Inner Alchemy Sacred Travel

M
Maari
  • Email address verified
  • Facebook verified
  • LinkedIn verified
9 reviews
Feb 11 - 25, 2023
Group size: 1 - 18
Inner Alchemy Sacred Travel
Egypt

Maari
  • Email address verified
  • Facebook verified
  • LinkedIn verified
9 reviews

Feb 11 - 25, 2023
Group size: 1 - 18

About this trip

Inner Alchemy invites you to a Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt!


Join Inner Alchemy founder, Shamanic Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Kundalini Yoga teacher and ceremonialist,  Maari Falsetto, on this adventure of a lifetime. 


Together we will explore the marvels, mythology and mystery of ancient Egypt.  


On this pilgrimage to Egypt there will be:


-Meditations

-Group circles

-Sacred ceremony

-Letting Go

-Letting In

-Expansion 

-Renewal 

Highlights of our Adventure

With a custom curated itinerary you will see the wonders of Egypt including:


Cairo / Giza Pyramids / Sphinx /  King Chamber / Egyptian Museum / Luxor /Luxor Temple / Isis Temple / Karnak Temple / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Old Cairo / El Moaz street 

Private Visits for our Group Only

We will have the opportunity to experience the sites and monuments of Egypt in a sacred way. We will often have alone time to experience the resonance of each place; as each site has teaching, energy, and healing to assist you in your life. Each site is dedicated to a god or goddess that has a message for you.


-Private meditation inside great pyramid’s king’s chamber

-Private visit between the paws of the Sphinx

-Private visit to Philae / Isis temple

Deluxe Private Yacht “Afandina”.

Our group will be sailing down the Nile for 6 nights on the deluxe Private Yacht “Afandina”.  Built in the traditional style of Dahabeya yet fully modernized.  With luxury accommodations, a 5 star chef and a crew that offers a 1:1 ratio of care. 

What’s included

  • Domestic Flights
    Within Egypt, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Cairo
  • Airport Assistance
    At all airports in Egypt
  • Licensed Spiritual Guide
    English speaking guide is with us on entire trip
  • Air conditioned coach
    For touring and transfers
  • All hotel taxes
    Service charges and government sales tax
  • Entrance fees
    As per itinerary
  • Tipping
    For guide, escort, hotels, drivers, Nile Cruise, restaurants, and guards. Additional Tipping is optional.
  • Daily buffet breakfast
    At all hotels
  • Dinners & Lunches
    As indicated on itinerary

What’s not included

  • International AIr Ticket
  • Visa
    $25 obtained at Cairo airport
  • Meals, drinks, laundry
    telephone calls, daily bottles of water.
  • anything not specified
  • Wifi on Afandina
  • Drinks on Afandina
  • Travel Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Hotel room
    Pre arrival and Post departure at Mena House hotel.

Available Packages

Standard

Regular standard room Mena House Hotel.

$6,000
Deposit: $1,500
Deluxe Pyramid Package

Pyramid view from balcony rooms at Mena House hotel in Cairo. 

$6,500
Deposit: $1,500
Premium Pyramid Package

Pyramid View from bed in Mena House Hotel in Cairo.

$6,900
Deposit: $1,500

Available options



Itinerary

Day 1, Saturday Feb 11th
Arrive Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport where we will be met by Quest Travel Tour Manager who will assist us through customs and immigration before transferring us to our luxury accommodations at the Mena House Hotel.

Your Organizer


M
Maari
9 reviews
I have spent many years traveling nationally and internationally, studying, working, volunteering and adventuring around the world. As the founder of Inner Alchemy, I am passionate about traveling with intimate groups to sacred locations, offering ceremony, meditations, heart opening circles and transformative experiences. I am grateful to have been initiated into a new lineage of sacred Egyptian ceremonies with Sharlyn Hildago. I am a Shamanic Reiki Master, Sound Healer and Kundalini Yoga teacher who loves to have FUN!

Reviews

Egypt 2024 I initially signed up for the Egypt trip out of curiosity and adventure. Only later during our half dozen trip prep zoom meetings did I begin to feel the pull to open up and embrace the healing opportunities available in Egypt. For myself I had a profound experience of self-forgiveness. This was not a conscious intention I set for the journey, it was my heart's intention. Wow! Our scared group of travelers quickly coalesced into an incredibly respectful, energetic, fun, and loving community. Friendship was easy and sincere. I feel like I made a dozen new friends for life. Throughout the journey Maari maintained our scared circle of travelers with integrity. She led the group in an array of grounding, connecting, and meanigful ceremonies. Highlights here include reverence and celebration at Sakkara, the Temple of Ptah at Karnak, the King's Chamber inside the Great Pyramid, and between the Sphinx's paws on the Giza plateau. Personal fav's include the drive into the Sahara, Abu Simbel Temples, Nile River boat tour, ...and our fierce and loving Egyptologist Heba. Along her knowledge of ancient Egypt she was able to provide astute cultural insights into modern Egyptian customs and culture. Deep gratitude to Maari and Inner Alchemy for orchestrating such an amazing and transformational sacred journey. -Eric Sailor The idea of sacred travel was a completely new concept to me, so I didn’t quite know what to expect. Firstly, Maari does an amazing job fostering the connection within the group before the trip even begins. By the time we landed in Cairo we were all familiar with one another. Throughout the trip we had the privilege to experience many ancient sites without the usual crowds. This allowed us to practice private meditations, regard the energy, and give gratitude in a uniquely wonderful way. During the trip I felt taken care of. Every evening we would receive the itinerary for the next day. Our only job was to wake up on time and the rest was completely taken care of. We were transported by luxury bus (with the most impressive drivers) and had meals prepared for us. Our Egyptologist was truly an unending resource of knowledge, blowing my mind everyday. My favorite part of the trip was sailing the Nile. Every team member on the boat was so wonderful and caring, and truly made me feel safe and happy (love you, Taha!). The food was excellent, and they graciously accommodated any dietary requirements. Reflecting back on the trip, I really couldn’t have asked for a better group trip to Egypt. It all went so smoothly, everyone was wonderful, Maari was a graceful spiritual guide and leader, and the awe inspiring experiences that Egypt has to offer..it all made for a truly once in a lifetime experience. —Lauren Merkley
By Eric S for Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
SD
I just got back from the 2024 trip to Egypt led by Maari Falsetto of Inner Alchemy Treasures and Transformation. It is hard to put words to how magical and monumental this trip was, but I will try. First, I want to say that Maari is an incredible leader and ceremonialist, which had a profound impact on the group dynamic and overall experience. Her knowledge, intention, integrity, authenticity, and kindness shine through in every moment. So much thought goes into a trip like this, and one of the most beautiful things about it is the container that Maari sets for the group in order to foster community that offers a safe space for each of us to be ourselves while we share and support one another through this incredible journey (and this starts pre-trip with several Zoom calls so you know each other well by the time you meet in Cairo). This created a beautiful foundation for navigating mind blowing experiences, sacred ceremony, deep healing and loads of exceptionally fun moments. I also want to note that as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I felt safe and welcome throughout the trip. I met Maari in 2022 after reading the words, "Sacred Travel to Egypt" on her website. My mind was blown at the concept of sacred travel, which was new to me. I have been drawn to Egypt since I was a kid. I knew right then and there that I would be going on one of her trips. It felt like a deep undeniable calling, and it was a wonderful thing to embrace and trust, despite not fully grasping the why (or even the how at that time). Absolutely everything is taken care of for you on this trip. You don't have to lift a finger, the food is phenomenal (dietary restrictions are accommodated with ease), the lodging was fantastic and our visits to all of the temples and sites were easy. The Afandina boat is beautiful and the staff was lovely. Our Egyptologist was fantastic and so insightful. The Egyptian people are so warm and welcoming. It is absolutely jaw dropping to experience these ancient sites. What is phenomenal about the trip is that we get to access these sites in a unique and special way. This included arriving early before they got crowded, gaining private time in certain areas to do meditation and ceremony, and in many instances gaining access to areas that are not made available to the general public. Having the time and space to connect in ceremony at these sacred places created opportunity for some really deep and beautiful insights and healing that go beyond what I could have ever imagined. Nothing like Mother Egypt and the gods and goddesses to really bring up and show you what needs healing then to meet you with all the love and support you could imagine to facilitate that healing. Did I mention the trip was a TOTAL BLAST? Dancing, singing, laughing, silliness, playfulness, creativity, group sharing, authenticity, splashing in the Nile, Dervish dancers, drums, music, smiles and so much more. Along with moments of exquisite self-care, rest and reflection. It was fun to witness Maari selecting and purchasing authentic items to hand carry back to sell in her shop in West Seattle. Beautiful statues of all materials, jewelry, traditionally made papyrus, sound instruments, handmade items from locals, and more. I have the pleasure of working at Inner Alchemy Treasures and Transformation, and it's so exciting to have these authentic pieces available to share with the local community. If you are at all called to Egypt, I encourage you to be open and learn more via one of the informational Zoom calls. Lean in and be curious! This was the most amazing trip and I am forever changed in a good way. Thank you, Maari, for your courage to follow your path, which is why this incredible trip exists! As above, so below! With so much gratitude, Stacey
By Stacey D for Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
My trip with Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel was all that was promised and more. What took it over the top for me was quite simply Maari Falsetto. She is a gifted Healer who meets each individual eye to eye and heart to heart, able to recognize, Presence, and call forth the various healing and celebratory opportunities that arise naturally during a trip like this and encouraging growth individually and collectively. This in the midst of teaching, building community, leading ceremony, coordinating logistics, taking exquisite care of herself (and encouraging us to), and also having fun swimming, sunning, sharing food and playing together. Know that this is a journey where you will be exquisitely held.
By Cheryl Zoe D for Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
IG
Imagine, it’s the 90s and a 4-year-old is running around your house having exhausted the printer ink and paper to print out the Book of the Dead with instructions on how to read hieroglyphics. That was me. I’ve always had a fascination with Egypt ever since I was young. In 2021, I was trying to plan a trip to Egypt with my friend, but I had just driven across the country to move to West Seattle so I wasn’t sure when or how it would play out. I met Maari shortly after this move. We were talking about travel, and Egypt happened to come up because of my recent attempts at planning a trip and that was when I learned about her sacred travel offering. After learning of the trip, the dream was placed on the back burner again as I attempted to buy my first home, but the universe had other plans for me. I reached out to Maari and said yes to the journey in 2024 because I felt it was time to fulfill that childhood dream and visit Egypt! What attracted me most to this trip was the metaphysical ceremonies and private access to the sites throughout Egypt, and I was not disappointed. If you’ve ever done group travel as a solo traveler, then you probably are prepared for the potentially awkward situations or disagreements that come along with this. I can promise that this type of travel is not that at all. Maari is excellent at creating community both in a sacred way and in general. The pretravel meetings and exercises are key to syncing up with your group, feeling the energy of your travel companions, and forming friendships. This takes away the stressor of first impressions when travel starts in Egypt and allows you to form strong bonds. I can say that you will certainly make some lifelong friends as you travel with Maari. I could never have imagined how well this trip would go. We kept being told, “Egypt is not a place, but a feeling”, and I can say this is true. It’s sometimes hard to put any words to the experiences you have when you return, but I will try to tell you about one of my favorite experiences. I chose to arrive a day early in Cairo mainly because I wanted to have the ability to relax and acclimate to the time difference, but there were some in our group who planned an outing on a free day to Coptic Cairo located in Old Cairo. I wanted to experience as much as I could, so I immediately said yes when I learned the invite was open. This first day in Cairo had many culture shock moments, but I think the biggest thing that struck me was that everywhere we went we met Egyptians, who were ecstatic to see and welcome us. We were greeted with such big smiles and excitement that it was slightly jarring compared to what you’re used to in America. This warm welcoming feeling was true for the rest of the trip. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed as though it was our home. This came in different forms from free hibiscus tea at our arrivals to random people handing you a scarab for good luck or even asking to have a photo with you. It is very heartwarming and makes you feel comfortable as you travel in Egypt. Separate from this experience, a large part of this trip is spent focusing on intentions, ceremony, and creating a sacred space with your group. Maari has a knack for creating a sacred space no matter your surroundings. This could mean forming up a tight circle around a certain area when you don’t end up having private time or just allowing you to be or get comfortable as you take in large amounts of information and energy at the different sites. You start to experience this from the moment the first Zoom call begins through to the end of your trip. Don’t be afraid to do what you need to do to be comfortable and open for these sacred circles and ceremonies. I promise that this will allow you to receive the full benefits of doing sacred work with Maari, and you can always ask her if you’re unsure. The last thing I’ll bring up is the accommodations. If you think you’ve traveled luxuriously before, I will argue that you’re in for quite the treat with this trip. Every location we stayed at was amazing! My personal favorite was the private dahabiya where you stay for around 5-days on the Nile. The boat is so intimate, yet you can find private time at any moment you need it, plus the food is amazing. Make sure you ask for Koshari, the national Egyptian dish, it is so delicious. You’ll also get to experience some great desserts like Balah el Sham. You’re going to love the food :) I would recommend this journey to anyone who has felt a call towards Egypt, no matter how small. As you travel in a sacred manner, you’ll find that any of your conscious intentions will be met as you work through/on them but more importantly, Egypt gives us what we need when we’re there. There were many sites we visited where I was surprised by the energy or what I received while there. The important thing is to be open, don’t force it, and talk to Maari as she can always lend a guiding hand when needed.
By Ian G for Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
What a beautiful review with a full spectrum view of this amazing experience. I am just thrilled to have you join in this sacred journey, fulfilling your 4 year old's dream! You are the most genuine and kind person Ian. I delighted in seeing you enjoying yourself and Egypt so very much. BIG hug and lots of love to you.
By Maari on Apr 19, 2024
M
Led by our amazing guide, Maari, we embarked on a spiritual journey, visiting sacred sites and temples that have stood for millennia, each holding profound energy and history. Maari's presence as a ceremonialist and leader was truly inspiring. Her deep reverence for the sacredness of each place we visited was palpable and she effortlessly guided us through meditations and sacred circles, creating a space for us to connect with the ancient wisdom and energies of Egypt. One of the most pleasant surprises of the journey was the sense of community that quickly formed among our group. Despite being strangers at the beginning, we bonded over our shared experiences and the profound moments we shared at each sacred site. This sense of connection and camaraderie added an extra layer of depth to the trip, making it truly unforgettable. I am deeply grateful to Maari and Inner Alchemy for creating such a profound and enriching experience. This journey to Egypt will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I cannot recommend Inner Alchemy's trips enough to anyone seeking a deep, transformative travel experience.
By Brenda L for Inner Alchemy Transformative Travel 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
Thank you Brenda, it was a joy to have you on this sacred journey.
By Maari on Apr 18, 2024
M
Show More Reviews