MaSanda LaRa Gadd is a
compassionate and caring Transformational Life Coach and Essene Minister. Having
made several spiritual pilgrimages to Egypt and Israel, MaSanda brings her
experience of this sacred land to her clients to support them in opening to
the deep and profound teachings Egypt and Israel have to offer. She is also
a Reiki Master and one of the founders of the Seattle Center for Peace, a
resource center to develop educational & interactive programs about peace.
MaSanda lives in
Bothell, WA and may be reached at 425-402-1457 or
masanda@heartvisions.com or her website Heartvisions.com
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
Airfare from USA to Cairo,
Cairo to Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv to USA
12 nights centrally
located 3 & 4-star accommodations as follows: (or similar)
Nov
02-06 (4 nights) Mena House (Garden view rooms), Cairo
Nov
06-07 (1 night) Renaissance, Tel Aviv
Nov
07-08 (2 nights) Kibbutz Nof Ginosar near Tiberius
Nov
08-10 (2 nights) Regency, Jerusalem
Nov
10-12 (2 nights) Crowne Plaza, near Qumran
Nov
13-14 (1 night) Renaissance, Tel Aviv
Breakfast and Dinner daily
Tour Escort throughout
your trip
Professionally guided
sightseeing tours
Entrance fees as per
itinerary
Transfers by Deluxe motor
coach
Tips
to guides and drivers
Luggage Handling (1
piece per person)
Flight bag & portfolio of
all travel documents
Not Included:
Airport tax (approx. $420-$490, depending on departure city and routing).
Travel insurance optional at $225
www.206tours.com/essene/insurance.
Egypt Visa fee of $20, Lunches, beverages with dinners. Spa services, Items
of a personal nature.
Depart from the USA for our overnight flights. Breakfast and dinner served onboard your flights.
Nov 02
November 02, 2008
Arrive Cairo
Upon your arrival in Cairo you
will locate your baggage, and upon exiting customs, you will be greeted by
your guide and driver who will be holding a sign which reads "Essene Group".
We transfer to our hotel in time for dinner. After dinner we shall
meet and have a welcome & introduction ceremony.
Nov
03
November 03, 2008
Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid
Today we will visit the Step,
Red and Bent Pyramids. The Step is the earliest form of pyramid.
The
step dates back to the 3rd Dynasty, and consists of several steps. A
descending passage from the north leads to the burial chamber. Underground
galleries surround the pyramid on all but the south sides. The first, and
probably the Only * step pyramid ever completed, is that of King Netjerykhet
Djoser at Saqqara. We will then visit the Red Pyramid, which is the second
largest base of any pyramid in Egypt. However, with it's sides sloping at 43
degrees 22', it is substantially shorter at 343 feet. It is the fourth
highest pyramid ever built in Egypt, with almost 160 layers of stone.
Significantly, the Red Pyramid was the first successful, true, cased Pyramid
built in Egypt, ushering in the era of the Giza style pyramids. We
will conplete our day with a visit to the Bent Pyramid, built by Khufu's
father, Snefru. What really makes this pyramid special today is the lack of
crowds and circus atmosphere that plagues the Giza Plateau, along with the
fact that it can currently be entered without limitation. Not long ago, the
area of Dashur could not be visited, which probably explains why such an
important monument receives so few visitors. The Bent Pyramid was
probably the first planned from the outset to be a true pyramid, with smooth
sides. This represents a glorious period in the evolution of the pyramid,
comparable to that when Djoser's architect, Imhotep, built the Step Pyramid
at Saqqara. The Bent Pyramid was probably either the first or second of
Snefru's pyramids, depending on who built the Medium Pyramid. It was almost
certainly built prior to his other project at Dahshur, the Red Pyramid. The
pyramid is also sometimes called the Rhomboidal, False, or Blunt Pyramid.
The ancient Egyptians called it "Snefru Shines - South (pyramid)".
Nov 04
November 04, 2008
Cairo Museum, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Camel Ride
Today we enjoy a tour of Cairo
including the famous Cairo museum. We continue our Egypt adventure
with a visit to the bustling Khan el Khalili Bazaar of Cairo. We will enjoy an
opportunity for a camel ride before returning to our hotel for free time
for reflection and meditation before dinner.
Nov 05
November 05, 2008
Great Pyramid & Sphinx
This morning wel with the path
of the initiate as we venture into the King's Chamber and the paws of the
Sphinx for special Essene ceremonies.
Nov 06
November 06, 2008
Fly from Cairo to Tel Aviv
After breakfast we make our way
to Cairo Airport for our short flight to Tel Aviv. Upon arrival we
will be greeted by our new driver and transferred to our hotel. Enjoy
free time to refresh before dinner. After dinner we will have a group
meeting to reflect on our previous days in Egypt.
Nov 07
November 07, 2008
Tel Aviv – Mt Carmel - Mt Beatitudes –Tiberias
After breakfast we depart
on our scenic drive to Tiberius (Galilee). Enroute we will stop to visit Mt Carmel. Galilee is the northern most part of the modern day state of Israel. It is commOnly * divided into Upper Galilee in the north and Lower Galilee in the south. This lush and mountainous region stretches from the Sea of Galilee and the Hula Valley in the east to the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean in the west. The rich soil, springs, waterfalls and mineral baths promote a much-admired diversity of flora and fauna protected by numerous National Parks and nature reserves. The region is steeped in ancient history and it is no surprise that the country's most extensive archaeological site is to be found here. Beit She'an holds the secrets of past
civilizations. A preserved Roman Amphitheatre and Byzantine baths stand in the midst of other splendid finds.
Nov 08
November 08, 2008
Tiberias - Jordan River - Jerusalem
We will travel to the Sea of Galilee and visit the Jordon River where Jesus was baptized. Here we will enjoy a special ceremony in which we may submerge ourselves in these sacred waters. This Peace Pilgrimage, is an opportunity for us to walk consciously for Peace and ground this resonance into the earth of the Holy Land.
We continue our journey to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Nov
09
November 09, 2008
Jerusalem
While in Jerusalem we will visit and pray in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred sites and participate in an international prayer vigil that has been taking place near The Wailing Wall for several years. During this trip we will be joined by
an amazing Spiritual Peacemaker, Ibrahim who is Palestinian. We will be lead to some of the
most sacred places in both Israel and Palestine, including The Old City,
Garden of Gethseme, Temple Mount, a Mosque, and
the Museum of the Dead Seas Scrolls.
Nov
10
November 10, 2008
Jerusalem - Qumran
We'll visit the Essene gate in
the walled city of old Jerusalem, and then journey to Qumran, one of the
most well known Essene community ruins. Nearby is Masada, an architectural
marvel where the Romans were held at bay for over a year.
Nov 11
November 11, 2008
Dead Sea, Masada & Jericho
Today we will connect with the energies of the Dead Sea Scrolls as we walk
the land of our Essene ancestors. From Qumran we will continue on to Masada
and Jericho. Return to the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.
Nov 12
November 12, 2008
Free Day at Spa at the Dead Sea
Today we enjoy a free day to
partake in the fabulous spa at the Dead Sea. We will have an opportunity to
enrich our bodies with the products derived from the healing Dead Sea Salts!
Nov 13
November 13, 2008
Dead Sea
– Neve Shalom – Tel Aviv
After breakfast we depart from
the Dead Sea
for Neve Shalom, a community formed in the l970's by Jews and Muslims to
demonstrate peace among those of different faiths where we will participate in
a sacred Peace Project. We continue on to Tel Aviv for dinner and our
final night in Israel.
Nov 14
November 14, 2008
Tel Aviv - USA
After a very early morning breakfast we depart for our return flights home
remembering that peace is possible; within each of us and our world.
*The Land Only * Program will mirror the program shown above from
November 02-14, 2008 .
The Land Only * Program does not include airfare or transfers to and from the hotel.
(For International Participants we are suggesting you book the "LAND Only *" option
and work with Eva at 206 Tours to arrange your incoming and outgoing flights
to coincide with the group flights into Cairo and returning from Tel Aviv.
Join the
us for a Special Trip for Peace to 
