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A Few Words from Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham
Director of Sacred Sites Journeys
Always wanted to visit
Egypt but disappointed with the offer of traditional tours?
Looking for an original approach and an unforgettable experience? Stop searching because
you just found it!
This is an extraordinary opportunity to discover an amazing country and culture like very
few have seen it or experienced it.
Only on this tour with Antoine Gigal will you be able to visit sites usually closed to the public
and enjoy the privilege of seeing things only seen by very few people, including
archeologists.
Gigal also invited Jan Peter De Jon and myself to join her.
Our goal is to provide/bring a different perspective on the
bedazzling knowledge and technological feats,
as well as the spirituality of the oldest and most intriguing
civilization on Earth.
If this is not a good enough reason to discover or rediscover Egypt, its charms and
mysteries, I don’t know what is!
Thanks to Gigal, who has been researching
ancient texts, deciphering every single site and studying the Ancient Egyptian
civilization for more than 20 years, you will discover many sites usually not
opened to the public.
Thus giving you an opportunity to see Egypt like you’ve never
seen it,
and walk on the path of numerous archeologists who dedicated their lives to understand
this magical land.
You will be able to experience firsthand the amazing heritage of the
Ancient Egyptians
thanks to her incredible knowledge, thorough study of everything
that relates to Egypt
and close contact she has with the keepers of the Oral Tradition.
So....If Egypt has been calling you, NOW is the
time to make your dreams come true!
For full details of our very unique and exciting November/December 2012 pilgrimage,
read on...
TOUR PERSONNEL
Featured Speaker: Antoine Gigal
Antoine Gigal is a French writer, researcher and
explorer.
She is the founder of Giza for Humanity Organization
(GH),
as well as the International Women Explorer NGO (IWE).
For the last 20 years she has lived mainly in Egypt and has explored
all the most remote archaeological areas,
especially those not yet open to the general public.
With the eye of a scrupulous researcher Antoine brings us unprecedented access to
new and first hand information
about the understanding of very ancient Egypt and ancient civilizations.
She is theauthor of The Secret Chronicles of Giza (in French)
and of numerous series of groundbreaking articles,
in various magazines in English, French and Italian and Dutch,
mainly about aspects of Egyptian and megalithic civilizations never before
revealed.
She had lectured extensively (in English, French and Italian) since 2002
across the world (South Africa, France, UK, Italy, etc)
and has appeared in History Channel TV series 2011: Ancient Builders,
Lost worlds, Ancient Aliens, Secret code :Season 3.
As well Gigal has appeared on many radio shows, including VoiceAmerica,
Goldring, Hillary Raimo show, Sovereignmind,
RedIce Creations, OtherWorld Radio etc.
She organized the Giza for Humanity Conference in Paris in 2009, with
international speakers,
the Some Ancient Mysteries Conference and Ancient Technology
& Pyramids Conference in 2010
and The Physics of Ancient Egypt Conference in 2011.
She discovered 23 pyramids in Sicily not yet listed and the complex
surrounding the pyramids of Mauritius.
Her early years were spent in Africa and South America
giving her the chance to travel all over the world at an early age
exploring different cultures and civilizations.
She spent seven years in the Sorbonne University in Paris and to the National
Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations
(founded originally by Champollion, the Frenchman who deciphered the Rosetta Stone),
where she graduated in Chinese and Japanese languages and civilizations, ancient
translations.
She also studied Archeology in Tolbiac University, Paris and Sanskrit,
Latin and ancient Greek,
and gained a reputation for translating ancient texts.
She also speaks English, modern Egyptian, Spanish and Italian fluently.
And personally leads several in-depth study tours to Egypt every year.
She now lives and writes spending half of her time in Paris and Cairo.
For more information visit: http://www.Gigal.Research.com and http://www.GizaForHumanity.org
Special Invited Guest: Jan Peter de Jong
To open and stir the
debate, Gigal has invited Jan Peter de Jong, a Dutch researcher
who lived in Cusco, Peru for 13 years to join us.
There he studied the Inca civilization with Jesus Gamara,
visited many sites and stumbled upon
fascinating facts that testify of incredible technological feats, and
thus of a very advanced civilization.
A lot of his discoveries show astounding similarities on many levels between
Ancient Egyptians and Incas.
This comparison between these two amazingly advanced civilizations will offer you
a chance to witness and participate
in this new approach that will shed new light on Ancient knowledge.
For more information about Jan Peter and his work, visit: http://www.Ancient-Mysteries-Explained.com
Tour Director / Ceremonialist: Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham
Director of Sacred Sites Journeys
Andrea Mikana-Pinkham will join us as the tour co-organizer, but will
also provide a spiritual perspective in this journey.
For 18 years she has been visiting sacred sites around the world with her agency Sacred
Sites Journeys,
offering a spiritual perspective on these amazing places and ancient civilizations.
During the trip you will have the possibility to participate in group meditations
with Andrea
in beautiful sites such as the Great Pyramid,
and experience higher levels of consciousness, thanks to Andrea’s
guidance.
From Andrea: "During our meditations in the
ancient pyramids and sacred sites we'll be visiting,
I'll use my unique Lapis Crystal Bowl to facilitate sound activations
that will support initiations into higher levels of consciousness."
Watch a YouTube Video with Antoine
Gigal, Jan Peter de Jong and Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
About this very awesome and unique Sacred Sites Journey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91seb8VKzDw&feature=plcp&fb_source=message
We invite you to join our
Egypt and Peru: Ancient Connections group on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/egyptandperuancientconnections/
TOUR DESCRIPTION
PRIVATE ENTRANCES ESCORTED by ANTOINE GIGAL
FAYOUM OASIS AREA
The Hawara Pyramid complex in the
Fayum Oasis
The Golden Temple (Qasr es Sagha) in the desert near the Fayum Oasis
GIZA AREA
The GREAT PYRAMID
The ancient SPHINX, the oldest statue on our planet
The Serapeum, near Sakkara
The Userkaf Temple at Abusir, "The City of Osiris"
Our Unique Journey with Gigal
Includes Visits to:
Fayum Oasis: Fayum lake and hydraulic
systems, Illahun Pyramid, Lahun, Meidum Pyramid
Golden Temple of Qasr es Sagha
Dashur: Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid
Memphis
Sakkara
Abu Ghurab
Giza Plateau: The three pyramids, boat pits, boat museum
Nazlet el Saman, the Village at the foot of the Sphinx
Cairo: Cairo Museum, Saladin Citadel, Mokkatam Quarry
This very unique pilgrimage to EGYPT is open to the first 21 people who
register!
Tour registration closes
on October 28, 2012,
or sooner if the group fills before that date.
We encourage you to
register NOW to avoid disappointment.
Scroll down to the "Tour Registration" section on this page for a link to our
form.
Watch a YouTube
Video with Antoine Gigal, Jan Peter de Jong and Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
About this very awesome and unique Sacred Sites Journey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91seb8VKzDw&feature=plcp&fb_source=message
We invite you to join our
Egypt and Peru: Ancient Connections group on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/egyptandperuancientconnections/
TOUR
ITINERARY
(B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Land/Air from New York City:
Thurs day,
November 29. Depart to Cairo
Depart New York City's JFK Airport early evening. In flight overnight.
Friday, November 30. Arrive
Cairo.
 Arrive in Cairo at noon,
local time.
Change money at the bank located outside Immigration, and obtain
your Egypt Tourist Visa (Cost is $15.00 US. Details about how to obtain the visa on your
arrival will be provided with your final tour itinerary.) Clear Immigration. Meet our
local SSJ tour representative in the baggage claim area; he will assist you to claim your
luggage and exit through Customs. Board your SSJ
air-conditioned motor coach and transfer to nearby airport hotel. Free afternoon to visit
Cairo. Check in. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Cairo. 5***** Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel.
Land/Air from Paris:
Friday, November 30. To Cairo.
Gigal and the group from Paris arrive in Cairo at 8:30PM. Change
money at the bank located outside Immigration, and obtain your Egypt Tourist Visa (Cost is
$15.00 US. Details about how to obtain the visa on your arrival will be provided with your
final tour itinerary.) Clear Immigration. Meet our local SSJ tour representative in the
baggage claim area; he will assist you to claim your luggage and exit through Customs.
Board your SSJ air-conditioned motor coach and transfer
to nearby airport hotel. Check in. Dinner on your own. (Room
service available.)
Overnight Cairo. 5***** Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel.
Land ONLY: Those group members
who ar booking your own international air from various cities worldwide - Arrive in Cairo
on your own. Change money at the bank located outside Immigration, and obtain your Egypt
Tourist Visa (Cost is $15.00 US. Details about how to obtain the visa on your arrival will
be provided with your final tour itinerary.) Clear Immigration and claim your luggage. (If you live in the USA,
Sacred Sites Journeys will be happy to help you book your airfare at a
discounted rate once you have registered for the journey.)
For everyone booking their own airfare: We can arrange a meet/greet upon your arrival at Cairo
International Airport, and transfer in a private air-conditioned car or van to the hotel.
And the return to the airport at the end of the journey. Once you are registered and have
booked your international airfare, we can give you a quote for these additional services.)
Overnight Cairo. 5***** Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel.
Day 2. Saturday, December 1. Transfer to Fayum Oasis; Boat
Excursion on the Lake (B/L/D)
Breakfast at your leisure.
Afterwards, check out of the hotel and board our air-conditioned motorcoach, with Gigal's
driver, for our drive to the Fayum Oasis.
Arrive early afternoon and check into our hotel. Enjoy lunch with the group, on the
terrace (weather permitting) with views of Lake Fayum, followed by our Introductory
Meeting.
Afterwards we take small boats for an excursion on Lake Fayum, one of the
oldest in the world, and where the ancient priests performed rituals. Enjoy being where
they performed their daily ritual magic.
Return to the hotel. Welcome Dinner and discussion with Gigal, Jan Peter and Andrea.
Overnight Fayum Oasis. 5***** Helnan Auberge Hotel, with beautiful views of Lake
Fayoum.
 
Day 3. Sunday, December 2. Private Entrance - Hawara
Pyramid Complex; Illahun Pyramid Complex (B/L/D)
After a leisurely breakfast, we're off for our Full Day at the Fayum Oasis,
with a privileged access for you by Gigal to the Hawara Pyramid
complex, the canal systems, the hydraulic systems, the labyrinth
site, and the Illahun Pyramid complex in the desert. At all of
these places we'll visit today, we'll see the latest archaeological excavations.
We'll take time for a meditation led by Andrea at one of our stops. Lunch
at Al Assiouty restaurant at the nearby Al Assiouty Resort. .
Amenemhet III was the last powerful ruler of the 12th
Dynasty. The pyramid he built at Hawara is believed to post-date the so-called
"Black Pyramid" built also built by him at Dashur. It is this that is believed
to have been Amenemhet's final resting place. As with other Middle Kingdom pyramids, it
was built of mudbrick round a core of limestone passages and burial chambers, and faced
with limestone. Most of the facing stone was later pillaged for use in other
buildings— a fate common to almost all of Egypt's pyramids— and today the
pyramid is little more than an eroded, vaguely pyramidal mountain of mud brick. The entrance
to the pyramid is today flooded to a depth of 20 feet / 6 meters as a result of
the waters from the Bahr el-Yusuf (Joseph's Canal) canal, which flows
around two sides of the site and passes close to the pyramid.
 The huge mortuary
temple that originally stood adjacent to this pyramid is believed to have formed the basis
of the complex of buildings with galleries and courtyards called a "labyrinth"
by Herodotus, and mentioned by Strabo and Diodorus Siculus. (There is no historicity to
the assertion of Diodorus Siculus that this was the model for the labyrinth of Crete that
Greeks imagined housed the Minotaur.) The demolition of the "labyrinth" may date
in part to the reign of Ptolemy II, under whom the Pharaonic city of Shedyt (Greek
Crocodilopolis, the modern Medinet el-Fayum) was renamed to honor his sister-wife
Arsinoë. A massive Ptolemaic building program at Arsinoe has been suggested as the
ultimate destination of Middle Kingdom limestone columns and blocks removed from Hawara,
and now lost.
Lunch with the group on site. Then we'll visit the Illahun Pyramid complex in
the desert, the location that the early 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Sesostris II choose for
his funerary monument. He continued the innovative way of building his pyramid started by
his predecessors, demonstrated in the building technique that was used, and also in the
groundplan of the pyramid and its surrounding complex, which deviates drastically from the
5th and 6th Dynasty stereotype. The pyramid was built around a core of yellow limestone,
around which radial and cross walls were built, forming a framework of relatively small
compartments that were filled with mudbricks.
 The
inner structure of the pyramid is completely different from those
of earlier ones. Contrary to older pyramids, this monument's entrance is not
located in the north, but at the bottom of a narrow shaft located near its southeast
corner. The entrance shaft was too narrow for the sarcophagus, so a second, wider shaft
was dug into the ground at some distance to the south. This second shaft was then hidden
beneath a sloping passage to the tomb of an unidentified princess. The entrance shaft
opens into a horizontal corridor which runs north to a hall with a vaulted ceiling. In the
east of this hall, there is a well dug into the floor. It is not known how deep this well
runs, but it is likely that it reached groundwater level. This would have allowed the pit
to be filled with some groundwater, which the Ancient Egyptians considered to be the
primeval water out of which creation had come into being. By allowing some of this
primeval water into the pyramid, the king himself would be able to spring into being as
well. This feature has also been found in some tombs of the Valley of the Kings in Thebes,
dated some 300 or 400 years after Sesostris II.
Photo at the right is of Gigal at the double staircase discovered in
2008 at the feet of the Illahun Pyramid. Gigal says: "It has
been very touching to discover two different access ramps, one next to the other, that
went up from the place where the water of the artificial Lake Moeris (built by Amenemhat
III) was located next to Illahun's structures, with a different angle, which to me is a
sign of a gap between two epochs, seemingly unaware of their mutual existence. Why did the
first staircase get completely buried and forgotten in the most recent period? And why
does the first staircase seem much older than the 12th Dynasty?" Mysteries we'll
explore with her!
.
Return to the hotel later afternoon. Take time for a bit of rest and/or enjoy the pool and
spa facilities.
Dinner at the hotel, followed by a group meeting during which we’ll share about our
experiences. And a Question/Answer session with Gigal, Jan Peter and Andrea.
Overnight Fayum Oasis. 5***** Helnan Auberge Hotel
Day 4. Monday, December 3. Private Entrance - Golden Temple
(B/L/D)
After breakfast we head
out in 4x4 jeeps for our trip into the desert to visit the Golden Temple
of Qasr el Sagha, with private access for you by Gigal.
This temple, with its ancient megalithic construction, is very different from
other temples in Egypt. Gigal believes it dates from the Old Kingdom
or even before, and that it was originally on the shore of Lake Fayoum. Now only stone
blocks remain. The indigenous Wisdom Keepers say it was covered with
gold, thus the name of Golden Temple. There were many gold mines in the surrounding area.
Its huge megalithic construction uses huge blocks intricately hewn with
interlocking faces much the same as seen in Peru; with no mortar but able
to withstand great structural disturbances such as earthquakes. We'll discuss this
similarity with Jan Peter. We enjoy a long visit of the site and the
surrounding area. Excellent photo opportunities for desert shots. Time allowing,
we’ll visit the small mountain behind the temple.
Lunch with the group on-site, a time to share and discuss our experiences. As well, we'll
have time for a meditation, facilitated by Andrea.
Later afternoon we return to the hotel. Free time. Dinner and discussion with Gigal,
Jan Peter and Andrea.
Overnight Fayum Oasis. 5***** Helnan Auberge Hotel
Day 5. Tuesday, December 4. Meidum Pyramid; To Cairo (B/L/D)
 We check out of the hotel
after breakfast and depart via our private air-conditioned motorcoach to the mysterious Meidum
Pyramid for visit with Gigal to the mysterious Meidum Pyramid and famous mastaba.
Thought to have been started by Huni, the last ruler of the 3rd
Dynasty, and completed by his son, Sneferu, the first pharaoh of
the 4th Dynasty this was originally a seven-stepped pyramid and was later
enlarged to an eight-stepped one. The steps were filled in and a smooth outer facing
turned it into a true pyramid. We'll take the entrance into the pyramid and descend
through a passageway. Pay attention to the walls as you go. There are deposits of
quartz crystal that bring up the question as to the real age of this shaft. At
the level below the pyramid's foundation, the passageway levels out and becomes a vertical
shaft that leads up to the "burial chamber". With its corbelled roof and walls
lined in limestone, this ancient vault makes an excellent area for sound alchemy,
or toning. We’ll take time for this, followed by silent meditation.
Listen carefully in the silence; do you hear the frequency of the pyramid? Also, what does
your psychic archaeology sense tell you about this pyramid? Open to receive your Gift of
Spirit.
Lunch at a nearby restaurant with a view of the Meidum Pyramid.
We continue our drive to Cairo, arriving in Giza later afternoon. Check in at our
luxurious hotel near the Pyramids, "home" for the next six nights, as we
continue to explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Take some time to relax from our day;
perhaps enjoy the pool.
Dinner at the hotel, during which we’ll share about our experiences today. Afterwards
Gigal will give us an introduction for our visit to Dashur tomorrow.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort, with a beautiful view of the
Pyramids. Sakkara Road, El Haraneya, Giza
 
Day 6. Wednesday, December 5. Dashur: Red
and Bent Pyramids; Memphis; Nile Dinner Cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast we depart to visit the Dashur Pyramids complex, the Bent
and Red Pyramid with Gigal, located on the southern border of Bu Wizzer, the "Land of
Osiris". First we'll explore the Red Pyramid, possibly a Per
Neter ("house of nature") built out of limestone and granite to function as
an energy device. We'll explore this theory and test it first-hand during our meditation
facilitated by Andrea, when we experience the acoustic
harmonic resonance of the structure by using 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 for a view of the Bent Pyramid, built in the distant past from
locally quarried limestone. What is the reason for the bend in the construction. With our
Gigal 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
living here in the past who believed the heart was in the mind.
After our morning's explorations, we enjoy lunch a local restaurant in Saqqara. 
This afternoon we visit Memphis and colossal statue of Ramses II. Memphis
was the ancient capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt. According to legend
related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000
BCE. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout
ancient Mediterranean history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile
delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer,
harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and
merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a
regional center for commerce, trade, and religion. The city was believed to be under
the protection of Ptah, the Neter of craftsmen. Its great temple, Hut-ka-Ptah
(meaning "Enclosure of the ka of Ptah"), was one of the most prominent
structures in the city. The name of this temple, rendered in Greek as Ai-gy-ptos
by the historian Manetho, is believed to be the etymological origin of the modern English
name Egypt.
We return to the hotel later afternoon. Time for a bit of rest before we depart for our
enchanting dinner cruise on a boat on the Nile.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort
Day 7. Thursday, December 6. Saqqara; Private Entrance - Serapeum
(B/L/D)
 This morning we're off to
Saqqara! Gigal and Sacred Sites Journeys have arranged a rare treat for you today - the special
opening of the Serapeum undergrounds. This building is said by
Egyptologists to have been associated with the cult of the Apis bulls,
and to have been built during the 18th Dynasty. The bull
was considered to be an incarnation of Ptah, with a white blaze on its
forehead and throat, a red saddle-like mark on its back, and a white belly. They were so
important that when they died, a day of national mourning would be declared. After the
bull was embalmed, its corpse was taken along the sacred way from Memphis to Saqqara,
where it was interred in the Serapeum. We'll explore this theory, as well as others with
Gigal. To read two excellent articles Gigal has written on this
very important site, visit: Secrets
of the Serapeum at Saqqara, Part 1 and Secrets
of the Serapeum, Part 2.
 Afterwards we visit the
site of Saqqara, including the famous Step Pyramid (3rd dynasty, 2630 BC officially) of the Pharoah Djoser,
built by his grand vizier, Imhotep. We'll discuss the theories with Gigal
surrounding the history of this very ancient area. Is the Step Pyramid the world's oldest freestanding stone
structure? Then we'll explore the historical and esoteric aspects of this
ancient site. Saqqara was 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 indigenous Wisdom Keepers say the ancient
priests and priestess used sound to perform healings.
Afterwards we enjoy a lunch of traditional Egyptian cuisine at the Blue Lotus Farm near
Saqqara. Then we return to the hotel. You have free time to rest and relax. Or you can
join Andrea for an optional visit to local papyrus institute.
Dinner at the hotel, during which we’ll share about our experiences today.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort
Day 8. Friday, December 7. Private Entrance - Abusir; Abu Ghurab; Dinner in
Nazlet el Samann (B/D)
This morning we depart in our private
air-conditioned motorcoach for our private entrance into to Abusir, the
“City of Osiris”, a special opening for you by Gigal
of the huge area full of pyramids and some surprises, including the strange black stone.
We'll see the Userkaf Temple, built during the 5th Dynasty
by the Pharoah Userkaf. He and his successors were known as the "Sun Kings".
He was the first pharaoh to build a sun temple at Abu Gurob (near Abusir), which we'll
visit this afternoon. His sun temple, named "Nekhen-Re" ("Stonghold of
Ra") included a sun altar and Benben (a truncated obelisk). This temple was a
precursor to the sun temples adopted by Akhenaten but was apparently inspired by an
earlier sun temple at Iunu (Heliopolis).
The entire area from the Giza Plateau south to Sakkara is believed by many
researchers to be remnants of a very ancient pre-dynastic civilization.
Abusir was a part of the Memphite necropolis, dedicated to the Neter of Death and
Resurrection. Again, however, it's quite probably that the entire site was constructed
during the 5th Dynasty on an already-existing site known from the mists of time. We'll enter
into the pyramid complex with Gigal, to view the anomolies and the strange black stone.
Afterwards we'll also visit the "off-the-beaten-track" nearby site of Abu
Ghurab, with the solar temple of Niuserâ. This is one of the
strangest sites in all of Egypt. Egyptologists say that it's part of the Abusir
complex of Abusir. Niuserre, sixth Pharaoh of the 5th Dynasty and
known as “the favorite of the Two Ladies” and “the Golden Falcon is
divine”, built the temple to worship the sun god RA under the open sky. At the foot
of the 15 ft tall obelisk, which was modeled after the sun temple at Heliopolis, and its
base was a great raised terrace with a large alabaster altar in the middle. The platform
upon which the obelisk stood was approached by a long covered passage skirting the terrace
on the south and adorned with exquisitely sculptured and painted scenes, some representing
the seasons with the flora and fauna created by the sun, while others depicted the
Sed-festival, a periodic renewal of the kingship. Everything within the upper temple
appears to have been built around a huge obelisk like masonry structure that probably
symbolized the benben, which represented Re incarnated. The obelisk like structure was
built of limestone blocks, while the pedestal is also made of limestone with a red granite
base.
 There are many ancient structures to be
found here, such as the disc-shaped limestone dishes with holes and what appear to be
locking devices for gears around their circumference. What were they used for? And by
whom? Egyptologists say that they were originally situated near
the sun temple and were used for slaughter, or some sort of ritual purification involving
liquid. No DNA from blood or other evidence supports this theory. However, there is much
evidence to support an advanced machining technique. The inner surfaces
of the basins are smooth to the touch. And they show signs of circular tool marks. Whoever
crafted these enigmatic structures used a technology engineers today are not able to
duplicate. The indigenous tradition states that the 5th Dynasty construction was built on
top of or used the building blocks and stones from a much earlier pre-dynastic site, which
was where the original Neters landed. We'll see colossal red
granite blocks weighing several tons that were precision cut, polished and mounted in
place as facing stones on the pyramid, laid in place with extraordinary accuracy. There are
many possibilities as to the origin of this ancient site, and to the use of these dishes.
During our meditation, tune in with your higher senses to the original builders and their
usage. 
The main altar, the most powerful energetic center at the site,
is the alabaster Hotep, with four sides oriented
towards the cardinal directions and surrounding a large solar disk, a cylindrical block of
alabaster. (The word hotep means "offering, "satisfied" or
"peace".) The entire altar exhibits harmonic resonance properties when
sound is used to activate the vibrations. This, and Andrea's lapis crystal bowl, will
assist you to reach higher states of consciousness.
Return to the hotel. Lunch on our own. 
In the afternoon Andrea will take the group to visit a local aromatherapist
to learn about the ancient Egyptian art of scent alchemy. You'll also
learn which oils assist to enliven particular chakras, as well as medicinal uses
of some of them. You’ll be able to purchase the essential oils to take with you on
the journey to charge them up at the sacred temples and pyramids. Andrea says, "Our
aromatherapist, who is my dear spiritual brother of many years, may offer a short psychic reading to each member of the group.
He’s one of the best I’ve ever encountered, so if you opt for one, be ready!
He’ll be accurate and to the point, and will tell you what he 'sees' for your best
and highest good."
Dinner tonight is in Nazlet el Saman at the archeologists restaurant
located at the foot of the Giza plateau, with an extraordinary view of the Great
Pyramid and the Sphinx. Return to the hotel.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort
Day 9. Saturday, December 8. Giza Plateau: Private
Entrance - Great Pyramid; Khan el Khalili; Citadel & Mokkatam Quarry
(B/L/D)
We're off after breakfast with Gigal to visit the Giza Plateau,
specifically the boat pits and the Solar Boat Museum.
Afterwards we have our private entrance into the Great Pyramid arranged
for you by Gigal and Sacred Sites Journeys. Gigal, Jan Peter and Andrea will present various
theories about the history, building and use of this ancient enigmatic structure, the only
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today. As we climb up
through the Ascending Passage and the Grand Gallery,
watch out for Orbs - a sure sign that Light Beings are with us!
 We enter the
King's Chamber for our 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 during our event. Andrea will play her lapis crystal bowl to assist
you in connecting with and integrating the resonant frequencies during our pivotal Meditation
& Initiation.
We then head towards Cairo. Lunch with the group. Afterwards our afternoon visit takes
us to Citadel of Saladin in Old Cairo that was for 700 years the strategic
stronghold for Cairo, overlooking the city, and easy to defend. In it there are some
museums, palaces, and three mosques, including The Mohammed Ali Mosque, or Alabaster
Mosque, one of Cairo's most famous landmarks.
Our last stop for the day is at the top of the Mokkatam quarry. Then
it's on to dinner at in Khan el Khalili at a restaurant that is an old
Arabic palace. Later evening return to the hotel.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort
Day 10. Sunday, December 9. Giza Plateau: Exploration of the Plateau & Private
Entrance to the Sphinx; Cairo Museum; Farewell Dinner
(B/L/D)
After breakfast we leave for our last exciting day in Egypt. First we visit the Giza
Plateau again, making an extensive visit to the 2nd Pyramid of Khafre
(or Chephren) and the 3rd pyramid of Menkaure, with entrances if they are
open. Discussion to include the latest discoveries and new evidence for a complete new
vision of the dating of these monuments. Gigal will reveal many theories and facts,
sparking more discussion about the history and construction of these very ancient
monuments that still dazzle our minds and hearts today!
Our final private entrance for the journey is between the paws of
the enigmatic Sphinx. With Gigal we'll explore theories demonstrating that the Sphinx is very
ancient, and possibly built by the Ancient Ones, the pre-dyanstic Egyptians. To read two fascinating articles written by Gigal as a result of her
research about the Sphinx ,visit An
Undiscovered Sphinx of Giza, Part I and An
Undiscovered Sphinx of Giza, Part II We'll
also explore other theories about the Sphinx, 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. As well as the work of other
researchers.
Andrea will lead the group in a meditation to connect
with the enigmatic and timeless energies of the oldest known statue on our planet. Perhaps your
"psychic archaeology" will tap into these mysteries and unlock the secrets about
who carved this ageless edifice out of the surrounding bedrock - and when!
 Our group lunch today is at
a restaurant in Giza. Then we visit the Cairo Museum with Gigal, followed
by free time to explore the vast collection of artifacts dating back to antiquity, including
those from the different periods of ancient Egypt - pre, Old, Middle, & New Kingdoms.
One of the highlights of the visit for many people is the visit to the famous and
priceless treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. You can see for example, the
intricate workmanship and the tiniest details of the contents of the articles packed for
this boy Pharaoh to accompany him to the next world. Maybe during your time at the museum
you will feel that special energetic pull to a former time and life as you gaze at some of
the artifacts.
Return to the hotel. Free time.
Farewell Dinner at the hotel, during which we’ll share about our transformative
experiences here in our beloved Egypt.
Overnight Giza. 4**** Cataract Pyramids Resort
Day 11. Monday, December 10. (B)
Land/Air: After breakfast, group transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Check in for your international flight to either New York City or Paris.
Land ONLY: Sacred Sites Journeys services end after breakfast. (We can arrange your transfer
to the airport. Once you are registered and have booked your international airfare, we can
give you a quote for these additional services.)
NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions
beyond our control. Due to possible last-minute circumstances,
visits may be proposed in a different order on different days, thus keeping the
program unless sudden prohibition of sites by the authorities.
Watch a YouTube
Video with Antoine Gigal, Jan Peter de Jong and Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
About this very awesome and unique Sacred Sites Journey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91seb8VKzDw&feature=plcp&fb_source=message
We invite you to join our
Egypt and Peru: Ancient Connections group on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/egyptandperuancientconnections/
A FEW WORDS FROM FORMER Antoine Gigal's TRAVELERS TO EGYPT:
Thank you fot this week of dream in the Past and
Future of our History and for the sharing of your knowledge and simplicity.
- Bruno L., France
Thank you for your humanisim, your glance alike the one of Anubis is able to give the
soul calming and the respect from Man.
- Christophe R., France
Thank you for this fabulous trip through the Past and Future , for the discovery of
incredible sites far from the classical tourist attractions and for my initiation to the
knowledge of Ancient Egypt"
- Laurence G., France
Outside the mysteries of Ancient Egypt I have two questions after this fantastic Tour:
-"How do you manage to get time for you to do everything? - When do you sleep? Thank
you for everything and don't change!
Nicolas F., France
A FEW WORDS FROM FORMER Sacred Sites Journeys 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 INCLUSIONS
Your Gigal's Unique Tour of EGYPT Includes:
- Roundtrip international air from either New York City or Paris to Cairo on EgyptAir.
- All transfers in Egypt
- One night at the 5* Meridien Heliopolis, three nights at the 5* Helnan Auberge in Fayoum
and six nights at the 4* Cataract Pyramids Resort in Giza. Tax, service charge and buffet
breakfast included.
- 9 dinners; 8 lunches
- Sightseeing as per itinerary, including all entry fees.
-
Baggage handling at airport and hotels
- Pre-paid gratuities
SPECIAL
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Travel with Antoine Gigal, Jan Peter de Jong and Andrea Mikana-Pinkham
- Tour Director: Andrea Mikana-Pinkham, Director of Sacred Sites Journeys
- Private
entries to: Hawara Pyramid Complex in the Fayum Oasis, the Golden Temple near the
Fayum Oasis, Userkaf Temple in Abusir, the Serapeum in Sakkara, the Great Pyramid and the
Sphinx.
- Meditations/Initiations at pyramids and sacred temples facilitated by Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham
- Visit to the Giza Plateau: Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure and the
Solar Boat Museum
- Visit to an Aromatherapist to learn about the ancient Egyptian practice of scent
alchemy; optional psychic reading with aromatherapist/healer
- Step Pyramid at Sakkara
- Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dashur
- The Cairo Museum
- Option to visit a Papyrus Institute
- Special Welcome and Farewell Dinners
NOT INCLUDED:
-
Egypt Tourist Visa (Currently: $15.00 US; easily obtained on arrival at Cairo
International Airport.)
- Land Only Travel Package: Airport/hotel roundtrip transfers (SSJ will be happy to
arrange a meet/greet upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, and transfer in a
private air-conditioned car or van to the hotel. As well as the return to the airport at
the end of the journey. Once you book your international airfare, we can give you a quote
for these additional services.)
-
Meals not included, as indicate in the itinerary
- Cost to obtain valid passport (For men must be valid for 1 year after
the date of the tour. For women 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
TOUR PRICING
 DISCOUNT!! Make ALL
of your payments by check or money order and receive a 5% discount!
This
discount is INCLUDED in the prices below listed for this payment option.
Land/International Air from New York City’s JFK Airport, per person double
occupancy
$4,739.00 - for payment via check, bank
cashier’s check or bank wire
$4,989.00 - for payment via credit card
Land/International Air from Paris CDG Airport, per person double occupancy
$4,019.00 - for payment via check, bank
cashier’s check or bank wire
$4,231.00 - for payment via credit card
Note: This price is based on airfare that is subject to change until ticketed.
Land ONLY, per person double occupancy
You are responsible to book your
roundtrip international air to/from Cairo
$3,529.00 - for payment via check or bank wire
$3,715.00 - for payment via credit card
Optional Single Room Supplement: This
is the additional amount you will pay if you choose to have your own private room
throughout the journey.
$375.00 - for payments via check, bank cashier’s check or bank wire
$395.00 - for payments via credit card
Roommates: If you're not traveling with
anyone you know, and would like for Sacred Sites Journeys to try to match you up with a
suitable roommate, we'll be happy to try to do so. Per our Terms and Conditions, we will
hold the event registration open until 30 days before the date in order to try to match
you with someone. If by that date we have not been able to do so, you will be responsible
to pay for the single supplement. If you would like to be matched with a roommate, please
register early.
NOTE: Pricing for private and regular entrances to sacred sites current at the time
of posting. If the Egyptian government increases these prices, we will also need to
increase the amount charged for these services. We do not expect the increases, if they do
occur, to be very much. The funds are used to protect and preserve the antiquities.
 A
Few Words from Andrea Mikana-Pinkham,
Director of Sacred Sites Journeys
About Comparing Our Prices to Other
Companies
While you may find other companies offering spiritual journeys to Egypt at lower prices,
I caution you not to compare our Sacred Sites Journey with them,
as you'll be comparing "apples to oranges".
While other
companies might appear to be offering the same trip, in
reality they are very different than what we're offering
you,
and that what we're offering you is much better.
For example:
Even though these companies might advertise that they're using 4* and 5*
hotels like we are,
please know that there could be a great deal of difference between the standards of their
choices and ours.
The designations of 4* and 5* only mean that that certain amenities are offered.
They do not refer to the cleanliness of the rooms/bathrooms, the hygiene of the food, or
the professionalism of the staff.
I can assure you that the hotels that you will experience on our journeys are top notch in
all of these areas.
Our ground operator in Egypt in one of the oldest
and most well-established companies in the country,
with over 30 years of experience.
Because they have excellent contacts with the hotels, they are able to book the best rooms
for our clients,
and most importantly, at reduced rates.
They own their own fleet of six cruise ships, which they keep extremely well maintained,
refurbishing each one at least every two years, if not more often.
The
merchants we take you to visit during your journey are all family-owned establishments
that stand behind their products 100%. They take credit cards and will even ship your
purchases home to you.
And if you have any problems with them later on, SSJ and our ground operator will help you
to solve them to your satisfaction.
I have been
leading spiritual journeys to Egypt since 2000.
The
November/December 2012 Journey with Antoine Gigal will be the 19th one I've
operated and led.
I am positive that the quality of service and pricing that Sacred Sites
Journeys offers to you
for your Sacred Journey of Initiation to Egypt CANNOT BE BEAT!
Remember the old adage: You get what you pay for.
With SSJ you pay a very fair price for the best service!
TOUR REGISTRATION
TOUR REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Antoine Gigal will be leading a group to Egypt in 2013.
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