April 2-16, 2022
NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATELY FACILITATED TOUR FOR A MAXIMUM OF 16 PARTICIPANTS
On a long ago morning. I sat and gazed deeply into the eastern sky witnessing Venus as it rose in the morning dawn. Recently, I suddenly found myself longing to return to Egypt. This longing arose from my many visits to Egypt and the experience of her people who had awakened our minds, left footprints of love in our hearts and stirred our souls to the mystery and magic of the Hathors, stellar ambassadors of love and joy. It was during my early days of leading trips to Egypt, in 2002, that I I met a most remarkable and distinguished Egyptologist by the name of Emil Shaker. He quickly led me to the man he worked with, Mr. Mohamed Nazmy.
Meeting this dynamic duo was like being handed the keys to Egypt, almost magically opening the doors to experiences and places that we never thought possible. Since that time they have meticulously planned all of my subsequent journeys to Egypt with the utmost in care, concern, respect, generosity, love and integrity. I found I could always trust their experience, their intuition and their loving hearts to work with me and to guide us into the fundamental center of each individual”s unique need for their own connection to the heart of Egypt. Finding Mohamed and Emil was like finding two lost brothers.
Mohamed envisioned a form of a sailing ship that reflected the days of ancient Egypt when the King and Queens sailed the Nile. He ultimately built this home away from home for us thus creating his magnificent sailing ship, “The Afandina.” This marvel of the Nile has everything on it geared to the utmost in comfort, service and care so you can fully relax and enjoy all the bounty Egypt and her people have to offer. One of Mohamed’s many pearls of wisdom was when he once told us to “just follow the thread. I now choose to open and extend to you an invitation to trust, to also follow the thread and make your dreams come true!
Please join me, Dr, Imsara, on a trip of a lifetime to the Heart of Egypt and the land of Khem.
For information about our host and coordinator in Egypt, Mr. Mohamed Nazmy, please enjoy his autobiography: Love is My Religion by Sharlyn Hidalgo.
Dr. Imsara, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, author and Evolutionary Astrologer, would like to invite you on a once in a lifetime opportunity to one of the most magical lands on this earth. Expand your life to infinite possibilities!
Dr Imsara is a well-respected and popular teacher who teaches a variety of topics that help her students carve out a unique path to further their personal evolution. Her focus is to share what she knows and what works for those who are sincere seekers desiring to reconnect and embody their True Self, aka known as the Soul.
Imsara enjoys painting in colorful acrylics, making healing elixirs from around the world and who also hosts groups of travelers who want to expand their experience of the world-at-large. Imsara has studied creatively at Findhorn in Scotland, British Columbia, Egypt, Peru, and China, where she interned as a student of acupuncture. Moreover, she holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida. See biography for more information.
Dr. Imsara is also introducing the next generation of the Alchemical Cosmic Pyramids of Illumination. This is a course of experiential and extended study designed to accelerate your evolution and liberate you from social, religious and collective conditioning. The Cosmic Pyramids of Illumination Alchemical Compendium will be available soon. Future journeys will also be offered to Peru, Egypt, Mt. Shasta, California and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. She can be reached via email or telephone. Please refer to contact information. Also, you are welcome to sign up for her newsletter.
Dr. Imsara, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, author and Evolutionary Astrologer, would like to invite you on a once in a lifetime opportunity to one of the most magical lands on this earth. Expand your life to infinite possibilities!
Imsara enjoys painting in colorful acrylics, making healing elixirs from around the world and who also hosts groups of travelers who want to expand their experience of the world-at-large. Imsara has studied creatively at Findhorn in Scotland, British Columbia, Egypt, Peru, and China, where she interned as a student of acupuncture. Moreover, she holds a Master”s Degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida. See biography for more information.
Dr. Imsara is also introducing the next generation of the Alchemical Cosmic Pyramids of Light. This is a course of experiential and extended study designed to accelerate your evolution and liberate you from social, religious and collective conditioning. The Cosmic Pyramids of Light Alchemical Guidebook will be available by the time we sail the Nile.
16 MAGICAL DAYS IN EGYPT:
AIR & LAND PACKAGE COSTS TO BE DETERMINED.
Below is a sample 16 day itinerary. A finalized itinerary will be sent to you with costs and other information upon request: wlotus@tampabay.rr.com.
Land package includes all hotels, a private 9 day sailing cruise on the Nile, all site and entrances, private visits to the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx and the island of Philae, ALL in-house domestic air, ground transportation and transfers with the main group per itinerary, meals indicated.
International air fare is not included.
Non-Refundable deposit of $1,000 reserves your space. Price is based on minimum of 10 people traveling, double occupancy. Single supplements will be offered for Nile cruise as space allows. Our journey is limited to 16 spaces only. Please note: The magical and amazing energies that will be available to you during your journey and as we attune to the needs of the moment, the itinerary is subject to change.
INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:
- All domestic air in Egypt.
- First class 5 star hotel accommodations at the Pyramids and throughout your journey.
- The Nile accommodations will be on the 5 star Afandina sailing vessel
- Full daily breakfast, most lunches and dinners included
- Private visits in the Great Pyramid and other sites when possible; all classes, meditation and sharing circles.
- All transfers to and from airport with group, Egyptologist and guides, escorts along tour.
- All entrance fees to itinerary sites; camel and felucca rides
- Land travel in comfortable air -conditioned coaches.
- All Holistic and Alchemical and Evolutionary Astrology classes included
- All beverages, except alcohol and wireless internet included on your 9-day cruise
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:
- Air flight from your gateway city to New York, JFK; Travel and Health insurance.
- Tips for Egyptologists, guides and Nile cruise staff ~$270.
- Other meals not stated in itinerary; optional tours not indicated.
- Airport transfers in Egypt, one-way $35. if apart from group.
- Egyptian Visa $25
- Personal items, purchases, Souvenirs, beverages, phone calls, Internet, laundry not included.
- International airfare between Amman, Jordan and Cairo, Egypt.
Please note that this is a privately facilitated tour. The teachers are Dr. Imsara and select others. Our travel partners on the ground in Egypt are highly respected world wide for their attention to detail, heart oriented service, amazing hospitality and an almost magical ability to get us secure access to just about any place we want to go! Quest is the best!
For more information please read the incredible biography on Amazon.com of Mohamed Nazmy-Love is my Religion, by Sharlyn Hildalgo. It will give you a really good feel and idea for the amazing journey that is in store for you!
DETAILED ITINERARY FOR SUNRISE OF THE HEART:
All events will happen but necessarily as indicated in the order posted in the itinerary. Spontaneity and flexibility are integral to the process so we encourage a light heart and an open mind.
Day 1 – Depart for Cairo
Depart from your point of origin for Cairo, Egypt.
Day 2 – Cairo / Opening Circle
Welcome home to the beloved land of Egypt, also known as Kemet the black-land. You have stepped foot onto the land of alchemical transformation. You will be greeted at immigration by a tour Quest representative to help with travel visa, collecting luggage and customs. You will then be escorted to an air-conditioned bus that will start the journey of seeing the sites along the streets of Cairo.
After checking in at the luxurious and historic Mena House you can take a short rest in the comfort of your room, explore the hotel and the incredible swimming pool, and exchange dollars in Egypt pounds at the convenient bank located in our hotel. Late afternoon we will gather in the hotel lobby to journey a short distance for a Welcome Dinner of delicious Egyptian food, get acquainted with fellow travelers and go over the tour schedule for the next few days. (D)
Day 3 – Giza Plateau/Sakkara
At dawn, we will experience sunrise at the Valley Temple of Chephren. During a special private visit, our group will have the opportunity to do our opening meditation between the Paws of The Great Sphinx. Then we are off with our Egyptologist guide to discover some of the most awesome wonders of the World–the Pyramids of the Giza Plateau.
Then back for the luxurious hot buffet breakfast at the world-renowned Mena Hotel. (B)
Afternoon bus ride to Old Kingdom Necropolis of Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramids of Sakkara, the world’s oldest freestanding pyramid. The Step Pyramid of Sakkara was from the inspiration of Imhotep, the visionary architect of Kings Djoser (Dynasty-III). Imhotep was not only an architect but evidence show he was also a gifted healer as signs of medical treatments have also been discovered on the bones/mummies found around these site. We will also visit the sound temples located there as well as the tombs of the nobles to see the vivid symbolic reliefs the depicted life in ancient Egyptian some 4000 years ago. Evening is free.
Day 4 – Aswan
We temporarily say a heartfelt goodbye to the Mena House and take a short flight to Aswan and check in on the Afandina, our private sailing vessel.
Aswan was the gateway to the interior of Africa and an important center of trade. The stone quarries in the area provided the Pharaohs with gray and pink granite for their buildings and statues. (B, D).
Day 5 – PHILAE / KOM OMBO TEMPLE
As the golden dawn rises we will take a boat and gently slip onto the magical island of ISIS, the Great Mother. In a private sunrise meditation we return to the Source of all, the Great Goddess and Mother, to receive the blessings of Isis at her beautiful home and island temple at Philae. This isle represents a fusion of three great civilizations–Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Later we will gather on deck to share our experiences as we set sail to Kom Ombo.
At Kom Ombo, we visit the only dual temple in Egypt. This dramatic temple poised between the edge of the river and the encroaching desert sand was dedicated to two gods–Sobek the crocodile god of strength, fortitude, fertility and rebirth, and Horus the hawk-headed son of Isis and Osiris. One of the most powerful places in Kom Ombo is the Seat of Neutrality, which is placed on the exact centerline between the parts of the temple that are dedicated to Horus / Sobek and Light/Dark. We will dock near Kom Ombo for the night. (B, L, D)
Day 6 – SAIL TO EDFU
We will sail to Edfu enjoying the sights of the Egyptian communities and countryside on the banks of the Nile. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – Edfu
In the afternoon we visit EDFU and the Temple of Horus. The temple of Edfu is understood to symbolize the struggle between the True Self and the Ego. This temple is stunning, beautifully preserved and as you approach it you will get a feel for its enormous dimensions.
This temple is also a site that has catalyzed many a triumphant battle over the ego, aligning it so it can be led by Spirit. Horus is associated with higher vision and clarity and his most revered image is that of the Hawk, whose vision was able to pierce through the many veils of misunderstanding in order to illumine the truth. His left eye is lunar and feminine and his right eye is solar and masculine. They stand as two doorways to the inner temple known as the Third Eye. In a private empowerment we will work with balancing the lunar and the solar energies inside of us and awaken our intuitive centers to be able to experience a higher perspective. (B, L, D)
Day 8 – Sail
Today we sail to Esna. Enjoy the comforts of the Afandina, a womb of cosmic consciousness, and the wisdom and serenity of the Nile River itself.
Imsara will plan one or two lectures while on board the Afandina. Classes such as this will be ongoing as schedule permits and within the spirit of spontaneity. (B, L, D)
Day 9 – LUXOR / KARNAK TEMPLE
We spend the morning sailing to Luxor, crossing the Esna Lock.
In the afternoon we visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple. Karnak is the biggest temple complex in Egypt–and a very special place. It is dedicated to the Gods Amun and Mut. As you enter, you walk between a row of rams-headed sphinxes, which originally connected Karnak with Luxor Temple two miles away. Take some time to visit the sacred lake of Karnak, ask for purification and place your intention in your mind’s eye into the lake.
Outside the main halls is a small chapel dedicated to Sekhmet, her consort Ptah and their son Nefertum. Sekhmet is the lioness Goddess of compassion and courage. She is associated with feminine fire and healing through destruction. She is a renowned healer and known for her magic and ability to hunt down an imbalance at its origin. In a potent private initiation we will honor the Goddess and receive the gift of courage to be our authentic selves. (B, L, D)
Day 10 – Abydos/Denderah
This morning… love and joy. Denderah is a “birthing” site, with the Hathors holding sacred space using harmonious cosmic frequencies. We will do an energy exercise that helps us to walk from our past into our emerging future True Selves and empower us to take deeper ownership of our soul song.
The temple is built with a zodiacal ceiling that recalls the origins of Egypt, Astrology and Astronomy. On the rooftop where Hathor priests and priestesses gathered for their celebrations thousands of years ago, we reconnect to our destinies.
We then continue north to the temple of Abydos, a house of resurrection and home to the Flower of Life, the genetic temple of the human DNA. This temple is dedicated to Osiris and houses the nine great beings called the Ennead. The Ennead can be understood as nine is really ONE and that your ending is your beginning. One of the premier energy places on the planet and where we gently lay our old selves to rest. (B, L, D)
Day 11 – West Bank
This morning we make a sunrise pilgrimage to Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. We will also visit the Necropolis of Thebes on the West Bank of the Nile. Here are the tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses III and VII, Seti I, Thutmosis III, and many others. We will explore at least 3 of these feats of architecture and art. We will also visit the Colossi of Memnon.
This evening we enjoy our last dinner aboard the Afandina. (B, L, D)
Day 12 – Luxor Temple
This evening we will pay a night visit to the Temple of Luxor and work with the brilliance of the human body. Here we are able to see that this temple is built like a human body–the outer layers represent the feet and as we move deeper into the temple, we move towards the head, where the holy of holies, the inner sanctuary is located.
This is a wonderful place to focus on physical healing. As you walk through the body of this temple, notice how your body feels and re-member radiant health. Awaken the parts of you that are sleeping, activate divinity codes and turn on your inner light. (B, L, D)
Day 13- GEM MUSEUM / BAZAAR
In the morning we say our goodbyes to the Afandina family and take a one hour flight to Cairo.
We visit the new GEM Museum to view the spiritual legacy of priest kings, queens, scribes and healers. The museum holds an astounding collection of Egyptian antiquities and exhibits over 120,000 artifacts, including those from the tomb of Tutankhamun. We’ll then stop by one of the oldest shopping districts in the world, the Khan El Khalili. It is like going back to the time of Ali Baba and Aladdin. Merchants have been trading on this site since at least the 14th century.
Check back into the fabulous Mena House hotel. Rest and enjoy the comforts of the Mena. (B, L)
Day 14 – Alexandria
A very special day, courtesy of our Egyptian travel team! Off to Alexandria to visit the Alexandria Library, then enjoy a sweet swim in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a perfect time of the year to enjoy Alexandria. You’ll have tea at sunset at Mohamed’s House overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (B, L)
Day 15 – GREAT PYRAMID / SAKKARA
In the morning we will have a special private visit inside the Great Pyramid with a culminating initiation in the King’s chamber. Here, we unite our life story with the story of those who have come before us and those who will come after as we embrace the transformation that we have experienced.
Following breakfast, we travel by luxury bus to Sakkara, where we visit the oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and its temple of sound and healing. This magnificent site includes other Old Kingdom tombs, among them those that hold the earliest known hieroglyphs, the Pyramid Texts that were the model for the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
We will have a celebration and sharing circle prior to gathering for our Farewell Egyptian Dinner. (B, D)
Day 16 – DEPARTURE or TRANSFER
Journey’s end–back to Cairo Airport for departure. Know that you have a second home on the planet — within the arms of Isis.
Or if you have opted to be part of this extended journey, catch flight to Jordan. (B)
Petra “StarWatch” Extension
ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO
REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
April 16-20, 2022
DAY 1 – AMMAN / MADABA / PETRA
Flight from Cairo to Amman, Jordan. Prepare for surprises over next few days!
Meet Fadi (our Jordanian Tour Guide) who is experienced and knowledgeable with much to share with us. You will definitely see the highlights of beautiful Jordan and fall in love with this rose-hued country. You can cross the entire country of Jordan within a day. This translates into having plenty of time to experience some of the most treasured sites within Petra and surrounding area. You will experience depth, light, energy and experience during our visit to this 7th new wonder of the world. The Jordanian people are also a delight. They are both beautiful and generous of heart. Their attitude tends to be open and welcoming.
We will drive to Madaba, the famous “city of mosaics” where we will explore the collection of exquisite Byzantine mosaics in this ancient town.see are over 1400 years old. Lunch in Madaba.
Drive to Petra and overnight at the, four stars Petra Guest House Hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 2 – PETRA
Petra, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure. It is a unique, vast city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataean people, industrious Arabs who settled in Petra more than 2000 years ago
The “Lost City” is another name for Petra, because it became lost to the western world after the 1400’s AD. It was rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss traveler, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, who tricked his way into the city of the “red Rose” wishing to make a sacrifice at the tomb of the Prophet Aaron. This year, Petra celebrates its 200th anniversary after its rebirth.
Petra is simply magnificent and breathtaking. The journey starts by entering the city through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1km in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80m high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colors and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury).
It was carved in the early 1st century and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.
Petra Guest House Hotel is ideally located at the majestic city of Petra with only few steps away from the entrance. Conclude your journey of exploration and enjoy history and hospitality at the Petra Guest House Hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 – LITTLE PETRA
Little Petra is an archeological site located north of Petra and the town of Wadi Musa in the Ma’an Governate of Jordan. Like Petra, it is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the sandstone canyons.
Architecture and Fresco:
The Painted Biclinium comprises rock-cut stairs leading up from the floor of the Siq al-Barid, terminating at a platform hewn from the wall of the narrow wadi. The platform stands before the main entrance to the Biclinium, which leads to two chambers, one of which leads into the other. The wall paintings in the Painted Biclinium can be grouped into two major scenes. The larger chamber has its south wall decorated with stucco, creating faux architectural elements reminiscent of some Pompeian wall painting.
The inner room has painted decoration in a completely different style than the larger outer room. Instead of architectural embellishment, the walls and vaulted ceiling of this room exhibit a complex program of intertwining vines, flowers, figures, several varieties of local birds, and insects. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 – AMMAN / CAIRO
Very early morning breakfast before our 6:30AM drive to Amman, Jordan where we grab our flights to Cairo.
Early evening closing circle, Farewell dinner, and overnight at the Le Meridian Cairo Airport Hotel. (B, D)
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE
Final Departures back home to your gateway city. (B)
Tour Pricing for Egypt 2022
The full price for this tour package is $6,382. This does NOT include international airfare. A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 is required to secure your space on this tour. Space is limited to 16 participants. All prices in U.S. dollars. Tour costs are subject to change.
All monies due to be paid in full by December 31, 2021.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to secure your position on the tour.
Payments for “Sunrise of the Heart” are to be made by the following schedule:
Deposit + option to pay in 3 payments of $1794.00 with 3rd and final payment paid by November 5, 2021.
Pricing for Jordan “StarWatch”
The cost of the Jordan extension is an additional $1,588. This does NOT include international airfare. Space is limited to 16 participants. All prices in U.S. dollars. Tour costs are subject to change.
Payments for “Sunrise of the Heart” with “StarWatch” Extension are to be made by the following schedule:
Deposit + option to pay in 4 payments of $1743.00 with final payment due by December 31, 2021.
RESERVATIONS & CONTACT:
You can reserve online with our booking form or contact Dr. Imsara, DOM, AP, Evolutionary Astrologist if you have questions before making your reservation.