousness
as you connect with the Neter that each temple or sacred site is dedicated to.
TRAVEL to EGYPT is SAFE!
Since the Arab
Spring of 2011 I've lead three successful Sacred Journeys of Initiation to Egypt, two in
2011 and one in 2012.
  
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; 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 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 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!
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 ligher,
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, Vivian, Yousef and Patricia 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 REGISTRATION
TOUR REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Our Sacred Sites Journey to EGYPT begins on November 3, 2013.
Our next SSJ to Egypt will be November 2 - 15, 2014.
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