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01 Days - 00 Nights
Karnak - Luxor
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$299 / U$D
01 Days - 00 Nights
Exclusive Sekhmet Temple Opening Trip in Karnak, Luxor
Greeting: Welcome to the Transfer to Karnak Temple.
We recommend starting the trip at 05:00 AM (before sunrise) or 06:00 PM (after sunset) during non-visit time. Still, you can book a private access visit to the Ptah temple during public official hours.
A “Socio-Spiritual” tour guide specializing in Egyptian mythology, who will mentally prepare you during the journey by explaining the story of the “Eye of Ra” and the secret of Sekhmet’s transformation from a destructive force to a gentle protector.
By virtue of the special permit, the main temple gates will be opened for you. You will cross the Great Hypostyle Hall while it is empty. In this silence, you will hear the echo of your footsteps and the sound of the wind between the obelisks, which reduces mental distraction and heightens focus before entering the shrine.
The area guard will unlock the ancient iron lock of the Sekhmet shrine specifically for you. You will enter a narrow, dark space that smells of history and earth. When light is cast upon the lioness’s face, you will feel as if her eyes are watching you (a famous optical phenomenon associated with this statue).
We leave you for a full 60 minutes. You can sit in a meditative posture, practice deep breathing, or even speak softly with your inner self in the presence of the “Lady of Power.” No cameras, no noise, no intrusion.
After the solitude, we take you on a tour of rare areas within Karnak:
- A visit to the Temple of Ptah, adjacent to the Sekhmet shrine.
- Viewing the Sacred Lake at dawn, where priests used to perform ancient purification rituals.
- An explanation of the wall reliefs depicting the King offering sacrifices to Sekhmet to appease her.
01 Days - 00 Nights
Exclusive Sekhmet Temple Opening Trip in Karnak, Luxor
Greeting: Welcome to the Transfer to Karnak Temple.
We recommend starting the trip at 05:00 AM (before sunrise) or 06:00 PM (after sunset) during non-visit time. Still, you can book a private access visit to the Ptah temple during public official hours.
A “Socio-Spiritual” tour guide specializing in Egyptian mythology, who will mentally prepare you during the journey by explaining the story of the “Eye of Ra” and the secret of Sekhmet’s transformation from a destructive force to a gentle protector.
By virtue of the special permit, the main temple gates will be opened for you. You will cross the Great Hypostyle Hall while it is empty. In this silence, you will hear the echo of your footsteps and the sound of the wind between the obelisks, which reduces mental distraction and heightens focus before entering the shrine.
The area guard will unlock the ancient iron lock of the Sekhmet shrine specifically for you. You will enter a narrow, dark space that smells of history and earth. When light is cast upon the lioness’s face, you will feel as if her eyes are watching you (a famous optical phenomenon associated with this statue).
We leave you for a full 60 minutes. You can sit in a meditative posture, practice deep breathing, or even speak softly with your inner self in the presence of the “Lady of Power.” No cameras, no noise, no intrusion.
After the solitude, we take you on a tour of rare areas within Karnak:
- A visit to the Temple of Ptah, adjacent to the Sekhmet shrine.
- Viewing the Sacred Lake at dawn, where priests used to perform ancient purification rituals.
- An explanation of the wall reliefs depicting the King offering sacrifices to Sekhmet to appease her.
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After the solitude, we take you on a tour of rare areas within Karnak:
- A visit to the Temple of Ptah, adjacent to the Sekhmet shrine.
- Viewing the Sacred Lake at dawn, where priests used to perform ancient purification rituals.
- An explanation of the wall reliefs depicting the King offering sacrifices to Sekhmet to appease her.
Why is “Sekhmet of Karnak” a destination for energy seekers?
- Energy Vibration: Sacred Geometry experts believe the Sekhmet statue sits on a very powerful energy intersection point. It is said that the black stone retains ancient frequencies, making it an ideal place for physical and psychological healing.
- The Cosmic Tableau: The statue appears holding the “Ankh” (Key of Life) in one hand and a knife or lotus flower in the other, symbolizing the balance between destructive power and healing power.
- Direct Connection: In the Private Access, you are allowed to stand at a very close distance, not available to the general public, where you can feel the awe of the place and the details of the brilliant sculpture under dim lighting that simulates the atmosphere of ancient Egypt.
This service is among the most prestigious tourism services in Egypt and requires booking at least 10 days in advance. Contact a travel consultant now and add this trip to your program in Egypt with the best tourism company in Egypt, Nile Cruisen, to enjoy the very best Egypt has to offer.
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Prices Start from 299 USD per person
Pricing is based on the total number of guests. Kindly contact us for a personalized quotation and our best rates.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Full management of approvals from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Tourism Police.
- Clearing the path leading to the shrine to ensure no strangers are present.
- All entrance fees and permission fees that are applied by the authority
- We provide the best tour guides in Egypt to document every historical step for you.
- Upon request, we can provide a professional photographer to take artistic “silhouette” photos of you with the statue without using a flash that affects the monument.
- All transfers to and from the hotel are in modern vehicles.
- All taxes and VAT included.
Exclusion
- Tips are not included in the listed prices.
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