a joyful journey to the land of the pyramids
8 – 26 November 2011

This year’s trip is tailor made to really explore the land. We made sure that there is enough time to explore each sacred site, also allowing for plenty of free time. We are staying in more authentic places so that you can get a taste of the Real Egypt removed from the energies of the tourist trap. You will still visit all the famous sites but also the lesser known temples which usually hold an uncontaminated ancient energy.



Our intention is to travel the land and fill our hearts with joy. We want to have fun, joy and laughter. This is the highest vibration of Source. When we laugh we touch the divine, so no processing past life crap only integrating joy, fun and laughter. I have learned from our previous journey that most people are way too serious about their stuffs. If we can laugh at ourselves, we release these stuffs effortlessly. So join us , if you dare, make your dreams come true on a journey of fun, excitement, joy and ancient connection to the magical land of Egypt.

With love
Berto & Tamar

Egypt manifestation tips

The following advice gives you tools to use if you want to go to Egypt but don’t quite know how.

When we first decided to go to Egypt in 2009 we didn’t have the financial means to get there, but we did have a heart’s desire to travel to the magic land. We set the intent that we are going without thinking how. Within a week we attracted the right people and circumstances to make it all happen. This taught me the power of positive intent. So if you want to join us, follow the following couple of tips to manifest your heart’s desire:

1: desire and believe with all your heart  that you want to travel to Egypt in November 2011;
2: collect pictures and information on Egypt to make the vision real;
3: sort out your passport, taking action creates a positive energy flow;
4: surrender to the universe, let go let God, if it is Divine Will then you will go;
5: Let the organisers of the tour know of your intention to travel with us- we can help you to hold the vision, this amplifies the manifestation;
6: we have done this successfully and travelled with 23 people to Egypt, trust the process and relax;
7: affirm every day that you are going, block the dates out in your dairy, pay your deposit, it gets the energy going;
8: visualise yourself having a wonderful, joy-filled time travelling Egypt;
The ancient land is calling your soul... .

Personal Egyptian experience

To date I have never done anything in my life that accelerated my spiritual growth as fast as Egypt did. The land holds an ancient knowing and wisdom that can only be accessed if you walk the land with awareness. Egypt holds the energy of the solar plexus and the third eye. It helps you to release the lower ego mind and step into full sensory awareness of the third eye. I experienced the most amazing visions and teaching while travelling Egypt and the beauty of it was that I didn’t have to go and sit in meditation for hours. The land talks directly to your soul. It helps you to remember who you truly are.  The challenge in Egypt is to move beyond the ego mind and see the underlying energies of perfection and beauty. The energy of Egypt takes your breath away. Amongst the business of the bigger cities you find the sanctuary and tranquillity of the most sacred temples.

It is my understanding that these temples where build to initiated chelas/disciples into the ancient esoteric rituals and teachings of geometry and energy healing. The temples are all designed to activate and attune to one or several of the chakras in your energy body. It creates a subtle but powerful shift in consciousness, aligning with you, with your divine blue print. The beauty of travelling in a like-minded group is that you have a support system of people around you with similar interests. I have heard from people who decided to do the tourist thing or go by themselves, that they were quite disappointed in the experience. What I have seen is that the group energy raises the vibration into the higher state of awareness, making it easier to unlock the secrets of the land. One of the temples that stood out for me was the temple of Isis on Philae Island.

The energy there was so clear that no one in our group could not feel it. It touches your heart as soon as you touch the earth. You travel with a small boat on the river Nile to reach the island surrounded by very strange and beautiful rock formations. When you step of the boat onto the island the mother energy of Isis rushes through your body and this brought most people to tears. I saw how this energy opened people’s heart chakra, releasing old pain and grief.

For many of us we have completed a cycle or a circle and now we are standing on the outside looking at our completed task and thinking or feeling what now. Well the only now we can or must create is the now of joy. So do whatever gives you intense joy. The more joy you have the more joy you will attract. Create your own joy! Stop waiting for your neighbour to give it to you, stop waiting for the day when you will think you will wake up in the morning filled with joy.

Look at your life now and observe the reasons why you can create joy.

Berto and Tamar have teamed up with Joanne Castle.  Joanne’s passion for travel has spanned over 35 years. Together we will share with you one of our favourite places in the world, ancient Egypt, a place that always fills us with great joy! The intention for this journey is to access the joy in your heart and to share it with the people you encounter on this journey - fill your travel experience with joy!

As experienced Egyptian travellers, we will lead you to wander through street bazaars, brightly coloured scarves blowing in the breeze, piles of spices, the aroma of incense, turbaned men smoking shisha and drinking strong black tea all help to create the colourful ambience. We will be exploring ancient and sacred temples throughout Egypt, sailing the Nile in luxurious cruisers as well as ancient feluccas.

Experience the feeling of awe in this ancient land as we celebrate the energy of 11/11/11 on 11 November 2011.



Itinerary

November 8 

Depart Johannesburg at 21h45 for flight to Cairo.

November 9 

05h40 arrive Cairo and at 08h00 depart flight to Luxor. 09h10 arrive Luxor and travel to the West Bank and the village of Habu.  Relax and unpack. Overnight Amenhotep Hotel.

November 10 

We will visit the Colossus of Memnon, Ramses II funerary temple, Habu Temple, Ramses III funerary temple.  Overnight Amenhotep Hotel.

November 11 

11/11/11 celebration meditation. We will visit the Luxor Temple, Luxor French museum, Karnak Temple. Evening at Karnak Temple Sound and Light. Overnight Amenhotep Hotel.

November 12 

A visit to the Valley of the Kings, Tombs of the Nobles. Overnight Amenhotep Hotel.

November 13 

Free day in Luxor. You can rent bicycles and explore the west bank villages, pre-dawn donkey ride up into the hills to visit tombs and valley of the Kings, (prices to be negotiated).There is also tea at the Winter Palace or a bit of shopping. Optional trip to Abydos and the Temple of Osiris and Dendara (US$60). Overnight Amenhotep Hotel.

November 14

Optional Hot Air Balloon ride at 5:30am (US$150). Back to the hotel for breakfast. We will visit Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, Workman's village and tombs. We move across the Nile and  board our 5* deluxe Nile cruiser.  Overnight Nile cruiser (all meals included).

November 15 

Sail the Nile, a visit to the Temples of Edfu and Komombo which has a nice bazaar. Overnight Nile cruiser.

November 16 

Another day sailing the Nile. Overnight Nile cruiser.

November 17 

Another day sailing the Nile. Overnight Nile cruiser.

November 18 

Transfer to Isis Island hotel in Aswan - check-in, rest, unpack. A visit to the Nubian museum. Afternoon we travel by motor boat to the Philae Temple, the Temple of Isis. Overnight Isis Island.

November 19 

Early crossing the Nile  by felucca.  We then ride camels to a 5th century Coptic Monastery 30 minutes into the desert. Afternoon visit to the Nubian  village by felucca – late afternoon sailing is the best on the Nile. Overnight Isis Island.

November 20 

Free morning – check out the fantastic street bazaar. Afternoon drive to Abu Simbel. See the temples by moonlight. Overnight Nefertari Hotel (dinner included).

November 21 

An early visit to the temple before the busloads of tourists arrive. Early drive back to Aswan and our flight to Cairo.  For those who like to shop we will pay a visit to the Khan Kalili Bazaar, smoke shisha, drink tea or coffee and watch the world go by in the famous café Mahfouz  sat and wrote in. Overnight Shepard Hotel (dinner included).

November 22 

To Saqqara, Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar boat. A visit to a Perfumerie. Overnight Shepard Hotel (dinner included).

November 23 

Pay a visit to the Geyer Anderson house, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo. Overnight Shepard Hotel (dinner included).

November 24 

Egyptian museum. Overnight Shepard Hotel (dinner included).

November 25 

Free morning in Cairo. Evening check in at airport for 23h30 flight from Cairo to Johannesburg.

November 26 

07h40 arrive Johannesburg.

Cost R23 900.00 per person sharing

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The small print (Terms and Conditions):

A deposit of R3 000.00 will secure you a place on the tour.

Included: All air, Land transport, Nile Cruise (with 3 meals per day), hotels with breakfasts and dinners (where indicated), sailing, camel rides, tours, entrances, Egyptologist.

Not included: tips and porterage (US$60), optional extra trips and activities, beverages, lunches and some dinners, items of a personal nature, visas.

Visas will be obtained in South Africa prior to departure. Please ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months from arrival date in Egypt. Visas are free to South Africa citizens, courier fees apply. 

Single supplement of applies (US$420).

NB: This itinerary is not written in stone and subject to change.