Note: Unortunately Christine and I do not organise any trips. Our friend Julie will organise any of the trips below outside of the workshops. Please contact her for details.

Tour costs will be available by November when the Egyptian Government sets its rates. Approximate costs are £20 - £25 (GBP) per daily tour.

WEST BANK TOUR

Cross the Nile River to the West Bank of Thebes to visit, with a guide, 3 tombs in the Valley of the Kings; the Temple complex of the female Pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut at Dier al Bahri; and the Colossi of Memnon- huge statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep 111.

EDFU TEMPLE TOUR :: TEMPLE OF HORUS

Travel south along the Nile Valley to the Temple of Edfu , dedicated to the Horus, the consort of the Goddess Hathor. This Ptolemaic Temple rebuilt on religious foundations dating  to early dynastic times, is the most complete of all Egyptian Temples. There will be time for personal meditation. Boxed lunch and guide included.

KARNAC TEMPLE TOUR

The largest Temple site in Egypt , feel awed by its grandeur, scale, immensity and beauty as you wander through its major attractions: the Great Hypostyle Hall, Courtyards, and dedicated chapels.

TEMPLE OF ABYDOS TOUR

This early morning visit to the north of the Nile Valley to the religious centre of Abydos, significant since the first dynasty. We have special permission for you to spend several hours at this exquisitely decorated temple rebuilt by Seti 1. A place of personal pilgrimage and meditation, dedicated to the God Osiris, and the Osirion. Box lunch included.

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TEMPLE OF DENDORAH TOUR :: TEMPLE OF THE HATHORS

This morning we will visit the Ptolemaic constructed Temple built on the ancient  Temple site dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. She is the Goddess of love, beauty, music and celebration. Boxed lunch included.

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DAYTRIP TO CAIRO AND THE GREAT PYRAMID

Fly early Luxor-Cairo where you will be met at the airport. Visit the Giza Plateau and Pyramids, and the Egyptian Museum with a guide. Return flight Luxor-Cairo and transfer to and from hotel, guide, and lunch included.

NB Does not include entrance ticket to Great Pyramid. approx. £10 (GBP)
Tour cost approx. £140 (GBP) inclusive

TOUR GUIDE :: YOUSSEF ABD EL REHEIM

...has guided visitors to Upper Egypt for more than 25 years. With his partner from New Zealand, Julie Gillian Marie they have hosted many visitors to Egypt. Julie has a special interest in ancient Egyptian spiritual practices. They have a reputation for friendliness, honesty and generous Upper Egyptian / New Zealand hospitality.

To book tours contact: juliegillianmarie@yahoo.co.nz