Description
We are called together in Retreat this year, a substantive experiential immersion into Consciousness in the beautiful ancient land of Khem. Now called Egypt, it is full of amazing energy centres and most of all was the place where The Nazareine and His community did their spiritual training.
Egypt is a land of many contrasts. Colours. Light. Sound. Smells. Chaotic. Peaceful. Noisy. Silent. Annoying. Kind.
Laughter. Play. Delight.
Above all, you will find yourself in Vortices of Light, expand your horizons through channeled Practices of Cosmic Light and come deeper, into your Self.
Please find here the itinerary we’ve so lovingly crafted for you. Your Teachings and Cosmic Practices will follow, as given by The Nazareine in His own Divine timing.
Your Retreat Itinerary.
Journey from Aswan to Luxor: A seven-day six-night exploration.
The estimated amount per person for the Nazareine Wisdom Circle Retreat is 1,165 euros per person for a shared double room; and 1,600 euros per person for a single room.
Day 1. Aswan Luxor
Saturday November 25th.
All Arrive Aswan.
As soon as you land at Aswan International Airport, an English-speaking tour company representative will assist you with all the relevant formalities at the immigration and visa area, as well as customs control, and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight Aswan.
Day 2. Sunday November 26th.
Aswan/Abu Simbel/Aswan – You will have breakfast at your hotel before departing at 06:00 am at the latest to visit the UNESCO-heritage temple of Abu Simbel – the drive takes almost 4 hours; the visit takes almost 02 hours and the return journey takes another 04 hours. The impressive temple was on the verge of disappearing due to the enormous flooding of the Nile, but thanks to UNESCO’s worldwide appeal it was moved piece by piece to a nearby site that has allowed it to survive to present day. The main landmark of the complex is the temple of Ramses II, and its 4 amazing statues of 20 meters high that represents the majesty of Ancient Egypt.
In Abu Simbel you will also find the temple dedicated to his wife, Nefertari. On the main facade there are 6 statues of equal size representing 4 times Ramses II and 2 times Nefertari herself, all with different attributes. Lunch at the hotel on the shore of Lake Nasser before returning to Aswan.
Overnight Aswan.
Day 3. Monday November 27th (full moon)
Aswan – Breakfast at your hotel in Aswan then travel by boat to the small island of Philae. On this peninsula stands the temple in honor of the goddess Isis built by Ptolemy II. Lunch at a local restaurant.
You will cross the waters of the Nile on a typical sailboat of the region and admire the scenery. The highlights of this route are Elephantine Island, one of the oldest ivory trading centers, and Kitchener Island, famous for its beautiful botanical garden. And you will not leave without appreciating the panoramic view of the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, a simple glance will serve to understand why the Ismaili paramount chief chose this place for his eternal rest.
5.30pm mini bus at hotel for 6pm departure, 2 hr Private Nile River boat cruise in the light of the full moon.
8pm. Minibus depart boat jetty to return to hotel.
Overnight Aswan.
Day 4. Tuesday November 28th.
Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu/Luxor – Breakfast at your hotel and check out, board the coach that will take you to the Temple of Kom Ombo, to the temple dedicated to Haroeris, the falcon god, and to Sobek, the crocodile god, awaits you.
Onwards then to the temple of worship of the god Horus. This sanctuary represents the best-preserved Egyptian temple, but remained hidden under the sand for several centuries until the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette discovered it in the mid-nineteenth century. Lunch.
After this exciting day, you will arrive at your hotel in Luxor, where you will rest and spend the night.
Overnight Luxor.
Day 5. Wednesday November 29th.
Luxor – After breakfast, a visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak which stand out for their majesty and architectural finesse. Visit too the Luxor Museum which houses pieces of art and history of ancient Thebes, including mummies, jewelry sculptures, and military objects of ancient Egypt. One of the most precious objects in the collection is the reconstruction of a wall of the temple of Kernak from the time of Ahkenaton, who shifted Egypt away traditional polytheism towards one god, the Aten.
Then on to visit the Museum of Mummification which consists of the instruments and phases of mummification in Ancient Egypt plus mummified human and animal bodies.
Lunch at a local restaurant. After this exciting day, you will return to your hotel to rest and spend the night.
Overnight Luxor.
Day 6. Thursday November 30th.
Luxor – Breakfast at the hotel after which you cross to the other bank of the Nile to visit the famous Necropolis of Thebes, one of the most important symbols of this ancient civilization. In this complex you will find a real archaeological treasure that constitutes one of the main wonders of Egypt: known as the Valley of the Kings, which was ordered to be built by the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties and which houses the pharaonic tombs of Tutankhamun or Ramses IV. Lunch, then return to the hotel.
Overnight Luxor.
Day 7. Friday December 1st.
After breakfast you check out and we say cheerio to each other after an amazing retreat together with The Nazareine.
At your scheduled time transfer to Luxor airport for your departure flight.
Feel like exploring Cairo?
Cairo is an amazing city and full of antiquities. If you’d like to visit before or after our Retreat, we are happy to give you the name of our travel agency to book a tour/s for yourself.
Flights
In addition to your round-trip flight costs from your home country to Egypt, which lands at Cairo’s international airport, you’ll also need to organize a local flight to Aswan airport and your return flight from Luxor.
It’s imperative that you arrive no later than Saturday, November 25th, as this is when we will initiate our Nazareine Wisdom Circle Retreat with our opening ceremony (early evening).
Hotel and Land Transportation
During our sacred retreat, to ensure a seamless flow of energy, we have taken upon ourselves the task of orchestrating trip, travel and hotels in association with a recommended local travel agency. Core costs are spread equally among attendees and your annual membership of The Nazareine Wisdom Circle debenture includes Retreat Teachings and energetic practices.
Hotels in Aswan and Luxor
We are booked into 4 and 5-star hotels in both locations and will advise names upon your confirmation.
Notes for Travelers
- Given that we’re traveling in a minibus, we recommend you bring along a suitcase of approximately 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (22” x 14” x 9”) in size;
- Lunch and dinner are for your own account, you will need to pay in Egyptian pounds;
- We will have a kitty in Egyptian pounds for tips, will let you know amount nearer the time;
- Please consider taking out travel insurance, if you do not already do so;
Payment
We always have a fabulous time together in Retreat, life enhancing and affirming at the same time. November/December is one of the best months to visit Egypt to take that deeeep breath, kick back and share amazing times together exploring material awareness of Energy of Light!
Your 2023 Nazareine Wisdom Circle Retreat includes the following:
- Assistance at airports and hotels by our designated travel agency English-speaking coordinators;
- All transfers between airports and hotels in air-conditioned coaches;
- Porterage at airports and hotels;
- English speaking guide during all visits;
- 3 nights in Aswan on bed and breakfast (B&B) basis;
- 3 nights in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis (B&B);
- Excursion to Abu Simbel temples by bus;
- 1 day of visits in Aswan (Philae & full moon felucca ride) as per itinerary;
- 2 days sightseeing in Luxor (Luxor and Karnak temples, mumification museum, Luxor museum and Valley of the Kings) as per itinerary;
- All temple entrance tickets (exclusions are entrance fees to tombs such as Tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amon in the Valley of the Kings; and
- All travel permissions, taxes and security detail.
The estimated cost per person for the Nazareine Wisdom Circle Retreat (Aswan to Luxor) in a
i) Shared double room is 1,165 euros; and
ii) In a single room is 1,600 euros.
Please let us know by return of your continued interest to be Present during this Journey, so that we may send to you next step, which is to anchor the energetic exchange with a preliminary deposit from you of 700 euros per person for a shared double room, or 960 euros per person for a single room.
The remaining payment, the culmination of this sacred journey, is set for 13th September 2023.
Looking forward so much, in Community of Spirit, always.
Anna x
