RETURN TO THE NILE 2023
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Explore the spiritual and sacred mysteries of ancient Egypt with experienced guide and spiritual teacher Julie Loar.
Julie Loar is the multiple award-winning author of six books, dozens of articles, and a gold medal-winning blog. Through her company Queen of Cups, she’s led thirteen trips to Egypt. The ancient land is her passion; her interest began at the age of three. Her highly acclaimed book, Messengers, is a fictional account of her ancient memories.
Egypt & Jordan – October 9 – 27, 2023
Oct. 09: (Monday) Fly from New York JFK airport overnight to Cairo.
Oct. 10: Arrive in Cairo around noon local time. Meet and greet upon arrival at Cairo airport. Transfer to hotel.
Oct. 11: Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley temple. Private visit for our group to the Great Pyramid in the evening.
Oct. 12: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Oct. 13: Checkout of hotel and visit Saqqara and Dahsure. Fly to Luxor and overnight in Luxor hotel on the Nile.
Oct. 14: Visit Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshipsut’s temple, and Valley of the Queen’s and tomb of Nefertari.
Oct. 15: Drive to Abydos, visit Abydos and drive to Dendara. Visit Dendara and drive back to Luxor.
Oct. 16: Checkout of hotel and visit Karnack temple. Check in Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch. Visit Luxor temple in the evening.
Oct. 17: Sail to Edfu. Optional program with Julie on the cruise.
Oct. 18: Optional Edfu temple of Horus visit. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo temple. Sail to Aswan.
Oct. 19: Visit Philae temple of Isis and the unfinished obelisk. In the afternoon enjoy a Felucca (sail boat) on the Nile.
Oct. 20: Checkout of Nile Cruise, fly to Cairo. Essentially a free relaxing day.
Fly to JFK next morning or fly to Amman, Jordan
Jordan
Oct. 21: Fly to Amman and visit Jerash, famous Greco-Roman site. Overnight in Amman.
Oct. 22: Checkout of hotel and drive to Wadi Rum, visit Wadi Rum, famous desert landscape from Lawrence of Arabia time. Drive to Petra and overnight.
Oct. 23: Full day visit to Petra and overnight.
Oct. 24: Drive to the Dead Sea and enjoy a free afternoon at a resort.
Oct. 25: Free day on the Dead Sea. Optional program with Julie.
Oct. 26: Drive to Amman and fly to Cairo. Overnight in Le Meridien Cairo airport.
Oct. 27: (Friday) Transfer to airport for final departure
Itinerary can change due to unforeseen circumstances or to delight you.
COSTS: Please contact me for pricing–we are still negotiating
Regular tour — All inclusive, including airfare from New York and flights within Egypt. Transportation, lodging, luxury Nile cruise, site admissions, transfers, most gratuities, and one of Egypt’s top guides are also included.
Petra per person all inclusive (double occupancy).
Tour Leaders
Julie Loar is the multiple award-winning author of six books, dozens of articles, and a gold medal winning Blog. Through her company Queen of Cups, she’s led twelve trips to Egypt. The ancient land is her passion and her interest began at the age of three. Her highly acclaimed book Messengers, is a fictional account of her ancient memories.
Guardian Travel is one of the leading tour companies in Egypt. Your Egyptian guide will be among the highest rated and most sought after in the country. Their web site says,
“At the base of the mighty plateau of Giza sits the great Sphinx, guardian of the mysteries of the pyramids. What this guardian knows, the ancient gods have forbidden it to tell. The Fayed family at Guardian Travel knows many of Egypt’s secrets and have guarded the Sphinx for over 200 years. We actually live at the ‘Foot of the Sphinx.’ Guardian Travel guide visitors on journeys that bridge modern Egypt to the time of the pharaohs.”
What travelers are saying . . .
“Julie Loar’s Egypt tour exceeded all my expectations. From hotels and boats to fabulous food and extraordinary guides, I was delighted.” J.C., Texas
“From the time I stepped on the plane in New York the trip was magical. Julie Loar and Guardian Travel handled every detail, and I could relax and enjoy the experience.”
M. M., Arizona
“I was so impressed with Julie Loar’s Egypt tour I went back two more times.”
D.S., Maryland
“I am a seasoned traveler, and this tour was exceptionally well organized and a terrific value. I would gladly return.” F.P., Virginia
“Julie Loar’s tour of Egypt with Guardian Travel was, as promised, the journey of a lifetime.”
C.N., Florida