Egypt: Dreaming Transcendence December 3-13th, 2009 Led by: Dr. Sheri Rosenthal Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Toltec Wisdom, Banish Mind Spam! & WITH Forgiveness - Are You Ready?

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Our adventure in Egypt begins in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza, where stone meets sky as a testament to one of the greatest civilizations on earth. Here, on the plateau of Giza, 2,300,000 blocks of stone, some weighing as much as 9 tons, were used to build an eternal tomb for a divine king. The shear grandness of these structures and monuments is breathtaking and the history amazing. Even if we wanted to we could not build a structure like the Great Pyramid or even the Temple of Luxor!

During our journey we will dream our own spiritual transcendence just as the ancient initiates did thousands of years ago. As we walk within the footsteps of those before us with each step we come to know who we really are. We know our birthright and the eternal divinity that exists within us.

On this sacred journey we have the opportunity on this journey to be in the presence of sacred space designed for the purpose of spiritual alignment. Private time in the Great Pyramid will be one of the highlights of this journey. Join us as we share in the magic and mystery of these powerful places and in saying, "YES" to life and the experience of your transcendence.

We are blessed to have a wonderfully knowledgeable Egyptologist with us on our journey, and he will share his enthusiasm and wisdom of this incredible culture with us. A great way to prepare for this journey is by reading John Anthony West's book, The Traveler's Key to Ancient Egypt: A Guide to the Sacred Places of Ancient Egypt - which you can review by clicking on the picture of the book below!

It is not a typical travel book, but instead focuses on the spiritual aspects of these beautiful structures. This knowledge will help you align with the intent of these structures when we are in Egypt. The art, design and proportion of these structures were truly a testament to their religion and devotion to an illuminated consciousness. When these ancient stones speak to us, whispering their mysteries and wonders, we will be ready.

As is typical for a Journeys of the Spirit retreat, you will experience class time daily, time for sharing with the group, reflection and meditation time, and one-on-one personal time with your group leader (along with fun and shopping time too of course!). It is our intent that you return home with an open heart and mind along with the tools you need to make the changes in your life you desire.

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Some websites to explore: Lonely Planet Egypt, Information on Egypt, and Nova on The Pyramids

Day 1-Dec 3th: (-/-/-) Depart USA to Cairo from JFK, evening flight on Egypt Air. (We leave the USA 6:30pm from JFK and arrive at noon in Cairo.)

Day 2-Dec 4th: (-/s/d) We arrive in Cairo this afternoon, have a snack on the bus, and check into our beautiful hotel, Le Meridien Pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Tonight we have a welcome dinner together and get to know each other and set our intent for our adventure.

Day 3-Dec 5th: (b/l/d) We tour Saqqara and the Pyramids of Dashur today. At Saqqara we visit the Temple of Sound and Vibration, the Step Pyramid, and the tomb of King Titi. This tomb bears reliefs of the "Egyptian Book of the Dead". Later we tour the Kahan el Khalili Bazaar if we have time.


Day 4-Dec 6th: (b/l/d) In the morning we visit the Cairo Museum, including exhibits of King Tutankhamen and Akhenaton. After lunch we visit Old Cairo; the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Maollaka Church and the Coptic Church of El Zeitun, known for Marian apparitions since 1965. Later today we fly to Luxor and check into the Sonesta St. George Hotel.

Day 5-Dec 7th: (b/l/d) This morning we visit the West Bank tombs and temples of the great Kings and Queens, the Necropolis of Thebes, the Colossi of Memnon, including Der El Bahari and the temple of Hatshepsut. She was the only female pharaoh in Egyptian history. In the afternoon we board our cruise ship lunch. After lunch we we explore the magnificent Karnak Temple. We meet the lion-headed goddess Sekmet at her sanctuary and ask her for clarity for our paths. And in the evening we visit the Luxor temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Rameses II who added statues of himself. Overnight on board for a 4 day/4 night cruise. Accommodations will be an outside Junior Suite cabin.

Day 6-Dec 8th: (b/l/d) Today we spend a restful day on our ship enjoying the Nile river. We have time to share our experiences with the group, journal, and reflect what we have learned about ourselves so far. In the evening we sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.



Day 7-Dec 9th: (b/l/d) In the morning we visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed god and is the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. In the afternoon we sail to the Kom Ombo temple of the crocodile god; Sobek. This evening we will participate in a Galabeya party. Overnight on board sailing to Aswan.

Day 8-Dec 10th: (b/l/d) Morning ferry boat ride to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. We experience the beautiful feminine energy of this temple complex. We also visit the unfinished obelisk. In the afternoon we will sail by Felucca to Elephantine Island and the temple of God Khnum. Then in the evening we enjoy a Belly Dancing show. Overnight on board.

Day 9-Dec 11th: (b/l/d) After we disembark from our lovely ship, we fly from Aswan to the sacred site of Abu Simbel to visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statues of the Pharaoh and the smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and his daughters. At the end of this powerful day we fly back to Cairo and check into the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel.

Day 10-Dec 12th: (b/l/d) Morning camel ride to explore the desert of the Giza Plateau. Then we take time to visit the Temple of the Sphinx, and the Red and Bent Pyramids. After lunch we experience private time in the Great Pyramid today. As a group we explore the heightened energies of this remaining "Wonder of the World". We will have time to individually experience the Sarcophagus inside the King's Chamber to align with its ancient wisdom and mysteries. Tonight we have our farewell dinner together at an Egyptian home and have an authentic meal.

Day 11-Dec 13th: (b/-/-) Today is the day we say good-by to our new friends and spiritual family and make our way back home! (We leave Cairo at 9:10am and arrive at JFK at 3:30pm.)

This schedule is tentative! Due the areas we are traveling to, weather, bad roads and other unseen obstacles may cause us to make changes in the schedule or to visit different sites. We understand that if this happens we were not meant to be where we were going!

Our Journey Includes:

• Round trip air fare from New York City to Cairo and all air travel in Egypt
• Five Star Hotel accommodations throughout tour
• Private time in the Great Pyramid
• All meals are included
• All ground transportation
• Deluxe Nile Cruise
• Most gratuities and tips (drivers, guides & bellboys)
• All sight-seeing tours listed in the itinerary
• Ceremonies and spiritual teachings at sacred sites
• Private Egyptologist
• Special family meal at the end of the journey
• Camel ride into the desert of the Giza Plateau

Non-included items: Your Visa to Egypt which we obtain at the airport is not-included and is $15.00 USD. Also, although all meals are included - your drinks are not (soda, wine, beer). Other non-included items would be souvenir shopping, laundry services, or personal phone calls. Tips for room maids are not-included (and we recommend you leave $1.00 per day). Your roundtrip air flight to NYC from your hometown is not-included in the cost of the journey.

The actual schedule of spiritual teachings and what we will be doing day to day is not published. This is because we teach by channeling spirit which comes in the moment. Every day will be a magical experience for all of us, teachers included! Keep you heart and mind open to the experience life brings us.

2009 trip cost is $4740.00 USD per person double occupancy (including international and internal flights) - if less than 15 people join our group. 2009 trip cost is $4490.00 USD per person double occupancy (including international and internal flights) - if greater than 15 people join our group. The single supplement is $615.00 if you do not want us to match you with a roommate. If you rather book your own international flight - or if you are joining us from another county - the trip cost would be $4020.00 USD double occupancy (including only internal flights).

A deposit of $500.00 is preferred by: September 1st. If it is past that date - email me and I will do my best to include you on the trip! Final payment is due: October 15th. Any cancellation made in writing from: September 1st to October 15th will result in a cancellation fee of $200.00. Any cancellation made after: October 1st up to the date of departure will result in total loss of deposit ($500.00) plus whatever non-refundable costs have been incurred to date. Trip cancellation insurance is recommended to cover such issues. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum. Please know that I am happy to create a monthly payment plan for you - if that works better! Just email me and we can charge a specific amount monthly to your credit card.

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