The temples along the Nile were synced to energy and vibration, activating the chakras within to become the divine in matter. These temples hold a unique energy that resonates with both the physical and spiritual realms.

The ancient Egyptians believed that everything in the universe is interconnected, and that matter was simply a manifestation of vibrational energy. The temples were built in alignment with cosmic forces, with each stone carefully placed to create a harmonious balance of vibrations. When one enters these sacred spaces, you can feel the powerful energy enveloping you, transporting you to a different time and dimension. The intricate carvings and hieroglyphics adorning the walls whisper ancient wisdom and secrets of the universe. Truly, the temples of Egypt are a testament to the profound understanding the ancient Egyptians had of the interplay between energy, vibration and matter.

 Full Itinerary

This is subject to slight changes as we finalise all aspects of the journey.

Day 1 - 16 Sep

Arrive Cairo

Upon arrival Cairo, please make your way to the beautiful Swiss Inn Pyramids Hotel which will be our home for the next three nights. Located just a 15-minute drive from the Great Pyramids of Giza, it features an outdoor swimming pool and onsite restaurant.

Check in and make yourself at home, the rest of your day is for relaxing and re-energizing.

Dinner in the hotel.

Day 2 - 17 Sep

Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx

Up bright and early we will approach the pyramids by camel across the Giza desert plateau, setting our eyes upon them in their complete splendour. We will visit the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Day 3 - 18 Sep

Step pyramid of Saqqara, Serapeum & Djoser & Unas Pyramids. Dahshur Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid

This morning we will walk the main complex of the majestic step pyramid of Saqqara, Serapeum & Djoser & Unas Pyramids.

In the afternoon we journey to Dahshur to see the beautiful Bent Pyramid and its hidden geometry depicting the eliptic motion of the Earth. Adjacent, we visit the Red Pyramid, named for its high iron content, which has the second largest base of any pyramid in Egypt.

Evening Nile felucca (sailboat) ride – optional

Dinner in the hotel.

Day 4 - 19 Sep

Hawara Pyramid, Medium Pyramid, Khan El Khalilli Bazaar.- Overnight 1st class sleeper Train

This morning following breakfast we check out of our hotel and head to two rarely visited pyramids: Hawara Pyramid & Medium Pyramid.

In the afternoon we visit the famous Khan El Khalilli Bazaar.

Following the Bazaar we head to the train station and board our overnight train to Naga Hammadi

Overnight 1st class sleeper Train

Day 5 - 20 Sep

Arrive Naga Hammadi Visit the temple of Dendara

We arrive in the morning into Naga Hammadi. After lunch we spend the afternoon in the temple of Dendara, House of Hathor comprising a 6500 year old replica of the astrological zodiac on the ceiling.

Overnight – ‘House of Life ‘ Hotel

Day 6 - 21 Sep

Abydos to Luxor - 21st September Solstice!

Abydos, Osirion & Luxor Temple

On this Equinox morning we head out to the temple of Seti I at Abydos, an ancient Atlantean temple devoted to the birthing of children. frescoes depict the various gods and their teachings.

The highlight here is the Osirion, an Atlantean chamber over 12000 years old, once mistaken for being underground, where the resurrection ceremonies of Osiris were learnt and experienced.

We then bus down the Nile to Luxor for Lunch and board our 1st luxury Nile Cruise Ship.

After lunch and later in the afternoon we visit the outstanding Luxor Temple, one of the few that are open in to the early evening.

Overnight Luxury Crown Emperor Nile Cruise Ship

Day 7 - 22 Sep

Temple of Karnak: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

After waking up aboard our floating vessel and after breakfast we head out to discover Luxor’s East and West Bank.We visit the ancient Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El Bahari and the Colossi Memnon.
Then after lunch we visit the Temple complex of Karnak, the main religious centre of the ancient cult of Amun. On our return to the ship we can settle in with a drink, dinner and magnificent view of the sunset.

Overnight Luxury Crown Emperor Nile Cruise Ship

Day 8 - 23 Sep

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

An early start with a sunrise visit the temple devoted to Horus, Edfu.

Horus became symbolic of the path of the fully awakened adept. and Sobek Temples.

On return to the ship and lunch, and a relaxing sail, we visit Kom Ombu in the late afternoon. Kom Ombu consists of two temples: the Temple of Horus, on the left side, representing the higher mind; and the Temple of Sobek, on the right, representing the lower mind. Each temple was used to raise the initiate’s awareness through specific experiences; here initiates floated still and without fear with the crocodiles in order to overcome the idea of death.

Dinner onboard plus another amazing sunset.

Overnight Luxury Crown Emperor Nile Cruise Ship

Day 9 - 24 Sep

Aswan & Philae Temple, High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk

Following our morning breakfast we take a short bus & boat ride to the island of Philae and the Temple of Isis. It is the temple where the cosmic marriage of Osiris and Isis was consummated with a festival every winter solstice.
Lunch will be taken at the site and free time to explore the local market.

Overnight Luxury Crown Emperor Nile Cruise Ship

Day 10 - 25 Sep

Aswan

After breakfast we transfer from our Luxor to Aswan Cruise to the other side of the Aswan high dam and board the luxurious MS Steigenberger Omar El Khayam river cruise liner.

On arrival, you will board the ship for check-in and you will then have some time to get settled into your cabin. Shortly after boarding, you will get to enjoy your first delicious onboard lunch which will be served in the ship’s dining area.

Today is essentially all about relaxation, and free time exploring Aswan. so enjoy the remainder of the day doing as you wish onboard or exploring.

After a delightful dinner, and there will be a very entertaining Nubian show on board the ship. Tonight you will be sleeping on board, on the water in Aswan.

Overnight aboard MS Omar El Khayam Luxury Nile Cruise Ship

Day 11 - 26 Sep

Aswan Sightseeing and Cruise to Wadi El Sebou

Wake up on the Nile in Aswan and enjoy a lovely onboard breakfast, and then prepare yourself for some incredible sightseeing.

Once everyone has finished eating, you will disembark, and you will go and visit a pair of ancient temples which are known as the Temples of Kalabsha. These remarkable structures were built in 30BC, but they were built elsewhere, and then moved to their current location at the time when the Aswan High Dam project was underway. Had they not been dismantled and moved, they would have vanished beneath the surface of Lake Nasser forever.

After the Temples of Kalabsha, you will then visit the Temple of Beit el-Wali. This is an ancient rock-cut temple that was constructed under the orders of Pharaoh Ramesses II, and just like the Temples of Kalabsha, it too has been moved from its original location, due to the flooding of Lake Nasser.

After your fascinating excursion, everyone will return to the MS Steigenberger Omar El Khayam river cruise liner, and it will then begin cruising to Wadi El Seboua. Enjoy another lovely onboard lunch, and have to rest of the afternoon to yourself to do as you wish.

In the evening, after having arrived at Wadi El Seboua, the crew will serve a delicious dinner, and then the rest of the evening is yours. You will spend the night here on board the ship in the comfort of your cabin.

Overnight aboard MS Omar El Khayam Luxury Nile Cruise Ship

Day 12 - 27 Sep

Wadi El Sebou and Amada Sightseeing

Wake up on board the MS Steigenberger Omar El Khayam in Wadi El Seboua and enjoy another fabulous onboard breakfast before the sightseeing begins. Once everyone has finished enjoying their meal, you will all disembark for a fascinating excursion to two ancient sites.

First, you will visit the amazing Wadi El Seboua temples that were built under the orders of Pharaoh Ramesses II, and then you will get a chance to visit and explore the imposing Temple of Dakka that was built during the 3rd century BC. This is a remarkable Greco-Roman temple that was later converted into a temple fort by the early Romans, before eventually becoming a Christian place of worship. Today it stands deserted, and it forms a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses many ancient relics, stretching from Abu Simbel to Philae just outside of Aswan.

As with the other ancient sites you have visited on the second day of your Nile cruise vacation, these two historical sites have both been relocated from their original locations to save them from inevitable flooding following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Next, you will return to the cruise ship, and it will begin cruising to Amada while everyone enjoys a splendid onboard lunch along the way.

There are a number of ancient sites located at Amada, so you can expect another fascinating excursion on arrival. Perhaps the most significant of them all is the wonderful Temple of Amada. Although Pharaoh Thutmose III of the18th Dynasty is credited for building this ancient structure, other rulers also added to it during their reigns, including Pharaoh Ramesses II.

Finally, everyone will return to the ship, and you will have some time for relaxing before sitting down to a wholesome dinner. Tonight you will once again be sleeping in your luxuriously comfortable cabin, but this time it will be on the water at Amada.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Overnight aboard MS Omar El Khayam Luxury Nile Cruise Ship

Day 13 - 28 Sep

Cruise to Abu Simbel and Abu Simbel Sightseeing

Today you will come face to face with one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites, but there’s plenty to do before then. First, wake up and enjoy a wonderful breakfast while the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam is busy cruising to Kasr Ibrim, a historically significant relic of Ancient Egypt, but one which you will only be able to photograph from the ship’s sundeck.

The Citadel of Kasr Ibrim is located on a tiny area of land protruding from the surface of Lake Nasser, and it simply isn’t possible for the large cruise ships to get close enough to allow passengers to go ashore. The ship will, however, be close enough for some excellent sightseeing opportunities, and it will stay there for around 15 minutes before departing for Abu Simbel.

On arrival at Abu Simbel, everyone can enjoy a complimentary “Cocktail Reception” and then you will disembark for a visit to the iconic, rock-cut Abu Simbel Temples. This site is without question one of the most remarkable ancient sites in all of Egypt. Built by Pharaoh Rameses II, they were intended to serve as an everlasting monument to the pharaoh and his wife, the beautiful Queen Nefertari.

After visiting and exploring these incredible rock structures, everyone will return to the ship for a superb onboard dinner, and some quality relaxation time before retiring for the night, on board the ship, on the water at Abu Simbel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Overnight aboard MS Omar El Khayam Luxury Nile Cruise Ship

Abu Simbel is a remarkable temple located on the Nile in the very south of  Egypt. This ancient temple is dedicated to the root chakra, which is associated with our sense of grounding and knowing. The temple's architecture and intricate carvings depict significant mythological stories and various symbolic representations of the ground of being. Visitors can admire the grandeur of the temple's colossal statues and explore the inner chambers filled with vibrant colours and detailed hieroglyphics. This sacred site serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of finding stability and balance within ourselves. The spiritual significance of Abu Simbel attracts people from all over the world, seeking to connect with their roots and enhance their sense of well-being.

Day 14 - 29 Sep

Abu Simbel - Transfer to Aswan - Friday 29h September 2023

Here our journey comes to an end. We will enjoy one last tasty breakfast onboard before check-out and disembarkation. When we come off the boat there will be a bus waiting for us, which will take us to lunch * and then to Aswan as a group. It is a 3.5 hr ride and we will arrive into Aswan at approximately 6 pm.

• We will have lunch together at the Eskaleh Nubian Ecolodge. Lunch is not included and is approx: $21US pp.

ONWARD JOURNEY OPTIONS

1) One way to get back to Cairo is via the sleeper train, on the eve of the 29th at 8 pm .

2) If you feel to spend the night in Aswan, the agent has suggested using the Mövenpick Aswan Hotel, it’s on an island in the middle of the Nile, adjacent to the main Aswan town. Our rate is USD 105.00 per person per night based on BB basis. ‘B’ will be staying at this hotel and all are welcome to stay there.

3) You can book a domestic flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan/Cairo. If you do this , you will not take the bus ride to Aswan with the group.

Flights from Abu Simbel to Aswan on 29 Sep 2023:

EGYPT AIR

MS 246 at 09.20/10.05
MS 204 at 10.30/11.15
MS 248 at 11.55/12.40
MS 250 at 14.25/15.10