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"We will meet a civilisation very different from our own. It was built upon a model of cosmic order and actively sought wisdom and cherished truth. It created beauty not by accident but by design, espousing the continuing life of the spirit not as a fading hope but as a complete certainty."
~ The Elements of Egyptian Wisdom, Naomi Ozaniec
It‘s impossible not to be awed by the magic and mystery of Egypt. Alkhemi Travel has been created with the "soul" purpose of facilitating a deeper and more sacred experience of Egypt. Here is a chance to connect with the energy of sacred sites, awaken memories deep within, and reach that state of being which the ancient Egyptians called “the intelligence of the heart”. The itinerary of each sacred journey has been specifically designed to perfectly reflect the spiritual work. Our Anglo-Egyptian approach means that we have the expertise to provide a genuinely transformational journey with the opportunity for contemplation and self-realisation, combined with the local knowledge necessary for discovering and exploring hidden delights away from the tourist trail.
"Concerning Egypt I will now speak at length, because nowhere are there seen so many marvellous things, nor in the whole world beside are there to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness…the names of all the gods have been known in Egypt from the beginning of time."
~ The Histories, Herodotus (5th century BCE)
Known in ancient times as Ta Neteru, "the land of the gods", and famed for its Mystery Schools and countless sacred sites, Egypt has been a place of pilgrimage for at least 5,000 years. The ancient Egyptians were guided by a sophisticated, time-honoured spiritual ideology which determined every aspect of their lives. They believed the Earth to be a physical manifestation of Heaven, a living symbol of the inner spiritual world, and as such everything was considered sacred. Human existence was understood as a continual quest to align the physical world with its divine source. This was accomplished by forming meaningful relationships with their deities, which they regarded as the personification of natural principles and archetypal forces. Everything was regarded as sacred, and treated accordingly.
"To the ancients, the landscape that these powers embodies requires the participation of human beings for its maintenance and continuity.”
~ Sacred Magic in Ancient Egypt, Rosemary Clark
Even in the ancient world, Egypt was legendary for its great antiquity and its excellence of architecture, science, religion and art. Pharaonic Egypt has intrigued, awed and mystified us for generations. Because of the dry climate, countless temples and monuments have been preserved, and nowhere else in the world is there such a concentration of ancient remains. We have been left with a vast body of writings, illustrated texts inscribed on papyri, in temples and and on tomb walls.
The ancient Egyptians were skilled artists, mathematicians, astronomers, poets, astrologers, architects and engineers, and possessed great knowledge in the arts of healing and medicine. Five thousand years ago, they knew instinctively what scientists have recently discovered - that the material world is made of pure energy (spirit) vibrating slowly enough for our human eyesight to observe. They never suffered from the modern compulsion to separate spirit and matter, and would be completely baffled by the 21st century's obsession with the material world.
The modern world's emphasis on intellectual and empirical knowledge denies the existence of other more subtle levels of being, effectively cutting the heart and soul out of the physical world. The ancient Egyptian mind-set made no distinction between intellect and intuition. In the temples all learning was housed under one roof because all branches of knowledge were seen as manifestations of divine wisdom.
"....for the ancient Egyptians, a metaphysical world poured into the physical, saturating it with meaning."
~ Temple of the Cosmos, Jeremy Naydler
Recognising that matter and spirit are one and the same, that there is no separation, that we truly are "all one", is a significant step on the path to self-realisation and self-mastery. What better place to study and meditate on this, than in a land where this knowledge permeated every aspect of life, form the grandest temple to the humblest home, where every act had its significance both mundane and cosmic. To the ancient Egyptian nothing was accidental or random, from the size of a cup to the shape of a pyramid. Nothing was perceived as out of context from anything else. All had meaning, all had significance, all revealed a purpose.
Travel with us as we journey through the sacred land of Egypt!
Alkhemi Travel tours are fully guided. Facilitators, tour guides or our friendly English speaking staff will always be on hand to assist you, so please do not hesitate to ask for help at any time.