After all, Egypt is one of the oldest and greatest civilizations. It is a very important country to practically all major religious faiths including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Evidence of Egypt’s first rise to power dates back to 3200 B.C., when the first of several dynasties first began ruling. Though Egypt’s world power status fell to Persians in 341, and later inherited by Greeks, Romans,
and Byzantines, the country has continued to play an important part in history, culture and world affairs. What to See? What are some of the awe-inspiring things you can see on Egypt spiritual tours? Cairo is usually the first stop on all Egypt tours, as it is home to some of the most world-renowned sites in Egypt including the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, which holds many shrines and mosques. Other important cities and regions include Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander The Great, the relaxing city of Luxor, which holds the Valley of the Kings, and the beach-ridden Hurghada. For more museum and temple sightseeing, travel to Abu Simbel and Memphis and Saqqara, or come to Dahab and Sharm el-Sheikh for more relaxing stays. Finally, you can sample the stunning oasis of Siwa near the Libyan border. Biblical Tours
There are a variety of themes for Egypt spiritual tours including biblical land tours where you can see famous cities mentioned prominently in the bible. (These trips will often include excursions to nearby territories such as Jerusalem and beyond). These lands include Caesarea, where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned, Mt. Carmel, where Elijah the Prophet challenged 450 prophets of Baal, Megiddo, where Egypt and the Kingdom of Judah battled and Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus. There are also numerous other biblical locations you can visit including the River Jordan, Galilee, and even onward into more sacred cities like Jericho, Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives in Israel. Sinai is also an important region as it contains the biblically important Mount Sinai. Spiritual Tours
Besides these biblical history guided tours you can also enjoy Egyptian spiritual tours, which include yoga relaxation, as well as visits to famous ancient pyramids and religious temples. Guests are invited to join in rites of passage as well as feel the energy and empowerment of various forms of ancient magic. Why come all the way to Egypt just to float around in a swimming pool? Come experience the magic and culture of this great country, at one time, the pinnacle of ancient civilization.
