Celebrate
EQUINOX IN EGYPT
*September 17 – 25, 2008

Blue Lotus Journeys   Sacred Group Tour
ANCIENT TEMPLES & PYRAMIDS
- Initiating-
Harmonies of the Heart

Led By
Suzanne Grandon
with Farag Hawash

*This tour originates in Cairo, Egypt
Allow 1-2 days for International Flights
*Optional Days/Tours Listed Below



5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise:  Includes all Meals
Temples along the River Nile (Aswan to Luxor)
Private Time in Goddess Hathor’s Shrine at
        
   Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut West Bank
   & in Goddess Sekhmet’s Sanctuary on
   East Bank at Karnak Temple

Our 5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise will begin in
Aswan and sail down River Nile (north) to
Thebes, the site of present day Luxor.

Visits To Nile Temples:  Philae, Esna (if open),
Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak & Luxor Temples
& West Bank :  Valley of Kings/Queens   

We’ll fly back to Cairo for Equinox Ceremony

5 Star Hotels- Cairo-Giza: Breakfast Every Day-
Lunch while touring  -  Celebration Dinner.
Pyramids:  Sakkara, Dashur, & Giza Plateau
Private Equinox Ceremonies –
Great Pyramid/Sphinx of Giza
Egyptian Museum – Cairo

 

Land Package: * Sept. 17-25, 2008
*This tour originates in Cairo, Egypt. 
*International Flights are Additional.

Starting from:
USD $3850.00 -per person in double room.
Note:  Includes transportation within Egypt.

Single Supplement: 
+ USD $  745.00 - when available.
Additional cost for those requesting
a  private room with no roommate.
Rooms assigned on first come basis.

Roommate Request: 
We are happy to match roommates when we can.
If unavailable, single supplement will apply. 

Additional Nights before/after Journey: 
Request dates in advance when registering.
Refer to Additional Options /Excursions Below


Prices/details may vary -
according to your arrangements.
 

Extra Days/Nights:

We use 5 star hotels whenever available –
please let us know when you request something less.


Request Room Rates for Hotels:
(include your preference 5 star – 4 star – 3 star)
Request number of nights/days:

 (Include arrival & departure times if you know them)Provide number of people/and rooms:
(include preferences: Queen, King, Single Bed)
Request Location:

-Close to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
-Near Pyramids - Giza  
-Downtown Cairo – near Egyptian Museum
-Aswan
-Luxor
-Other

Other Needs/Requests you feel are Important:(internet/business center; pool/massage;
restaurant/room service, etc.)
 


Plan to arrive Cairo by date before &
depart a day after dates of excursion(s).

Our excursions include:
Comfortable A/C vehicles with driver
& Egyptologist as guide.
Larger groups include tour manager. 
Our hotels are 5 star when available/unless
otherwise noted or requested.

Priced: For 2 or more traveling together who are registered members of this group tour. 
Single supplement will apply for solo traveler.
Note:  Tips are not included as tour leaders
may not be accompanying you. 

Greater Cairo:  

Schedule for Anytime-departs from Cairo

IHH 1C -Old Cairo
full day -Islamic & Coptic Sites

Suggested for Sept. 25th  

IHH 13G -Solar Sites – Abu Sir
full day - Sahure & Niuserre Sun Temples 

Alexandria:

Schedule for Anytime-departs from Cairo

IHH 12M - Alexandria
full day -Sites you choose                               

Egyptian Nubia:
South of High Dam (Aswan) on Lake Nasser

*Fly to Abu Simbel before joining our
Group aboard Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship in Aswan.


Suggested for  Sept 16th/17th   
IHH 2A - Abu Simbel Temples   
½ day - *May include overnight in Aswan
Abu Simbel Temples- 
Great Temple of Ramses II &
Temple of Nefertari – his Great Royal Wife

*Fly to Abu Simbel before joining our
Group aboard Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship in Aswan. 


Suggested for  Sept 16th/17th   
IHH 3A
- Abu Simbel Temples & Lake Nasser Temple
full day-  *Overnight in Aswan
Abu Simbel Temples & Lake Nasser Temple
½ day   Abu Simbel Temples- 
Great Temple of Ramses II &
Temple of Nefertari – his Great Royal Wife

½ day Temple of Kalabsha-
Visit one of largest free-standing
temples of Nubia, dedicated to
Nubian God Merul (equated to Egyptian God Osiris)

Sinai Peninsula
Cross the Gulf of Suez and enter the high mountains
of Egypt. This region has long been home to monks and the Jabaliya Bedouins. 

*Travel by land after end of Land Package

Suggested for Sept. 26th & 27th   
IHH 6S - Mount Sinai

*Overnight – 1 night lodging
Visit pilgrimage site of Jebel Musa (Mt. Sinai)
– sunset/sunrise hike (optional)-
Tour Monastery of St. Catherine with burning bush &
visit sacred spring by the Red Sea. 



*This tour originates in Cairo, Egypt. 

Tour Prices are for *Land Package.
Plan to Arrive Cairo (CAI) by Sept. 16th
and depart (CAI) Sept. 25th or later. 

International Flights - Additional Cost
Please let us know your flight plans! 
We Assist with arrival and hotel check-in.  

Contact us for assistance with Egypt Air
International flights from New York (JFK)      
Estimate USD $1,000.00

You may use the airline of your choice.
Use or collect those air miles!

Valid Passport:  60 days after end of tour &  
blank pages - refer to our registration page.
Visa - You can purchase your Visa at Cairo International Airport $15 - $20 USD.  
Non-USA citizens-check Visa requirements.

Note:  *Land Package includes transportation
within Egypt unless otherwise stated.

Your Registration Form and Deposit:
must be on file to secure your reservation. 

USD $200.00–minimum Non-refundable Deposit is due with Reservation/Registration

ALL MONIES for LAND PACKAGE
due on or before JULY 16, 2008.  

For Payment Options, Terms & Conditions –
please see our Registration Form. 

This Blue Lotus Journey Includes everything listed in the tour itinerary.  

All air and land transportation as stated, transfers & baggage handling, accomodations (including taxes and service charges), experienced tour leader(s), 
Egyptologist specially chosen for your journey, breakfast every day, other meals as stated, entrance fees/special permissions for private time at locations listed, and pre-paid gratuities (so that you may relax knowing that all are being paid appropriately).  

You are, of course, welcome to tip additionally whenever you choose for additional or exceptional service.

Also included are the special gifts/opportunities that manifest with our cohesive group energies when we set our intentions.



This Blue Lotus Journey Does Not Include- anything not listed in the tour itinerary. These costs are your responsibility.

Valid Passport (Passport MUST be valid for
at least 60 days after your return date and have at least 4 blank pages or you will not be able to board plane for departure.  Check Your Valid Dates!).

Entrance Visa - Most visitors may purchase the required entrance visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport for about $15-20 USD.  If you are not a US Citizen, please check for requirements that may apply to you.  We will be happy to assist you - please contact us for further information.

All Beverages are your responsibility unless otherwise stated in the tour itinerary. Bottled Water will be provided when touring.

All meals not included in the tour itinerary.
Camera/Video fees that may be charged at sites/locations.

Telephone calls, room service, laundry & other charges that you bill to your room, money exchange/financial fees, transportation and optional fees in your free time listed as optional in itinerary, are your personal responsibility.

Personal Items such as batteries, suntan lotion, medications, special needs/services that are beyond the scope of services listed in the tour itinerary.  We highly recommend that you bring these items with you as they are not always readily available in all locations during our journey.









 

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Special Options!

For those extending their stay: 
By Arrangement.

Please contact us for more information!