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Spiritual Journey into the Ancient Mysteries
Initiation into the Mysteries of Isis & Osiris
November 2 - 16, 2015

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

The November 2015 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!



This unique spiritual pilgrimage is only operated during November, the most powerful time of the year for initiation,
when the Sun transits through Scorpio, the Zodiacal sign of alchemical transformation and spiritual rebirth.

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

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 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."




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 November 2015 for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!

BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 1. Monday, March 7. Giza: Introductory Meeting; Welcome Dinner (D)
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.
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.
Transfer to hotel in Giza. Check in. Free time to rest and relax.
Arrive Egypt on your own.
Optional meet/greet and transfer to hotel in Giza.
Check in; rest and relax.
Later afternoon Introductory Group Meeting & Presentation
by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – The Giza Plateau
Welcome Dinner
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

Day 2. Tuesday, March 8. Giza: Giza Plateau; Aromatherapist; Group Meeting (B/L)
AM: Giza Plateau: Great Pyramid, Valley Temple, The Sphinx
Noon - Lunch with the group
PM: Visit to Aromatherapist / Egyptian Scent Alchemy
Return to hotel.
Early evening Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Dashour and Saqqara
Evening free. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

Day 3. Wednesday, March 9. Giza: Dashour and Saqqara (B/L)
AM: Dashour - Red and Bent Pyramids
Noon - Lunch with the group
PM: Ancient necropolis of Sakkara, including the Serapeum
Return to hotel.
Evening free. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

Day 4. Thursday, March 10. Giza: Egyptian Museum; Group Meeting (B/L)
AM: Free time or Optional Tour of Old Cairo, including the Alabaster Mosque
Noon: Lunch with the group downtown at Felfela Restaurant
PM: Visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum
Return to hotel.
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)
AM: Mid-morning flight to Luxor
Arrive and check into hotel
Lunch on your own.
PM: Visit Karnak Temple, with Sekhmet Chapel
Return to hotel
Late afternoon Group Meeting: Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Abydos and Dendera
PM: Visit Luxor Temple under the stars!
Return to hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel

Day 6. Saturday, March 12. Abydos (B/Box L/D)
Full day visit to Abydos (Temple of Seti I & the Osierion)
AM – Depart Luxor and arrive later morning
Lunch
PM: Visit the Seti I Temple & the Osierion
Later afternoon return to Luxor.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight Luxor. Sonesta St. George Hotel

Day 7. Sunday, March 13. Dendera / Return to Luxor; Luxor Museum (B/Box L)
AM: Depart Abydos after breakfast
Later morning arrival at Dendera and visit Temple of Hathor
PM: Lunch; then depart to Luxor; arrive later afternoon
PM: Visit Luxor Museum
Return to hotel
Evening free. Dinner on your own.
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)
Option: Hot Air Balloon Ride
AM: Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Alabaster Factory
Noon: Return to hotel; check out and embark Cruise Ship
Lunch onboard.
PM: Visit Radwan Jewelers
Return to cruise ship.
Dinner onboard.
Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.

Day 9. Tuesday, March 15. Nile Cruise – Day of Sailing (B/L/D)
Free time today to relax and enjoy cruising the Nile
Later PM: Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Edfu Temple
PM: Arrive Edfu
All meals onboard.
Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.

Day 10. Wednesday, March 16. Nile Cruise: Edfu and Kom Ombo (B/L/D)
AM: Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu
Return to cruise ship
PM: Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Kom Ombo Temple
PM: Visit dual Temple of Sobek and Haoeris at Kom Ombo
Return to cruise ship. Free time.
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)
AM Option: Temples at Abu Simbel
Free time this morning.
Early PM: Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Elephantine Island: Temple of Khnum and Temple of Isis
PM: Visit Temple of Khnum on Elephantine Island
Felucca (Sailboat) Ride on the Nile
Return to the hotel.
PM: Option - Sound and Light Show at Temple of Isis
Lunch and Dinner onboard.
Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.

Day 12. Friday, March 18. Aswan: Disembark Cruise Ship; Temple of Isis; Unfinished Obelisk (B/D)
AM: PRIVATE ENTRANCE at Temple of Isis
AM: Visit Unfinished Obelisk
AM: Visit Papyrus Institute
Return to cruise ship; check out; disembark
PM: Check into hotel.
Lunch on your own. Free time.
PM: Option - Nubian Museum
PM: Visit the local marketplace
Return to the hotel
PM: Group dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Aswan. Basma Hotel.

Day 13. Saturday, March 19. Return flight to Cairo; Free Time (B)
AM: Return flight to Cairo
Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Giza. Check in.
Lunch on your own. Rest and relax.
Late afternoon Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham:
Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – The Great Pyramid
Free time. 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)
AM: Free Time
Lunch on your own.
Later afternoon PRIVATE ENTRANCE into the Great Pyramid for meditation and exploration
Return to hotel.
Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

Day 15. Monday, March 21. Depart Egypt (B)
Tour ends after breakfast
Optional private transfer to the 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.
Depart Egypt on your own.

For a daily detailed itinerary, scroll down...

TOUR ITINERARY
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 1. Monday, November 2. Arrive Egypt on Your Own; Giza: Introductory Meeting; Welcome Dinner (D)
This spiritual pilgrimage is being offered as a Land Only Sacred Travel Package. 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.

ARRIVAL: Please arrive on Monday, November 2, 2015 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 - see below.)
DEPARTURE: For your departure on Monday, November 16, 2015, the tour ends after breakfast. Book your departure for anytime after breakfast.

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.

Later afternoon Introductory Group Meeting & Presentation by Featured Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – The Giza Plateau

Afterwards we enjoy our group Welcome Dinner at the hotel, a time to begin getting to know each other and settling into the group synergy.
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

Day 2. Tuesday, November 3. Giza: Giza Plateau; Egyptian Scent Alchemy with Aromatherapist; Group Meeting (B/L)
After breakfast we depart for the Giza Plateau. Our first stop is outside the Valley Temple next to the Sphinx, where we'll see an excellent example of ancient machining techniques used by pre-dynastic Egyptians in the ancient past - a smoking gun that supports current controversial theories surrounding the building of the amazing structures on the Giza Plateau.

Then we'll explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, located next to the Sphinx. With its alabaster floor and gigantic block walls, its unique construction makes this amazing structure an absolute wonder of engineering! With its distinctive architectural style, it's among the oldest stone buildings in Egypt, if not the world. The only other building similar to it is the mysterious Osireion at Abydos, in Upper Egypt, which we'll visit in Abydos. What is so remarkable about its construction is the sheer size of the stones used, as well as the incredible number of them. The square-built temple is built entirely of hundreds of limestone blocks, many of which exceed 200 tons each (think 300 family-sized cars!). What is also astounding is that the builders lifted these huge stones to heights of over 40 feet, which is even higher than the largest sarsen stones at Stonehenge, which only weigh 50 tons each. Egyptologists have confirmed by rock strata analysis that the huge limestone megaliths used in the construction of the Valley Temple came from the trench excavated from the bedrock by the builders of the Sphinx.

With Mark and Andrea we'll explore theories that say that both the Sphinx and the Valley Temple are possibly over 10,000 years old and were built by the ancient civilization that pre-dated dynastic Pharaonic Egypt, using ancient machining techniques that are still unknown to engineers today! With its alabaster floors and rounded-off stones used in the corners, the acoustics in this magnificent building are definitely incredible. Is it possible that the original builders constructed it to be used for sound healing? We'll experience this phenomenon first hand as Andrea and Mark facilitate our meditation, using a crystal and lapis bowl and other sound healing tools. Be prepared for a frequency change of huge magnitude!

From the causeway behind the Valley Temple, we'll view the enigmatic and timeless Sphinx, where we'll explore various theories about who built it and when, such as those of Dr. Robert Schoch, whose work involving the water erosion on the body of this monument shows that it's at least 7,500 to 8,000 years old. Also to be considered are the work of other researchers. Robert Bauval and Graham Hancock postulate that the Sphinx was built in 10,500 BCE, which corresponds to the destruction of Atlantis. Robert and Olivia Temple contend that the Sphinx is not a lion, but a dog. They invite us to look at the Sphinx with an open mind. We will then see a dog, the ancient image of Anubis, who was the protector of all the necropolises or places of the dead.

Afterward we have lunch with the group at a local restaurant. We'll enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine. And have time to share about our morning's experiences.

Then we're off to visit 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. This secret knowledge was depicted with the hieroglyph of a woman smelling a lotus. This powerful tool was used for balancing the aura and working with the energies in the chakras. Temple Priests and Priestesses were taught to use this wisdom to activate higher consciousness. Aromatherapy recipes were inscribed as hieroglyphics on the walls of some of the temples. Some of these recipes were also recorded on various papyrus. Essential oils were used in the embalming process, spiritual / religious ceremonies, in the practice of medicine and for personal use, including the blending of essential oils for perfume. Both men and women used fragrance; they placed a solid cone of perfume on their heads, which would gradually melt and cover them in fragrance. Essential oils were valued more than gold. When the tomb of King Tut was opened in 1922, the explorers discovered more than 50 alabaster jars that had been designed to hold oil. Some of them still contained traces of essential oils and the aroma remained. The grave robbers had stolen almost all of the essential oils, but left behind the gold and jewelry!

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, November 5. Dashour and Sakkara (B/L)
We start our day at  Dashur, located on the southern border of Bu Wizzer, the "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!

Afterwards we return to the hotel. Dinner on your own.
Overnight Giza. Mena House Hotel.

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, November 6. Flight to Luxor: Karnak Temple, with Sekhmet Chapel; Luxor Temple (B)
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, November 7. To Abydos: Temple of Seti I; the Osierion (B/Box L)
After breakfast we depart the hotel to Abydos, the cradle of the oldest dynasties. On the way there we go through Nag Hammadi where the Nag Hammadi Scrolls or the Gnostic Gospels as they're known today, hidden in an earthenware jar for 1,600 years, were accidentally unearthed by a local shepherd boy in 1945. This immensely important discovery is a collection of thirteen ancient codices containing over fifty texts, and includes a large number of primary Gnostic scriptures, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, The Gospel of Mary, and the Gospel of Truth.

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.

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 in a PRIVATE ENTRANCE, 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!

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.

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.

Our last stop for the morning is at an alabaster factory located in one of the homes of the descendents of the workers who built the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.  Here you will see demonstrations of how this stone is worked into many different and beautiful items. Time for making your purchases to carry home for yourself and gifts for others as well. (Note: Items can also be shipped.)

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. You'll also be able to order a galabayah measured to fit you perfectly, as well as 100% Egyptian cotton t-shirts with your name in hieroglyphs. A great place to shop for gifts for family and friends too!

Return to the cruise ship. Dinner onboard.
Overnight Mirage Cruiseship.

In the later afternoon we'll meet for a Group Meeting – Presentation by Speaker Mark Amaru Pinkham: Ancient Egyptian Mysteries – Edfu Temple

Day 10. Wednesday, November 11. Nile Cruise: Edfu and Kom Ombo (B/L/D)
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, November 12. Aswan - Nile Cruise: Free Time or Option to Temples at Abu Simbel: Elephantine Island; Felucca Ride; Option: Sound/Light Show at Temple of Isis (B/L/D)
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. 

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!

Day 12. Friday, November 13. Aswan: Disembark Cruise Ship; Temple of Isis; Unfinished Obelisk (B/D)
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.

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, November 14. Return flight to Cairo; Free Time (B)
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, November 15. Giza: Private Entrance into the Great Pyramid; Farewell Dinner (B/D)
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 Few Words from Astrologer Mark Amaru Pinkham about the aspects operating during our PRIVATE VISIT to the GREAT PYRAMID: When we enter the King’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid it will be Sunday, the day of the week dedicated to the Inner Spirit. On that day the Sun will conjunct with Mercury in the heavens. Mercury is the planet of Thoth-Hermes, the patron of alchemy, who will guide you on your alchemical journey in the King's Chamber and assist you in the full awakening of your inner Spirit.

A Sharing from Andrea: The Stargate in the King's Chamber

Day 15. Monday, November 16. 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.

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

TOUR PRICING

This Sacred Sites Journey has been re-scheduled to March 7 - 21, 2016.
For complete information, visit EGYPT: Spiritual Journey into the Ancient Mysteries - March 7 - 21, 2016

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, November 2, 2015 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, November 16, 2015, 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.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES: Land ONLY, per person double occupancy
$4,399.00 - via check, money order or bank wire *
$4,630.00 - 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

This Sacred Sites Journey has been re-scheduled to March 7 - 21, 2016.
For complete information, visit EGYPT: Spiritual Journey into the Ancient Mysteries - March 7 - 21, 2016

Questions? Email info@SacredSitesJourneys.com
Or, call our office at 888 501-3853 (Toll free in the US) or 928 284-1429




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