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Our 2009 Egypt Journey is going to be an amazing trip full of special opportunities and surprises.
With thanks to our dear friend, Mohamed Nazmy (photo at left), this year's trip will include a cruise on a fantastic private sailboat, the Afandina. We will be sailing the Nile as they did in the old days, using only the power of wind - for a completely unique experience of Egypt. (photos below)
This is no ordinary "sailboat" ...
Afandina Dahabyia
The Dahabyia named "Afandina" is a traditional sailing vessel of the Nile. These small sailing boats plied the trade routes up and down the river Nile, and today it reminds us of a world from long ago when life was gentle and time seemed to stand still. The "Dahabyia Afandina" runs by the power of wind, though in times of stillness we have a small tug motorboat to tow it until the winds pick up once more.
Total cabins: Eight guest cabins divided into 3 large beds and 5 twin beds for maximum of 16 guests on board. One executive twin bed cabin for private guides and tour escort. One twin cabin for guide/staff.
- Each cabin has its own private bathroom and shower
- Each cabin offers a fresh air screened window
- Each cabin equipped with TV, mini bar, air-conditioned self-control, and safe deposit box
- Each cabin is equipped with alarm and fire system
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Jacuzzi on sundeck one
- Oriental tent and swinger on sundeck two
- Sound system in public areas on both decks
- Dining room, where Egyptian and International food is served including water, tea and/or coffee with each meal
- Living room that offers LCD TV screen, DVD, library that carries the best historical books
- Four channels Satellite
- Safety life jacket in each cabin for each person
Photos of the Afandina
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Fourteen Magic Days - A Sacred Journey
Egypt holds magic and mystery - everyone says that. But the biggest reason to go to Egypt has to do with the rapid spiritual transformation that you will experience here. Of course anytime you travel to another culture you will come back richer in spirit. Egypt is special because it is the location of the roots of civilization, and it carries ancient power and energy.
Spirit arranged my first trip to Egypt. I hadn't even planned on going, yet everything fell into place for me to make my site inspection and travel to Egypt with special site inspection pricing prior to my first group arriving. This wasn't the first time I planned to go to Egypt though. A year earlier I had planned to go - but something didn't feel right. So I cancelled four months prior to my scheduled departure. It was a good thing. No one was traveling much at all in October 2001.
I was in New York City - flying home right before 9/11 that year. In 1998 Guidance directed me to start holding workshops in New York City. I am always guided with specific dates for my workshops. In March of 2001, I was told to schedule classes in NYC the weekend of Sept. 8, 2001. I taught two very large classes just a mile from ground zero. Since I have many friends in NYC, I also decided to take a vacation day and visit friends, museums and shop.
However, as I attempted to purchase my airline ticket, I was given a VERY CLEAR MESSAGE to return home immediately after the workshop. Although I did check in with my Guidance when arranging the dates to give the workshop and also reserving the space at the conference center, I did not ask about my vacation day! Yet here I was getting very clear direction - "go straight home." So I did. I was asked by my friends with whom I had plans "Why are you going home on Monday?" I didn't know, perhaps one of my sons would need me or perhaps I would get an important phone call. I would not have been in one of those planes, yet I would have been caught in the fray. I was home Monday night, Sept. 10, 2001.
I believe that these trips are pilgrimages... and NOT just vacations. The work we do is significant and pivotal. You were "called" because of WHO you are - pure in spirit - and only YOU can answer if you should be part of this journey.
Finally, I wish to add that for about five years I was the city-wide head of tourism in two different cities. I bring extensive experience in travel and have partnered with only the best. We are most fortunate to work with the best ground operator in Egypt, whose primary job is to escort experts like John Anthony West and other spiritually based journeys. All our clients are satisfied customers. Maureen
Robert G. Bauval, Best Selling Author of
The Orion Mystery & Message of the Sphinx
"I met Maureen in 2001 in Egypt. Having been born in Egypt and lived in that country on-and-off for 30 years, and having written seven books and made dozens of television documentaries on ancient Egypt and its monuments, I think I can say I know ancient Egypt well. Thus I can also say with conviction that in Maureen St. Germain I see an incarnate model of a true priestess of ancient Egypt's great temple tradition. She is smart, witty, deeply perceptive, a beautiful lady inside and out, has a huge open-heart, and most of all she has acquired a vast wisdom of life and human relationships, as well as a great knowledge of sacred geometry, that is very inspirational to all those who have had the good fortune to read her new book 'You Are The Genie In The Bottle'. We can direct our destiny and dreams, and Maureen has understood how to do it."
"I could not have imagined going to Egypt any other way then in the special way that we did... I pray for your continued success with these trips for they are of great importance at very many different levels for everyone who rises to the call and fearlessly faces himself. We are powerful creators in a time when Love can make ALL the difference in the world." - T.J. Butler, South Carolina
"Thanks to you and your first rate team in the US and Egypt for a truly unforgettable experience... The visit to the Great Pyramid was life altering. Other highlights were the exquisite private visits to Philae and Edfu that were very meaningful. I could have spent days at Abydos and Denderah. They were a wonderful crescendo... Mohammed Nazmy was an especial angel in conjunction with you. It is interesting that despite a 40-hour continuous trip back, I have not experienced any jet lag. Nada. Am attributing it to the amazing high from all the Giza and spiritual energy from Egypt. Thank you again for all the hard work and planning that went into this trip." - Melinda, Netherlands Antilles
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Watch some of Maureen's comments during the Egypt Journey, 2005!
The group is receiving its specific intention instructions for the day and for the very special meditation inside the Great Pyramid. Later that day, the group held a ceremony and chanted for 2 hours in the King's Chamber.
Video Clip courtesy Jason Goertz, member of the AsOne group from 14 Magic Days 2005.
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Photos from Egypt Journeys |
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Slideshow of Photos from Previous Egypt Journeys
Click the start arrow at bottom-left to begin slideshow.
(Click on any photo to view a larger version.)
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Details: Fourteen Magic Days
A Sacred Journey led by Maureen St. Germain
Dates: September 28th - October 12th, 2009
(Subject to reality.)
We still have a few seats left!
The last day to pay the regular rate is August 1.
The FINAL day to register is August 14 with full payment due Aug. 15 (plus late registration fee). |
Journey Full Price: $5,599 (due by August 1)
The FINAL day to register is August 14 with full payment due August 15.
(Payments after August 1 will incur a $450 late registration fee.)
Foreign Departures: Please inquire for international departures outside of the USA. We will still be providing the domestic airfare within Egypt for you once you arrive in Cairo.
to make arrangements to meet you in Cairo.
Featured Travel:
- Cairo, Tour the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Aswan, Luxor, Dendarah and Abydos.
- Explore St. Catherine's, Sharm El Sheikh, The Red Sea, and enjoy a super deluxe private Nile cruise aboard the Afandina, a traditional sailing vessel.
- Experience private visits within the King's Chamber and to Abydos, Dendarah and others significant locations.
This Sacred Journey fee includes admissions, private temple times, accommodations, most meals, airfare to and from JFK International, NYC/Egypt.
See Egypt from the Perspective of Sacred Geometry.
| If you are thinking about joining us, please
to send you our special Egypt Sacred Journey Prayer which will help you and us manifest an amazing trip. We are happy to send it to you - and desire you to use it. |
Schedule of Events: Egypt Sacred Journey Itinerary for Sept. 28-Oct. 12, 2009
| Date |
Day |
Activity |
| Monday, Sep. 28 |
Day 1 |
Depart USA: Depart New York / JFK airport on Egypt Air flight to Cairo, Egypt. |
| Tuesday, Sep. 29 |
Day 2 |
Arrive in Cairo: Arrival at Cairo International Airport where we'll be met by a Quest Travel representative who will assist us through passports, immigrations and customs. We depart by motor coach to Mena House hotel. |
| Wednesday, Sep. 30 |
Day 3 |
Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara: We start our journey in Egypt by visiting the Giza Plateau and paying our respects to the Sphinx at the Valley Temple. Open your heart and listen - Feel the energy of the spirits. We are off to discover some of the most awesome Wonders of the World. The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. We study them and pay particular attention to the Sphinx. Our Egyptian guide, who is an encyclopedia of Egyptology, will give us detailed explanations of various controversial theories surrounding these amazing structures and guides us in a private visit inside the Great Pyramid and the King's Chamber. We later visit the famous Mena Papyrus Gallery Institute, where we will see how hand-made copies of old Egyptian art showing the tombs and temples are made.
We then tour the magnificent Sakkara and King Zoser's Step Pyramid, the earliest of the major pyramids. We will carefully explore important Old Kingdom noble tombs with their vivid symbolic relief. We will visit other Sakkara sites where their hieroglyphic texts and many of the themes of Egyptian sacred science express the creation of the world and the role of humanity within creation. Egypt's incredibly complex mythology and its profusion of mysterious symbols can be seen as an ingenious method of expressing these twin, interlocked themes. At Sakkara we begin to see these themes in action. We will eat on the route back to our hotel at a typical countryside Egyptian restaurant and stop at a carpet factory. (B + L) |
| Thursday, Oct. 01 |
Day 4 |
Aswan, private cruise boat: Morning departure to Cairo Airport for our short flight to Aswan where we will check into our private Dahabia Afandina cruise boat. After settling in, our lunch will be served. We then enjoy a felucca ride (a small delightful sailboat - peaceful and serene) before we have a chance to visit the Nubian Market of Aswan, the gateway to Nubia called "The Pearl of Egypt." With its colorful Nubian bazaar, laid-back atmosphere, the warm and wonderful people and a lovely promenade along the Nile, Aswan is a favorite city in Egypt for many visitors. (B, L, D) |
| Friday, Oct. 02 |
Day 5 |
Aswan, Philea Isis Temple, Kom Ombo: In your honor, Maureen St. Germain and Quest Travel have arranged a special privilege to visit the relocated Temple of Philae, privately at sunrise. This is the delicate, elegant, quintessential, feminnie Temple built to Isis. Rituals to the Divine Feminine, as expressed through the Goddess Isis, were conducted as late at 300 AD. Here we will tour this graceful antiquity that was meticulously moved stone by stone from its ancient site (now submerged) to its new higher island home in the middle of the lake. Today it gives us - modern men/women of modern machines and incredible technical knowledge - great insight into what the ancient and intelligent peoples of the world could do with only simple technology and a will to create at their disposal. We continue to visit the fabulous and unique newly opened Nubian Museum with its wealth of history.
We return to our cruise boat for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. We visit Kom Ombo, which was a famous healing temple in ancient days, and is now a gloriously picturesque edifice and energy-filled ruin overlooking a bend in the Nile. We will overnight on an island near Kom Ombo. Our Spiritual leader, Maureen, will lead us with a very special meditation and ceremony. (B, L, D) |
| Saturday, Oct. 03 |
Day 6 |
Edfu, Temple of Horus: In the morning, we leisurely sail the Nile on our way to Edfu and enjoy the Nile in all its glory. Arriving in early evening, we will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the fabulous Temple of Horus - the falcon god. Consecrated to Horus, it is the embodiment of the principle of Resurrection. Overnight at Edfu. (B, L, D) |
| Sunday, Oct. 04 |
Day 7 |
Esna Temple: This morning we start the day sailing on the Nile, waving at the villagers, farmers and fishermen as we slowly glide through the peaceful waters and pass by the first Esna Lock. We visit the Esna Temple, the Temple of Khnum. The present structure dates to the Greek and Roman periods and is one of the latest temples to have been built by the ancient Egyptians. Overnight at Esna. (B, L, D) |
| Monday, Oct. 05 |
Day 8 |
Esna, Luxor, Karnak temple: We spend half our day quietly sailing the Nile on our way to Luxor. Enjoy the sights and relax. Maureen will have a meeting and discussion with the group.
Upon arrival in Luxor, we will visit the great Temple of Karnak at sunset. The energies of this vast and impressive temple are overwhelming. It was once connected to the Temple of Luxor, two miles away, by a long avenue of Sphinxes (still partially intact). Dedicated to the Powers of Creation, Karnak is the theater in which humanity (Luxor) plays out its destiny. It is an incredible collage of kings and queens, princes, priests and their collective symbolism. (B, L, D) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 06 |
Day 9 |
Thebes, The Valley of the Kings: Today is devoted to Thebes as we drive across the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the great and mysterious funerary texts, The Books of the Dead, are exquisitely painted and carved into walls. We continue our visits to Madinet Habu, called by the Egyptians themselves, "The most splendid of all," and the immense Colossi of Memnon.
We connect again this evening with our guide to experience a very special view of this magnificent structure under the stars. Here is where R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz developed his revolutionary Symbolist Interpretation that science, art, religion and philosophy are fused into one vast, coherent decoration. (B, L, D) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 07 |
Day 10 |
Dendarah, Abydos temples: Early this morning, we drive to Qena. To honor our spiritual leader Maureen St. Germain, Quest Travel has organized and obtained governmental permission for us to visit the Dendarah Temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of joy, love and music. To be here with your beloved Egyptian friends is an unforgettable experience.
We continue to drive north of Luxor through the countryside of Egypt to Abydos, one of the most splendid spots in Egypt and the only site that holds the Flower of Life symbol. Our leader, Maureen, will share her teaching about this symbol in this place. No journey is complete without visiting Abydos. (B, L box, D) |
| Thursday, Oct. 08 |
Day 11 |
Luxor, Sharm El Shiekh, The Red Sea: Free day in Luxor to reconnect, revisit some of the sites or to enjoy more of the sites that beckon from your soul. Otherwise enjoy a relaxing day in Luxor.
Late this afternoon, we depart to Luxor Airport for our short flight to Sharm El Shiekh. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel at Sharm El Shiekh located on the Red Sea, one of the best spots in the world. Sharm El Shiekh was awarded the prize, "The Peace City in the World." (B) |
| Friday, Oct. 09 |
Day 12 |
The Red Sea: Enjoy a beautiful and peaceful day swimming, diving or snorkeling in the water of the Red Sea, which is considered to be a "healing water". We will be free to explore the sights in the area. (B) |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 |
Day 13 |
St. Catherine, The Holy Mountain of Moses: Following early breakfast, we transfer by bus to St. Catherine, a 2 1/2 hour drive into the colorful mountains of Sinai. We will enjoy visiting the Monastery of St. Catherine, one of the most beautiful cathedrals, where the Holy Burning Bush is located.
Around noon, we hike up the holy mountain of Moses where he received the ten commandments. We will meditate as we enjoy the most beautiful sunset ever, providing some unforgettable moments in your life. Dinner will be served at the hotel. (B, L) |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 |
Day 14 |
St. Catherine, Cairo, Egyptian Museum: Following breakfast in St. Catherine, we drive to Cairo, passing by Suez Canal which connects the world. Upon arrival, we visit the famous Egyptian Museum which houses a collection of relics dating back to 4,000 BC. There we will experience first hand the different periods of ancient Egypt and the individual artistic and architectural styles of each period. The highlight of this museum is the visit to the priceless treasures of Tut-Ankh-Amon. We will hear the incredible story of this child-king from the first curator of this magnificent collection. We will see first hand the intricate workmanship and the tiniest details of the contents of the luggage packed for this King to accompany him to the next world.
We check into our hotel and, that evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner and share our wonderful experiences and memories about Egypt. (B, D) |
| Monday, Oct. 12 |
Day 15 |
Final departure: Early breakfast followed by transfer to Cairo International Airport for our flight back home on Egypt Air. (B) |
* Meeting times with our spiritual leader, Maureen St. Germain, to be announced on a daily basis.
(Itinerary is subject to change due to reasons that are beyond our control)
Register for Egypt Sacred Journey 2009: Fourteen Magic Days Registration
Please contact us if you need more information: Contact Information
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Sounds from the Great Pyramid -
Toning from the King's Chamber (2-CD SET)
Take a spiritual journey to the King's Chamber and the power of Phi. Maureen St. Germain, along with graduates of the Flower of Life, tone Om inside the King's Chamber during an Egypt Sacred Journey. Using the knowledge of Phi as related to sacred geometry and the Great Pyramid, these powerful CDs are focused on the inner-dimensional portal believed to exist in the King's Chamber. This set will assist you in re-creating the original group's experience. You may discover that the toning and connection with the King's chamber and Phi will take you on a journey greater than you could have imagined!
"I did the pyramid meditation. It was absolutely amazing. I could sense going to other dimensions and had all sorts of visions. I love the meditation, and plan on doing it at least once a week, if not more." Laurie, Mequon, WI
This is a marvelous CD for an out of body experience! Visit our Online Store for a sound sample or to order: Sounds from the Great Pyramid
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Fourteen Magic Days: Registration Policies
Prices are based on double occupancy and 16 paying guests. If you sign up late, you may be required to pay the single price. Every attempt will be made to provide a roommate for you.
Reserved space: Quest Travel has blocked 8 rooms/cabins throughout the trip for guests.
Land package price: This rate is based on a group of 16 paying guests.
- Per person, double occupancy - $5,599.00 (early payment discounts are available - see below)
Non-refundable deposit of $850.00 holds your space.
- Single supplement (added to double occupancy price) - $945
Terms of Payment: EARLY BIRD RATE through June 12, 2009.
- Full Payment by June 12, 2009: $5199 (Save $400)
- Non-refundable Deposit by June 12, 2009: $5399 (Save $200)
- First Payment - $850 due by June 12, 2009
- Second Payment - $2300 due by July 1, 2009
- Third Payment - $2249 due by August 1, 2009
Terms of Payment: REGULAR RATE after June 12 through August 1, 2009.
- Full Payment: $5599
- Three Payment Plan: $5599
- First Payment - $850 due before July 1, 2009
- Second Payment - $2300 due by July 1, 2009
- Third Payment - $2449 due by August 1, 2009
Terms of Payment: LATE REGISTRATION after August 1 through August 14, 2009.
- Full Payment: $6049 (due by August 15)
- FINAL day to register is August 14, 2009
- FINAL date for payment is August 15, 2009
- Full Payment due is $6049 ($5599 plus $450 late registration fee)
Foreign Departures: Please inquire for international departures outside of the USA. We will still be providing the domestic airfare within Egypt for you once you arrive in Cairo.
to make arrangements to meet you in Cairo.
What's included:
- Airfare to and from JFK - Cairo, Cairo - Aswan, Luxor - Sharm El Shiekh
- 2 nights, Mena House Hotel
- 7 nights, Private cruise sailing vessel Dahabyia "Afandina"
- 2 nights, Sharm El Shiekh Resort
- 1 night, St. Catherine
- 1 night, Le Meridian Pyramids Hotel
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotels
- Full board on Nile cruise: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Private visit into the King's Chamber
- Private visit into Philea temple
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Visit to Dendarah and Abydos
- All transfers from and to Egypt airports, hotels, and Nile cruise in an A/C bus
- All entrance fees to every site mentioned in the itinerary
- Private Spiritual Egyptologist tour escort from Quest Travel
- Lunches and dinners provided when indicated on the itinerary as B, L, D
- Farewell dinner
What's excluded:
- Travel and Health insurance (strongly advised)
- Entry Visa to Egypt upon arrival, $25.00 per person
- Tipping for Nile cruise staff, driver, hotels staff, luggage handling at all airports and hotels. ($150.00 per person to be collected in advance from clients)
- If Pyramids View rooms are requested, there will be a supplement of $30 per room per night charged, and are subject to availability.
Cancellation Policy:
Part of your deposit or registration fee may be refundable if you must cancel. Considerable administrative work is initiated when you register, including air and travel bookings, lodging space, and communication, planning and coordination with our tour company. The amount of your refund will be based on the date we receive notice of your cancellation.
- If canceled more than 120 days prior to the departure date, 90% of total trip cost per person will be refunded (excluding non-refundable deposits)
Later cancellations require additional administrative fees based on the time schedule documented in our Credit Card/Refund Policy.
Notify us immediately if you need to cancel: Contact Information
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Sacred Journeys Registration |
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Egypt Sacred Journey is a 14-day tour, September 28th - October 12th, 2009 (Sept. 29th arrival in Egypt). Tour Cost per person of $5,599.00 is based on double occupancy and a minimum of 16 paying guests. You may make an early deposit of $850 to confirm your registration.
To register online using your credit card: Sacred Journeys Registration
To register by mail, make your check payable to Transformational Enterprises, Inc. and include your desired Sacred Journey Name and Dates. Mail to:
Sacred Journeys with TEI
708 West 192nd Street, Apt 6P
New York, NY 10040-2427
Send a confirming e-mail to
to receive your confirmation letter promptly.
Contact by e-mail is recommended, but if you need to reach us by phone, please call our Office Manager, Monica: 201-920-3405
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