The SACRED ORACLES of EGYPT
A Unique Opportunity to Experience
The Siwa Oasis

A “Next Level” Egyptian Experience, beginning with private sessions in the Great Pyramid, sunset between the paws of the Sphinx, visits to ancient Bubastis, Tanis, and Alexandria.

For five nights in the stunning eco-village of other-worldly Siwa, location of the original Oracle, we invite you to relax in the ancient and poetic atmosphere, where candles replace indoor lamps, torches and firelight replace exterior lighting, and peace rules among crystal clear salt springs, endless stars, and pristine desert landscapes.

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“I have visited many of the most powerful and magical places on earth, but I am more enchanted by the wild beauty and spiritual strength of the Siwa Oasis than any other location!”
– Kathleen McGowan

Hosted by
Kathleen McGowan & Nasser Soliman
February 22 – March 4, 2024

If you are looking for the next level experience in Egypt, it is here.  If you have ever been fascinated by the culture of Oracles and Prophetess/Priestesses who made their way to Greece and Rome, here is their origin story.  This unparalleled journey will take you to locations out of your most ancient dreams and visions. Siwa is a breathtakingly beautiful Oasis location in the Great Sand Sea, the Northwestern Egyptian desert, filled with hot and cold springs surrounded by lush palm and olive groves. There has been a settlement here since the 10th millennium BC, and the center of the village is a uniquely stunning medieval structure, known as the Shali.  Siwa is a unique blend of the ancient Egyptian and the legendary Berber culture, with some medieval Moroccan influences. The Siwan language, traditions, and dress are entirely their own, with Siwan clothing and jewelry highly coveted and valued by collectors and travelers. 

The Great Oracle Temple of Amun is a highlight here, and Kathleen will tell you the stories of the female Oracles and how they all connects to her research into the most important women in the ancient world – of which these oracle priestesses were the most powerful!

Siwa is becoming known around the world for its spectacular eco-resorts (King Charles and Camilla spent part of their honeymoon there to highlight the importance of its green sustainability). Our home for five nights in Siwa is the beautiful and romantic Taziry EcoLodge built at the footstep of the famous Red Mountain of Siwa, facing the magnificent White Mountain, and overlooking the vast Gary Lake and the timeless dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Fresh water from Siwa’s underground natural springs mix with the salt here to create crystal-clear salt lakes and pools, one of which is in the center of Taziry.  Some of these lakes and pools are as salty as the Dead Sea!

Taziry EcoLodge provides a unique experience, where one can truly soak in the magical energies. Taziry, which means Full Moon, is committed to your peace and tranquility, and there is no electricity in the public spaces: cell phones and other electronics are not allowed within the public areas, and at night all lighting is by oil lamps and torches – this also reduces light pollution for optimum stargazing.  We invite you to embrace this opportunity to live off the grid for five nights, and allow yourself to melt into what some have called the closest thing to a “time travel” experience.  While at Siwa, we will explore this unique environment while also having private time for meditation and personal healing sessions.  Kathleen will take us through some mystery school teachings on Oracular traditions which come through the Amun priestesses who were known as God’s Wives. This content is unique in the world and this is a precious opportunity to access it in a small group of like minded/spirited individuals.

Siwa is unlike anything you can experience in Egypt – or anywhere else!  This is the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!

With Optional Intensive West Bank Luxor Tour March 3-9, also an exclusive private sunset visit to Karnak Temple and a full day in Abydos including private time in the Osirion

Your Hosts:

Kathleen McGowan, Storyteller, Teacher, and Priestess
Television personality and international bestselling author of The Magdalene Line series, including The Expected One and The Book of Love, Kathleen brings a depth of knowledge and passion for ancient history and spiritual practice as it pertains to the Divine Feminine and Sacred Union to this very special adventure and exploration. Every day brings new stories from this world-renowned storyteller, who experienced her first initiation in Egypt over thirty-one years ago! Kathleen is currently working on a new series of books with the Egyptian mysteries at their center which she will share with you along the way.  She now calls the West Bank of Luxor home, with her Egyptian healer husband, Nasser Soliman.

Nasser Soliman – Healer and Initiator
Born in Abydos and raised among the stones of the Osirion and the Temple of Seti, Nasser has an international following of clients who come to him for his unique, ancient Egyptian approach to massage and body work. Called “The Best Hands in Egypt” by his loyal clients, he was discovered by Kathleen when he healed her from an intense trauma and initiated her into the Temple of Seti. Nasser will conduct healing sound baths on our journey and partner with Kathleen (now his wife) on initiations and anointing. Nasser will be available for personal massage and bodywork sessions while in Siwa and during the Luxor extension.  

Our previous guests say the kindest things:

“There is no experience in Egypt like the one provided by Kathleen and Nasser, full of authenticity, rich with spiritual learning, and just pure love.” 

“Walking in the footsteps of Isis and Osiris, Kathleen and Nasser are the new power couple in Egypt. Do not miss a chance to travel with them.”

Your Tour Includes:

• Hosted by Kathleen McGowan, with daily stories and initiations
• Special Sound Bath ceremonies and annointings by Nasser
• Fully escorted by a team of Local Egyptian experts in addition to Kathleen 
• 11 nights at a 5-star hotels and an exquisite eco-lodge, all rooms with private bath
• Service charges and taxes at your hotels
• Breakfast every day
• 6 Lunches
• 8 Dinners
• Welcome and Farewell dinners
• Wine with dinners
• Transportation throughout Egypt in Air-Conditioned coaches with a bathroom
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Some Special Features
• Private sunset visitation between the Paws of the Sphinx at Giza
• Private after hours entrance into the Great Pyramid
• Full day “desert safari” by 4×4 vehicles in Siwa
• Visit the Temple of Amun at Siwa, location of the original Oracles

 
ORACLES OF EGYPT TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1-Thursday, February 22: Arrival in Cairo/Giza (D)
Arrival on our own at Cairo International Airport, where you will find our representative waiting to assist you with the formalities, drive you to our hotel and help you check-in to your room. Time to rest before our Welcome to Egypt dinner with Kathleen, Nasser & the team at our hotel. Note: Please try to arrive before 2 pm so you will have time to get to your hotel in time for dinner the welcome dinner, where we will discuss the forthcoming magical program. Pre-nights are available if you prefer to arrive a day earlier. This is highly recommended.

DAY 2- Friday, February 23: Giza Plateau Morning and Private Sunset Meditation with the Sphinx (B/L)
As you walk to your exquisite breakfast in the shade of the Great Pyramid, allow yourself to feel the energy of the ancients. The Egyptians believed that words carried magic and today we will learn to speak some of these words as we begin to weave our own magic here. Off to explore Wonders of the World as we cross the Giza Plateau.  Focus on the extraordinary Valley Temple adjacent to the Sphinx, with its enormous stone blocks – today, we still do not know how it was built. And the energy! Feel the light come into your feet through the alabaster floors. A memorable lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, with its legendary view across the plateau. At sunset, we touch and feel the mystery of the Great Sphinx as our journey of spirit and antiquity moves us into a private hour between the paws of this profoundly powerful spiritual monument. The energy of the Sphinx from this proximity, and the ability to touch it and be with it privately, will stay with you forever.

DAY 3- Saturday, February 24: Giza Plateau – New Egyptian Museum* & Private Evening in the Great Pyramid (B/L)
A day of unparalleled experiences! Based on the predicted opening schedule of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, our plan is to begin our day in this spectacular achievement of architecture and content. Scheduled for a Grand Opening in 2023, it will be the largest and most spectacular museum of antiquity in the world! The full range of Egyptian history can be found within this monument, and we will guide you through the highlights. *If the museum has a scheduling set-back, we will adjust accordingly to view what is possible and enjoy the spectacular architectural achievement, with a delicious lunch within the museum space. In the evening, one of the greatest opportunities of any lifetime: our private experience of initiation and meditation within the King’s and Queen’s chambers of the Great Pyramid. Unforgettable!

DAY 4,  Sunday, February 25: To Tanis, Bubastis, and Alexandria (B/L/D)

A final breakfast at the foot of the Great Pyramid, and we depart north for the exotic and exciting ruins of Tanis. It is said that Moses was found in the bulrushes of the Nile River here. Fans of the Indiana Jones franchise may recognize the name Tanis, as the location of the Well of Souls – where Indy tells us he hates snakes! It’s a real location, and we will see it today. Once called the “Lost Capital of Egypt,” Tanis was rediscovered by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Inscriptions in Tanis date from the time of the Great Pharaoh, Ramses II, but Tanis was the most important seat of the pharaohs of the 21st and 22nd dynasties. There are ruins of a great temple here to Amun Ra and smaller temples to his consort Mut (“the seated Sekhmet”) and their son Khonsu. Tanis replaced the Valley of the Kings for royal burials, and there are three tombs here of the only pharaohs which were discovered intact and untouched. We have a picnic lunch before heading to the temple of Tel-Basta, also known as Bubastis, the temple to the feline goddess Bast and once the home to an Oracle Temple of Bastet Priestesses! Kathleen will take you through her research of the Bast Oracles and how they relate to other Greek Oracles – and even early Christian ones! The Festival of Bast was the most joyous and opulent in the Egyptian world, and if you close your eyes and feel into the space, you may glimpse a moment of that essence here. Finally we arrive in the storied city of Alexandria, where we have dinner at our waterfront hotel.

Day 5- Monday, February 26: Morning in Alexandria and Afternoon to Siwa  (B/L/D)

After breakfast we depart for a sightseeing tour of glorious Alexandria where we will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Called one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages,” it really dates back much further to the second century AD, and is three levels cut into the rock. A highlight is the fascinating hybrid artwork, which shows how Egyptian gods were evolving into the Greco-Roman world. Onward to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with its display of the sunken monuments which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria. On to the spectacular Bibliotheca Alexandrina, located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria. The modern version is an eleven-story re-imagining of Alexandria’s ancient Great Library, a cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than eight million books. We pause to imagine what life was like in ancient times, when this was a thriving city of philosophy, spirituality, and intellectual pursuits. Lunch at one of the city’s famed fresh fish restaurants before making the journey to Siwa. Nap in the bus and awaken under the imperishable stars as we arrive in Siwa at night. Dinner upon arrival at our stunning ecolodge.

Please note that the day to day itinerary while in Siwa is being finalized at press time while Kathleen is in Egypt, and the order/days of some of these events may change, but all of them will be included.

Day 6- Tuesday, February 27:  In Siwa  (B/D) The Shali, Cleopatra’s Baths
After a leisurely breakfast we will begin our overview of Siwa with a visit to the photogenic Shali, an 11th century fortress built around the village to protect its inhabitants from nomadic invaders. Ruins of the Shali Fortress still exist today, more than 800 years later, although its partial construction of salt has left it in danger of the elements. We are free to roam the unique ruins and time to visit the shops around the Shali for handmade and natural products, from scarves to olive oil.  In the afternoon we will visit Cleopatra’s Bath where legend has it that Cleopatra herself used come from Alexandria to bathe here. Swim in the hot spring or just enjoy the marvelous atmosphere here, and the little shops and cafes shaded by palm trees. Maybe try a Siwa date milkshake (Kathleen’s favorite!) Back to the hotel for relaxation and dinner.

Day 7- Wednesday, February 28: In Siwa (B/D) Temple of the Oracle of Amun, Mountain of the Dead

After breakfast we have our morning visit to The Temple of the Oracle.  Although believed to have been built in the 26th Dynasty, there is evidence of an older oracular shrine here, once aligned to the Vernal Equinox. Siwa remained strong throughout the Greco-Roman era and is most famous for the episode of Alexander the Great: in 331 BC, he traveled specifically to Siwa to consult the Oracle about his future and whether or not he was truly the son of Zeus/Amun. Kathleen has collected other legends of the powerful Oracles here which she will share. The temple is imperiled as the rock foundations are cracking, so it is important to appreciate this temple while it is still somewhat intact!  It is a powerful place for meditation.  We will listen closely, and see what message the Oracle has for us (Kathleen has a very special connection to this Oracle, which she will reveal onsite).  In the afternoon we will visit the Mountain of the Dead, where some late-dynasty tombs hold exquisite artwork, before watching the exquisite art of a Siwa Sunset and back to the hotel for dinner.

Day 8- Thurs. Feb. 29: In Siwa Full Day at Taziry Ecolodge (B/L/D)
Today is February 29th, a “day out of time” and we will spend it in the beauty and peace of our magical home at Taziry. Do nothing or do something, up to you! Nasser is available for bodywork and massage, Kathleen will tell stories and lead a meditation on the Oracles. Swim in the springs, rest, journal, or go for optional hikes and explorations back into the village as you prefer. A day to revel in the timeless perfection of this magical place.

Day 9 Friday, March 1 In Siwa – Desert Safari (B/L/D)
For the more adventurous who choose to, there is a “desert safari” booked today, which takes us in 4-wheel-drive vehicles deep into the Great Sand Sea to explore the unspoiled majesty of the desert (and do a little fun 4 wheeling!) For those who prefer to stay back in the Ecolodge, relaxation, massage, meditation are available to you as well. Farewell Berber Style Dinner tonight.

Day 10- Saturday, March 2: To Marsa Matrouh (B/D)

We bid a fond farewell to our magical otherworld, and begin the journey back to the modern world. We break up the trip mid-way to spend a night in the beautiful Mediterranean resort town of Marsa Matrouh. This is another location connected to the history’s most famous queen, Cleopatra VII, and it is said that she and Marc Antony loved to be in this place together and it is a backdrop for their love story. We rest here overnight and we dine together for dinner.

Day 11- Sunday, March 3: To Cairo – Tour Ends (or Luxor Extension) (B)
Depart in the morning for our remaining drive back to Cairo. Those who are leaving us today will be transferred to our airport hotel, Le Meridien, in preparation for your flights home in the late evening of March 3rd or morning of March 4.  Please do not book any flights early in the day of March 3rd as it is impossible to return to Cairo in time.

Those who are staying for the 8- night extension / intensive in Luxor with Kathleen and Nasser, will fly to Luxor. See below for extension info. 

Hotels (or similar):

• Cairo: The Mena House (3 Nights)
• Alexandria: The Sunrise Avenue Hotel (1 night)
• Siwa: The Taziry Siwa EcoLodge  (5 nights)
• Marsa Matrouh: The Jaz Almaza (1 night)
• Cairo Airport: Le Meridian (1 night)
   

Extension Intensive: Deepening Our Connections with the Neters – March 3-9, 2024

The ancient Egyptians referred to their gods as “Neters” which is more akin to a force of nature, or an energetic manifestation, than it is to a deity. Over these five days we will explore our connections with the most powerful of these energies, beginning with the Powerful One herself, Sekhmet.

West Bank of the Nile featuring Private Visit to Karnak Temple at Sunset, Private Visit to Temple of Ptah/Sekhmet, Full Day excursion to Abydos with Private Visit to the Osirion

The West Bank of the Nile in Luxor is a very special place of ancient energies and access to our great human ancestors, dominated as it is by the Valleys of the Queens and Kings. It is so profoundly magical that Kathleen and Nasser have made it their home, and on this special extension, they are inviting you into the experience of where, how, and why they live there. Our home is the lovely Flamingo Boutique Hotel, with its magical panoramic roof terrace overlooking the Valley of the Queens and Kings, where we control the entire space for our group, complete with our private-chef prepared meals.

Day 11- Sunday, March 3: To Cairo or Luxor (B/D)
Depart in the morning from Marsa Matrouh for our remaining drive back to Cairo. Those who are staying for the extension / intensive in Luxor with Kathleen and Nasser will fly to Luxor in the evening. Check into our boutique hotel with welcome dinner on the panoramic roof terrace

Day 12- Monday, March 4: In Luxor (B/L/D)

After a relaxed breakfast on the roof terrace, Kathleen will give a preparation talk for our special time this afternoon with the goddess Sekhmet, with some mystery school teachings she has never shared in public before. Lunch in Memnon, where we view the Colossal Statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which are still impossible for us to understand! Lunch overlooking this literally awesome site. We then cross the Nile to Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world, where we first visit the “Precinct of Mut” – the place where there were once 700 seated statues of the lioness goddess Mut/Sekhmet. This follows with our very special private sunset hours in Karnak Temple, and includes a visit to the famous statue of Sekhmet which has been known to move! Back to hotel for dinner.

Day 13 – Tuesday, March 5: In Luxor, Hot Air Balloon over Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Nefertari, Luxor Temple at Night (B/L)
Early rising to get to the hot air balloon launch location for an unforgettable sunrise experience of floating over the greatest monuments of the ancient world! The bird’s-eye view of Luxor is truly spectacular. Back to the hotel for breakfast, and then we return to the Valley of the Queens to visit the most spectacular art of the ancient world, the Tomb of Queen Nefertari. Called the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this is not to be missed. Back to the hotel for a good nap and some rest after our early morning. Late Lunch on the roof terrace, where Kathleen will discuss the importance of Luxor Temple (built in the shape of a standing man, it is a temple to what it means to be Anthropos – a fully realized human) before we cross the Nile to visit Luxor Temple under the stars.

Day 14 – Wednesday, March 6: Full Day Excursion to Abydos, Private Permission in the Osirion (B/L/D)
After breakfast we board the bus for our drive into the desert to the heart of the mysteries, Nasser’s home town of Abydos.  Lunch on arrival. We will spend significant time in the temple of Seti, and then a private guided session in the Osirion with free time following to meditate, journal, etc.  Return to Luxor in the evening for dinner at the hotel.

Day 15 – Thursday, March 7: In Luxor (B/L/D)
Today we relax in our hotel this morning! Free time to book sessions with Nasser or walk spend time on the roof terrace with Kathleen for some more stories. We will go out for lunch to the local farmland restaurant, a big favorite of all Kathleen’s groups, and a quick visit the alabaster museum and shop (Kathleen has recently commissioned them to create replicas of Mary Magdalene’s alabaster jar!). Group session before our farewell dinner on the roof terrace!

Day 16 – Friday, March 8: Depart Luxor, Flight to Cairo, Le Meridien Hotel (B/D)
After a leisurely breakfast we will be taken to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo. A room is booked for you at Le Meridien airport, as most flights depart early in the morning around 1:00 am – 2:00 am. Do not book a return flight to the States earlier than 9 pm on the 8th, and preferably the morning of the 9th.

Day 17 – Saturday, March 9: Tour Ends Hotel (B,D)
After breakfast you can transfer on your own to the Terminal in Cairo for your flight home.

Your Luxor Extension Includes:

• 5-nights at the Flamingo or Embrace Hotel on the West Bank of the Nile
• 1-night at the Le Meridian Airport hotel in Cairo
• All dinners included and three lunches
• A glass of wine with each dinner
• Return flight to Cairo from Luxor
• Visit to Karnak Temple including Mut Presint, Ptah Temple & Sekhmet room
• Private visit to Osirian in Abydos
• Hot Air balloon ride
• Transportation throughout in Air-Conditioned coaches with a bathroom
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• Sightseeing entrance fees

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PRICING

ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES FOR EGYPT TOUR – February 22- March 4, 2024 and the Extension March 3-9, 2024 (Land Only)

Price Per Person
Per Person Double Occupancy: $5,899 by check or money order, $6,209 by credit card
Per Person Single Occupancy: $7,399 by check or money order, $7,789 by credit card

Price Per COUPLE
Per Couple: $11,498 by check or money order, $12,109 by credit card

PreTour Optional stay at the Mena House (Garden View)
(Rate Per Night and includes breakfast & taxes)
Per Person Double Occupancy: $295 by check or money order, $309 by credit card
Per Person Single Occupancy: $570 by check or money order, $599 by credit card

Post Tour Optional Extension 
Per Person Double Occupancy: $2,299 by check or money order, $2,419 by credit card
Per Person Single Occupancy: $2,899 by check or money order, $3,049 by credit card

Special Reductions (Applicable on Basic Tour Only)
Alumni: $150 per person ($155 via credit card)
Couples: $125 pp for a total of $300 ($315 via credit card)

Payment Schedule

FIRST NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT
Per Person: $2,000 by check or money order, $2,100 by credit card

FINAL PAYMENT
BALANCE as per your invoice is due in full on or before December 15, 2023

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