Example Egypt Itinerary

Jane Bell is a spiritual teacher, mentor and facilitator, who has been taking people on spiritual and transformatonal journeys for over 20 years.  Her awakening in Egypt in 1992 brought her home to her lineage and path into the Egyptian Mysteries.  Her intimate relationship with the country, its ancient teachings and sites, provides her travelers with an unparalleled experience of this extraordinary country. 

Karen Hefner is a healer, teacher, and spiritual guide. Karen’s passion for Egypt began at an early age, and her trip with Jane inspired her to return and share this with others. This sacred calling is a spiritual quest to connect to the ancient mysteries and open portals for the healing of the planet and all of humanity. 

Example Itinerary

We begin our Sacred Journey upon the Giza plateau, where we explore the timeless mysteries of the Sphinx and Pyramids in meditation and initiation. We visit the wondrous temple complex of Sakkara and the recently opened Serapium, an ancient site where legend has it, Ptah created the world. The next day, we visit the Egyptian Museum and then from Giza, we fly to Upper Egypt, where we board our private sailing vessel, the Afandina to follow the Nile’s course visiting sacred sites all along the way. The Afandina is a replica of an ancient Egyptian sailing vessel and will be our home for most of the journey. This intimate 5-Star vessel (sleeps 16) with its own staff and private chef, provides us with the comforts of home as we gracefully travel along the Nile. We will spend several nights docked in Luxor to take in the beauty and majesty of its ancient sites and temples including: Dendarah, Abydos, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank. We will visit the exquisite temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the ancient tomb of Aye in the Valley of the Baboons. We will spend several nights cruising the Nile, where we will also visit both Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, and Soheil Island. When we dock at Aswan, we are ready for a private initiatory visit to the exquisite temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis.

We spend a total of nine nights upon this private floating temple, allowing us to deeply immerse in the magic and mystery of the Nile and integrate our experiences. There will be ample time to explore the beautiful sites along the Nile both with the group and to spend time on our own. When we return to Cairo, we are afforded the opportunity to visit the ancient bazaar known as the Khan El Khalili, the oldest souk in Cairo. Our work culminates in a private ceremony and meditation in the Great Pyramid.

Day One - Depart from your home in time to arrive in Cairo by mid-day the following day (Day Two). Extra nights can be arranged if you wish to arrive early (and we strongly suggest you consider extra days for rest and to re-align yourself to this very different place).

Day Two - Arrive in Cairo by mid-day and check-in to the exquisite Mena House Hotel, located adjacent to the Giza Plateau. We begin with an opening circle and dinner at to initiate our group journey.

Day Three - At dawn we drive up to the Giza Plateau and proceed in silence for a private ceremony and meditation between the paws of the Sphinx. Visiting at such an early hour allows us to experience the energies of this iconic plateau and its three mysterious pyramids in peace and solitude. After our ceremony, we will visit the healing complex of Sakkara & the Serapium, filled with amazing underground passageways and 24 granite sarcophagi weighing 70 tons each.

Day Four - We visit the Egyptian Museum and then head to the airport for our flight to Luxor where we board the Dahabiah named the “Afandina,” which will be our home for the next nine nights.

Day Five - We take an early morning bus ride through the villages of the countryside and then into the desert to reach the ancient site of Abydos, an ancient sacred site where the First Dynasty Kings paid homage and made pilgrimage. Beneath the temple is the ancient Osirion where the Flower of Life symbol first appeared, mysteriously inscribed on the granite walls. On our return we will visit the exquisite Temple of Dendarah dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who represents divine love and joy.

Day Six - Early morning we travel to the West Bank of Luxor where the tombs and funerary temples lie. Here we visit the exquisite temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. The afternoon is free to explore Luxor.

Day Seven - We visit the huge temple complex of Karnak, where among many other marvels, the statue of the goddess Sekhmet is housed in her original site. Our group then visits the majestic Temple of Luxor dedicated to the ancient goddess Mut, the consort of Amun.

Day Eight - Then we sail the Nile, stopping at the ancient city of Esna as we go through the locks.

Day Nine - We sail to Edfu, to visit the temple dedicated to the god Horus, the first King of Egypt.

Day Ten - We will spend the day, free to enjoy the beauty of our Afandina and the magic of the Nile. We will have time for meditation, integration, and discussion about the ancient mysteries. Perhaps even a dip in the Nile itself. This gives us time to rest, meditate and integrate all that we have experienced thus far.

Day Eleven - This day, we will sail to Kom Ombo, where we visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods, Horus the Falcon and Sobek the Crocodile. This healing temple was an ancient hospital and hieroglyphs there show the advanced healing techniques that the ancients used.

Day Twelve - At dawn we take an early morning ferry for a private pre-dawn ceremony in the exquisite Temple of Philae dedicated to the Goddess Isis. This is one of the highlights of the journey. Later we sail to the ancient site of Soheil where the ancient Egyptians made pilgrimages to the gods Hapi and Khnum to honor the source of the Nile. That evening we dine in Aswan aboard the Afandina and say farewell to our floating home and our amazing hosts.

Day Thirteen - Morning flight to Cairo and return to the Mena House hotel. We are then given an opportunity to visit the ancient bazaar known as the Khan El Khalili, the oldest souk in Cairo. Afterward we enjoy leisure time at the Mena House.

Day Fourteen - On our final day together, we experience the magic and majesty of the Great Pyramid with a private ceremony within the King’s Chamber. We gather that evening for our closing circle and a final banquet at the Mena House.

Day Fifteen - Depart for home.

(Please note that the itinerary may change in direction based upon the schedule of the Afandina at the time of sailing.  All sites will be included though the order in which we visit the would be reversed.)

Tour Pricing

• Tour (excluding international airfare) $####

• Prices based on double occupancy

• Single supplement (if there is space) $####

• Deposit: $### is non-refundable

• The costs are based on minimum of 14 passengers

• Payment can be made by personal check to:

  Karen Hefner, 3930 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214

• Or pay with Venmo or PayPal (A fee of 3% will be added to offset PayPal charges.)

 The Tour Includes:

• All hotel accommodations and travel in Egypt

• Nine night Nile Cruise on the dahabia, The Afandina

• Domestic flight to Luxor and return to Cairo

• All entrance fees to temples and tombs***

• Our enthusiastic and mystical Egyptologist

• Most tips (excluding boat crew and Egyptologist)

• Private visits to the Sphinx, Great Pyramid, and Philae (Temple of Isis)

• Transportation and transfers to and from the airport

• All meals except two dinners

  ***Note from Quest Travel: If there are increases in entry fees or transportation costs within Egypt, we will notify you. The costs must be passed on as is required by governmental policy.

 The tour does NOT include:

• Entry visa of $## upon arrival (some may need to purchase Visa before arrival)

• Travel Insurance

• Cancellation Insurance

• Pyramid view rooms at the Mena House (if available, $## per room per night additional)

• Hotels accommodations for extra nights. Quest Travel is happy to arrange those for you

For more information email: Karen@ignitingspirit.com