ALL EGYPT TRIPS ARE CANCELLED

DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS

AND TRAVEL ADVISORIES

EGYPT 2023

“A journey of a lifetime, a feeling of arriving home, like drinking water after a long journey in the desert.”

- SriMati

GROUP 1

October 29 - November 9, 2023

COST

GROUP 1

$8800 + $300 for gratuities - Covers airport transfers, local transportation, accommodations (double occupancy, singles may be available for additional fee), some meals, entrance fees for sightseeing, private English-speaking guide, and domestic flight Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel - Luxor / Cairo (Airfare to and from Cairo not included) Additional suggested tip for guides: $200 minimum. (Processing fees not included)

GROUP 2

$9800 + $300 for gratuities - Covers airport transfers, local transportation, accommodations (double occupancy, singles may be available for additional fee), some meals, entrance fees for sightseeing, private English-speaking guide, and domestic flight Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel - Luxor / Cairo (Airfare to and from Cairo not included) Additional suggested tip for guides: $200 minimum. (Processing fees not included)

To secure your space please remit full payment or the first installment by May 15th, 2023.

TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED

TESTIMONIALS

“There was no better way for me to experience Egypt than with Julie and Soul of Egypt Tours. We were well looked after at every step. With the combination of luxury accommodations, delicious food, special tours, sacred ritual, spiritual teachings, daily tea ceremonies, yoga and meditation this pilgrimage was a Divine appointment that was sure to change my life. Reassuring and profound sum up my experience. A special group of people to enjoy the beauty and joy of life with. Thank you for this journey.” - Kura

“A deeply profound spiritual pilgrimage. I would say once in a lifetime but go, multiple times if you can.” - Mel

“Experiencing Egypt through a spiritual lens is a completely different experience than the traditional historical one. Of course, you will be wowed by this magical place, the beautiful people, and the impressive architectural feats. But more importantly, your mind and soul will be expanded beyond imagination. I don’t want to share too many details of what makes this pilgrimage so special because I’d love for you to experience it for yourself!” - Susan

FULL ITINERARY

Subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Private visits will be confirmed only as per the available timing by Ministry of Antiquities.

Day 1 • Arrival at Cairo International Airport.

A Soul of Egypt Travel representative will meet and assist you through customs, and take you to your luxury hotel. Check in at Hotel (Four Seasons Residence Hotel or similar). 

Meals: N/A / Hotel: Four Seasons Residence Hotel or similar

Day 2 • Private Visit Sphinx - Pyramids - Aroma Oils

Start our tour with a private visit to The Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids, during sunset from 5pm to 7pm. Feel the energy of the spirits between the Paws of the Sphinx. After that we will visit one of the most awesome wonders of the world - the Giza Plateau to touch and feel the Pyramids. Our guide, who is an encyclopedia of Egyptology, will give us detailed examinations of various controversial theories surrounding these amazing structures. Then, we will visit a wonderful place of ancient aroma oils, where we will hear ancient stories about the use of oils and also experience the diverse essences directly with all our senses. Back to hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch / Hotel: Four Seasons Residence Hotel or similar.

Day 3 • Fly to Abu Simple Temple - Aswan

This morning we take our short flight to Abu Simple, a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefertari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet. After that we will transfer to Aswan. Check in to the Dahabeya on The Nile.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner / Overnight: Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar.

Day 4 • Private Visit Philae Temple

Today we will enjoy our visit of the Philae Temple or also known as The Temple of Goddess Isis. It was mainly built to honor the goddess Isis. This was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. Enjoy the mysterious tale of Isis and Osiris. After our private visit we will go back to the boat and enjoy breakfast and sailing.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner / Overnight: Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar.

Day 5 • Free Day Sailing

Breakfast on board, rest of the day is free to enjoy the sailing experience on the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner / Overnight: Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar

Day 6 • Visit Horus Temple

Breakfast on board, today we will enjoy our visit of the Horus Temple or also known as The Temple of Falcon, which consists of traditional elements of Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom and a few Greek elements, such as Mamisi, which is situated to the west of the main entrance of the Temple. (Mamisi means “house of divine birth.”) The walls of the mamisi are decorated with scenes showing the story of the divine birth of Horus the child, in the presence of Goddess Hathor, the God Khenoum and other deities. Enjoy the spectacular views, and relax on the sundeck to soak up the golden rays of the sun shining all over. Overnight on baord Dahabeya.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner / Overnight: Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar

Day 7 • Storytelling - Relaxing

Today we have a full day on our beautiful private boat with Storytelling and relaxing times on the Nile River.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner / Overnight: Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar

Day 8 • Hatshepsut Temple + Karnak Temple

We start our day with a visit to Hatshepsut Temple, one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements. Designed by Senenmut (Hatshepsut’s steward and architect), this mortuary temple closely resembles the classical Greek architecture of 1,000 years later. Located on the west bankof the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes), Hatshepsut’s temple is part of the Theban Necropolis. Built in a half circle of cliffs, this memorial temple marks the entrace to the Valley of Kings. Djeser Djeseru (holy of holiest) is the name of the main building of the temple of Hatshepsut. Then we will visit Karnak Temples, considered the largest ancient religious site in the world. The complex contains a group of temples, chapels, obelisks, sanctuaries, the sacred lake and the impressive Hypostyle Hall. It is one of the top visited sights in Egypt. Transfer to Hotel in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast + Dinner / Overnight: Al-Moudira (Luxor)

Day 9 • Abydos - Dendera

We will start with an early drive North from Luxor & head to Abydos Temple, dedicated to Seti I, Osiris and Isis along with Ptah, Ptah-Sokar, Nefertem, ReHorakhty, Amun, and Horus. It is one of the major archaeological sites in that region. It was begun by Seti I and finished by his son, the great Ramesses II. In fact, this structure built of fine white limestone is actually one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. We will take you to Dendera Temple or Temple of Goddess Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples, if not the best-preserved one, in all of Upper Egypt. The whole complex covers some 40,000 square meters and is surrounded by a hefty mud brick wall. The present building dates back to the times of Ptolemaic dynasty and was completed by the Roman emperor Tiberius, but it rests on the foundation of earlier buildings dating back at least as far as Khufu (know as the Great Pyramid builder Cheops, the second Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty (c. 2613 - 2494BC) but it was the pharaoh Pepi I Meryre who built the temple. It was once home to the celebrated Dendera zodiac, which is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. After we are done with the visits, we will go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Dinner / Overnight: Al-Moudira (Luxor)

Day 10 • Fly to Cairo + Sakkara

Early breakfast, we will check out and get a transport to the airport. We will take our flight back to Cairo. Starting with the Old Kingdom tombs of the Nobles, then into the Sakkara Complex built in the reign of Djoser (ca. 2700 BCE). The complex was built under the direction of the legendary Imhotep. Here, we walk through the amazing colonnade and begin to experience the complexity of the understanding that was being displayed – the colonnade itself artistically representing creation, destruction of form and regeneration – cycles of time represented in stone. Back to Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch / Hotel: Four Seasons First Residence Hotel or similar.

Day 11 • Grand Egyptian Museum + Private Visit Great Pyramid PM

After breakfast we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and its fascinating collections of antiquities, which now houses artifacts of ancient Egypt, including the complete Tutankhamun collection. Here, many pieces will be displayed for the first time. It is considered the largest archaeological museum in the world, holding the world’s most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Back to Hotel. Evening time, start our private visit to Great Pyramid to enjoy all parts of the Pyramids on a private basis, mixed with viewing special photos. Considered to be the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Pyramid complex stands on the Giza plateau and rises from the desert as a bonfire of strength, inspiration, history and loads of mystery. Back to Hotel. We will gather to enjoy the farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast + Farewell Dinner / Hotel: Four Seasons First Residence Hotel or similar.

Day 12 • Final departure

Breakfast at Hotel. Checkout. Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

NOTES

• Itinerary might change due to unforeseen circumstances. Private visits will be confirmed only as per the available timings by Ministry of Antiquities. We might need to swap days, amend domestic flight ticket booking, change visits keeping the same included spots.

• We recommend arriving a day early to adjust with the jet lag.

INCLUDED

• Pick up & drop off transfers.

• Transfers & Tours via deluxe cars.

• Meet, greet & assistance service.

• 2 Nights hotel accommodation at Four Seasons at First Residence Hotel or similar. Breakfast included.

• 5 Nights on board Dahabeya Nile Cruise or similar - sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

• 2 Nights hotel accommodation at Al-Moudira Luxor Hotel or similar. Breakfast included.

• 2 Nights hotel accommodation at Four Seasons at First Residence Hotel or similar. Breakfast included.

• Daily breakfast starting the second day.

• Daily lunch while Sightseeing, starting the second day.

• Daily lunch & dinner while on board cruise.

• Farewell dinner.

• Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing.

• Private visit at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• Private visit at Sphinx.

• Private visit at the Philae Temple in Aswan.

• Relevant transfers.

• Private English-speaking - Egyptologist tour guide throughout.

• Domestic Flight tickets Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel - Luxor / Cairo.

EXCLUSIONS

• Entry visa & international flight tickets to and from Egypt.

• Pre or post nights.

• Meals, other than the ones listed.

• Phone calls, laundry, personnel expenses, optional tours, beverages, etc.

• Tipping to cover staff at hotel, sightseeing, drivers, restaurant…etc. average is U$D 300.00, per person/per packag,e excluding Egyptologist tour guide and Tour Manager (to be paid directly to the tour Manager and he will settle on your behalf).

• Tip for your Egyptologist Tour Guide & Tour Manager.

• Travel Insurance.

• Any unmentioned item.

CANCELLATIONS

 Cancellations should be forwarded to us in a written email. The following charges will be applied:

• 180 days prior to arrival date, 25% from your tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
  (plus bank fees).

• 90 days prior to arrival date, 50% from your tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
  (plus bank fees).

• 60 days prior to arrival date, 75% from your tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
  (plus bank fees).

• 30 days prior arrival date a 100% from your tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.

• For domestic flight tickets; cancellation fees will be applied as per the policy of the supplier.

If you have chosen to leave the tour, you will be requested to inform us in writing; you will receive a  "Tour Sign Out Form.” No refund is offered from our side for the leftover portion of the tour. "Soul of  Egypt Travel,” Julie Piatt (For The Life of Me), and or Crotalo Sesamo (Alessandro Zattoni) will have no accountability for banishment or any other expenditures which may occur due to such an event. Soul of Egypt Travel, Julie Piatt (For The Life of Me), and or Crotalo Sesamo (Alessandro Zattoni) is not accountable; nor legally responsible, and will NOT pay you any reimbursement if our obligations have been affected by any unforeseen circumstances that we are not able to avoid. Hereunder; we will list examples, but is not limited to: War, threat of war, terrorist activities, civil discord with its consequences or the risk of such activity, riot, Esna lock closure while boarding Nile Cruise, natural or atomic disasters, fire, chemical or biological disasters and adverse weather, sea, ice and river conditions, and/or similar occasions.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Soul of Egypt Travel offers a very flexible cancelation policy, in case the government or the airline
  issues a travel lockdown from your departure country and/or our country "Egypt." In the event of this happening, we will hold your payment as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used to any tours we operate in Egypt within 12 months.

• Only the change/cancellation fees will be applied for domestic flights according to the airline’s terms and conditions.

• Cancellation policy above applies only to Covid-19 situation. In case of any other cancellation reason and/or cancellation situation, the original policy will be applied.