Rise of the Goddess Retreat

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Day by day

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN CAIRO Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met by a representative from our ground operator and your tour guide who will travel with you throughout your journey of Egypt. Transfer to your hotel at Giza. There will be time for rest and relaxation before your welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant this evening. Overnight: 5* hotel

DAY 2: Cairo Museum of Egyptian & pyramids
This morning step into Egypt’s ancient past at the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Wandering through the dusty halls and corridors of this museum feels like stepping back in time and the protective stares from the eyes carved on the mummy cases sends an unspoken reminder that you are walking amidst treasures from the abyss of time.
Then explore the Pyramids and the Sphinx. We begin with the Great Pyramid, the supreme emblem of ancient Egypt. No matter how many times you go to Egypt, the Great Pyramid is a magnet, drawing you back once more to gaze in awe and disbelief. Whether this is your first visit or a return, the mystery of the Great Pyramid remains. Who were the enlightened mathematicians who designed its dimensions? The master builders who supervised its construction? The skilled masons who cut and polished its giant stones? Why was it built? When was it built? For what purpose was it built? Its mute presence gives only tiny fragments of ground upon which to build an educated guess of its misty origin.
Back to hotel Overnight: 5* hotel
DAY 3: DAKHLA OASIS Breakfast, Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Kharga, arrival kharga and transfer to Dakhla oasis This is one of the most beautiful Oases in Egypt. It is surrounded by pink cliffs and acres of gardens filled with hot springs, mulberry trees, date palms, figs and citrus fruits. The word oasis conjures images of rest and relaxation - a sanctuary where you can renew yourself. The Dakhla Oasis is just that – an unspoilt refuge from the modern world, a pocket of civilizations set in the dramatic landscapes of the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival you will check into the fabulous Shanda Lodge & Spa – a Nubian/Saharan style desert lodge featuring clusters of buildings with typical domes and arches in warm sunset colours complimented by lush gardens. Shanda Lodge & Spa is the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, nature, culture, and comfort. Overnight: Shanda Lodge & Spa, Dakhla Oasis (B, D)
DAY 4: DAKHLA OASIS (Excursion to Al’Qasr & Camel Ride into the Dune Fields) Early morning breakfast then explore the magical mud-brick town of Al’Qasr where you can wander past mud-brick houses, through a labyrinth of alleyways just wide enough to fit a donkey cart. This is a scene straight out of 1001 Arabian Nights! Little has changed in this traditional village since medieval times and Al’Qasr will give you an idea of how they used to live in these desert towns thousands of years ago. Afterwards return to the lodge for lunch ,
Afternoon take an camel ride into the nearby dune fields for an opportunity to relish the silence of the dunes. Amongst these big mountains of sand you will explore the quietest territories of your being. Then enjoy a most magical sunset before heading back to Shanda Lodge. Overnight: Shanda Lodge & Spa, Dakhla Oasis (B,D)
Day 5: DAKHLA OASIS (Deir Al-Hagar) breakfast then explore Deir Al-Hagar, a small temple which was originally dedicated to the Theban Triad - Amon-Re, Mut and Khonsu but was later converted into a Coptic monastery. Deir al-Hagar can be translated as "Monastery of Stone", and in ancient times this lone temple in the desert was called Setweh, “Place of Coming Home”. After being buried in debris and sand for many centuries the temple has been uncovered, restored and partially reconstructed. You will notice many Greek inscriptions and graffito written by early travellers who wanted to record their visits to this sacred place. The sanctuary was decorated with a magnificent astronomical ceiling which had pained reliefs including an arching figure of the goddess Nut, representing the sky and the god Geb, who symbolized the earth.
In the centre of the ceiling, the god Osiris is represented by the constellation of Orion, while other astronomical features are represented by various deities whose task was to Maintain the universe. The zodiac ceiling from the sanctuary has been assembled for viewing outside the temple building. Such a scene is unique in temple sanctuary decoration. You will have a guided tour of the temple then you will return to Shanda Lodge for lunch and an afternoon at own leisure.
We will continue visiting Dakhla Sites. We will visit Bashandy Village, pottery Factory, Carpet Factory, Arabisic Factory and Dates Factory (Elbalah Factory); we can swim at Hot Spring. Back to Shanda Lodge Hotel to enjoy BBQ Dinner with Bedouin folklore Show.
Overnight: Shanda Lodge & Spa, Dakhla Oasis (B,D)
DAY 6: Dakhla – Kharga – Aswan Breakfast at Shanda Lodge - Transfer to Kharga Oasis. Arrival and visit the temple of Hibis, the Christian tombs of Bagawat and then the old town of kharga drive to visit the angora fortress area. Then drive to Kharga airport to fly to Aswan via Cairo. Overnight at Aswan Hotel.

Day 07 Aswan Breakfast on board the cruise. Then then Fly to Abu simble, we will visit Abu Simbel Temple , return back to Abu simple airport to return to Aswan Afternoon Proceed with the visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae, and tour by felucca around Elephantine Island & the Botanical Garden , Lunch on board of the cruise. Finish the visits of Aswan with the high Dam, Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan.
Day 08 Kom-Ombo / Edfu Sailing to Kom Ombo Breakfast on board Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo sailing to Efdu Lunch on board Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu Sail to Luxor via Esna Afternoon tea Dinner on board Galabia Party after Dinner Overnight in Luxor
DAY 09: Luxor Private access to Karnak Temple West Bank / Edfu AT 02 AM we will start To experience Karnak Temple in the hours just before sunrise is special and we will arrange a special government permit so that you and your students have the temple to yourselves for two hours. Walk in silence amongst papyrus and lotus columns, broken statues and shrines and then take an unpaved road, off the beaten track, to an exquisite little temple that houses the sanctuary of the lioness-goddess Sekhmet. One by one you enter the dark chamber where a slender.
Human-sized black basalt statue of the goddess stands alone and upright against the back wall. She is known as the "powerful one", the third eye of the sun god Ra, whose solar eyes symbolize the one who gained enlightenment through the controlled use of power.

Seated cross-legged on the stone floor in Front of Sekhmet proceed with pranayama and meditation, Afterwards when the light begins to shimmer in the east walk back to the hypostyle hall of Amen-Ra and unroll your yoga mats amongst the giant lotus pillars and obelisks, return to cruise - Breakfast on board of the cruise.
Breakfast and Proceed with the visits of the East Bank of the Nile including the Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor and transfer to our 5* cruise - Embarkation & Lunch on board of the cruise. Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Luxor.
DAY 10:
Breakfast , disembarkation from the cruise Finished with the visits of the West Bank of the Nile including The Valley of Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari and the two colossi of Memnon. Then transfer to Hurghada by bus, Arrival to Gouna hotel. – check in followed by evening at own leisure.
DAY 11: Hurghada Free time
DAY 12: Hurghada Free time
DAY 13: Hurghada After breakfast transfer from hurghada to Cairo Airport, arrival Cairo hotel and check in.
DAY 14: Cairo Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for final Departure.

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Inclusions

 

Inclusion

 .03 nights at Cairo Hotel on B.B basis

• 01 nights at Luxor Hotel on B.B basis
• 03 nights at 5* deluxe cruise on F.B basis
• 03 nights at Shanda lodge Dakhla oasis on H.B basis
• 03 nights at Gouna Hotel on B.B basis
• Professional Guide during sightseeing program.
• All sightseeing of the program with entrance fees.
• Airport Arrival Transfer.

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Exclusions

 

Exclusion

Not included in all programs: 

• Tipping for programs ( 7 USD per person per day )
• Portage
• Any Extras: as phone calls, beverages, etc.
• Any optional tours

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Flights Transport

 *International Flight Not Include 

*Domestic Flight Not include

*all transfer by ac bus in Egypt  

 

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Group Size

 minimum 15 Pax  

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Cancellation Policy

 

Cancelation Policy

Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive a full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits)
60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price

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Additional Info

 

Additional information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate

• Egypt has a lot of activities, Guide will advise some extra optional excursions covering rest of Egypt tours, Our optional excursions are just recommendations to help our costumers to see the most remarkable sightseeing. Which doesn't mean that we enforce them to pay extra money.
• Hotels & Cruise ships not provide Water through their meals, Only tea or coffee
• TV shows not working in ship through sailing for weak signal also no WIFI in ship
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing.
• All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller
• Hotels, Trains, Nile Cruises, Meals, Temples, Tombs or other public places of course no Private
• Private tour means Private guide & Vehicle Only for Minerva costumers, 2-9 adult tour mean sharing two families same tours or transfers.
• Hotel second stay always be 5* for Budget & Superior near the airport only 5 min
• depends on your arrival day Ship maybe 3 nights or 4 nights, depends with sailing cruise dates
• This is a private tour/activity
• . Only your group will participate